The S.C. Hoops Festival was held March 12 at Heathwood Hall and had two all-star games for Seniors (boys/girls) and also Juniors (boys/girls). I've always heard that the SCHSL does not allow a "Junior Showcase". If basketball can stage one why can't soccer?

Irmo seniors reunite at all-star event
Lou Bezjak, The State

PREP NOTEBOOK: New hoops all-star games will showcase local talent
Lou Bezjak, The State

Quote:
A new high school basketball all-star game and junior showcase event is coming to Columbia next month.

The Capital City Senior All-Star game and South Carolina Junior Showcase will be held March 12 at Heathwood Hall.

�It will be a first-class event,� said event organizer Carey Rich, who played at C.A. Johnson and South Carolina. �I was able to attain my dream and play at the next level and want to put other kids in the position to attain that same dream.�

The Capital City Senior All-Star game will feature boys and girls players from around the Columbia area not playing in one of the South Carolina Coaches all-star games. The Junior Showcase will feature the top junior boys and girls from around the state in both public and private schools.

�We want to showcase some of the top juniors in the state to go up against each other,� Rich said. �With the Capital senior game, we want to give them one last opportunity playing on a big stage and allow them a chance to reach the next level. If we can help at least or two kids to do that, then we did our job.�

Rich said coaches for the games will be announced this weekend and rosters will be released next week.