The 3rd Annual Centercourt Classic is Saturday, February 8th at Williamsville North High School.
Unfortunately, due to weather, Randolph and Iroquois will not play their game at North as part of the event. It will be rescheduled, with the date and location to be determined.
Also due to weather, Jamestown is unable to make the trip to play North on Friday night and the game has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 8th at 11 am.
The gymnasium will not be cleared after any games. There are no presale tickets. The Williamsville North Basketball Booster Club will provide a full line of concessions throughout all games at the event. And as always, parking is free!
The IAABO Board 53 is providing the event with a third official for all games, which is outstanding on their part! Every big game in the postseason uses a three-man crew and it serves the game better.
Saturday, February 8th
6:15 pm
Canisius Crusaders
vs.
Health Sciences Falcons
- Canisius is the #1 ranked large school in WNY and #2 in NYS Class A. The Crusaders are in first place in the Monsignor Martin Association. They've reached the Manhattan Cup Final in 12 of the last 15 seasons, winning 8 championships. Canisius is led by Third Team 2019 All-Centercourt selection Dewayne Vass. Eric Kegler will be appearing in his third consecutive Centercourt Classic
- Health is the #2 ranked large school in WNY and #3 in NYS Class A. The Falcons have the best record in WNY at 15-1. They reached the NYSPHAA Class B Final Four in back-to-back seasons, prior to being moved up to Class A2 last season. Health Sciences is led by Javaughn Jones, who averages 18 points and 8 assists per game. Jonezy will be appearing in his third consecutive Centercourt Classic
4:30 pm
St. Joe's Marauders
vs.
Lew-Port Lancers
- St. Joe's is the #3 ranked large school in WNY and #12 in NYS Class A. The Marauders are in first place in the Monsignor Martin Association. They lost in overtime of the Manhattan Cup playoffs to eventual CHSAA state champion Park in 2019. The Marauders are led by Fifth Team 2019 All-Centercourt selection Jaden Slaughter, who averages 18.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
- Lew-Port is the #7 ranked large school in WNY. The Lancers are in second place in the Niagara Frontier League. They are the defending Section VI Class A champions. The Lancers are led by First Team 2019 All-Centercourt & Second Team All-State selection Roddy Gayle, who is averaging 29 points & 10 rebounds per game.
2:45 pm
Middle College Kats
vs.
Cardinal O'Hara Hawks
- Middle College is the #1 ranked small school in WNY and #3 in NYS Class C. The Kats are the two-time defending Yale Cup champions and are in first place again this season. They reached the NYSPHAA Class C state championship game in 2019. The Kats are led by Second Team All-State & Fourth Team 2019 All-Centercourt selection Jamond Jones, who is averaging 21 points per game.
- O'Hara is the #7 ranked small school in WNY. The Hawks are in third place in the Monsignor Martin Association. They are the defending CHSAA Class B state champions. O'Hara is led by 2019 All-Centercourt Honorable Mention selection Avion Harris, who is averaging 16.1 points and 5.1 assists per game.
1:00 pm
East High Panthers
vs.
Nichols Vikings
- East has been a ranked large school this season. The Panthers are in third place in Yale Cup I. They won the NYSPHAA Class D state championship in 2018. East is led by 2019 All-Centercourt Honorable Mention selection Danny Carter, who is averaging 17.7 points per game.
- Nichols has been a ranked small school this season. The Vikings are in sixth place in the Monsignor Martin Association. They reached the CHSAA Class B state championship game in 2016, after consecutive appearances in the Manhattan Cup Final, where they were champions in 2014. Nichols is led by junior guard Hugh Purks, who averages 14.1 points per game.
11:00 am
Williamsville North Spartans
vs.
Jamestown Red Raiders
- North has been a ranked large school this season and currently ranked #10 by Centercourt. The Spartans are in third place in ECIC I. They reached the Section VI Class AA Final at Buff State in 2018 and 2019. North is led by Breht Swiech, who averages 19.6 points per game and shoots 50% from downtown.
Jamestown is the #8 ranked large school in WNY. The Red Raiders are in first place in ECIC I. They've reached Buff State in Class AA in 13 of the last 14 seasons, winning 5 Section VI Class AA titles during that span. Jamestown starts five underclassmen, led by Demarri Jones, who averages 16.7 points & 9 rebounds per game.
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A new date & location to be determined
Randolph Cardinals
vs.
Iroquois Chiefs
- Randolph is the #2 ranked WNY small schools and #5 in NYS Class C. The Cardinals are in first place in CCAA I East and undefeated in WNY. They have reached three consecutive Section VI Finals, earning championships in 2017 & 2019. Randolph is led by 2019 First Team All-State & Second Team All-Centercourt selection Tyler Hind, a 2,000 point scorer and the all-time WNY leader in 3-pointers made.
- Iroquois has been ranked this season and entered the 2020 season as the Class B1 favorite. The Chiefs are in first place in ECIC III. They reached the final four at Buff State in Class A2 the last two seasons. Iroquois is led by 2019 All-Centercourt Honorable Mention guard Trey Kleitz, who is averaging 22 points and 6.9 assists per game.
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Great event from first game on. What yesterday proved is what most knew .There are 4 dominant teams in the area , maybe even 5 when Jones plays for MEC. Then there is a gap, I know Canisius lost to Timon but I think thats an anomaly. Park,Health,Canisius Joe's, then everyone else in WNY.
Posted by: MMAguy | Sunday, February 09, 2020 at 11:15 AM