{"id":2184,"date":"2024-03-13T13:16:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T13:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/bmhs\/?p=2184"},"modified":"2024-03-13T14:03:46","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T14:03:46","slug":"harlem-wizards-vs-buzzer-beaters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/bmhs\/harlem-wizards-vs-buzzer-beaters\/","title":{"rendered":"Harlem Wizards Vs Buzzer Beaters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Harlem Wizards Vs Buzzer Beaters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Story by Morgan Satter ’25<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Harlem Wizards came, saw, and conquered through the halls of Brick Memorial on Tuesday night, March 12th. Thanks to the PTA and PTSA, both Lanes Mill Elementary and Brick Memorial High School students, plus families got to see the world-famous team in action. This night was not only filled with laughter, joy, and memories but an amazing show from the Harlem Wizards, and our town’s very own Buzzer Beater\u2019s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These outstanding Buzzer Beater\u2019s were a combination of staff members from Lanes Mill Elementary, Veterans Memorial Elementary, Veterans Memorial Middle School, and Brick Memorial High School. Our wonderful team was coached by\u00a0 Mr. Ed Surluca, and Mr. Dan O\u2019Cone. We not only thank everyone who came out to show some support, but also each and every staff member who took part. We\u2019d also like to thank all volunteers who helped staff the event, it wouldn\u2019t have been possible without you or anyone in attendance. We\u2019d also like to thank all the Wizards who came out, especially Eric \u201cBroadway\u201d Jones, who is sharing his last few games with us. He \u201ccouldn\u2019t have asked for a better part of his life to share. Especially when crowds are so full of joy. Being a wizard is special. I realize that I\u2019m an ordinary person with an extraordinary job.” Arnold \u201cA-Train\u201d Bernard expressed the same regards, \u201cThe coolest part about being a wizard is that it is like one big family.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The night was jam-packed with activities for all ages, before the game started there was a VIP meet and greet with Leon \u201cSpace Jam\u201d Sewell, and Lloyd \u201cLoonatik\u201d Clinton, where they put on a prequel to the upcoming show. There were autograph signings, selling of merchandise and even a few challenges for those who were up to it. Now there’s no way we could forget to mention the outstanding Wiz Kids, who got to warm up on the basketball court with Karl \u201cMr.Bounce\u201d Lewis Jr, and Devon \u201cLivewire\u201d Curry. They went through their whole warm-up, stretching and shooting.\u00a0 Even playing a few games throughout. These little stars got to sit courtside to enjoy all the fun directly in front of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The night started and concluded with screaming joy, and friendly competition. From all the jokes, dancing and games throughout, the Brick Buzzer Beater\u2019s fell to an unfortunate loss 40-39 against the conquering Harlem Wizards. The Buzzer Beater\u2019s will beat them next time, with a buzzer-beater.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you to Judy Sandomierski, Kevin Mosely, Tom Lecorchick, Laura Walski, Beth Reilly, Sara Ball, Kristi McCullough, Steve Ferullo, Liz Leone, Justin Szuba, Matt Guastaferro, Alex Zulewski, Kevin Bettys, and Bill Hoermann<\/b>\u00a0for playing and to\u00a0Marilylnn Schaufele, Jenn Lane, Chris Thompson, Amy Fitzgerald, Breen Meyerle, Jackie Castellano, Judy Harzer, and Maria Lupo<\/b> for their help in running the event!!\u00a0 Thank you to\u00a0Michele Pierce<\/b><\/strong> for organizing the event!<\/p>\n

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