MEMORABLE ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- 4/3/2024 With 570+ players in the Mid-Penn, earned Honorable Mention. Ranked 26th in scoring with 12.6 per game, 46th in rebounding with 104, 13th in assists with 76, and 30th in steals with 36.
- 3/17/2024 Named one of "Mid-Penn Colonial Boys Basketball First Team All-Division players for 2023-2024" [LINK]
- 3/8/2024 Made it to 1st round of states, fell to Shaler. Clinching 4th place in District 3 5A.
- 2/22/2024 "Greencastle boys advance to District 3 5A semifinals" [LINK]
- 2/19/2024 "Eli Sterling, Carter McCaulley lead Greencastle-Antrim past Lower Dauphin in District 3 5A playoffs" [LINK]
- 2/13/24 "10 Mid-Penn boys basketball stars to watch for in Wednesday's conference tournament... Eli Sterling, Greencastle-Antrim – He posted a career-high 25 points – including three 3-pointers – on Friday to lead the Blue Devils to a win over Shippensburg, ending the regular season as Mid-Penn Colonial champions." LINK
- 2/12/24 "Nominated for Franklin County boy's Athlete of the Week" LINK
- 2/11/2024 "Eli Sterling, Greencastle-Antrim Buzz: Sterling has consistently been an impact player for G-A, but has really helped the Blue Devils surprise the conference this season en route to a Colonial Division title. Averaging 12.6 points a contest, he’s also a great table-setter with 53 assists." [LINK]
- 1/29/24 "Eli Sterling, Greencastle-Antrim – Collected 11 points to give G-A a trio of players in double figures on Tuesday in the victory over West Perry. On Wednesday, he was the only G-A player to reach double figures with 10 points in a 57-38 loss to Red Lion." LINK
- 1/16/24 "Eli Sterling, Greencastle-Antrim – Led the Blue Devils with 16 points on Tuesday in the win over Waynesboro." LINK
- 1/8/24 "Eli Sterling, Greencastle-Antrim – Tied for team high-scoring honors with 19 points on Wednesday in the double-overtime loss to Big Spring. He also scored 10 points against Gettysburg." LINK
- 1/2/24 Boys' basketball GOLD Medalists "Eli Sterling, Greencastle-Antrim – Named the most valuable player by scoring 44 points in two games to lead the Blue Devils in their run to the East Pennsboro Holiday Tournament championship. On Thursday, he scored 20 points pace G-A in a last-second 56-54 win over East Pennsboro. He opened the tournament by providing a major spark for the Blue Devils with 24 points in Wednesday’s 81-62 first-round win over Littlestown. Twelve of those points came in the fourth quarter to help G-A hold off Littlestown’s comeback try." LINK
- 12/26/23 "Eli Sterling, Greencastle-Antrim – Popped 14 points in the Blue Devils win over Shippensburg. He kept it rolling with 13 points in the win over West Perry." [LINK]
- 12/18/23 "Eli Sterling, Greencastle-Antrim – Had a 29-point week, capping it with 16 points against JB on Friday. He also contributed 13 points in the Blue Devils’ win over Northern York." [LINK]
- Mid-Penn boys basketball stars for Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023: Eli Sterling, Greencastle-Antrim — Sterling had 20 points in a 56-54 win over East Pennsboro.
- Carter McCauley hits game-winner Greencastle-Antrim against East Pennsboro: THE STARS: McCauley had the game-winner but he was far from the only star in this one. Eli Sterling put up 20 points in the win, just one night after scoring 25. Sterling earned Tournament MVP honors. “I was pretty bummed, but I got a great team around me to support me, bring me back up, so I was just thankful for those guys.” - Eli Sterling on missing two key free throws and bouncing back
- G-A roundup: Blue Devil boys rip Littlestown, 81-62: Meanwhile, the Blue Devils spread their scoring out. Eli Sterling tallied a career-high 24 points, including 12 in the fourth period to keep the Bolts at bay. But he had plenty of help, with four other players hitting double figures — Surzano Solomon and Logan Alvey with 14 points each, Carter McCauley with 13 and Jordan Hunt with 11.
- G-A roundup: Blue Devils roll to sweep of Mustangs in hoops: Eli Sterling provided good support with 13 points for Greencastle, which has won 5 consecutive games, and Surzano Solomon added 8 points.
- Greencastle-Antrim boys' basketball defeats Shippensburg: Eli Sterling of Greencastle shoots over Shippensburg's Jackson Stought. Greencastle-Antrim rumbled over Shippensburg, 69-46, in a Mid-Penn Colonial matchup Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 in Greencastle.
- 12/19/2023 G-A roundup: Blue Devils score 2 wins vs. Greyhounds: Eli Sterling backed up Hunt with 14 points, Surzano Solomon had 10 and Logan Alvey scored 8.
- Franklin County's top high school athletes from Dec. 11-17: HONORABLE MENTION - Eli Sterling, Greencastle-Antrim – Had a 29-point week, capping it with 16 points against JB on Friday. He also contributed 13 points in the Blue Devils’ win over Northern York.
- G-A roundup: Boys, girls hoops sweep Rockets: Playing again without leading scorer Conner Wright, Greencastle (4-1, 2-0 MPC) got 18 points from Carter McCauley, 16 from Eli Sterling and 14 from Logan Alvey, who connected on four 3-pointers. Jordan Hunt also banged in a trio of threes for 9 points.
- Mid-Penn boys basketball stars for Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023: Eli Sterling, Greencastle-Antrim — Sterling had 13 points in a 61-51 win over Northern.
- G-A roundup: Boys defeat Northern; girls lose tough one: Carter McCauley and Logan Alvey picked up the scoring load for Greencastle (3-1, 1-0 MPC), each producing a career-high total. McCauley led with 21 points and Alvey had 18 to support 13 points from Eli Sterling.
- Chambersburg area winter high school athletes top performers: Eli Sterling, Greencastle-Antrim – Scored 12 points vs. Littlestown.
- 12/05/2023 G-A roundup: Boys rally in 4th quarter to top Bolts: With the score 50-49 in Greencastle’s favor, the Bolts inbounded the ball with 42 seconds left. After cycling the ball into Meakin’s hands, Eli Sterling cut in front for a steal, and took it up court for a fast-break layup and was fouled. His free throw gave G-A a 53-49 lead with 0:24 left.
- 12/04/2023 52 athletes to watch from Franklin County this winter season: Eli Sterling (Greencastle-Antrim)
- 11/30/2023 Mid-Penn Colonial boys basketball preview: Picks, predictions and preseason MVPs: Ranked #1: Greencastle-Antrim. Buzz: The Blue Devils return a bounty of last year’s talent, highlighted by first-team Mid-Penn Colonial forward Conner Wright and second-team Mid-Penn Colonial guard Eli Sterling. A physical team that’s retained a good nucleus from a hungry squad that made a first-round exit in the District 3 5A tournament last year, the Blue Devils will be a team to watch.
- 03/2023 Mid-Penn Colonial Basketball coaches release their all star picks: Second team - Eli Sterling, Greencastle
- 01/17/2023 G-A roundup: Blue Devils each win over Rockets: Eli Sterling matched his career high with 21 points for the Blue Devils…
- 12/05/2023 G-A roundup: Boys rally in 4th quarter to top Bolts: (12 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 charge taken). With the score 50-49 in Greencastle’s favor, the Bolts inbounded the ball with 42 seconds left. After cycling the ball into Meakin’s hands, Eli Sterling cut in front for a steal, and took it up court for a fast-break layup and was fouled. His free throw gave G-A a 53-49 lead with 0:24 left.Conner Wright led the Blue Devils with 18 points (14 in the second half). Sterling, who had missed the first two games, added 12 and Carter McCauley and Logan Alvey each had 9, with all of McCauley’s coming in the second half.
- 11/30/2023: Mid-Penn Colonial boys basketball preview: Picks, predictions and preseason MVPs: Buzz: The Blue Devils return a bounty of last year’s talent, highlighted by first-team Mid-Penn Colonial forward Conner Wright and second-team Mid-Penn Colonial guard Eli Sterling. A physical team that’s retained a good nucleus from a hungry squad that made a first-round exit in the District 3 5A tournament last year, the Blue Devils will be a team to watch.
- 03/13/2023: Mid Penn releases Winter All-Stars: The Mid-Penn Colonial’s boys basketball coaches released their picks for the division’s all-stars Monday. Second team: Eli Sterling, Greencastle
- 01/27/2023: G-A roundup: Big 3rd quarter sends Blue Devil boys to win (14 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals) ...outscored Big Spring 27-8 in the third quarter as Eli Sterling scored 10 points,... Sterling totaled 16 points, Logan Alvey scored 11, Horst added 10 and Surzano Solomon scored 9.
- 01/17/2023: G-A roundup: Blue Devils earn wins over Rockets (21 points, 3 rebounds, 4 steals) Eli Sterling matched his career high with 21 points for the Blue Devils, while Jordan Hunt chipped in with 11, Adam Horst had 6, Logan Alvey 5 and Blake Shadoan and Conner Wright 4 each.
- 01/04/2022: G-A roundup: Boys hoops survives Bulldogs’ 1-2 punch (17 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals) For Greencastle (7-3, 4-0 MPC), the major scoring was spread around, with Eli Sterling hitting for 17, Adam Horst for 16, Conner Wright 15 and Blake Shadoan 9.
- 01/07/2023: Blue Devils’ defense saves win over Bubblers (15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block) Several excellent plays and six points by Eli Sterling kept the Blue Devils close in the fourth quarter. Trailing 36-34, quick passing from Sterling to Conner Wright and from Wright inside to Adam Horst led to a tying layup.
- 12/20/2022: G-A roundup: Blue Devils post pair of wins over Ship (20 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block) The Blue Devils, with the help of 10 points by Eli Sterling, outscored Shippensburg 15-8 in the second period to take a 29-19 lead into the second half. Wright popped in 23 points to lead G-A, while Sterling put up 20 points.
- 12/13/2022 GA roundup: Blue Devils sweep Northern in basketball (15 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals) Eli Sterling contributed 15 points for Greencastle (3-1, 1-0 MPC), while Adam Horst scored 8.
- 11/26/2022: Eli Sterling, School: Greencastle-Antrim, Position: Guard, Class: Junior, Buzz: One of the best kept secrets in the Mid-Penn, Sterling should surprise a lot of people this winter. The 6-foot-1 junior is a smooth lefty who’s able to get to his spots to pull up, scores at ease on all three levels and can distribute the rock with a sweet street-ball like game. With a star-studded senior group in the Colonial division from a season ago, Sterling has a high chance of becoming the next king in the division and add on some accomplishments along the way. https://www.pennlive.com/highschoolsports/2022/11/these-mid-penn-boys-basketball-players-could-be-on-the-cusp-of-breaking-out.html
- 06/28/2022: “ Eli Sterling – Greencastle-Antrim…very good getting to rim with left hand off bounce half and full court” Boys East Coast Index Report June 10th at Spooky Nook (http://www.pahoops.org/ecijune10boys.htm)
- 06/15/2022: 1 of 10 Franklin high school boys to chosen to represent in the Ruthann Monroe Summer League Games at Wheaton Park in Hagerstown, MD.
- 06/10/2022: Earned player of the game in the “Big 60 College Exposure Showcase” at Spooky Nook in Manhiem, PA. twitter.com/EliSterling_3/status/1535436518491361282
- 6/01/2022: Made 2nd team in the Big Shots Bridgeport, WV - LIVE Showcase www.facebook.com/LEEGREENTRISTATE/photos/pcb.176953021425816/176952998092485/
- 05/22/2022: Player of the game at Big Shots Bridgeport, WV - LIVE Showcase https://twitter.com/BigShotsGlobal/status/1528408023785426945
- 5/01/2022: Selected to play in the up-and-coming players at the "Big 60 Shoot Out" (Spooky Nook in Manheim, PA)
- 5/05/2022: High-School All American Showcase Evaluation (bball@ hsallamerican.com): "A left handed player that distributes and handles well. Does a great job of running the show and getting his teammates involved. An unselfish yet aggressive player. Runs the court well in transition. Really goes hard on both ends of the court. Has good instincts on the floor. He's been taught well."
- 2/08/2022: Delone Catholic 47, Greencastle-Antrim 40: "12 from Eli Sterling" Eli Sterling 6 0-0 12
- 2/4/2022: Big Spring 91, Greencastle 74: "Eli Sterling contributed 13 points for the Blue Devils (7-14)" Eli Sterling 5 3-3 13
- 2/1/2022: Waynesboro 69, Greencastle-Antrim 46: " Eli Sterling had 8 points." Eli Sterling 3 0-0 8
- 1/31/2022: Greencastle-Antrim 39, Camp Hill 34: "G-A’s Eli Sterling nailed both ends of a 1-and-1 to give his team the lead again. Sterling led Greencastle with 15 points" Eli Sterling 5 5-5 15
- 1/28/2022: Shippensburg 77, Greencastle-Antrim 58: "Eli Sterling totaled 18 points." Eli Sterling 7 3-6 18
- 1/25/2022: Boiling Springs 61, Greencastle-Antrim 54: "Eli Sterling totaled 10 points" Eli Sterling 4 2-4 10
- 1/18/2022: Greencastle-Antrim 61, James Buchanan 42: "He got plenty of help from Conner Wright (17 points) and Eli Sterling (16). That trio combined for all but 6 of the Blue Devils’ points. In the third quarter, Sterling got hot inside the lane with some short jumpers — he scored 14 of his 16 in the second half." Eli Sterling 8 0-0 16
- 1/14/2022: Greencastle-Antrim 62, West Perry 48: Eli Sterling 13 points, 2 Rebounds, 2 Assists
- 1/12/2022: Greencastle-Antrim 70, McConnellsburg 61: "Eli Sterling scored 10" Eli Sterling 4 2-4 10
- 1/11/2022: Big Spring 71, Greencastle-Antrim 59: "Eli Sterling added 8 points" Eli Sterling 3 2-3 8
- 12/22/2022: Boiling Springs 64, Greencastle-Antrim 58: "Eli Sterling had 9." Eli Sterling 3 2-2 9
- 12/14/2021 Greencastle 65, West Perry 43. "Eli Sterling contributed 12 points..." Eli Sterling 5 2-2 12
- 12/10/2021 James Buchanan 53, Greencastle-Antrim 39. Eli Sterling 5 1-2 11
- 12/8/2021: Mid-Penn Colonial Division boys basketball: Predicted order of finish, key players, MVP On the come up in the program for Greencastle is sophomore guard Eli Sterling— who Stephens predicts will make a good name for himself in the years to come.
- 8/2021: Chosen to play in the "Spooky Nook’s Big 60 College Expo" games
- 8/2021: Ran my own Basketball Camp for incoming 6th - 9th graders (1st Day)
- Summer of 2021: 6th Man on the High School Basketball team as an in coming Sophomore (PLAYLIST OF GAMES)
- 7/20/2021: Top 15 scorer and selected for ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM in the Big Shots Myrtle Beach Live 2: 15U Blue All Stars
- 7/20/2021: Spring of 2021: Co-MVP at Big Shots Nation in Inwood, WV (GAME HIGHLIGHTS, 1ST HALF, 2ND HALF)
- Fall of 2020: Team Captain of the 9th grade team