OTR Thanksgiving Showcase: notebook

Lawrenceville, GA – The annual On the Radar Hoops Thanksgiving Showcase has always served up hardy matchups before the holiday. This year was no different at Central Gwinnett High School. Basketball fans had a chance to see some heavy hitters they will see in March again. These games are what helps set the vibes for the basketball season ahead. Here […]

OTR HS Tip-off Classic notebook

OTR HS Tip-off Classic notebook

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Norcross, GA – The annual On the Radar Hoops Tip-off Classic was filled with great matchups and exciting finishes on Saturday at Norcross High School. Spectators had a chance to see which teams to really track during the regular season. Some of the preseason hype was just hype, while some players made it a point to […]

Norcross holds on to win with defensive stance

Norcross holds on to win with defensive stance

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Norcross, GA – The final game of the On the Radar Tip-off Classic came down to the final buzzer between Norcross and Pebblebrook. Norcross used its timeouts in the waning seconds for defensive purposes before securing an 80-77 win. The Blue Devils (3-0) had to wait until Pebblebrook’s final shot attempt caromed off the rim. This […]

Grayson cruises to a dominating victory

Grayson cruises to a dominating victory

By Robert Alfonso Jr Norcross, GA – In any heavyweight matchup the aggressor throws the first punch and doesn’t stop.  This is exactly what Grayson High did Saturday night. The Rams ran, pushed, and dunked its way to a 94-54 win over Tri-Cities in On the Radar’s Tip-off Classic at Norcross.  “The point of emphasis from day 1 is we […]

Newton remains undefeated at the buzzer

Newton remains undefeated at the buzzer

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Norcross, GA – Newton has been in close games all season. Saturday was no different. The Rams beat Peachtree Ridge, 60-58, at Norcross High the host of the On the Radar Hoops Tip-off Classic. Marcus Smith, who finished with 22 points, scored the game-winning layup driving right. Newton (3-0) remains undefeated. “All our games have been […]