LAKEPORT — Coaches for the North Central League I North and NCL I South have announced their rosters for the first Senior Showcase to be held Saturday night at Clear Lake High School in Lakeport. Tip-off is 7 p.m.
Kelseyville”s Scott Conrad, who will be assisted by Mike Smith, will coach the North Stars. The South Stars will be coached by St. Vincent”s Lance Phillips and Clear Lake”s Glenn Wienke.
The North roster features NCL I North co-MVP Tim Compton of Willits and first-team All-Leaguer Peter Wotherspoon of Kelseyville. Also suiting up will be Mike Novak and George Novak of Lower Lake, Kyle Harmyk of Middletown, Brandon Lindsay of Kelseyville and Jed Sleeper and Jordan Blough of Willits.
A handful of North players who were invited to play but unable to fully commit because of possible conflicts with baseball tournaments may still be added to the roster prior to the game.
The South roster features three-time NCL I South MVP Robby Rowland of Cloverdale, the Redwood Empire”s career scoring leader, as well All-Leaguers Ryan Richardson of Clear Lake, Jerod Domenichelli of Cloverdale and Will Saladin of St. Helena. Other South All-Stars are Casey Berry of Cloverdale, Ryan Grady and Jason Edwards of Clear Lake, Joe Doolittle of St. Vincent and Mike Cox, Brandon Bills and Nick Schell of Upper Lake.
The North vs. South contest marks the first time that an All-Star basketball game has been held between the two leagues and the coaches hopes it will become an annual affair in order to showcase the talents of senior players as well as provide fans with one more chance to see them in action.
Rowland has already agreed to a full-ride baseball scholarship at the University of Oregon and a handful of other players are looking at continuing their playing careers at community colleges or even Division II or Division III schools.
Players will take part in slam dunk, free throw and 3-point contests at halftime. If time permits, fans will be able to enter a half-court shooting contest for a $100 gift certificate to TJ”s Restaurant in Lakeport.
A snack bar will be open during the game. The entry fee is $5 for adults and $2 for high school students or younger. All proceeds benefit the Clear Lake basketball program.
