Ohio Valley Hoops Classic tips off Dec. 1
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The Ohio Valley Hoops Classic is coming once again to the Southern State Community College. Fans attending this year’s Classic will get a double treat.
Another outstanding group of teams will be stepping on the Patriot Center floor when the OVHC tips off on Dec. 1 and 2. Included are four teams from last season’s state tournament Final Four: Cincinnati Moeller, Cooper (Ky.), Columbus Eastmoor Academy and Proctorville Fairland, plus a host of other highly regarded teams. Local fans will certainly want to see Hillsboro take on McClain and Fairfield tangle with East Clinton, while Lynchburg-Clay battles Ripley and Wilmington takes on Campbell County, Ky.
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Numerous players hold Division I scholarship offers. Leading the list is Syracuse commit Darius Bazley. The 6’8” senior from Princeton High School is currently the No. 9 rated player in the nation, according to ESPN. Jaxson Hayes, a 6’9” senior from Cincinnati Moeller, holds offers from the University of Kentucky, Ohio State University, Xavier University and a host of others.
This year’s event also features a halftime shootout in which one lucky fan each game will have a chance to win major prizes. The contestant can win $10,000, a new Ford Escape sponsored by Bill Marine Ford of Wilmington, a new Jeep sponsored by Doug Marine Motors of Washington Court House, a new camper sponsored by Sherwood Auto and Camper Sales or a John Deere zero-turn 60-inch cut mower sponsored by Five Points Implement.
“It is because of the advertising sponsors that we can present an event like this,” event organizer Bennie Carroll said. “When we started this thing four years ago, the number-one priority was to make it special for the players, coaches and fans. We can only do that with the help of some great sponsors.”
R+L Carriers, one of the Presenting Sponsors of the event, welcomes fans and participants to tour their Hometown Showcase Hauler, which will be parked right outside the Patriot Center for the two-day event. In addition to learning about career and shipping opportunities, visitors will have a chance to win promotional items as well as keep up with College Game Day on one of its 11 TV screens. The Hometown Showcase travels to high schools and colleges across the country, delivering career and scholarship opportunities to students.
The other Presenting Sponsor is Big Ernie’s Pizza, who is providing pizza for all the participating players and coaches, while Bible Baptist Church is providing desserts for the teams. Southern State Community College is sponsoring shirts for all participating players, while KFC, TwentyFour Exchange and Save-A-Lot are providing food and drinks for the officials, media and other workers. G & J Pepsi is the official drink provider for the event. Highland District Hospital will have athletic trainers on site to take care of any medical needs.
Each paying fan, or family, will also receive a free program at this year’s event. Fans are encouraged to support the sponsors. And, if other local businesses are interested in becoming an advertising sponsor, visit the website at www.ohiovalleyhoopsclassic.com. A full list of sponsors is at the bottom of the page.
Fans can also support their local teams by purchasing tickets at the schools.
“Each participating school will be selling tickets at their school, and the schools keep half those proceeds,” Carroll said. “The tickets will go on sale a couple weeks before the event.”
This year’s sponsors include the following: Presenting Sponsors: R+L Carriers, Big Ernie’s Pizza; Slam Dunk Sponsors: Southern State Community College; 3-Point Sponsors: G & J Pepsi, Highland District Hospital, Great Oaks Career Technical Center, Wright State University, Hillsboro Bible Baptist Church, Sherwood Auto and Campers; 2-Point Sponsors: Bill Marine Ford, Doug Marine Motors, Chad Abbott Signs, KFC, CMH Regional Health Systems, JK Precast, Campus Nation; Free-Throw Sponsors; Snow Hill Country Club, Lowe’s, Highland County Press, Hobart, TwentyFour Deli and Exchange, Five Points Implement, Inc., ATSG; Layup Sponsors: Kibler Lumber, NCB, Harsha Monuments, Stephanie’s Pet Spa and Pet Center, Save a Lot and Union Stock Yards.
Another outstanding group of teams will be stepping on the Patriot Center floor when the OVHC tips off on Dec. 1 and 2. Included are four teams from last season’s state tournament Final Four: Cincinnati Moeller, Cooper (Ky.), Columbus Eastmoor Academy and Proctorville Fairland, plus a host of other highly regarded teams. Local fans will certainly want to see Hillsboro take on McClain and Fairfield tangle with East Clinton, while Lynchburg-Clay battles Ripley and Wilmington takes on Campbell County, Ky.
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Numerous players hold Division I scholarship offers. Leading the list is Syracuse commit Darius Bazley. The 6’8” senior from Princeton High School is currently the No. 9 rated player in the nation, according to ESPN. Jaxson Hayes, a 6’9” senior from Cincinnati Moeller, holds offers from the University of Kentucky, Ohio State University, Xavier University and a host of others.
This year’s event also features a halftime shootout in which one lucky fan each game will have a chance to win major prizes. The contestant can win $10,000, a new Ford Escape sponsored by Bill Marine Ford of Wilmington, a new Jeep sponsored by Doug Marine Motors of Washington Court House, a new camper sponsored by Sherwood Auto and Camper Sales or a John Deere zero-turn 60-inch cut mower sponsored by Five Points Implement.
“It is because of the advertising sponsors that we can present an event like this,” event organizer Bennie Carroll said. “When we started this thing four years ago, the number-one priority was to make it special for the players, coaches and fans. We can only do that with the help of some great sponsors.”
R+L Carriers, one of the Presenting Sponsors of the event, welcomes fans and participants to tour their Hometown Showcase Hauler, which will be parked right outside the Patriot Center for the two-day event. In addition to learning about career and shipping opportunities, visitors will have a chance to win promotional items as well as keep up with College Game Day on one of its 11 TV screens. The Hometown Showcase travels to high schools and colleges across the country, delivering career and scholarship opportunities to students.
The other Presenting Sponsor is Big Ernie’s Pizza, who is providing pizza for all the participating players and coaches, while Bible Baptist Church is providing desserts for the teams. Southern State Community College is sponsoring shirts for all participating players, while KFC, TwentyFour Exchange and Save-A-Lot are providing food and drinks for the officials, media and other workers. G & J Pepsi is the official drink provider for the event. Highland District Hospital will have athletic trainers on site to take care of any medical needs.
Each paying fan, or family, will also receive a free program at this year’s event. Fans are encouraged to support the sponsors. And, if other local businesses are interested in becoming an advertising sponsor, visit the website at www.ohiovalleyhoopsclassic.com. A full list of sponsors is at the bottom of the page.
Fans can also support their local teams by purchasing tickets at the schools.
“Each participating school will be selling tickets at their school, and the schools keep half those proceeds,” Carroll said. “The tickets will go on sale a couple weeks before the event.”
This year’s sponsors include the following: Presenting Sponsors: R+L Carriers, Big Ernie’s Pizza; Slam Dunk Sponsors: Southern State Community College; 3-Point Sponsors: G & J Pepsi, Highland District Hospital, Great Oaks Career Technical Center, Wright State University, Hillsboro Bible Baptist Church, Sherwood Auto and Campers; 2-Point Sponsors: Bill Marine Ford, Doug Marine Motors, Chad Abbott Signs, KFC, CMH Regional Health Systems, JK Precast, Campus Nation; Free-Throw Sponsors; Snow Hill Country Club, Lowe’s, Highland County Press, Hobart, TwentyFour Deli and Exchange, Five Points Implement, Inc., ATSG; Layup Sponsors: Kibler Lumber, NCB, Harsha Monuments, Stephanie’s Pet Spa and Pet Center, Save a Lot and Union Stock Yards.