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Youth Scene: Newport Lightning 11U Black team captures Movember Classic Tournament title

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The Newport Lightning Basketball Club 11U/Fifth-Grade Black team continued its hot streak through the fall season winning the Movember Classic Tournament in Cerritos Nov. 23.

The Lightning came back from a tough opening-game loss against Hawk Hoops on Saturday, but swept Future Starz and Sherman Oaks heading into the championship game on Sunday where they faced Hawk Hoops again, however, the outcome was much different as the NLBC won by 16 going away.

The Lightning were led by the stellar play of Calder Overfelt, Ryder Brooks, Trent Liolios and Jason Plumb.

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Jordan Stucki continued his hot shooting, while Sanjay Tewari led the team in assists and steals.

Will Purcell, AJ Plumb and Carter Healy were beasts on the boards and scored key baskets throughout the weekend.

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