The Championship game between the Select and Hoopers was a test for two upcoming ball clubs in the Memphis area. Both clubs have some of the best guards in the ninth and tenth grade classes in Tevin Cox (Hoopers), Cedric McAfee (Select), Myron Johnson (Select). The Select jumped out with a early lead on some good outside shooting from McAfee hitting his first three 3 point attempts. 

      The Hoopers Tevin Cox countered with 8 straight points off  impressive slashes to the goal. Jarvis Sullivan (Hoopers) also contributed in the run with some nice mid range jumpers. The Select went into the break up 47-39 respectively.

     The difference maker in the game was the youngest player on the court in Myron Johnson (Select) of Corry Middle. His basketball IQ is high to be an incoming freshmen. He uses his left hand better then anyone at that age I have ever seen. Needs to shoot the jumper more, but why on this day, his drives were near perfection breaking down the Hoopers defense over and over.

     Tyler Tashi (Hoopers) contributed with 4 assists in the run that got the Hoopers within 5 points after cutting a 23 point deficit.

Key Points of The Game: The Select stringent defense that made the Hoopers turn the ball over 24 times. Selfish ball handling on the Hoopers part led to the collapse accordingly.

By Staff Writer Harold Rivera