the film

On August 2, 2025, for the first-time ever, the top Seventh-day Adventist high school basketball players in the country assembled for a national showcase in Loma Linda, California. Follow three of these athletes' journeys to this historic moment, including shared experiences of what it means to be an Adventist hooper, committed to their faith and the Sabbath.

Executive Producer: Dustin Comm

Director: Jason Merideth

Producer: Dustin Comm

Assistant Producer: Eleazar Williams

Editor: Jason Merideth

Cinematographers:
Jason Merideth
Jared Gonzalez
Kwame Roberts
Dustin Comm

Special thanks to Loma Linda Academy, La Sierra University, Micah Samuels, Austin Germono, and Callie Genece.

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the players

  • Recently graduated from Takoma Academy in Maryland, and committed to play for hometown Washington Adventist University, Micah has faced pressure to play on the Sabbath on the club circuits throughout his young career, but never compromised his beliefs.

    Coming into the AdventistHoops All-American Weekend 2025 as arguably the best Adventist high school player, Micah was out to show the Adventist world what he can do as he transitions to the next level.

  • Not attending an Adventist academy, Callie’s faith has been front and center throughout her basketball journey. Her coaches and teammates know she doesn’t play on Sabbath, which sometimes ruffles feathers. But Callie stays true to her beliefs in the Sabbath.

    Coming into the AdventistHoops All-American Weekend 2025, Callie is excited to meet other Adventist hoopers and show out.

  • Austin grew up familiar with Adventism—his family had Adventist roots. But it wasn’t until he came to Oakwood Adventist Academy during high school that he began to connect himself to the faith.

    After leading the Mustangs to the Alabama state final four in their division his senior year, Austin is looking to make connections with Adventist college coaches at the AdventistHoops All-American Weekend 2025, and continue his basketball journey while honoring the Sabbath.