by Clifton Dixon | November 23, 2021 | HoopFests Tour Recruiting
It is once again that time of year in Louisiana. The weather is changing, holiday movies are on every channel and High School Basketball season has started. It is one of the best times of the year to be a basketball fan in Louisiana.
The biggest showcase in Louisiana, Festgiving Classic, will be taking place in New Orleans November 26-27 at McDonough 35 High School.
This event will feature a number of 2021 State Champions, Top 28 qualifiers, powerhouse programs from around the State, and a buffet line of college prospects.
This prestigious event is first class and will not disappoint. College Coaches/Recruiting Personnel make plans to be in attendance in New Orleans.
All tickets must be purchase online, buy tickets now: https://hoopfests-tour.ticketleap.com/2021-festsgiving-classic/
NOVEMBER 26 SCHEDULE
Game 1
Hannan (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to De La Salle 57-50 in the 1st Round of the LHSAA Division II Playoffs) Vs. East Ascension (2020-2021 Finish: Lost 82-53 to Hahnville in The LHSAA Class 5A State Quarterfinals)
Players to Watch: Grant Kemp (’22) 6-1 Guard – Hannan
Nderius Walker (’23) 6-0 Guard – East Ascension
Chad Clark Jr. (’23) 6-6 Forward – East Ascension
Game 2
Slidell (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Captain-Shrev 63-57 in the LHSAA Class 5A State Regionals) Vs. Karr (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Ellender 57-53 in the LHSAA Class 4A State Regionals)
Players to Watch: Micah Willis (’22) 6-3 Guard – Slidell
James Parlow Jr (’22) 6-2 Guard – Slidell
Leland Smith (’22) 6-3 Guard – Karr
Keith Jones (’24) 6-3 Guard – Karr
Game 3
East Jefferson (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Ouachita 60-52 in the 1st Round of the LHSAA Class 5A Playoffs) Vs. Jehovah-Jireh (2020-2021 Finish – LHSAA Division V State Champions. Defeated Family Christian 60-57 in the LHSAA Division V State Championship Game)
Players to Watch: Jeffarie Landry (’22) 6-7 Forward – East Jefferson
J.P Ricks (’22) 6-0 Guard – Jehovah-Jireh
Game 4
Holy Cross (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Brother Martin 60-56 in the 1st Round of the LHSAA Division 1 Playoffs) Vs. Port Allen (2020-2021 Finish: LHSAA Class 2A State Champions. Defeated Rayville 59-45 in the LHSAA Class 2A State Championship Game)
Players to Watch: Jordan Brooks (’22) 6-6 Forward – Port Allen
Jalen Knox (’22) 6-4 Guard – Port Allen
Devin Harris (’23) 6-1 Guard – Holy Cross
Game 5
St. Augustine (2020-2021 Finish: LHSAA Division 1 State Champions. Defeated Scotlandville 47-44 in the LHSAA Division 1 State Championship Game) Vs. Liberty (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to St. Thomas More 71-51 in the LHSAA Division II State Semi-Finals)
Players to Watch: Jacob Wilson (’22) 6-5 Guard – Liberty
Raymond Smith (’22) 6-2 Guard – St. Augustine
Hubert Caliste (’24) 6-5 Forward – St. Augustine
Game 6
Carver (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Mcmain 49-48 in the LHSAA Class 4A State Championship Game) Vs. Zachary (2020-2021 Finish: LHSAA Class 5A State Champions. Defeated Natchitoches Central 63-57 in the LHSAA Class 5A State Championship Game)
Players To Watch: Dorian Finister (’22) 6-4 Guard – Carver
Solomon Washington (’22) 6-7 Forward – Carver
Willie Anderson (’22) 6-3 Guard – Carver
Jalen Bolden (’22) 6-5 G/F – Zachary
Jordan Decuir (’22) 6-3 Guard – Zachary
Brandon Hardy (’23) 6-3 Guard – Zachary
NOVEMBER 27 SCHEDULE
Game 1
Bonnabel (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Hahnville 52-50 in the LHSAA Class 5A State Quarterfinals) Vs. Northside (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Woodlawn-Shreveport 50-32 in the LHSAA Class 4A State Regionals)
Players to Watch: Benard Hubbard (’23) 6-0 Guard – Bonnabel
Shawn Knight (’23) 6-0 Guard – Bonnabel
Vandell Smith (’22) 5-10 Guard – Bonnabel
Zion McCoy (’23) 6-2 Guard – Northside
Tyler Harris (’22) 6-4 G/F – Northside
Everette Prejean (’22) 6-2 Guard – Northside
Game 2
Newman (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Dunham 52-48 in the LHSAA Division III State Championship Game) Vs. St Pauls (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to St. Augustine 75-72 in the LHSAA Division 1 State Semi-Finals)
Players To Watch: Chris Lockett (’23) 6-5 Guard – Newman
Canin Jefferson (’23) 6-2 Point Guard – Newman
Todd Jones (’24) 6-8 F/C – Newman
Zach Fenn (’22) 6-3 Guard – St. Pauls
Game 3
Helen Cox (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Neville 55-54 in the LHSAA Class 4A Regionals) Vs. Rayville (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Port Allen 59-54 in the LHSAA Class 2A State Championship Game)
Players to Watch: Tony Percy (’23) 5-10 Guard – Rayville
Keymond McClure (’22) 6-0 Guard – Helen Cox
Game 4
Mandeville (Did not qualify for the 2021 LHSAA Playoffs) Vs. Beau Chene (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Booker T. Washington-Shreveport 54-45 in the First Round of the LHSAA Class 4A Playoffs)
Players to Watch: Devondrake Arvie (’22) 6-2 Guard – Beau Chene
Titus Thomas (’24) 6-3 Guard – Beau Chene
Dontrelle Pitre (’22) 6-4 Forward – Beau Chene
Jaylen Pazon (’23) 6-5 Guard – Mandeville
Bryce Weinmunson (’22) 6- 1 Guard – Mandeville
Game 5
LB Landry (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Neville 52-68 In The LHSAA Class 4A State Quarterfinals) Vs. Catholic-Baton Rouge (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Jesuit 53-44 in the LHSAA Division 1 State Quarterfinals)
Players to Watch: Oran Perrier (’22) 6-2 Guard – LB Landry
Anthony “Mouse” Johnson (’23) 6-0 Guard – LB Landry
Tate McCurry (’25) 6-2 Guard – Catholic
Game 6
McMain (2020-2021 Finish: 2021 LHSAA Class 4A State Champions. Defeated Carver 49-48 In The LHSAA Class 4A State Championship Game) Vs. Bossier (2020-2021 Finish: Lost to Carroll 59-56 in the LHSAA Class 3A State Quarterfinals)
Players to Watch: Christian Pichon (’22) 6-0 Guard – McMain
Alex Hammond (’22) 6’3 Guard – McMain
Corey Chest (’23) 6-8 Forward – McMain
Joseph Manning (’22) 6-4 G/F – Bossier
Sedric Applewhite (’22) 6-7 F – Bossier
Marquis Harris (’22) 6-6 Forward – Bossier
