Central hosts 4th memorial basketball tournament
Published 10:15 am Friday, December 27, 2024
The Baker family supports the Toriano “Tito” Baker Memorial Classic. Family members are Rasheeda Burton, Freeah Smith, Torianno Baker’s widow Kimberly Baker, Olivia Burton, Mary Smith, Jasman Smith, Azareah Martin, Suniaja Smith, Takisha Saffold, Cassandra Davis-Cosby, Trinity Adams, Juanita Pickett, Azavian Martin, D’Laysia Wilson and Teresa Baker.
Lowndes Middle Boys prevail over Hayneville Middle, 57-25.
The Lowndes Middle Lady Eagles scoop up a 46-22 win over the Hayneville Middle Jaguars.
J.F. Shields girls dominate Wilcox-Central in a 55-51 win.
The Calhoun School varsity boys defeat the Central, Hayneville boys, 75-64.
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Wilcox-Central’s varsity boys defeat J.F. Shields, 62-40.
The Lady Tigers win against the Lady Lions, 49-25.
The Hayneville Middle School girls fall to Lowndes Middle girls 46-22.
J.F. Shields falls to Wilcox-Central 62-40.
The Wilcox-Central girls fall to J.F. Shields 55-51.
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Twelve middle and high school basketball teams met at Central High School in Hayneville Saturday to compete in a tournament honoring the late coach, educator and principal Toriano “Tito” Baker. According to Lowndes County Athletic Director Ervin Starr, the 4th annual Toriano “Tito” Baker Memorial Classic provided a day full of impressive athleticism and community support for the student-athletes.
“We had a great number of [Baker’s] family to come,” Starr said. “They were all in their hoodies showing support for him and his memory. It was a great day of competition.
Local schools — Lownes Middle, Hayneville Middle, The Calhoun School and Central — competed in boys’ and girls’ basketball contests. Also invited to the tournament were boys’ and girls’ varsity teams from J.F. Shields and Wilcox-Central.
“We had great participation from the PTA,” Starr said. “They ran the concessions and helped greet people as they came in. Mr. Curtis, the principal, and Coach [Brian] Coleman made everyone comfortable.”
The Baker family awarded trophies to the winner of each matchup.
“After each game, we asked the [Baker] family to come down and take a picture,” Starr said. “They were very gracious. They had a smile on their faces the whole day and it was a great day of honoring coach Baker, remembering him and fellowshipping with our family and friends.
Game outcomes were:
* Middle School Girls: Lowndes Middle over Hayneville Middle, 46 – 22
