Preview: Flyer Invitational
The field is set for the Flyer Invitational, which will be held this week at Lindbergh High from Wednesday to Friday. The top seed in Confluence Academy, a team that has emerged as a contender in Class 4. Confluence is led by the dynamic duo of guard Brandon Frederick and forward Leon Perry. Frederick is averaging 29 points a game while Perry is averaging 25 points. Confluence is followed by defending tournament champion Jackson, Vianney, MICDS, host Lindbergh, Lift for Life, Hancock and McCluer.
Players to Watch
2018
Brandon Frederick 5’10” Confluence Academy
Leon Perry 6’7″ Confluence Academy
Pete Lake 6’7″ Jackson
Colin Braun 6’7″ Vianney
Austin Thompson 6’2″ MICDS
Gavin Harris 6’2″ Jackson
Jermaine Bell 6’3″ Confluence Academy
Cameron Hester 6’7″ Jackson
C.J. Paul 6’4″ Vianney
Julian Cheaney 6’5″ MICDS
Jamel Warren 6’4″ Hancock
Michael Clark 5’10” Confluence Academy
Desmond Morris 6’3″ Jackson
2019
Erik Lahm 6’10” Lindbergh
Dareon Graham 6’4″ McCluer
Seth Beussink 6’9″ Jackson
Josh Kleinheider 5’11” Vianney
2020
Sam Richardson 6’5″ Hancock
Darien Smith 6’3″ MICDS
Jeremiah Johnson 6’1″ McCluer
Sean Akers-Kennedy 6’6″ Lindbergh
Justin Turner 5’11” Lift for Life
2021
Demarcus Sanford 6’1″ Lift for Life
Schedule
Wednesday, January 10
3 Jackson vs. 6 Hancock, 4 p.m.
2 Vianney vs. 7 Lift for Life, 5:30 p.m.
4 MICDS vs. 5 Lindbergh, 7 p.m.
1 Confluence Academy vs. 8 McCluer, 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 11 (Semifinals)
Vianney-Lift for Life winner vs. Jackson-Hancock winner, 7 p.m.
Confluence-McCluer winner vs. MICDS-Lindbergh winner, 8:30 p.m.
Friday, January 12
Seventh Place, 4 p.m.
Consolation, 5:30 p.m.
Third Place, 7 p.m.
Championship, 8:30 p.m.