by Clifton Dixon | Nov 24, 2020 | The Tour Recruiting | Louisiana High School Basketball
The 2020 FestGiving Classic Nov. 27th-28th in New Orleans, La is going to be stacked full of prime-time match-ups and big-time players.
The stage is set for old rivalries to be renewed and for players to solidify their positions in their respective class.
This event will be business as usual for the usual “Powerhouse” programs and a coming out party for some of the “New Kids” on the block. It is truly going to be beautiful thing to watch.
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I will preview the Day 1 match-ups and key players that will be showcased in this Holiday Classic.
East Ascension (Gonzales, LA) Vs. Jesuit (New Orleans, LA)
2019-2020 Record: East Ascension: 26-9
Jesuit: 16-14
2019-2020 Season Finish: East Ascension: Lost to Bonnabel 53-58 in the LHSAA Class 5-A Regionals
Jesuit: Lost to Scotlandville 33-83 in the LHSAA Division 1 Quarterfinals
Key Players: Jack Lo (Class Of ’23) 6-2 Guard – Jesuit
Treyon Delmore (Class Of ’22) 6-2 Guard – East Ascension
Jehovah-Jireh (Baton Rouge, LA) Vs. Helen Cox (Harvey, LA)
2019-2020 Record: Johovah-Jireh: 31-17
Helen Cox: 26-9
2019-2020 Season Finish: Jehovah-Jireh: LHSAA Division V State Champions. Defeated Runnels 64-45 in the LHSAA Division V State Championship Game.
Helen Cox: Lost to Cecilia 57-64 in the LHSAA Class 4-A Regionals
Key Players: John Paul Ricks (Class Of ’22) 6-0 Guard – Jehovah-Jireh
Alexaye Johnson (Class Of ’22) 6-2 PG – Helen Cox
Southern Lab (Baton Rouge, LA) Vs. Crescent City (Metairie, LA)
2019-2020 Record: Souhern Lab: 16-17
Crescent City: 24-13
2019-2020 Season Finish: Southern Lab: Lost to St Marys 33-44 in the LHSAA Division IV Quarterfinals
Crescent City: LHSAA Division IV State Champions. Defeated Calvary Baptist 60-49 in the LHSAA Division IV State Championship Game
Key Players: Tyler Ringold (Class Of ’23) 6-7 Forward – Southern Lab
John Kelly (Class Of’23) 6-7 Forward – Crescent City
Zachary (Zachary, LA) Vs. St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA)
2019-2020 Record: Zachary: 28-11
St. Augustine: 31-2
2019-2020 Season Finish: Zachary: Lost to Bonnabel 46-73 in the LHSAA Class 5-A Quarterfinals
St. Augustine: Lost to Scotlandville 39-66 in the LHSAA Division 1 Finals
Key Players: Jalen Bolden (Class Of ’22) 6-4 Guard – Zachary
Nasir Degruy (Class Of ’22) 6-2 Guard – St. Augustine
St. Pauls (Covington, LA) Vs. Bonnabel (Kenner, LA)
2019-2020 Record: St. Pauls: 26-10
Bonnabel: 25-8
2019-2020 Season Finish: St. Pauls: Lost to Catholic B.R. 51-76 in the LHSAA Division 1 Quarterfinals
Bonnabel: Lost to Alexandria Senior High 37-38 in the LHSAA Class 5-A Finals
Key Players: Will Allen (Class Of ’21) 6-8 PF/C – Bonnabel
Evan Seichnaydre (Class Of ’21) 6-0 PG – St. Pauls
Liberty Magnet (Baton Rouge, LA) Vs. Holy Cross (New Orleans, LA)
2019-2020 Record: Liberty Magnet: 23-10
Holy Cross: 21-13
2019-2020 Season Finish: Liberty Magnet: Lost to St. Louis Catholic 43-61 in the LHSAA Division II Quarterfinals
Holy Cross: Lost to Brother Martin 67-83 in the LHSAA Division 1 Quarterfinals
Key Players: Jacob Wilson (Class Of ’22) 6-4 Guard – Liberty Magnet
Donte Joseph (Class of ’22) 6-5 Guard – Holy Cross
