Special thanks to T.J. Kelley and Belleville High School. They combined to host Saturday’s Fastbreak Invitational which was a feast for basketball lovers from around the area.
Game 1 Lenawee Christian 47 Armada 42
Game 2 Arbor Prep 70 Melvindale ABT 49
Arbor Prep came out firing and built a 46-20 halftime lead. Unsigned 6’7″ senior big man Kyle Hayes scored 20 en route to AP’s fourth win on the young season. It was a good win with Milan transfer Garrett Gardette still ineligible for a couple of more games.
Game 3 Onsted 65 Riverview Gabriel Richard 32
When 6-11 Austin “Big Country” Davis comes down on the Onsted’s first possession and makes a three from the top of the key, it means that the opponent is in for a long day. The Michigan commit had 24 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks while junior front-court mate Skyler Lipinski added 16 points. Riverview Richard was led by Tim Augustyniak with 11 points, while Anthony “Flo” Brown chipped in with 9.
Game 4 Ann Arbor Huron 68 Southfield Lathrup 44
It was a close game until Huron went on a 23-8 run to close the game helping the River Rats get the victory. The Rats are not as individually talented as in years past, but play hard, and are well coached.
Game 5 Belleville 70 Oak park 57
Belleville opened up a 16-4 lead to end the first quarter then went into the half up 12. The Tiger attack was led by Calvin Blaydes. He displayed an improved touch from the perimeter as he hit four three pointers on his way to 21 points. Oak Park made a run late behind point guard Trevon Gardner’s 18 points. However, Belleville’s depth was too much for the Knights to withstand in the end. Super sophomore guard Davion Williams added 17 points and 8 rebounds, and Karme Carey added 11 for the Tigers.
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