East sweeps McDonald's All American Games in Atlanta

Cole Anthony and Jordan Horston take home MVP honors.

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Mar 27, 2019, 6:00pm
The 42nd McDonald's All American Games tipped off Wednesday night with 48 of the most talented boys and girls prospects in high school basketball taking the court at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

In the boys game the East squad took down the West 115-100 to even the series at 21-21 all-time.

Point guard Cole Anthony of Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) earned MVP honors, finishing with 14 points, seven assists and five rebounds. The top unsigned senior in the country connected on 7 of 11 field goal attempts.

Anthony edged out unsigned teammate Precious Achiuwa of Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.), who finished with a game-high 22 points and nine rebounds in just 17 minutes of action.

Future West Virginia big man Oscar Tshiebwe of Kennedy Catholic (Hermitage, Pa.) recorded the only double-double in either game as he finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

In the girls game, the East defeated the West 83-68 behind a strong game from Tennessee-bound guard Jordan Horston of Africentric Early College (Columbus, Ohio). The future SEC guard finished with a game-high 14 points, four rebounds and three steals.

Notre Dame signee Anaya Peoples of Schlarman (Danville, Ill.) filled the stat sheet with a team-high 11 points, eight rebounds, three blocks and three steals for the losing side.
Cole Anthony continued his strong week in Atlanta by taking home MVP honors in the 42nd annual McDonald's All American Game.
Cole Anthony continued his strong week in Atlanta by taking home MVP honors in the 42nd annual McDonald's All American Game.
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