AVANCE Sports to Host Nike EYBL Scholastic in La Jolla, CA

La Jolla, CA – February 10, 2025 – AVANCE Sports is excited to announce the Nike EYBL Scholastic Event in collaboration with member, Veritas Academy (CA). Scheduled for February 22-23, 2025, at the state-of-the-art facilities of Bishop’s High School in La Jolla, California, this prominent basketball showcase will comprise some of the country’s top basketball players and programs. Streamed live on League Ready YouTube, Nike EYBL Scholastic promises an exciting atmosphere and an opportunity for the Southern California basketball community to connect and experience the highest caliber of scholastic competition. Recognized nationally for prioritizing education and developing elite basketball talent, the following teams will be participating:

#10 CIA Bella Vista (Arizona)
Oak Hill Academy (Virginia)
Veritas Academy (California)
# 12 Wasatch Academy (Utah)

Why It Matters
“AVANCE Sports is honored to support Nike EYBL Scholastic and bring four nationally recognized programs to San Diego,” said Gary Acosta, Founder of AVANCE Sports. “This event is a celebration of talent, hard work, and passion for the game of basketball”.

EYBL Scholastic is sponsored by Nike, with Gatorade and Chipotle as additional corporate partners.

Event Details
Location: Bishop’s High School, 7607 La Jolla Boulevard, La Jolla, CA 92037

Game Schedule:

Saturday, February 22, 2025
5:00 PM PT – Wasatch Academy vs. CIA Bella Vista
7:00 PM PT – Oak Hill Academy vs. Veritas Academy

Sunday, February 23, 2025
10:30 AM PT – Wasatch Academy vs. Oak Hill Academy
12:15 PM PT – CIA Bella Vista vs. Veritas Academy

Ticket Information:
This event is open to basketball enthusiasts and the general public. Tickets can be purchased online HERE or at the venue. Don’t miss your chance to watch some of the nation’s top teams in action!

Players to Watch
CIA Bella Vista: Miles Sadler, Rokim Green, Aginaldo Neto.
Oak Hill Academy: Ethan Mgbako, Howard Williams, Deondrea Lindsey.
Veritas Academy: Juan Guerrero Hernandez Jr., Aram Soqui, Kofi Asare.
Wasatch Academy: Isiah Harwell (Houston commit), Katrelle Harmon, Mariano Manciel.

For more information about the tournament or media inquiries, please contact pr@avancesports.org.

About AVANCE Sports:
AVANCE Sports is a 501(c)(6) non-profit business organization that promotes athletic excellence and creates platforms for young athletes to shine. With a commitment to community engagement, AVANCE Sports continues to play a vital role in elevating the sport of basketball worldwide.

About EYBL Scholastic:
The EYBL Scholastic is a preeminent collection of high schools committed to high-level national basketball competitions.

All EYBL Scholastic institutions are nationally accredited, four-year high schools.

AZ Compass Prep (Chandler, AZ)
Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH.)
CIA Bella Vista (Phoenix, AZ)
IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
La Lumiere School (La Porte, Ind.)
Legacy Early College (Greenville, S.C.)
Link Academy (Branson, MO)
Long Island Lutheran (Glen Head, NY. )
Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.)
Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, VA.)
Orangeville Academy (Mono, ON)
Sunrise Christian Academy (Bel Aire, Kan.)
Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant, Utah)
Veritas Academy (Santa Fe Springs, CA)

About League Ready:
For in-depth coverage of Nike EYBL Scholastic, including highlights and exclusive content, follow @league.ready on Instagram and @LeagueRDY on Twitter.

About Paragon Marketing Group:
Paragon Marketing Group is a corporate consulting agency specializing in sports, entertainment and cause related sponsorships along with live-event and content production. Paragon is managing partner of the NIBC and has collaborated with ESPN over the past 20 years to deliver over 1,000 live high school sports telecasts featuring many of the top teams and players in the nation.

Press Contact:
pr@avancesports.org
(619) 719-4801

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