J.E.M. MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSIC SCHEDULE

The J.E.M. MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSIC will take place April 2nd 2023 at St. Raphael’s School in Hamilton, NJ. We would like to thank the community for their donations and the schools for their involvement in this event. The event schedule is below, please make sure you are a few minutes early for your game time for pictures and to turn in your rosters. 

J.E.M. MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSIC 4/2/2023 

GAME 1 1:00 PM CHRISTINA SEIX ACADEMY VS TRENTON SCHOOLS (LOVE DIVISION) 

GAME 2 2:00 PM FISHER MS VS MAPLEWOOD MS (PEACE DIVISION) 

GAME 3 3:00 PM ST. GREGORY SCHOOL VS NORTHSTAR ACADEMY (PEACE DIVISION) 

GAME 4 4:00 PM ST. RAPHAELS VS (GAME 1 WINNER) – LOVE DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP 

GAME 5 5:00 PM GAME 2 WINNER VS GAME 3 WINNER (PEACE DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP) 

SITE: ST. RAPHAELS SCHOOL 

151 GROPP AVE.

TRENTON, NJ 08610 

 ENTRY FEE: $10 ADULTS, $5 STUDENTS

J.E.M. MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSIC SET FOR APRIL 2ND

The J.E.M. Middle School Classic is set to take place April 2nd at St. Raphael School in Hamilton, NJ. This event will bring together some of the top middle school teams in the region to do battle in memorial of Jonelle Elaine Melton. The proceeds from this event will go towards a scholarship fund in her name. Last year’s event was a huge success and we look forward to another great year of competition. 

EVENT: J.E.M. MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSIC 

DATE: APRIL 2ND 2023 

PRICE: $125.00 PER TEAM 

PLACE: ST. RAPHAEL SCHOOL (HAMILTON, NJ) 

MORE DETAILS WILL COME SHORTLY.

King Of The Capital 8th Grade/14U Top Performers: Gym Work Elite Holds On!

Gym Work Elite exploded in the second to get past Team Final Black 49-39 to win the King Of The Capital 8th Grade/14U Championship. Congrats to both teams for playing a good championship game. 

King Of The Capital 8th Grade/14U Top Performers

King Of The Capital 7th Grade/13 U Top Performers: NJ Rivals Breezes To Title!

NJ Rivals used a huge second half to defeat Gym Work Elite 46-28 to win the King Of The Capital 7th Grade/13U Championship. We would like to congratulate both teams for making the finals. 

King Of The Capital 7th Grade/13 U Top Performers

King Of The Capital 6th Grade/12 U Top Performers: GYMWORK ELITE WINS THE TITLE!

In a classic thriller Gym Work Elite defeated Team Swavey 55-53 to win the Basketball Spotlight King Of The Capital 6th Grade/12U Championship. We want to congratulate both teams for giving us a great battle. 

King Of The Capital 6th Grade/12 U Top Performers

KING OF THE CAPITAL IS SUNDAY!

The Basketball Spotlight King Of The Capital will take place Sunday August 14th at St. Raphael’s School in Hamilton, NJ. This event will feature the AAU Teams from the Trenton, NJ area. The event schedule is below. Please make sure you are on time and try to bring at least two different colored jerseys. 

KING OF THE CAPITAL – SUNDAY (AUGUST 14TH) 

12:00 PM TEAM SWAVEY VS TEAM FINAL BLACK (6TH GRADE) 

1:00 PM NJ RIVALS VS EXPRESS ELITE (7TH GRADE) 

2:00 PM NJ RIVALS VS TEAM FINAL BLACK (8TH GRADE) 

3:00 PM 6TH GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP GYM WORK VS WINNER 

4:00 PM 7TH GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP GYM WORK VS WINNER 

5:00 PM 8TH GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP GYM WORK VS WINNER 

ALL GAMES AT 

ST. RAPHAEL'S SCHOOL 

3500 ST BROAD ST. HAMILTON, NJ 08610 

ADMISSIONS $10

KING OF THE CAPITAL RETURNS (SUNDAY AUGUST 14TH)

Basketball Spotlight is proud to announce the 3rd Annual King Of The Capital Showdown. This event will bring together the AAU teams in the Trenton NJ Area for a day of battle. This year’s event will take place at St. Raphael’s School on Sunday August 14th. 

1 CITY 

1 GAME 

1 KING 

STAY TUNED TO PARTICIPANTS AND SCHEDULES

MDC MR. MEMORIAL DAY 8TH GRADE (ORANGE): BRYCE THOMAS (CASTLE ATHLETICS)

Name: Bryce Thomas 

 AAU Team: Wiz Kids 

Position: Guard 

Class: 2026 

Breakdown: Thomas saved his best shot for last has he made the game winning bucket with two seconds remaining. The bucket gave Wiz Kids their second Spotlight championship of the year. Thomas also has a huge all around game over the Memorial Day Classic weekend.

MDC MR. MEMORIAL DAY 8TH GRADE (BLUE): WILMER DE LA ROSA (CASTLE ATHLETICS)

Name: Wilmer De La Rosa 

AAU Team: Castle Athletics 

Position: Forward 

Class: 2026 

Breakdown: Wilmer carried the torch for the NY squad in the championship. The forward dominated inside, in terms of scoring (20 points), blocking shots and rebounding. I like this kid’s upside and he should make a mark on the NYC high school scene next year.

MDC MR. MEMORIAL DAY 7TH GRADE: MARQUE JOHNSON (GYMWORK ELITE)

Name: Marque Johnson 

AAU Team: Gymwork Elite 

Position: Forward 

Class: 2027 

Breakdown: The versatile forward showed tremendous promise this weekend. He was a walking double/double while at times looking like the best prospect in the building regardless of class. His total impact on both ends of the floor earned him Mr. Memorial Day honors. This kid is oozing with potential.

MDC MR. MEMORIAL DAY 6TH GRADE : COLTON HILLER (TEAM JACKO)

Name: Colton Hiller 

AAU Team: Team Jacko 

Position: Guard 

Class: 2028 

Breakdown: Hiller was crowned Mr. Memorial Day after capping a stellar weekend with a 24 point effort in the semifinals vs SFM Elite and a 22 point outing including 2 treys versus Eastern Shore Aces in the championship. This all around guard can stroke it while also scoring from all three levels.

MDC MR. MEMORIAL DAY 5TH GRADE : THOMAS HAMPTON (NJ SHORE SHOTS)

Name: Thomas Hampton 

Position: Guard 

AAU Team: NJ Shore Shots 

Class: 2029 

Breakdown: Hampton took home Mr. Memorial Day honors after a stellar performance in the finals. The sharpshooting guard tallied 20 points including nailing 2 treys to help the NJ Shore Shots win back to back MDC championships. This kid has serious game.