JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The 28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Basketball Showcase tipped off in Jacksonville.
Teams from all over the First Coast and beyond were at San Jose Prep and Edward White High School.
We start off strong with Raines and Camden County.
Raines Vikings vs. Camden County Wildcats:
- Dozens of teams from across the First Coast and beyond participated in the "Martin Luther King Jr." high school basketball showcase at Ed White High School.
- The Raines Vikings faced off against the Camden County Wildcats.
- A young gun duel unfolded between Raines' Torien Moore and Camden's David Bailey.
- Vikings' Jeremiah White executed a lob to Ja'Zon Taylor, who made a shot from the paint.
- Wildcats' Dyllan Williams took his time from the 3-point line and nailed it.
- Ja'Zon Taylor scored again with an AND ONE.
- After a double-overtime battle, Raines secured the victory over Camden with a final score of 62-60.
Oakleaf vs. University Christian:
- Oakleaf and University Christian tipped off at the showcase.
- Head Coach Jody Bailey was locked in.
- Justin Gist made a pass to Karrington Johnson for an easy bucket.
- Oakleaf's Aaron Rivers took the ball in himself, and the floater was good for a bucket.
- University Christian's Augustine Ayelyine, the BIG MAN, made a big play and scored.
- Augustine Ayelyine followed up with a second dunk in quick succession.
- University Christian survived the thriller, winning 53-45.
Mandarin Mustangs vs. Viera:
- George McCloud and his Mandarin Mustangs faced Viera.
- Off a fast break, McCloud drove to the elbow and made the shot, securing the bucket.
- Mandarin continued pushing the ball up the court.
- Washington passed to Wyche Jr., who laid it off the glass.
- Taking advantage of their defense, Wyche Jr. passed to Washington, who laid it in.
- The Mustangs emerged victorious against Viera with a final score of 69-60.