Stars and Stripes Classic
ENDICOTT, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Team Black took on Team Green in the second game of the night on the boy's side of the Stars and Stripes Class.
Team Green would win it in the late stages, 86-84. Chenango Valley's Jordan Benowski was named Player of the Game with 18 points, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds.
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