McDonald’s All-Star Game tonight at Bethel

Published 8:32 am Monday, March 30, 2015

MISHAWAKA — The fourth annual McDonald’s Michiana High School All-Star Basketball Games will be held Monday, at Bethel College in Mishawaka.

McDonald’s Restaurants of Northern Indiana and Bethel College Athletics are teaming up again this year to bring this family event showcasing local high school talent in the northern Indiana and southwest Michigan area.

Both games will be played in the Wiekamp Athletics Center on the campus of Bethel College. The girls game will begin at 5 p.m. and the boys game will begin at 7:15 p.m.  Tickets for the Games will be sold at the door: $5 for adults, $2 for students and children 12 and under are free.

“This a great opportunity for Michiana community to see some of the best high school basketball players in our area,” David Sparks, chair of the event said. “It’s also an opportunity for these high school athletes to be a part of Ronald McDonald House Charities® and the organization’s efforts to provide a special place to comfort the parents and families of critically ill or injured children from our area communities.

“The past three events were a tremendous success,” said Mike Lightfoot, head coach of the Bethel men’s basketball team. “It’s a wonderful way to showcase the terrific high school talent we have in the Michiana area, and it also provides these students with an opportunity to give back to our community.”

Edwardsburg’s Dante Razzano is an honorary all-star. The Michigan High School Athletic Association does not allow players to compete in all-star games without giving up the remainder high school eligibility.