HARLEM WIZARDS

By JEREMY GUTIERREZ

One of the biggest attractions here at Washingtonville High School is right around the corner.  The Harlem Wizards will be coming to the Washingtonville gymnasium on May 8th.  The doors open at 6pm, and tipoff is at 7pm.  The tickets are $12 if spectators buy in advance, $15 at the door, and $35 for a courtside seat.  The teachers and faculty will go up against the Harlem Wizards looking for the win, after last years tough loss.

The Harlem Wizards are a group of basketball players who perform mesmerizing tricks and dunks to put on a show for the crowd.  They put on a show similar to the Harlem Globetrotters, but for an even better cause.  The Harlem Wizards play to raise money for elementary schools all over the country and to bring communities together.  They perform to entertain a gym packed full of people for a great cause.

JEREMY GUTIERREZ FOR THE WIZARD WEEKLY

Last year's game was a nail-biter with the final score of Harlem 90, Washingtonville 78.  When asked how he felt draining a three pointer in last year's game, Mr. Brucino stated, “The roar of the crowd and the look on the face of the opponents; they knew that they matched up with the wrong teacher.”  The staff here at Washingtonville have been practicing all year to defeat the Harlem Wizards this year.

King Arthur, one of the players from the Harlem Wizards, was asked why he plays at the school every year.  He explained, “We come here to raise money for the elementary schools, bring the community together, and take them to happyville.”  Why pay hundreds of dollars to go to a professional basketball game, when you can spend a penny to see the same action?

Can the teachers defeat the high flying Harlem Wizards this year?  The only way to find out instantly is to attend the game for a great cause, and to have a good time.  You won't want to miss the tricks, hoops, and ally oops!