Photos: The First Annual Crosstown Classic Basketball Tournament
The First Annual Crosstown Classic Basketball Tournament was held at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021 in Charleston. Organizers, Tee Young and Preston White, arranged the tournament as a way to bring the East and West sides of the city together and provide a nice evening for the community filled with food and basketball.
The East and West Side teams go up for a rebound during the first game of the first annual Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on June 19, 2021. The tournament was created to bring both sides of Charleston together for some friendly basketball games. Hadley Chittum/Staff
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The West Side City Life team gathers during a time out during the first game at the Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. The East Side Young World team ultimately beat City Life in a close game. Hadley Chittum/Staff
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A West Side basketball jersey sits on one of the sideline chairs. Tournament organizers, Tee Young and Preston White helped fundraise to purchase jerseys for the event at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. Hadley Chittum/Staff
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“We gonna keep this park live all summer,” Tee Young, Crosstown Classic tournament organizer, announces in between games at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. Young and co-organizer, Preston White organized the tournament as a positive community event to bring together the East and West sides of Charleston. Hadley Chittum/Staff
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Alycia Alston hugs her brother Chris Ward while resting on the bench at the Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. The tournament drew a steady crowd from the community. Hadley Chittum/Staff
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The “Old Cats” East Side team starts the second game off with a huddle at the Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. The tournament consisted of three games. Hadley Chittum/Staff
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Volunteer, Man McWhite grilled hot dogs and hamburgers for the community at the first annual Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. Community sponsors helped fund the free meals supplied at the tournament. Hadley Chittum/Staff
- Hadley Chittum hchittum@postandcourier.com
The East Side Young World team poses for a picture with a few players from the City Life West Side team after beating them in the first game at the Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. Hadley Chittum/Staff
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Onlookers watch the first game of the first annual Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. Hadley Chittum/Staff
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Volunteers used leaf blowers and squeegees to help dry up the court after a rainstorm before the Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. Hadley Chittum/Staff
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Referees and table managers patiently wait for the start of the first game at the Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. Hadley Chittum/Staff
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Trophies were awarded to the winning teams at the first annual Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. Hadley Chittum/Staff
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The East and West Side teams go up for a rebound during the first game of the first annual Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on June 19, 2021. The tournament was created to bring both sides of Charleston together for some friendly basketball games. Hadley Chittum/Staff
- Hadley Chittum hchittum@postandcourier.com
The West Side City Life team gathers during a time out during the first game at the Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. The East Side Young World team ultimately beat City Life in a close game. Hadley Chittum/Staff
- Hadley Chittum hchittum@postandcourier.com
A West Side basketball jersey sits on one of the sideline chairs. Tournament organizers, Tee Young and Preston White helped fundraise to purchase jerseys for the event at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. Hadley Chittum/Staff
- Hadley Chittum hchittum@postandcourier.com
“We gonna keep this park live all summer,” Tee Young, Crosstown Classic tournament organizer, announces in between games at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. Young and co-organizer, Preston White organized the tournament as a positive community event to bring together the East and West sides of Charleston. Hadley Chittum/Staff
- Hadley Chittum hchittum@postandcourier.com
Alycia Alston hugs her brother Chris Ward while resting on the bench at the Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. The tournament drew a steady crowd from the community. Hadley Chittum/Staff
- Hadley Chittum hchittum@postandcourier.com
A crowd from the community gathered to eat hamburgers and hot-dogs and watch the first annual Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. Hadley Chittum/Staff
- Hadley Chittum hchittum@postandcourier.com
The “Old Cats” East Side team starts the second game off with a huddle at the Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. The tournament consisted of three games. Hadley Chittum/Staff
- Hadley Chittum hchittum@postandcourier.com
Volunteer, Man McWhite grilled hot dogs and hamburgers for the community at the first annual Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. Community sponsors helped fund the free meals supplied at the tournament. Hadley Chittum/Staff
- Hadley Chittum hchittum@postandcourier.com
A West Side player goes up for a layup at the Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. Hadley Chittum/Staff
- Hadley Chittum hchittum@postandcourier.com
The East Side Young World team poses for a picture with a few players from the City Life West Side team after beating them in the first game at the Crosstown Classic basketball tournament at Hampton Park on Saturday June 19, 2021. Hadley Chittum/Staff
- Hadley Chittum hchittum@postandcourier.com