Tournament Results

 

Triple Threat Elite had a tough pool play but turned it around in bracket play.  They started off 1-2, winning big in their first game and losing the remaining two games by 3 or less.  When it came to bracket play, Triple Threat Elite mastered the “win or go home” mentality.  On average, they won by a margin of 12 or more.  They defeated Stampede with a final score of 56-38.

The King of Kingz were the champions of the division 2 bracket play in the 8th grade division.  In their first bracket play game they defeated the Lehigh Devils 55-35.  That victory earned them a spot in the championship game against High Hoops Black.  They defeated High Hoops Black by a score of 45-42 to win the title.

 

Ball4Lyfe cruised through pool play, winning each game by 20+ points.  The championship game was no different.  Ball4Lyfe defeated SOH Elite with a final score of 57-13. 

Hoops On Mission were the champions of the division 2 bracket play in the 6th grade division.  They opened up bracket play by defeating the Mambas by a score of 51-37.  This earned them a date with Warriors Elite for the championship.  They defeated Warriors Elite 44-37 to be crowned champions.

Bay Area Elite were crowned champions of the 7th grade division for the SWFL Kick Off.  They were unbeaten in pool play by defeating Florida Storm Elite 48-20 and Skills Center Elite 42-38.  This earned them a spot in the semi finals of bracket play.  They opened up bracket play with a 58-28 victory of the Mambas.  They then had a rematch with Skills Center Elite for the championship.  This game went the same way but with more points as Bay Area Elite beat Skills Center Elite 59-36 for the title.

Boys 8th Grade Champs

The Miami Knights were the Miami Hoopfest Boys 8th grade Champions.  The Knights cruised through pool play, winning each game by 15 or more.  The Championship game was no different.  The Knights defeated the Miami Dynasty 69-40 to finish the tournament with a record of 4-0.

Boys 7th Grade Champions

The Miami Impact were the Miami Hoopfest Boys 7th grade Champions.  After a tough 44-37 loss, at the hands of the Florida Lightning’s 6th grade team, the Impact didn’t lose again.  They defeated the Beach Chargers and the Florida Lightning to finish bracket play with the best record.  The Beach Chargers and the Impact had a chance for a rematch and the Impact came out on top 61-51.

Wellington Wolves 8th Grade Champs

The Wellingtown Wolves came out on top as the champions of the 8th Grade division.  The Wolves cruised through pool play with a record of 3-0.  They took their dominance into bracket play by defeating Team Knight by a score of 59-49.  That put them into the championship game against Blue Storm who also came out of pool play with a record of 3-0.  It was a very close game but the Wolves came out on top to win the title, 54-51.  Marvel Allen earned himself the honor of MVP for his play throughout the weekend.  His teammates Richardson Noncent and Brandon Walters were awarded as All Tournament

Team Edition 4th Grade Champs

Team Edition were crowned champions of the 4th Grade division of the MLK Slamfest.  Team Edition started the weekend off by going 4-0 in pool with wins over USI Elite, Team Knight, Savage Elite, and MBA.  By going 4-0 in pool play, it gave them a spot in the championship against USI Elite.  They won the championship in blowout fashion by a score of 46-12.  Sebastian Martinez brought home the honors of tournament MVP.  His teammates Isaiah Trelles and Daniel Marin earned themselves respective spots on the All Tournament team.  USI Elite's CJ Westbrook earned himself the Mr.

Team Champion

Congratulations to the 5th grade boys from the Wellington Wolves for winning the MLK Slamfest.  After going 2-1 in pool play they earned themselves a spot in the championship game and a rematch against Team Knight.  They were defeated by Team Knight in pool play by a score of 45-38.  The Wolves were determined to not let history repeat itself.  They came out in the championship game and blew out Team Knight by a score of 44-25.  They were led by the MVP of the tournament, Benjamin Wigodner.  He had some assistance from All Tournament selections Brian Boston and Jaylen Bates as well.  Team K

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