J.E.M. MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSIC RECAP (PEACE DIVISION): MAPSO CRUISES TO CROWN!

MAPLEWOOD MS

Orlandis Lawful scored 16 points including two treys and Nate Kirby added 10 markers as Maplewood MS defeated Northstar Academy 63-35 to win the J.E.M. Middle School Classic Championship (Peace Division). Elton Njoy finished with 15 points for Northstar Academy in the loss. 

J.E.M. MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSIC RECAP (LOVE DIVISION): TRENTON PROTECTS HOME TURF

TRENTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Zaquan Cullers-Boyd scored 21 points and Jamar Young added 14 markers as Trenton Public Schools defeated Fisher Middle School 50-44 to win the J.E.M. Middle School Classic Championship (Love Division). Santana Hodge finished with 20 points including 3 treys for Fisher MS in the loss.

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