East Boys Basketball made their annual trip to Florida during the Holiday to compete in Tampa, Florida at the Nature Coast Tourney. The team was not distracted by the warm Florida weather and surroundings and were able to string together three big wins and come out as Tourney Champs! See details below:
On Wednesday, Dec. 27th the Hawks opened tourney play with a 50-32 win over Zephyrhills High School. No details are available.
On day 2, Thursday, 12/28, East comes back from an early double-digit deficit to defeat Richards, Florida 48-42 to send them to the championship finals. No details are available.
In the tourney final on Friday, 12/29 East imposed their will from the opening tip and never looked back as the Thunderhawks handed Brecksville-Broadview Heights a 59-38 loss to claim the prestigious Nature Coast Christmas Tournament Championship.
Trey Perry was named the tourney MVP, while teammates Derek Jackson and Luke Shaw were also named to the NCT All-Tournament Team.
The Hawks (7-2, 4-1) jump back into their GMC schedule this Friday, 1/5 when they visit District Rival, Lakota West.
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