by Clifton Dixon | Nov 25, 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 2 match-ups and key players that will be showcased in this Holiday Classic.

East St. John (Reserve, LA) Vs. Cecilia (Cecilia, LA)
2019-2020 Record: East St.John: 12-18
Cecilia: 16-20

2019-2020 Season Finish: East St. John: Did not qualify for the Playoffs
Cecilia: Lost to Woodlawn Shreveport 51-56 in the LHSAA Class 4-A Quarterfinals

Key Players: Avontez Ledet (Class Of ’21) 6-3 Guard – Cecilia
Robert Ferrygood (Class Of ’21) 6-0 Guard – East St. John

L.B. Landry (New Orleans, LA) Vs. Northside (Lafayette, LA)
2019-2020 Record: L.B. Landry: 12-18
Northside: 14-17

2019-2020 Season Finish: L.B. Landry: Lost to Woodlawn Shreveport 54-66 in round 1 of the LHSAA Class 4-A Playoffs
Northside: Lost to Salmen 65-80 in round 1 of the LHSAA Class 4-A Playoffs

Key Players: Everette Prejean (Class Of ’22) 6-2 Guard – Northside
Bennie Amos (Class Of ’21) 6-1 Guard – L.B. Landry
Jamond Vincent (Class Of ’21) 6-2 Guard – L.B. Landry

Shaw (Morrero, LA) Vs. Beau Chene (Arnaudville, LA)
2019-2020 Record: Shaw: 18-13
Beau Chene: 15-18

2019-2020 Season Finish: Shaw: Lost to Jesuit 53-54 In The LHSAA Class 4-A Regionals
Beau Chene: Lost to Mcmain 55-63 In The LHSAA Class 4-A Regionals

Key Players: Devondrake Arvie (Class Of ’22) 6-2 Guard – Beau Chene High School
Isiah Crawford (Class Of ’21) 6-3 Guard – Shaw

East Jeff (Metairie, LA) Vs. Slidell (Slidell, LA)
2019-2020 Record: East Jeff: 17-10
Slidell: 16-18

2019-2020 Season Finish: East Jeff: Lost to H.L. Bourgeois 58-73 in Round 1 of the LHSAA Class 5-A Playoffs
Slidell: Lost to Bonnabel 43-85 in Round 1 of the LHSAA Class 5-A Playoffs

Key Players: Jeff Landry (Class Of ’22) 6-7 Forward – East Jeff
Lorenzo Caldwell (Class Of ’21) 6-3 Guard – Slidell

Mcmain (New Orleans, LA) Vs. North Central (Lebeau, LA)
2019-2020 Record: Mcmain: 24-13
North Central: 24-6

2019-2020 Season Finish: Mcmain: Lost to Peabody 45-60 in the LHSAA Class 4-A Quarterfinals
North Central: LHSAA Class 1-A State Champions. Defeated Lincoln Prep 81-65 in the LHSAA Class 1-A State Championship Game.

Key Players: Taj Gilyot (Class Of ’21) 6-4 Guard – Mcmain
Derrick Tezeno (Class Of ’21) 6-5 Guard – North Central
Reginald Stoner (Class Of ’22) 6-2 Guard – North Central

St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA) Vs. Opelousas (Opelousas, LA)
2019-2020 Record: St. Augustine: 31-2
Opelousas: 19-11

2019-2020 Season Finish: St. Augustine: Lost to Scotlandville 39-66 in the LHSAA Division 1 Championship Game
Opelousas: Lost to Woodlawn Shreveport 57-78 In The LHSAA Class 4-A Regionals

Key Players: Nasir Degruy (Class Of ’21) 6-2 Guard – St. Augustine
Jonquarius Mcghee (Class Of ’21) 6-2 Guard – Opelousas
Kylan Williams (Class Of ’21) 6-5 Guard – Opelousas