Boys 2005

Tyra Williams (MVP) leads GR Union with 27 points.

Lathrup MVP, Antionette Miller all over the floor along with 16 points

Big time performance by Antoinette Miller Michigan Fastbreak-Shock/Lathrup in an OT win over Crete Monee. Stat stuffer with 16/5/3.

— Derek Thomas (@coachDThomas84) December 27, 2014

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southfield-Lathrup clamps down on Crete-Monee to win in OT | http://t.co/hQdZ8t9W0S #20MCRC pic.twitter.com/Dl4joQXFNM

— Matthew B. Mowery (@FullCrtOakPress) December 27, 2014

Lathrup defeats Chicago Crete-Monee 52-46 in OT. Taiye Bello with a huge block at the end of regulation to ensure the OT.

— MichiganStorm_AAU (@stormAAU) December 27, 2014

Lathrup wins 52-46 over Crete Monee. Antoinette Miller with 16pts 8rebs 5stls Deja Church 17pts 10rebs 4stls

— Eric or E (@GirlsBeHoopin) December 27, 2014

VIDEO: Lathrup holds off Crete-Monee in final 30 seconds, sending it to OT. #20MCRC http://t.co/Bmo5saZ25H

— Matthew B. Mowery (@FullCrtOakPress) December 27, 2014

Monee with a 7-0 run, leads Lathrup 41-39 with 1:04 left. #20MCRC

— Matthew B. Mowery (@FullCrtOakPress) December 27, 2014

Lathrup wins 52-46 over Crete Monee. Antoinette Miller with 16pts 8rebs 5stls Deja Church 17pts 10rebs 4stls

— Eric or E (@GirlsBeHoopin) December 27, 2014

Out at Detroit Edison for a #20MCRC game between Lathrup and Crete-Monee pic.twitter.com/3asWBFE8w8

— Matthew B. Mowery (@FullCrtOakPress) December 27, 2014

Sadia Johnson takes MVP award with 15 point effort

Taking a look at the pre-season top ranked teams participating in the 20th Annual Motor City Roundball Classic.

Team Page (Team info, Schedule, Results, Stats)

5. Bowman Academy (22-5): Everyone's gone from the Class 3A state runners-up. Either graduated or left for New York like Davon Dillard. Still, this team will be tough by the end of the year. A college-like schedule will make a young team much better by March. NWI Times

Last year: 22-5

Team breakdown: For the first time since the 2008-09 season the Eagles will not have a senior on the roster. Gone is Arthur Haggard (Wilberforce), Darrion Riddle (Lakeland), Anthony Cole (Oakton), DeShawn Franklin (Tiffin), Austin Daniels (Mott), Raynard Perry (South Suburban College) and Justin King (Kaskaskia), seniors who led Bowman to three straight state championship games. Plus, Indiana Junior All-Star Davon Dillard left for Our Savior New American School in New York. But coach Marvin Rea isn't too concerned. "We lost a lot," he said. "It happens. We'll need some guys to step up." Bowman's front line is huge, with 6-foot-8 Avery Edwards and 6-7 Robert Howard. Add Lew Wallace transfer Chris Porter and this team will be ready to play one of the toughest schedules in the state. — Steve Hanlon

Star power: Montrell Barfield, Jr., G/F: Rea has been grooming the "LeBron-like" power guard for two years. The role player is now "The Guy." Experience and strength around the bucket are big. "He's got two rings; you can't beat that," Rea said.

Newcomer to watch: Martin Schiele, Jr., G: The guard is lightning quick and can shoot the ball. He moves his mouth as he plays, making a great leader. "We've got some guys who can score," Rea said. "This is probably the most offensive team I've ever had."  NWI Times