Five Atlanta Select teams are playing in the "Rule the Air" Classic. On Friday Night the teams played eight games and won six or a 75% success rate. Three of the Atlanta Select teams had to play two games each.
The Mighty Sixth Game Boys RED team is all smiles as they ended the evening with a 59 -31 win over the Georgia Hurricanes. They lost the first game of the evening by 17 points but followed with a win by 28 points, thus, this win brought smiles, plans for a good night sleep and the goal to add 3 more wins on Saturday. The results, the championship!
The team is displaying significant improvement each tournament. In this, their third tournament, their goal is to bring home the gold. The team is coached by Head Coach Jones, assisted by Coaches Brinson and Motes. And a BIG "Shout Out" to their loyal family members, friend and fans. Go The Mighty Sixth Grade RED.
The other Atlanta Select team playing two games on Friday night was the Mighty Ninth Grade Boys RED team. This team won a championship last weekend and started the evening by winning by 18 points over the North Georgia Magic. However, they lost their second game to the Atlanta Celtics but plan to see them again in the finals.
The team is under the supervision of Head Coach Burton, assisted by Coach Boards and Norman. The bottom line is that they plan to bring home their third trophy for the season. Go Ninth Grade RED Team.
Undefeated on Friday night with a 44 points win in their final game of the evening was the Mighty Tenth Grade Boys WHITE Team. The team played the Cobb County County Purple Knights ending with the score 82-38. On Saturday they will face the Georgia Kings with plans to finish number one in their pool.
The team is guided by Head Coach Lanier assisted by Coach Morgan. The long range plan for this team is to "showcase" their talents in Florida, in July, in the AAU Super Showcase. Go Select.
Finally, two of the Atlanta Select teams will play each other on Saturday morning, brother against brother. It will be a battle because both teams were undefeated on Friday night. The Eleventh Grade Boys PLATINUM Team defeated Worldwide 69-60 and the Eleventh Grade Boys RED Team defeated the Cobb County Purple Knights 81-63.
Both teams are well prepared. Head Coach Brown, assisted by Coach Anthony, directs the PLATINUM team and Head Coach Williamson, assisted By Coach Chambers, directs the RED team. At 9 AM on Saturday morning they will do battle, then follow with some brotherly love. Go Select.
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