MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — Sixteen high school basketball teams from the region will participate in the inaugural Midwest King Classic, a tournament that honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Games begin at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, and at 1 p.m. on Jan. 20 in the Wade E. Miller Arena at Middletown High School.
In addition to competing on the hardwood, participants will create an exhibit based on a favorite Martin Luther King Jr. quote. Exhibits will be on display throughout the Midwest King Classic. Students from one school will receive a pizza party and $1,000 toward student development.
Find the full game schedule below:
NOTE: Saturday game times were modified due to anticipated inclement weather.
Saturday, Jan. 19
- Middletown vs. Western Hills (Girls) -- CANCELED
- 2:00 p.m. – Covington Catholic vs. Elder (Boys) -- PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR 6:15 P.M.
- 3:30 p.m. – Sycamore vs. CHCA (Boys) -- PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR 8 P.M.
Sunday, Jan. 20
- 1:00 p.m. – Hughes vs. Urbana (Boys)
- 2:45 p.m. – Middletown vs. Crestwood (Boys)
- 4:30 p.m. – LaSalle vs. Thurgood Marshall (Boys)
- 6:15 p.m. – Deer Park vs. Purcell Marian (Boys)
- 8:00 p.m. – Moeller vs. Lakota East (Boys)
Event proceeds benefit Kids2Camp.
