The San Gabriel Valley Tribune/Star-News All-Star Classic for boys and girls basketball will return Saturday at Damien High School after a three-year absence.
The all-star games for the area’s top seniors was supposed to be played in 2020, but it was canceled because of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and it did not return in 2021 or 2022.
The games in 2019 were played at Pasadena City College, and the Star-News teams swept the Tribune teams. The Star-News and Tribune boys are tied in the series, 8-8. The Star-News girls cut the Tribune’s lead in the series to 9-7 with their victory.
The 17th edition of the Classic will start with the girls game at 5 p.m., followed by the boys game at 7 p.m.
Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets can only be purchased at the door.
At halftime of each game there will be a 3-point shooting contest.
For the boys 3-point contest, Walnut’s Malik Khouzam, Bishop Amat’s Manuel Chavez and Wilson’s Eric Gurrola will shoot for the Tribune boys and Pasadena’s Fidel Cabrera, Arcadia’s Lavon Domino and La Canada’s Jacob Pastor will shoot for the Star-News.
The Tribune’s girls 3-point contestants are Covina’s Miranda Morales, Northview’s Alana Diaz and Walnut’s Joleen Olia. The Star-News’ girls contestants were going to be selected Thursday night.
Glendora coach Adam Nunemaker will coach the Tribune girls team and Walnut’s Joe Khouzam will coach the Tribune boys. The Tribune represents the east region of the San Gabriel Valley.
Nunemaker liked what he saw at the team’s practice Wednesday night
“Fantastic all-star practice,” Nunemaker posted on social media. “Tons of talent, tons of fun and nothing but amazing young ladies. Looking forward to Saturday.”
La Canada coach Tom Hofman, who won his 800th game this past season, will coach the Star-News boys and La Salle’s Scott Wiard, who won his second straight CIF-SS divisional title with the Lancers, will coach the Star-News girls. The Star-News represents the west region of the SGV.
The following players have been invited to participate in Saturday’s games:
BOYS ALL-STARS
TRIBUNE
Malik Khouzam, Walnut
Malcolm Bell, Diamond Bar
Alex Kim, Diamond Bar
Joby Barnes, Walnut
Manuel Chavez, Bishop Amat
Elijah Brown, Damien
Eric Gurrola, Wilson
Jake Matsuo, Bonita
Dior Brown, Diamond Bar
Aaron Park, San Dimas
Ethan Chavez, San Dimas
Gael Macias, Los Altos
William Pacis, Sierra Vista
Landon Barragan, Glendora
Dylan Cheng, Rowland
STAR-NEWS
Mazin Lumori, San Gabriel Academy
Jayden Mojica, San Gabriel Academy
Terrance Hampton, Maranatha
Alec Smith, Maranatha
Mike Otoguro, Gabrielino
Fidel Cabrera, Pasadena
Sam Guerrero, La Canada
Jason Guyton, Pasadena
Saadiq Moore, Muir
Lavon Domino, Arcadia
Tim Kwon, Arcadia
Jacob Pastor, La Canada
Geoffrey Stetson, Flintridge Prep
Justin Odibo, Pasadena Poly
Darrin Chung, Keppel
GIRLS ALL-STARS
TRIBUNE
Miranda Morales, Covina
Amore Mason, Bonita
Hailey Schaffer, Glendora
Alana Diaz, Northview
Kristen Morella, Northview
Allison McGill, San Dimas
Jolleen Olia, Walnut
Avril Ho, Diamond Bar
Ashley Castillo, Los Altos
MaryJane Contreras, South Hills
Lauren Romero, West Covina
Ava Jade-Bowman, San Dimas
Julia Romero, Nogales
Joseleene Navarro, Sierra Vista
Sammy Martinez, Northview
Savannah Salo, Wilson
Leilani Arguetta, Covina
STAR-NEWS
Ashley Chea, Flintridge Prep
Mia Oakley-Stilson, La Canada
Kayla Faeladonea, Blair
Jayde De Leon, Keppel
Jordyn Lee, Keppel
Christine Manoukian, Pasadena
Reese Wong, La Salle
Ellie Chen, La Salle
Paige Lim, Pasadena Poly
Mel Manell, Arcadia
Brooklyn McCrary, Monrovia
Reagan Johnson, Rio Hondo Prep
Samantha Yen, Pasadena Poly
Sophia Heredia, Flintridge Sacred Heart
Naj Harding, Muir
