The Mercer Island High School boys basketball team took part in the Kentridge Tip-Off Classic. The team includes: (back row) coach Kevin Tempest, coach Pat Frost, Joe Rasmussen, John Ahalt, Kaj Sherman, Brian Miller, Quinn Sterling, coach Gavin Cree, (front row) Kyle Huber, Sean Hughes, Parker Scott and Derek Newhof. - Contributed photo
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The Mercer Island High School boys basketball team took part in the Kentridge Tip-Off Classic. The team includes: (back row) coach Kevin Tempest, coach Pat Frost, Joe Rasmussen, John Ahalt, Kaj Sherman, Brian Miller, Quinn Sterling, coach Gavin Cree, (front row) Kyle Huber, Sean Hughes, Parker Scott and Derek Newhof.

Mercer Island basketball team wins Kentridge Tip-Off Classic

By MEGAN MANAGAN
Mercer Island Reporter Reporter
June 16, 2010 · Updated 10:52 AM 

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The Mercer Island High School boys basketball team won the 2010 Kentridge Tip-Off Classic June 4 through 6, pitting the Islanders up against 20 other opponents. The Islanders ended the weekend undefeated, with a 6-0 record. They beat 4A defending state champion Kentwood and other 4A powerhouses Kentridge and Auburn.

The team also recently traveled to Reno, Nevada for the AAU Memorial Day Tournament. For a full list of summer leagues, summer camps and tournament schedules visit www.mibasketball.org.

Contact Mercer Island Reporter Reporter Megan Managan at mmanagan@mi-reporter.com or (206) 232-1215 ext. 5054.

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