The 2008 All Canada Classic will go down as the most exciting Canadian high school all-star game ever! How is that possible with all the great players who have played in high school all star games past? Well, no other game has ever had the combination of talent, star power and of course Jordan Brand gear! It will be argued for many years to come that the men’s and women’s game consisted of Canada’s best assembly of talent in one gym. The proof will come in the near future when many of these athletes make their way to top University programs in North America and start representing Canada on a world stage.
The move to downtown Toronto was a big move for the All Canada Classic, which has had a long history in Scarborough. The athletes however were very pleased with the new location, especially the out of town athletes who had their first experience of Toronto’s famous Yonge St.
The move to U. Ryerson, Kerr Hall certainly did not affect the level of play. The women’s game provided us with a back and forth battle right down to the buzzer. However Team Red’s combination of Kayla Alexander (NEDA), the game’s leading scorer with 20 points and Oditte Odisho (John Paul II C.S.S.), the game MVP was too much for team white. The final score Team Black 86 and Team White 85.
The men’s game was played at a dizzy speed. While the guards battled to see who was the quickest in the land, the big men made sure the paint was a “no fly zone.” Team Black was confident they would be victorious with a team loaded with seniors and led by the Bailey and Bailey’s Ltd. Mr. Basketball Canada, Devoe Joseph (Pickering H.S.). Devoe would go on to lead his team with 21 points but it was Esvaldas Zabas (NEDA) who also had 21 points that would lead his team to victory and earned the game MVP. The final score Team White 112 and Team Black 103.
In the Dunk Contest Justin Darlington (J. Clark Richardson H.S.) put down a spectacular display of dunks that had even high flying Toronto Raptor, Jamario Moon leaping out of his seat. Moon was one of a panel of dunk contest judges that included Jerome “JYD” Williams and world famous Canadian Rapper, Kardinal Official. The Two Ball contests turned out to be more than a shooting contest with the addition of a half court shot worth 50 points. Now with a little luck, even some cold shooting could get you the winning prize. Several teams went for the 50 point shot and got it but in the end it was the smooth shooting and the great team work of Tyler Murray (Eastern Commerce C.I.) and Christine Hyde (NEDA) that prevailed.
On behalf of Metro PHASE 1, Nike Canada and the All Canada Classic Organizing Committee we would like to thank all the athletes, their families, fans and our sponsor for making this a memorable experience for everyone involved. We look forward to an even more exciting ninth year! Please contact us for further information or if you would like to get involved with the organization of the 2009 All Canada Classic.
The move to downtown Toronto was a big move for the All Canada Classic, which has had a long history in Scarborough. The athletes however were very pleased with the new location, especially the out of town athletes who had their first experience of Toronto’s famous Yonge St.
The move to U. Ryerson, Kerr Hall certainly did not affect the level of play. The women’s game provided us with a back and forth battle right down to the buzzer. However Team Red’s combination of Kayla Alexander (NEDA), the game’s leading scorer with 20 points and Oditte Odisho (John Paul II C.S.S.), the game MVP was too much for team white. The final score Team Black 86 and Team White 85.
The men’s game was played at a dizzy speed. While the guards battled to see who was the quickest in the land, the big men made sure the paint was a “no fly zone.” Team Black was confident they would be victorious with a team loaded with seniors and led by the Bailey and Bailey’s Ltd. Mr. Basketball Canada, Devoe Joseph (Pickering H.S.). Devoe would go on to lead his team with 21 points but it was Esvaldas Zabas (NEDA) who also had 21 points that would lead his team to victory and earned the game MVP. The final score Team White 112 and Team Black 103.
In the Dunk Contest Justin Darlington (J. Clark Richardson H.S.) put down a spectacular display of dunks that had even high flying Toronto Raptor, Jamario Moon leaping out of his seat. Moon was one of a panel of dunk contest judges that included Jerome “JYD” Williams and world famous Canadian Rapper, Kardinal Official. The Two Ball contests turned out to be more than a shooting contest with the addition of a half court shot worth 50 points. Now with a little luck, even some cold shooting could get you the winning prize. Several teams went for the 50 point shot and got it but in the end it was the smooth shooting and the great team work of Tyler Murray (Eastern Commerce C.I.) and Christine Hyde (NEDA) that prevailed.
On behalf of Metro PHASE 1, Nike Canada and the All Canada Classic Organizing Committee we would like to thank all the athletes, their families, fans and our sponsor for making this a memorable experience for everyone involved. We look forward to an even more exciting ninth year! Please contact us for further information or if you would like to get involved with the organization of the 2009 All Canada Classic.
