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AYBT tourney winners

The Midwest Magic battled against the Lafayette Basketball Academy to win the American Youth Basketball Tour national championship game 66-60 on July 23 at the Spiece Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. The Magic clashed with two tough contenders, the Michigan Titans and Breckenridge, to advance to the final game in the single elimination tournament. Team members include (front row, from the left) Reggie Phillips, Kole Rolsten, Nick Adam, Tyler Coll; (back row) Coach Reggie Phillips, Chadd Phillips, A.J. Smith, Myron Wilkins, Coach Jeremy Smith and Coach George Adam. (photo submitted)

POSTED: 08/06/11 at 2:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports