2019 Raymond James HOF Classic Preview
In a couple weeks, the 2019 Raymond James HOF classic will be taking place. It is a mini tournament that has been set for Friday, December 27 and Saturday, December 28. This illustrious event will highlight the best in Indiana…
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Continue ReadingIn a couple weeks, the 2019 Raymond James HOF classic will be taking place. It is a mini tournament that has been set for Friday, December 27 and Saturday, December 28. This illustrious event will highlight the best in Indiana high school basketball.
2019 Girls’ Raymond James Hall of Fame Classic Schedule
New Castle Fieldhouse – Friday, December 27, 2019
11:00 a.m. (ET) Brownsburg vs. Penn
to follow Salem vs. Crown Point
6:00 p.m. Consolation Game
to follow Championship Game
Brownsburg H.S. (Brownsburg, Indiana)
The Bulldogs are coming off at 20-4 season. Senior Allison Bosse (Marian University) averaged 15.7 points per game, junior Ally Becki averaged 13.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 3.5 steals, and senior Mackenzie Stein scored 8.5 points last season. Brownsburg makes their 2nd appearance in the Girls Classic. They won the 2010 event, defeating eventual 4A champion Jeffersonville and eventual 3A champion Evansville Memorial, led by sophomore Stephanie Mavunga, who was named 2010 Classic MVP and 2013 Indiana Miss Basketball.
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Penn (H.S.) (Mishawaka, Indiana)
The Kingsmen return their top three scorers from a 25-1 team that made it to the 4A regional finals in 2018-19. Junior Trinity Clinton averaged 14.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.8 steals, senior Reganne Pate averaged 12.4 points and junior Jordyn Smith scored 10.3 per game.Penn makes their 2nd appearance in the Girls Classic. They won 2011 event, defeating Mt. Vernon (Fortville) and Norwell, with Caroline Buhr earning that year’s Classic MVP honors.
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Salem (H.S.) (Salem, Indiana)
The Lady Lions return four starters from their 24-4 3A semi-state finalist team. Senior point guard Leah Miller averaged 14.4 points per game, senior guard Hope Tomlinson scored 10.1, sophomore Karly Sweeney averaged 9.1 points and 5.2 rebounds and 6’2” senior Letti Nice averaged 7.2 points and 8.6 rebounds this past season. This will be Salem’s very first appearance in the Classic.
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Crown Point (H.S.) (Crown Point, Indiana)
A youthful and budding Bulldogs squad returns key contributors fresh off a 28-1 4A semi-state team. Sophomore point guard Jessica Carrothers averaged 21.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.7 steals, 6’1” senior Abby Stoddard scored 9.3 points per contest, junior Alyna Santiago averaged 6.7 points and 4.2 steals and 6’3” sophomore Lilly Stoddard held averages of 5.4 points and 6.1 rebounds. Crown Point will be making their 2nd appearance in the Girls Classic. The Bulldogs lost to Rushville and Austin in the 1984 event, but finished the season as 1985 IHSAA girls basketball state champions
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