Words by Cooper Kirkpatrick | Images by Justin Hunter
Jasper High School will host the second annual City of Jasper Christmas Classic basketball tournament at the Carl Cannon Colosseum on Friday, December 20, and Saturday, December 21.
The tournament, sponsored by Boostr Displays, features 18 teams from across Alabama and the southeast.
Tournament coordinator Jonathan Jordan and assistant coordinator Heath Burns aim to provide an inspiring and exciting experience for Jasper residents.
Friday, December 20 Schedule
9 a.m.: Northridge (Ala.) vs. Lausanne (Tenn.)
10:30 a.m.: Huffman (Ala.) vs. Camden County (Ga.)
Noon: Enterprise (Ala.) vs. Dutchtown (Ga.)
1:30 p.m.: Buckhorn (Ala.) vs. Cordova (Tenn.)
3 p.m.: Cullman (Ala.) vs. Jonesboro (Ga.)
4:30 p.m.: Central-Phenix City (Ala.) vs. Bartow (Fla.)
6 p.m.: Jasper (Ala.) vs. Raleigh-Egypt (Tenn.)
7:30 p.m.: Hoover (Ala.) vs. Greenforest (Ga.)
Saturday, December 21 Schedule
9 a.m.: Lausanne (Tenn.) vs. Huffman (Ala.)
10:40 a.m.: Raleigh-Egypt (Tenn.) vs. Northridge (Ala.)
11:40 a.m.: Jonesboro (Ga.) vs. Enterprise (Ala.)
1 p.m.: Dutchtown (Ga.) vs. Cullman (Ala.)
2:20 p.m.: Greenforest (Ga.) vs. Central-Phenix City (Ala.)
3:40 p.m.: Bartow (Fla.) vs. Buckhorn (Ala.)
5 p.m.: Cordova (Tenn.) vs. Pinson Valley (Ala.)
6:20 p.m.: Jasper (Ala.) vs. Camden County (Ga.)
7:40 p.m.: Bartlett (Tenn.) vs. Hoover (Ala.)
The tournament has generated excitement among students at participating schools. Last year’s event showcased top basketball talent, and this year promises to do the same, featuring some of the best players and teams from across the Southeast and the nation.
Key players to watch include Dewayne Brown of Hoover, Peyton Wiggins of Huffman, Malachi Reed of Enterprise, and Miller Moody of Jasper.
Heath Burns, the assistant tournament coordinator and head coach of Jasper varsity basketball, is enthusiastic about the event and emphasizes its potential to inspire young athletes in Jasper.
“It’s a really cool deal to see teams travel so far to play good basketball,” Burns said. He hopes the tournament will promote Jasper basketball and encourage a new generation of players.
Tickets for the City of Jasper Christmas Classic are available for purchase online via GoFan and at the gate on event days. WL
