Press Release: WISE 8 Championship On Tap

Furnished by Frank Simpson

New Independent School ’s Playoff will tip-off March 20, 2010.

The new and highly anticipated Washington Independent School ’s Elite 8 Championship’s field of eight teams and play location has been announced. Well respected Princeton Day Academy , Friendship Collegiate Academy , KIMA Public Charter School , Cesar Chavez Public Charter School and Progressive Christian Academy headline this very competitive group. In addition, the up and coming programs Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School , William Doar Public Charter School , and The Avalon School will round out the field of eight. The first jump ball is scheduled for 3pm (Avalon versus KIMA) at The Model School on the Campus of Gallaudet University (see address below). All games will be played at the Model School Arena.

Stephane Manga of Princeton Day.

This field of eight, collectively have impressive victories over a “who’s who” list of schools such as Mountian State Academy (WV), Wilson (DCIAA), Mount Zion (NC), Eastern (DCIAA), Riverdale Baptist (Ind), Mercersburg Academy (PA), Pallotti (MIAA), McNamarra (WCAC), Anacostia (DCIAA), Paul IV (WCAC), Cardozo (DCIAA), H.D. Woodson (DCIAA), Maret (IAC), Georgetown Day (IAC), St. Johns Prospect Hall, Spingarn (DCIAA), and Wheaton (MOCO). This field also comprises of 20 plus legitimate NCAA Division 1 prospects including Brandon Young, Eugene McCrory (Seton Hall), Jonathan Aldrege (George Mason), Jordan Goodman (Georgetown), Stephane Mange, Eric McKight, Markee Mayzck, Moses Abraham, and Brian Kelley.

A brain child of Don Bosco Cristo Rey Director of Athletics and Head Boy’s Basketball Coach, Frank Simpson, the tournament’s purpose is to provide independent schools’ basketball teams an opportunity to play in a legitimate and respected playoff, provide additional opportunities for colleges to recruit players from tournament teams, and finally settle the score between who is truly best in DC Basketball. With so many great teams in the DC area like DeMatha, Montrose, Gonzaga, Springbrook, Gywn Park, Potomac (MD), Ballou, and others, the hope is to one day have a city wide, season ending, invitational of 64 that will truly decide who is best in the DC area regardless of league affiliation. To obtain tickets you can visit any of the participating schools or call Tournament organizers Frank Simpson 202-361-3989 (simpsonf@dbcr.org) or Kevin Wills 202-425-8587 (total_basketball@yahoo.com).

Pairings and game times will be supplied in a subsequent article.

The Model School for the Deaf

800 Florida Avenue, NE

Washington , DC 20002

*** Upon arriving on campus at the front gate, please

consult the posted campus map or request directions to

the Model School for the Deaf Gymnasium from the

campus security officer stationed there

Seedings

1. Princeton Day

2. Friendship

3. Kima

4. Chavez

5. Progressive

6. Avalon

7. William Doar

8. Don Bosco