Locals Fall in Capital Classic

The Capital All-Stars two-year winning streak was snapped Sunday in Upper Marlboro, as they were defeated 136-115 by the United States All-Stars in the 38th annual Capital Classic High School All-Star Game at Show Place Arena.

The United States All-Stars were led by Jabarie Hinds and Devon Coleman, who each finished with 19 points. Hinds, a West Virginia recruit, was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. The duo led eight United States All-Star players in double figures.

Meanwhile, VCU recruit Treveon Graham of St. Mary’s Ryken led five Capital All-Stars in double figures with 18 points.

"He’s one of those kids where you really don’t pay much attention to him but he does everything," said Wise head coach O.J. Johnson, who coached the Capital All-Star team. "He rebounds. He can pass. He can shoot it. He did a great job in that first half keeping us in the game just by rebounding the ball and knocking down some shots."

Graham, a 6-foot-5 swingman, shot 6-of-10 from the field and made all five of his free throws. He also finished with a team-high 10 rebounds.

"He’s a steal for VCU," Johnson said. "I think he’s going to be one of those kids going underneath the radar just like Marcus Thornton."

Thornton, a 6-foot-2 shooting guard from Bishop McNamara who has signed with William and Mary, finished with 15 points for the Capital All-Stars.

Montrose Christian guard and Villanova-bound Tyrone Johnson (17 points), North Point forward DeVonte Thomas (13 Points) and Landon forward Darion Atkins (12 points) also finished in double figures.

"He played an excellent game," Johnson said about the Virginia-bound Atkins. "I thought he did a really good job in the fourth quarter just attacking the glass and rebounding. It was actually my first time getting an opportunity to see him play so I was really impressed with him."

Okoroh helps lead Suburban All-Stars

The Suburban All-Stars outlasted the District All-Stars in the preliminary game, 104-97. American University recruit John Schoof of W.T. Woodson led five Suburban All-Stars in double figures with 17 points.

Howard University recruit Prince Okoroh of Eleanor Roosevelt finished with 16 points and earned game Most Valuable Player honors.

"It’s a great honor just to come out with a lot of great kids who can really play who are all going to play high on the next level," said Okoroh,  "just to come out with the MVP [trophy] that’s just all you can ask for. I just thank God for the opportunity."

Blake’s Brandon Hedley (15 points), Annandale’s Karl Ziegler (12 points) and Tyrell Sitton (10 points) of T.C. Williams also scored in double figures for the Suburban All-Star team.

Delaware recruit Larry Savage of Bishop O’Connell led the District All-Stars with 21 points, one of five teammates to score in double figures.

Cesar Chavez senior Malcolm Clark (16 points), Montrose Christian’s Tyler Hubbard (11 points) and St. John’s standouts Julian DeBose (15 points) and Ryan McNeill-Moses (10 points) also finished in double figures for the District All-Star team.