Respect earned: Cornerstone Christian routs Branson, wins NCS D-III title

There are steps to become elite, a process that requires patience and resilience, talent and determination.

Cornerstone Christian is taking those steps and enjoying the scenery and hardware along the way. Two years ago, this small Antioch private school won North Coast Section and NorCal Division VI championships. Last season, it was promoted to Division III for the section playoffs and was out after the first round.

Back in Division III again, having tested itself during the season...