2015 Bannon Park Classic

[Jeff Lisath]

The date is set for the 36th Annual Bannon Park Classic in Portsmouth, Ohio. July 3rd-5th, 2015. Friday July 3rd will feature the Jr. High bracket and then under Friday Night Lights the high school brackets begin with the Championship rounds to be played on Saturday July 4th. The adult bracket kicks off on Saturday July 4th following the High School Championship and run through Saturday Night. The Adult Semi-Finals round will be played on Sunday afternoon, with the Championship game played approximately 8PM. \
The Bannon Park Classic is a 5 on 5 full court double elimination outdoors basketball tournament held in Bannon Park, 14th street & Robinson Ave. in Portsmouth, Ohio.
The Classic started in 1979 and historically was one of the top summer basketball tournaments in the Tri-State of Ohio, Kentucky, And West Virginia. The Classic has featured hundreds of high school and college standouts over the years with at least six Professional Basketball Players participating in this three day event. Five High School teams that participated over the past six years has made it to the final 4 or Regionals the proceeding season.

2014 Winners:
Jr. High Division Champs: Ohio Valley Hidden Gems (Warren)
High School Division Champs: Dayton Northridge
Adult Division Champs: Portsmouth Self Made

MVP (High School) Drew Olgletree (Dayton Northridge)
MVP (Adult) Trevor Setty (Medical Life) Randle Pennington (Self Made)

For more information contact me at jefflisath@yahoo.com
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[wipala]

If you love basketball, this is a must attend if you live close enough to go. Great ball all day, great food to be had and a chance to talk bb to people that love the game. Put it on your summer scedule.

[JIMMY THE GREEK]

Looking forward to this event, I enjoyed myself last year. I hope to see Chillicothe participate this year! When you think of Portsmouth, Piketon, Warren, and Dayton Northridge success over the past six years you have to believe something is special about that Classic. I also think Unioto should participate as well.

[Jeff Lisath]

With the current emails and phone calls...if I get enough interest we will have a Girls Division as well. Stay tuned!

[JIMMY THE GREEK]

Looking forward to this event, I enjoyed myself last year. I hope to see Chillicothe participate this year! When you think of Portsmouth, Piketon, Warren, and Dayton Northridge success over the past six years you have to believe something is special about that Classic. I also think Unioto should participate as well.

You can add Athens to that list and I believe Huntington Prep.

[Jeff Lisath]

Chilli Blue,

I did hear from Chillicothe, so that is a possibility. Parkersburg South WVA also requested information. I will keep everyone posted as we get closer to Summer.

[JIMMY THE GREEK]

Chilli Blue,

I did hear from Chillicothe, so that is a possibility. Parkersburg South WVA also requested information. I will keep everyone posted as we get closer to Summer.

Thanks Coach, I hope the Cavs will come through...it will be a great experience!

[JIMMY THE GREEK]

any updates?

[86LancerLover]

Big Blue came down a few years ago and had a great experience. Would be great if Coach brought the team down again.

[JIMMY THE GREEK]

So, I hear Chillicothe backed out...but the players want to play? So, how does that work?

[weavman]

Is this tournament just for school teams or is it possible a travel team could enter?

[Jeff Lisath]

So, I hear Chillicothe backed out...but the players want to play? So, how does that work?

The kids can still play if they choose to. In the past some teams had a dad or non-coach supporter coach them.

[Jeff Lisath]

Is this tournament just for school teams or is it possible a travel team could enter?

Open to both....it's all about the competition and fun! Last year we had 3 travel teams.

[weavman]

How many jr high teams are registered to play?

[Jeff Lisath]

How many jr high teams are registered to play?

4 as of right now...a lot of interest from others.

[Tartanblue]

Any word on lineups for the event?

[Jeff Lisath]

Any word on lineups for the event?

Schedule and brackets to be released on Thursday.

[wipala]

Friday morning, any news on the brackets and so Forth!? Hope you all have a great, safe and competitive tournament. Was able to attend three years ago, live in Arizona and I really enjoyed the games, atmosphere and food.

[ManitouDan]

What time is the semi today on sunday ?

[knowledge]

What time is the semi today on sunday ?

Not sure on exact times, but by buddy runs with Self-Made who was undefeated yesterday and they were told to arrive at 3 pm.