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2010 Elite Showcase Basketball Classic High School All-Star Basketball Games to be held on Friday March 12, 2010 at Hoops Magic in Chantilly, VA.

7:00pm Game #1 Girls ESBC All-Star Game

8:15pm Game #2 Boys ESBC All-Star Game

Players will be announced and list published in February 2010

VA Elite Hoops.com along with Game Over NYC.com will be selecting 24 players Boys and Girls (Junior and Seniors) from Washington, D.C, Maryland and Virginia as well as selected nominated players to participate in this post season basketball event. High School and AAU coaches can nominate players to be considered. Throughout the high school season players will be invited to participate in the ESBC. The list of invitees will be available February 2010.  

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Elite 8 BATTLE OF THE BEST tournament was created to crown a true tournament champion and put the best teams and players to compete against each other. 

8 teams 3 divisions will play each other in a round robin style basketball tournament. Players will play, coaches will coach.  Many tournaments guarantees (3) games but this tournament guarantee (7) games in three fantastic days of Prep summer basketball. Media coverage of games and players  will be posted on the vaelitehoops.com website.
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Latest Lady Hoops Report: Freedom High School Eagles soar over the Briar Woods Falcons!!

by Bernaldo Ormond - February 4, 2010

(South Riding, VA) – The Girls High School Varsity Basketball game between the Freedom High School Eagles (16-1) and the Briar Woods Falcons (10-6) was hardly a challenge for the lady Eagles.  Freedom was led by a trio of talented athletes; pictured Dionna Scott (#14), Kelsey Buchanan (#13) and Jessica Escorza (#10). 

This became very noticeable as  the lady Eagles took a commanding lead in the 1^st period and never looked back.  Both Loudoun County schools organized support for tonight’s basketball events by providing t-shirts to their athletes titled “Coaches vs. Cancer” to support the national fight against cancer. 

Falcons Head Coach Dave Morris showed poise even though his team lost Kim Bell, Utah Valley University commit to season ending meniscus tear injury.  Bell who had successful surgery yesterday to repair cartilage to her meniscus was on the bench trying to support her team that struggled offensively.

Freedom High School (FHS) Eagles senior athletes Kelsey Buchanan (#13), University of Delaware commit, and Jessica Escorza (#10), Wofford College commit, provided the leadership to help their team dominate the entire game offensively and defensively.  The Briar Woods (BW) Falcons were undersized, but did not help their chances with several unforced turnovers throughout the game.  Read more.....

Oakton Cougars take the Sting out of the Herndon Hornets!!

by Bernaldo Ormond-January 28, 2010

(Herndon, VA) – The girls high school varsity basketball game between the 16-1 Oakton Cougars and the 10-6 Herndon Hornets was a team effort win for Oakton Head Coach Fred Priester who’s team was led    by a trio of guards; Zora Stephenson (#34), Caroline Coyer (#5), and Katherine Coyer (#10).  Although the Hornets had difficulty  scoring  that wasn't the case for (#23) Alexis Lewis who finished with 22 points to keep Coach Reggie Barnes team close throughout the contest.

Both team were not as smooth at the beginning of the game only scoring a total of 15 combined points but as the second quarter got underway both teams begin finding their way to the basket. Oakton's counter to Alex Lewis was junior Zora Stephenson (#34) who led the way for the Cougars scoring 21 points. 

Norfolk State University commit Carolyn “Big C” Chambers didn’t have her usual double figure scoring nigh but as always help her team with battling under the boards.  Herndon’s senior Phyllis Martin had to endure a poor scoring night as she only scored 4 points in the game which throughout the game as each quarter passed missed opportunities for the hornets provide light for Oakton to capture the victory.  Read more.....

Myles Tate leads Briar Woods with 32 points over the Freedom High Eagles!!

by Bernaldo Ormond-February 4, 2010

(South Riding, VA) – The Boys High School Varsity Basketball game between the Freedom High School Eagles (4-14) and the Briar Woods Falcons (7-9) was a hard fought battle between two equally matched competitors.  The celebration continued for both teams in support of the fight against cancer and was admirably displayed by Freedom High School Coach Derrek Gaunt and Briar Woods Head Coach Michael Benson, who wore athletic shoes in support the event. 

The Briar Woods Falcons must have mentally transformed the words written on the back of the “Coaches vs. Cancer” t-shirts into tonight’s game. The words “Don’t Give up- Don’t Ever Give Up” was obliviously apparent in the athleticism and competitive spirit that the Briar Woods Falcons displayed during tonight’s competition.  Briar Woods was led by sophomore point guard Myles Tate (#5), with his perimeter and interior moves to the basket kept the game within reach for the first three periods of the game.

Freedom High School (FHS) Eagles lead the first three periods with interior scoring from Brain Orr (#20) who seemed to have unmatched physical presence for Briar Woods to contain his scoring.  It was obvious that Freedom had a scouting report on Myles Tate (#5) who was limited to only 2pts in the 1^st period, but fought to heat up his offense in the remaining three periods. Read more.....

Gonzaga Rallies to Defeat DeMatha in Overtime

by Sean Frye - January 29, 2010

(WASHINGTON, DC) -- In the headliner game of The Metro Rivalry series at Bender Arena, the Gonzaga Eagles took on the DeMatha Stags. Both teams put on one of the most memorable high school games the area has ever seen, but in the end, the Eagles came back from being down at halftime to defeat the Stags in overtime 67-65.

Quinn Cook and Victor Oladipo opened up the game with a 3-pointer apiece for the Stags, which allowed them to jump off to a quick start against the Eagles. The Stags at one point led 12-1 in the first quarter, but the Eagles defense began to force turnovers, which gave plenty of fast break opportunities at the other end. Malcolm Lemmons scored seven points for the Eagles, but the Stags led 14-11 after the first quarter.

In the second quarter, the pace remained the same, as both teams continued to trade off buckets. A 3-pointer by Cahli Thomas with 6:22 remaining tied the game up at 18-18. Both teams found way to get inside on offense, but the Stags struggled from the foul line on the night, which prevented them from opening up a big lead on the Eagles. Despite their foul shooting woes, the Stags led 28-27 at halftime. Read more..... | Game Photos.....  

Good Counsel Survives Comeback, Defeats O’Connell in Metro Rivalr y

by Sean Frye - January 29, 2010

(WASHINGTON, DC) -- In the first game of the Metro Rivalry series held at Bender Arena on the campus of American University, the Good Counsel Falcons squared off against the Bishop O’Connell Knights for the second time this year. After coming back for the win in the first meeting, it was the Falcons who had to survive a comeback this time. A late fourth quarter run by the Knights was not enough though, as the Falcons won 63-59.

The Knights jumped out early to a 7-2 lead after Joe Cabrera hit a 3-pointer with 5:36 left. However, the Falcons recovered, and with 2:29 remaining in the quarter, Ben Hazel gave the Falcons the lead on two foul shots. The Falcons held a 20-14 advantage after the first quarter ended.

In the second quarter, the Knights’ offense could simply not find a rhythm. A 3-pointer by Matt McCarthy put the Falcons up 25-14 with 5:41 left in the quarter. The two teams went back and forth for the rest of the quarter, with the Falcons going into halftime with a 33-21 lead. Read more..... | Game Photos.....  

Riverdale Baptist Outlasts Northwestern, Wins 70-56

by Sean Frye - January 28, 2010

(HYATTSVILLE, MD) -- The youthful yet promising Riverdale Baptist Crusaders traveled Thursday for a duel against the Northwestern Wildcats. Both teams were flying up and down the court all game, and both squads put up high numbers offensively, but the Crusaders converted on 80% of their foul shots to help them outlast the Wildcats on the night.

The high octane tempo of both offenses was set early in the first quarter by both teams. While the Wildcats hit more jump shots, the Crusaders were able to crash the basket harder. Justin Drummond of the Crusaders went off for 12 points in the quarter to put his squad up 24-22 at the end of the first.

To start the second quarter, both squads began trading off buckets. Obie Oleka scored eight points in the quarter for the Wildcats, while the Crusaders were simply unconscious from the field. They led by the slimmest of margins, 37-36, at halftime. Read more..... | Game Photos.....  

Eleanor Roosevelt Tops Bladensburg Behind Miller’s 17

by Sean Frye - January 26, 2010

(GREENBELT, MD) -- Despite missing two starters, the Eleanor Roosevelt Raiders were able to defend their home court Tuesday night against the Bladensburg Mustangs. The Mustangs led by one at halftime, but the Raiders’ offense found its niche in the second half to pull away for a 62-51 victory.

It was a slow offensive start for both teams to start the game. The refs were also quick to their whistle in the first quarter, calling a total of 12 fouls. The thrilling moment came from Dajuan Pierre of the Mustangs as the buzzer sounded, when he hit a 3-pointer to put his squad up 11-10.

The tempo picked up offensive in the second quarter for both teams. Alex Bates, normally in the starting lineup but was struggling with flu-like symptoms, came off the bench to score six points in the quarter for the Raiders, including a fast break dunk that came off a blocked shot from the other end. The Mustangs got the last laugh in the quarter though, as Khalil Fletcher hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, the Mustangs’ second one of the night, to put his team up 29-28 at halftime.  Read more..... | Game Photos.....

Mount Vernon Runs Over Washington-Lee in Fourth Quarter

by Sean Frye - January 22, 2010

(ALEXANDRIA, VA) -- Friday night marked another meeting between National District rivals, as the Mount Vernon Majors played host to the Washington-Lee Generals. The Generals, who have struggled throughout the year, kept the game close for the first three quarters, but the Majors ran away with the game in the final quarter to prevail 81-58.

The Majors set the tempo of the game early, causing a lot of turnovers on defense, as well penetrating with much success on the offensive end. The Generals were able to find a small offensive spark, keeping the Majors from opening up a big lead on them. Nevertheless, the Majors, who received 10 points from Jesse Konadu, led 19-11 after the first quarter. 

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Gonzaga purple eagles to much for St Mary's Riken

Correspondence Report Courtesy of East Metro Ball Club  www.eastmetroballclub.net - January 21, 2010

St. Mary's Ryken Senior point guard #55 Kai Smith ran the offense as St Mary's Knights tries to reduce the lead that was held by Gonzaga. Gonzaga was able to get the road win on Ryken's home court 69-56. Gonzaga senior guards Tyler Thornton and Cedric Lindsay scored too much down the stretch and kept the game out of reach for St Mary's Knights.

St Mary's Ryken Junior #21 Treveon Graham led the Knights in scoring with 20 points. #32 Elijah Matthews contributed to the Knights final score with 10 points.

DeMatha Rolls Over Bishop O’Connell; Quinn Cook Scores 24 | Game Photos.....

by Sean Frye - January 20, 2010

(ARLINGTON, VA) -- Both the DeMatha Stags and the Bishop O’Connell Knights were coming off a loss in the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Stags fell to Mater Dei (CA), while the Knights were dismantled by St. Benedict’s (NJ). Wednesday night though, the Stags rebounded with a resounding win over the Knights, thanks largely in part to a 24-point showing from junior guard Quinn Cook.

The pace was set high early in the game by both teams. Both the Stags and the Knights penetrated well on offense, but the Knights failed to convert down low, allowing the Stags to build an early lead. Jerian Grant scored eight points for the Stags in the quarter to help them to a 19-11 lead.

In the second quarter, Cook began to show his shooting touch, hitting two 3-pointers. He also hit a lay-up with a foul shot added to it to give himself nine points in the second quarter. Mikael Hopkins was a force down low for the Stags, not allowing the Knights to get too many close opportunities offensively. The Stags pulled away to grab a 45-28 lead at halftime.

To start the second half though, the Knights came out firing. With just over five minutes to play, the lead was down to nine points. Cook again though put the team on his back, hitting three 3-pointers. Grant added another seven points, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer of his own to put the Stags up 67-42 at the end of the third quarter.

It was cruise mode in the fourth quarter for the Stags, as they cycled in their subs with six minutes to play. With the win well in hand, the Stags coasted to an 83-55 win.

Larry Savage of the Knights was the only player on his team to score double figures, with 10 points. North Carolina bound point guard Kendall Marshall was held to just five points.

As for the Stags, they put on a clinic offensively. Cook led the way with 24 points, including seven 3-pointers. Grant dropped 16, and Hopkins added 12 for the Stags.

Chantilly Shows Dominance Over Young Westfield Squad

by Sean Frye - January 16, 2010

(CHANTILLY, VA) -- In another chapter of the famed “Route 50 Rivalry,” the Westfield Bulldogs traveled just up the road to face the Chantilly Chargers. While historically, this rivalry has brought out some of the most legendary basketball games in the area, Tuesday night showed that age is truly one of the best advantages, as the Chargers routed the Bulldogs 59-32.

The Chargers came out and set the tone early in the first quarter. It was a slow offensive start, but when the Chargers began to work the ball around, they found their niche. Behind four points from Keathan Savage, the Chargers led 13-5 after the first quarter.

To start the second quarter, the Bulldogs came out with a lot of energy on both sides of the ball. However, they were unable to convert some crucial attempts, which prevented them from making a cut into the lead. Adam Fridy and Matt Howerton of the Chargers both scored six points apiece in the quarter, while the Chargers’ defense held the Bulldogs to just four points total, leaving them with a 25-9 halftime lead. 

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Montrose Christian turns the corner and never looks back.

Correspondence Report Courtesy of East Metro Ball Club  www.eastmetroballclub.net - January 9, 2010

Montrose Christian's 6'6 Sophomore #23 Justin Anderson going for the alley-oop during the Uptown Hoop fest on Saturday 9 January, 2010 at Riverdale Baptist School. His teammate senior Josh Hairston scored 28 points to lead Montrose Christian over KIMA 70 - 57. 

Josh Hairston who is headed to play for Duke University next year packed the stands as many of the onlookers were there to see Coach Vetters team of talented players. Josh did not disappoint as he scored from from a variety of spots on the court for a total of 28 points.

As the big post players did battle in the paint. KIMA senior point guard Kareem Story was able to drive to the basket and shoot the midrange shot keep to the game within reach until the final minutes.

Bishop O’Connell Stops 6-Game Skid, Beats Rival Paul VI   |  View Game Photos.....

by Sean Frye -January 8, 2010

(ARLINGTON, VA) -- Having lost six straight games, three in WCAC play and three over their holiday tournament in Myrtle Beach, the Bishop O’Connell Knights were looking bounce back against their archrival, the Paul VI Panthers. The Knights raced out of the gate early and never looked back, as they routed the Panthers 62-33.

The Knights quickly went up 11-2 in the first quarter following two 3-pointers from Kendall Marshall. He hit four three points in the quarter, and scored 12 of 14 total points in the quarter as well. The Knights hit six 3-pointers total in the quarter, which got the crowd chanting, “you can’t stop us!” The Knights led 22-5 after the first quarter.

Larry Savage of the Knights opened up the second quarter with a 3-pointer, and followed that with a lay-up, forcing the Panthers to call a timeout, trailing 27-7 with 6:37 to play in the half. The Knights dominated the offensive boards, allowing for plenty of second chance opportunities. Both offenses slowed in latter part of the second quarter, and the Knights went into halftime leading 29-15. 

“We were able to get open shots, and we defended well,” Knights’ head coach Joe Wooten said.

Continuing the trend from the first half, the Knights opened up the third quarter with two straight 3-pointers, both coming from Joe Cabrera. Cabrera scored 8 points in the quarter, and finished the game with 13 points. The Knights penetrated well on offense, and that allowed them to go into the fourth quarter leading 45-21.

The Knights went into cruise mode for the remainder of the game. The Panthers struggled from the free throw line, going 4 of 9 in the quarter, which prevented them from making any sort of a comeback. With two minutes to play, both squads sent their subs in to get some playing time. When the final horn sounded, the Knights left the gym with a 62-33 win.

 “We played together and we played hard. It’s always nice to actually win,” Wooten said.

Marshall led all scorers on the night with 14. That was followed by Cabrera’s 13, and Savage’s 11. No one on the Panthers hit double digit points, however, Patrick Holloway led them with 8 points on the night.

IT WAS THE GAR-FIELD SHOW!!! 

by Bernaldo Ormond-January 4, 2010 

(GAINESVILLE, VA) – Gar-Field High School boys Varsity Basketball team (Woodbridge, VA) lead by Jeremiah Johnson (#43) Senior PF/C beat Battlefield High School Boys Varsity Basketball team Gainesville, VA) tonight with his repertoire of interior post moves. 

The Battlefield Bobcats spearheaded by Al Ford Jr., Head Coach, jumped to an early lead during the end of first period(17-14) with early outside shooting from Jamie Robinson, (#3) Senior F, who looked destined to have a high scoring night but finished the game with 9pts. The momentum had shifted in favor of Gar-Field at end of the 2nd period (28-26) which gave them the spark to come out strong in the 3rd period and build that lead to 43-35 at the end of the 3rd period. Aaron Harrington, Senior G, is a defensive weapon for Battlefield forcing several turnovers and acquiring two steals against the Gar-Field Indians. However, it was not enough to give his team the push for a comeback. Battlefield tried to battle back, but maintaining ball possession for over a minute by Gar-Field reducing Battlefield’s chances of ever regaining lead. 

Game Summary: Battlefield Bobcats ended the first period with a three point lead 17-14 over the Gar-field Indians. Gar-Field’s Head Coach, Andy Gray, whose team record was 9-2 before tonight’s match up must have given his team an emphatic pep talk at half-time. Gar-Field came out for the 3rd period relying on the low post moves of their star player to end the 3rd period with a surprising (43-35) lead. The final score (57-46) in favor of Gar-Field was lead by Jeremiah Johnson with 23 points and on the opposite end Battlefield’s high scorer Jamie Robinson and Aaron Harrington both finished with 11pts. Gar-Field finishes the night with a 10-2 team record and Battlefield falls to 3-5 team record for the 2009-2010 Basketball season.

Tina Thompson "SHE GOT GAME CLASSIC" presented by Veney Management Group

by Thomas Gadson - January 2, 2010

(Upper Marlboro, Md) -- The First Annual Tina Thompson "She Got Game Classic" was a tremendous success even though the classic had to be postponed from its original schedule date because of the mid December snow storm that blanked the Washington,D.C. metropolitan area, but that didn't prevent the Keith Veney and Afiba Fairnot from putting on a top level high school girls basketball event.  The showcase had some of the top high school girls basketball teams from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia better known as the "DMV" on display. 

On a very cool night in Maryland the Bishop McNamara high school gymnasium was filled to capacity with parents, other high school players and coaches who was putting in their bid to participate in the 2011 Classic, college coaches, various scouting service representatives and of course the ever presence of national media services. 

To the parents and high school coaches of each of the young ladies who participated in the event, your daughters and players displayed class and sportsmanship throughout the evening, rather they won or lost the game the respect and gamesmanship was ever present which made this event even more enjoyable to watch and be apart of.  Read more.....

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