Fort Buchanan Basketball League Crowns New Champion as Community Engagement Grows

FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico — The Puerto Rico Air National Guard’s 156th Wing basketball team, the Aim High Ballers, recently defeated the Shinigami team… FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico — The Puerto Rico Air National Guard’s 156th Wing basketball team, the Aim High Ballers, recently defeated the Shinigami team 77-74 to capture the 2026 Fort Buchanan Summer Jam Basketball League championship at the installation’s Physical Fitness Center, concluding eight weeks of competition that brought together military personnel, federal employees and community members through sports. Fort Buchanan’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation program organized the tournament to promote physical fitness, sportsmanship and camaraderie while strengthening relationships among military organizations and the broader installation community.

Six teams participated, representing organizations including the U.S. Coast Guard, Army Reserve, Puerto Rico National Guard and sponsored community groups. The league also featured Joint Forces, a team composed of players from different organizations. The championship delivered a thrilling finish as Derick Osorio sank two free throws in the closing minutes to help the Aim High Ballers secure their three-point victory. Osorio led all scorers with 29 points and earned the league’s Most Valuable Player award, while teammate Luis Gabriel Tapia contributed 23 points. For Tapia, who joined the team late in the regular season, the experience extended beyond basketball. “This was my first tournament with the team. I