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Another @MiddlesexMagic championship here at the #NEHF this time for the eighth graders.

Jesse Makumbi scored at all three levels and made smart plays down the stretch. Defensively he moves well laterally and causes turnovers.

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@MiddlesexMagic take home the championship here at the #NEHF with good play from the entire team all weekend.

2032 Charlie White made some tough buckets down the stretch and was a great facilitator of his teams offense.

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@XLPBasketball was flying around the floor on both ends in a big time win at the #NEHF.

The guard tandem of Vincent Salvaggio (left) and Jace Holloway (right) were good on defense. They defended the perimeter at a high level and both helped to facilitate the teams offense.

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@ExpressionsBall has a bright future with this squad as they dominated this morning in a good team win.

2032 guards Mason Dejesus (left) and Jacob Allen (right) both help facilitate the team’s offense at a high level. Dejesus can finish through contact and Allen got many steals.

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Kamare Harold (right) & Nazir Pierce (left) were phenomenal for @BAcademyWestNE in their win.

Harold has extended range and runs the offense fluently. He is also playing up for his age. Pierce is a lefty wing with shooting promise, who got up for a dunk in transition. #NEHF

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@NEStormBball has a strong F tandem of Luis Castillo-Garcia (Right) and Lukas Herbert (Left)

Luis offers a strong frame and excels getting down hill and finishing around the rim. Lukas offers finesse to his game, and is comfortable from distance. Both very versatile on D. #NEHF

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Easton Conrad was an anchor on the defensive end for @MaineXLP

A 2032 F/C had some steals and blocks giving the opposing offense major difficulties. He is a good and very active rebounder, who can also take the ball up the floor. Handles himself well in the low post. #NEHF

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@MiddlesexMagic have a great young backcourt duo in Cam Hines (Right) and Elijah Watson (Left)

The class of 2032 guards are both quick with the ball and push the pace on offense. They are also relentless on defense hounding the ball. Both are very comfortable shooters. #NEHF

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Travis Bell put together a great all around game for @ExpressionsBall in a big win this morning.

The 2031 guard is a pest on defense, forcing turnovers and getting steals on the perimeter. On the offensive end he is an excellent passer, and plays a controlled game. #NEHF 8th

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Enzo Rostanzo was great on both ends for @BAcademyWestNE in a controlling win this morning

The 8th Grade wing/forward plays a very controlled game. He is a long active defender both on the perimeter and interior. He shows some shooting promise on the offensive end. #NEHF 8th

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EJ Marchezi gets downhill quick the lane and finishes right, he offers a quick twitch and playmaking ability for @BAcademyWestNE #NEHF 8th

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Cam Howard knocks down a three from the wing for @team_whitemamba He has been initiating the offense at the point, and has been patient off the ball finding himself in space to get good looks #NEHF 8th

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@CapCityAAU refusing to go away!! What a move and dish to keep this battle between them and @MassAttackAAU close!

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Jaydasyn Villa (2029) from @RIMagichoops put together an impressive all around performance today. The forward has great size and athleticism. He can post up, take his defender off the bounce, or grab a board and go coast to coast. He’s an unselfish player with a relentless motor

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@cttakeover’s Jackson James (2030) is a quick guard who can really pour it on from the outside. They relied on his shotmaking ability all game and he did not disappoint. Quick C&S release complimented with his floater when he’s ran off the line

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Mason Campbell (2031) from @MiddlesexMagic with a huge game tying three with 3 minutes remaining!

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Mike Bilotta (2030) had an excellent game for @MassAttackAAU. Bilotta’s shot creating paved the way for Mass Attack to make a comeback and nearly steal a victory. He gets in the lane at ease, finishes through contact with crafty layups and displayed high-level 3pt shooting.

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Standout performance from Freddie Haddad on The Base (2030). Freddie partners good size and length with the ability to score at all three levels. Effective and quick decisions while running the point, a complete player who can score it and get his teammates involved.

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@ExpressionsBall vs The Base (2030) is coming down to the wire. The Base cuts it to 5 with a clutch three. Tenacious defense by both teams, no baskets are coming easy. Two high level teams going at it this afternoon.

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Nazir Pierce (2031) from @thebabc with a standout performance against a tough Team Spartan squad. Nazir is a crafty downhill scorer who excels at finishing through contact. He displayed his ability to finish with either hand the entire game. Quick, twitchy, and very talented.