One of the biggest events on the high school basketball calender is the annual Midwest Showdown Shootout, which is presented by Rameybasketball.com and director Terrell Ramey. This year’s eight-game event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Hyland Arena on the campus of Lindenwood University in St. Charles. Many of the St. Louis area’s top players will be in action as well as several of the region’s top players.
Here is the schedule for the Midwest Showdown Shootout:
Fort Zumwalt North vs. Ladue, 10 a.m. – Fort Zumwalt North will be one of the contenders in the Gateway Athletic Confernce, led by 6’0″ junior sharpshooter Chaz Glotta. Ladue features one of the area’s top point guards in junior Cornell Johnston as well as the inside duo of 6’7″ junior Andrew Maddock and 6’9″ senior Austin Dague.
John Burroughs vs. Christian-O’Fallon, 11:30 a.m. – The Bombers feature many members from their outstanding football team, led by 6’2″ senior guard Foye Oloukon and 6’0″ guard Ezekiel Elliott. Christian-O’Fallon features several key members from last year’s team, led by 6’1″ junior Deantrell Prince and senior shooting guard Lance Lehman.
St. Charles vs. Decatur McArthur, 1 p.m. – St. Charles has one of the area’s up and coming young teams, led by 6’1″ sophomore shooting guard Casey Teson and sophomore point guard Chase Morfeld. Decatur McArthur will be led by premier 6’3″ junior guard Marcus Bartley.
Riverview Gardens vs. Chatham-Glenwood, 2:30 p.m. – Riverview Gardens returns one of the area’s top guards in 5’8″ junior Tyrin Williams, who scored 50 points in a game last season. Chatham-Glenwood features one of Illinois’ top juniors in 6’4″ shooter Peyton Allen, who has offers from schools such as Iowa and Oklahoma State among others.
Cahokia vs. Evansville Bosse, 4 p.m. – Cahokia has one of Illinois’ top small-school teams. The Comanches are led by 6’2″ senior Keenan Minor and excellent Division I prospects in 6’6″ Darius Austin and 6’3″ C.J. Rivers. Bosse will feature one of the nation’s top juniors in 6’4″ guard JaQuan Lyle.
Madison Prep vs. Raleigh Egypt (TN), 5:30 p.m. – Madison Prep has one of the area’s top backcourts in seniors Martavian Payne and Kevin Baker along with senior defensive stalwart Miles Nettles. Raleigh Egypt has one of the Southern region’s top players in 6’7″ forward FaTodd Lewis.
East St. Louis vs. Chicago De LaSalle, 7 p.m. – Senior guard DeShawn Munson returns for East St. Louis after averaging 20 points a game during his career. De LaSalle will be led by 6’5″ guard Alvin Ellis, who has committed to Minnesota.
Maplewood vs. Memphis East, 8:30 p.m. – Maplewood will be one of the area’s top small-school teams with the return of senior Khalid Hagens, Aaron Spudich, Wes Williams and Corey Frazier, Jr. Memphis East returns 6’7″ forward Nick King from a team that won the Tennessee Class AAA state-championship last season. King has committed to the University of Memphis.
Tickets are on sale for $10 for an all day access pass and $8 for students with a valid school ID.
