The Catholic School Winter Classic is this weekend

It's just about here so which teams are going to find wins in their Christmas stockings and which ones will receive a lump of coal as
Moreau Catholic High is hosting the First Annual Catholic School's Winter Classic (CSWC) on December 22.

It is a one-day event featuring Catholic schools from throughout northern California. The CSWC will take place at the California State East Bay gymnasium (25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard, Hayward) and the initial game starts at noon -- doors open at 11:00 a.m. -- with the last one tipping off at 7:30 p.m.

Speaking of the latter, the Salesian - Mitty pairing will feature Jabari Bird matching offensive firepower with spring and summer teammate Aaron Gordon. Spray some fire retardant on the nets!

Here's the schedule:

Noon: Central Catholic (Modesto) versus St. Elizabeth

Frontcourters John Fenton, who has signed with Colgate, and Jonathan Boddie (2014) lead the Raiders at 6-foot-9 and 6-foot-5 respectively.

St. Elizabeth is struggling so far this season.

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1:30 - Moreau Catholic versus Archbishop Riordan

Moreau is young but winning which is not an often combination, led by 6-foot-5 frosh Oscar Frayer at 14.6 points, 8.4 rebounds and three blocked shots a contest plus 5-foot-11 frosh Armond Simmons and his 11.6 points and 4.6 assists a game alongside 6-foot-1 frosh Brandon Lawrence.

Riordan will arrive undefeated, with a host of transfers itching to play once January arrives. The current Crusaders are led by 5-foot-9 senior Geru Mabrey and 6-foot-1 junior Bobby Arenas.

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3:00 - St. Mary's (Stockton) versus St. Francis

6-foot-3 junior Gabe Vincent leads the Rams with 20 points per game with 6-foot-4 senior Zach Zeyen contributing nine points and seven boards each outing.

Senior backcourter Khalil Johnson is pacing the Lancers this season aided by 6-foot-4 junior Alex Frazier.

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4:30 - St. Patrick - St. Vincent versus Sacred Heart Prep

Any mention of SP-SV has to begin with 6-foot-7 junior Jalen Canty, a power inside, but 6-footer Jason Webster and 6-foot-3 junior Jose Flores are also important cogs for the Bruins.

6-foot-2 sophomore Corbin Koch is already averaging 13 points and five rebounds a game for the Gators and senior Ricky Galliani is averaging just short of 12 points a contest.

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6:00 - St. Joseph Notre Dame versus Junipero Serra

6-foot-6 junior Temidayo Yussef already is a load to handle plus sophomore Lamont Banks and senior Justin Brown make it a prominent trio of talents for the Pilots.

Bound for Princeton, senior Henry Caruso is a 6-foot-4 Serra mainstay inside as is 6-foot senior Jacqui Biggins in the backcourt for the Padres.

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7:30 - Salesian High versus Archbishop Mitty

Besides Bird, opponents must also account for 6-foot Pride seniors Mario Dunn (headed to Montana) and Markel Leonard (bound for Cal Poly).

6-foot-2 Monarch junior sharpshooter Connor Peterson makes teams pay for focusing on Gordon.

That's a gigantic feast before the one on the 25th.