The RDU High School AllStar Game is here to stay

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Girls and Boys from triangle area hit the basketball court at Millbrook High School this past Saturday to participate in the 2nd annual RDU High School AllStar Game. "We just want the event to get bigger and better," said event coordinator Eric Gaskins.  

The girls got the action started at 1pm. Chapel Hill High's Autumn West put on a show, scoring a game-high 21 points, but she was the lone double figure scorer for team Durham.  Greater Neuse Conference rivals Mariah Partin (South East Raleigh) and Mikaya Wilson (Knightdale) helped team Raleigh knock off team Durham 65-57.  Wilson scored a team-high 12 points for Raleigh, while Wilson chipped in with 10 points.  

The boys got it on in game two and they disappoint the fans that packed Wildcat Gymnasium.  The Durham squad held a slim two-point lead (24-22) after the first quarter - the rest of the game belonged to team Raleigh. Dondre Griffin (Knightdale) score a game-high 37 points and Rawle Atkins (Word of God) helped out with 19 points. Team Durham was led by Charles Norman's (Prominence Academy) 32 points and Devonte Barker's (Faith Assembly) 20 points, but it wasn't enough in a 128-96 Team Raleigh victory.  

Affer day that saw multiple college prospects on the hardwood, it's easy to believe event co-coordinator Jason Williams when he says, "We eventually want to branch out to football, baseball, and possibly soccer." With the amount of fan support on display Saturday, I have no doubt that this vision is completely attainable.  Jon well done guys; Job well done.  

Notes: Faith Assembly's Devonte Barker won the slam Dunk contest.  

The RDU AllStar Game is an annual event that features graduating seniors from the triangle area.

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Bull City falls at home to Wilmington

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November 22, 2015 -- (Durham, NC): 

The Bull City Legacy played gracious host to the Wilmington SeaDawgs Saturday evening at Walltown Recreational Center.   I say "gracious host" because the Legacy graciously blew a 22 point halftime lead, en route to a devastating 112-108 loss, at the hands of Wilmington.  

Bull City controlled the first two quarters behind the strong play of Charles Futrell and Jamario Clayton. Clayton finished with 15 points and 5 assists -- Futrell came off the bench to spark the Legacy with a team-high 29 points, and a 61-43 halftime lead.  

Wilmington shaved nine points off the lead in the 3rd quarter when trio of: Marco Spears, Levi Humphrey, and Dameion Dre Baker went to work. The SeaDawgs out scored Bull City 35-18 in the 4th quarter to get the improbable win.  Spears poured in a game-high 34 points to go along with 7assists.  Levi Humphrey also topped the 30-point mark   with 31 - Dameion Dre Baker chipped in with 28 points.   

With the loss Bull City Drops to (1-3) on the season, while Wilmington improves to (2-0).  Bull City is back in action on 11/25 versus the Raleigh Revolt.  Wilmington will host Charlotte Elite on 11/29.  

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Bull City Legacy prevail in home opener

November 14, 2015

DURHAM, NC --  Ian Gregory scored a team-high 19 points -- J' Mell Walters ran the offense efficiently -- Jamario Clayton provided a much needed spark off the bench, leading the Bull City Legacy to a 113-101 victory on Saturday over the visiting Lumberton Showstoppers.  

Lumberton's Deon Hammonds (Mount Olive) led all scores with 21 points, to go along with 4 rebound, but that wasn't enough for the road team. Gregory (St. Thomas University) showed his all-around game for Bull City.  J'Mell Walters (NCCU) chipped in with 16 points and 2 assisits, while guard Jamario Clayton provided a lift off the bench in the second half.  

The halftime score was knotted at 50 when a former Southern Durham High standout took over.  Jamario Clayton (Univ. Hawaii Hilo) scored 15 points, dished out 7 assists, and infused Walltown Recreational Center with energy.  Bull City (1-2) had seven players in double figures and used a 32-18 third quarter to pull away from Lumberton (0-1).

Lumberton will next face the Cary Invasion on 11/21.  Bull City will also be in action next Saturday; they welcome the Wilmington Sea Dawgs to Walltown Recreational Center.  

For ticket info visit: BullCityLegacyGames.Eventbrite.com

Daimeon S. Banks

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Bull City gets past High Point

May 2, 2015

By Daimeon S. Banks for the Bull City Legacy

Durham, NC -- On a day when the sports world stood still for Mayweather/Pacquiao; the Bull City Legacy played host to the High Point Heat in a first round TRBL matchup.  This game was highly contested throughout, as both teams left it all on the court at Walltown Recreational Center.  A one point High Point halftime lead, (63-62) didn't hold up as Bull City came away with a 133-128 victory.  

Kennard Moore (Marshalltown CC) and Ramel Phillips (Old Westbury) were sensational  for the visiting Heat.  Moore had a game-high 40 points; while Phillips chipped in with 32.  Bull City countered with  two thirty point scorers of their own.  Big man Brian Streeter (Citadel) pounded High Point down low to the tune of 31 points and 7 rebounds.  Point guard J'Mell Walters nearly recorded a triple double. The former NCCU Eagle scored a team-high 31 points, adding 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. 

The High Point Heat finish their season at 1-10, while the Bulll City Legacy improve to 8-4.  Up next for the Legacy; a  showdown with their arch rival Cary Invasion, who had a first round bye as the too seed in the east.  The Invasion and Legacy tip-off 2pm today at the Herbert Young Center.  

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Bull City Legacy pounds Robeson County Showstoppers

April 11, 2015

By Daimeon S. Banks, Sports Media Director for the  Bull City Legacy

Antonio Battle 

April 11, 2015 Durham -- The Bull City Legacy played host to the Robeson County Showstoppers at Walltown Recreational Center. The TRBL playoffs are fastly approaching, and these two teams showed playoff intensity throughout.  

Robeson County found themselves trailing 26-35 after the first quarter, but a pair of UNC-Pembroke products would bring the Showstoppers back to within three points (59-62) by halftime. Ricardo Samuel and Shamell Brackett put Robenson County on their backs the entire game.  Samuel finished with a game-high 29 points -- while Brackett wasn't far behind, scoring 27 points -- but Bull City proved to be to much on this day.  

The Bull City Legacy placed 8 players in double figures, led by Jamario Clayton's (Univ Hawaii Hilo) 27 points and 6 assists. Jerome Carr (Laurinburg Institute) chipped in with 21 points 4 rebounds 4assits, while Ian Gregory (St. Thomas Univ.) scored 17 points and dished out 6assists.  The star of the game was reserve guard Antonio Battle.  Battle came off the bench to score a season-high 16 points, on 8/8 field goal attempts, helping Bull City to blow out Robeson County, 161-123.  

With the win, Bull City end their regular season at (7-4).  The loss drops Robeson County to (4-10).  The TRBL playoffs get started May 2nd.  

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