The Philadelphia Building & Construction Trades Council’s All Star Labor Classic basketball game will be played Sunday, April 16, at Holy Family University, 9801 Frankford Ave.
Proceeds will benefit the Greater Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
The event pits the City Girls vs. Suburban Girls teams at 1:15 p.m. and the City Boys vs. Suburban Boys at 2:45. Local players will be Father Judge’s Chris Brennan and Ernest Shelton, Archbishop Ryan’s Jack Dreibelbis and Zaire Paris, Little Flower’s Gabrielle Dever, Penn Charter’s Bella Toomey and Aleah Snead and Central’s Sara Hogan.
“Northeast Philadelphia has always produced outstanding high school basketball players and 2023 continues that great tradition,” said Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council Business Manager Ryan N. Boyer.
Every participating player receives a $500 college scholarship, thanks to sponsorships.
Prior to the two main events, attendees can enjoy the Labor All Stars vs. Media All Stars at noon. The Media All Star team will feature former Philadelphia Eagle Barrett Brooks and radio sports talkers Rob Ellis and Marc Farzetta.
Admission is free. Concessions for purchase will be available inside and outside the gym.
To learn about sponsorship opportunities or for more information, visit allstarlaborclassic.com. ••
