Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic: Change With Respect To The Past. New Life to a Classic Event! Nothing like Christmas and Hoops in the Merrimack Valley
Ryder Frost in his first tourney game explodes for 38 points & 20 rebounds to earn Player of the Game. Dylan Crowley was also strong with 17 points. Panthers move on to semi’s tomorrow
I am happy to announce that the COMMONWEALTH CUP which goes to the best fan section is awarded to basically the City of Lawrence. The cup will be presented to AD Neilon at an upcoming home game. Congrats Lancer Nation
A huge thanks to the Athletic Directors from Central Catholic and Andover High School for working with us non stop since December 21st to try to make this happen. The decision made by the organizers was one of the hardest decisions we have ever had to make.Feel for the players
2023 Tourney Seeds (Boys Division)
1.Lawrence
2. Central Catholic
3. North Andover
4. Andover
5. St. John's Prep
6. Methuen
7. Beverly
8. Newburyport
1st Round Matchups
Lawrence v Newburyport
Central Catholic v Beverly
No. Andover v Methuen
Andover v St. John's Prep
The 2018 Tourney is being dedicated to our beloved friend Bert Hammel who we lost this past October. Bert was involved as host at Merrimack College, recruiting players from tourney and sons Lucas (CC) and Cooper (methuen) played in tourney. The tourney will miss Bert
Dylan Crowley is an underrated college recruit. D3 coaches should be following him all winter. He IS a college basketball player. Had phenomenal tourney against top notch competition. My D3 coaching friends call me I can talk about this kid all day
Lawrence: Talented, Committed, Well Coached, Family Atmosphere, accepting roles. Everyone choosing WE OVER ME, buying in on every level
Bottom line this team is on a MISSION and could be playing in the last game in March. Community rallying around the possibility FUN 2 WATCH
Boys Division All Tourney Team
John Kelly - CC
Cam Bethel - NA
Zach Wolinski - NA (MVP)
Joendy Rosario - Lawrence
Obbie Luciano - Lawrence
Mike Miller - SJP ( Ted Boudreau Award)
After a number of meetings over the last four days I regret to inform everyone that the 2021 Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic is CANCELLED. There have been too many covid issues within many of the participating teams. Teams/Coaches are being notified now.
Great news for those who can't make games. Both Andover High and Central Catholic High will be livestreaming the games. Thanks to both athletic departments
Girls Division ALL TOURNEY TEAM Michaela Buckley,Amelia Hanscom, MVP Anna Foley, Hannah Martin and Jackie Rogers. Missing for photo Ted Boudreau award winner Brooke Tardugno
Our CEO/CFO Richie Napolitano puts in endless hours over the year to ensure the tourney grows and remains successful. Thank you Richie for all you do for the kids and the tourney. Change With Respect To The Past
9th year that these two have co chaired the CMCC. So much work goes into this tourney throughout the year and they are ecstatic that this years' tourney is all systems go. Thanks Rich and Rick for your dedication and commitment
Centrals core of Finneran ( Game High 13 pts), Kwo (11 pts), Vient (9) and Yfantopolous did it on both ends of the floor. Their stifling defense and great rebound lead the way to the Raiders
Big Shout out to CC Head Coach Casey Grange and Methuen Athletic Director Matt Curran who are doing a ton of behind the scenes work for the tourney. Thank you Casey & Matt
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Player of the Game Zach Desrochers with game high 16 points. Came off the bench in first quarter and sparked the Knights the rest of the way. Knights got good outings from Bethel, Wolinski and Sanchez also. Knights on to semis
Thank you to all the officials who reffed all of the games. You may not have agreed with every call but the professionalism and passion for the game is never in question
Rich Napolitano once again an outstanding job assigning the games with assistance from Andrew Chaban
Happy to announce we will have Former Tourney MVP, former Methuen Head Coach and present Methuen High School Principal Rich Barden speaking at the pre tourney banquet on the impact the tourney has on him. Excited for 12/17
Big S/O and thanks to the 2023 Tourney Committee
Rich Napolitano - Co Chair
Rick Gorman - Co Chair
Andrew Chaban
Casey Grange
Matt Curran
MB Chesler
Kyle Palladino
Passionate, Committed, Dedicated & Special folks who truly made this our best year.
Two very worthy MVP choices but even more so two kids that are a pleasure to watch on and off the court. 2 Class Acts who are hungry and humble. Remember their names Brandon Goris and Aidan Callahan
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Co-Players of the Game for North Andover are Sydney Rogers and Janie Papell. Rogers grabbed 10 rebounds to go along with a game high 16 points and Papell (11 points) anchored the Knights defense
Thanks to all our followers this year. The most active this site has been since we started it. Love the passion for the Tourney, Our Coaches & Student Athletes. We will b posting final thoughts today & then we will be closing up shop as we start planning for a great 2023 tourney
Congrats to our 2023 Scholarship Winners
Boys Division
Danny Resendiz - AHS
Noe Diaz -BHS
Bladmir Hiraldo - CCHS
Earl Pemberton Jr. - MHS
Peter Osazuwa - NHS
Anthony Accola - NAHS
Adriel Vasquez - LHS
Kaleel Javier - SJP
Congratulations Boys
Thank you of course to the man who helped save this tourney seven years ago CHARLIE DAHER and Family. Another 16k in scholarships given again this year
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Beverly is 3-3 with losses to two of the best in state Law & LE . Team has early season injuries & miss Copeland but this team is GOOD! 2 All Conference players in Frost& Crowley along with a number of talent filling roles. Extremely well coached and kids who flat out compete.
Congrats to the 2022 Tourney Hall of Fame Inductees. CHARLIE DAHER, MIKE MULDOON & JOHN VITALE. We will be honoring the inductees 12/30 between the girls and boys final