Daily Progress Newspaper did not continue the holiday hoops classic so Bart Isley at scrimmageplay picked up the tab and created the 1st annual Scrimmage Play Winter Classic. Brought in 3 really good teams, 4-2 Landon School (Bethesda, MD), 8-0 Norfolk Collegiate and 4-2 Patrick Henry(Roanoke) to join 6-0 host Charlottesville.
Semis
PH Roanoke 62
Landon 58
Charlottesville 60
Norfolk Collegiate 56
3rd Place
Norfolk Collegiate 71
Landon 60
Championship
Charlottesville 73
Patrick Henry 60
Charlottesville Sr. Aidan Yates was named Classic MVP. Black Knights are a legit contender for the 4A title, add these two wins to a 59-55 thriller over rival Albemarle last week and they've got 3 really quality wins. The thing about this team is their defense. 6'9 Sr. Center Luka Matic alters so many shots, Yates at 6'4 is lethal shooter but also averages 2 blocks per game. The length of the 6'1 Guards Nasir Sumpter, Jacoby Lynch and the football guys 5'9 Guards Lamarione Brock Lacrosse star Che Lewis. It's the best defensive group Mitch Minor has had in a long time. The length coupled with his classic in your face style of defense has only allowed 48 PPG through their 8-0 start. If they stay healthy, they should be a shoe in for the State Playoffs and should be able to go toe to toe with anyone in Class 4.
Semis
PH Roanoke 62
Landon 58
Charlottesville 60
Norfolk Collegiate 56
3rd Place
Norfolk Collegiate 71
Landon 60
Championship
Charlottesville 73
Patrick Henry 60
Charlottesville Sr. Aidan Yates was named Classic MVP. Black Knights are a legit contender for the 4A title, add these two wins to a 59-55 thriller over rival Albemarle last week and they've got 3 really quality wins. The thing about this team is their defense. 6'9 Sr. Center Luka Matic alters so many shots, Yates at 6'4 is lethal shooter but also averages 2 blocks per game. The length of the 6'1 Guards Nasir Sumpter, Jacoby Lynch and the football guys 5'9 Guards Lamarione Brock Lacrosse star Che Lewis. It's the best defensive group Mitch Minor has had in a long time. The length coupled with his classic in your face style of defense has only allowed 48 PPG through their 8-0 start. If they stay healthy, they should be a shoe in for the State Playoffs and should be able to go toe to toe with anyone in Class 4.