The Bash returns to Ridge View for 12th year

By Thomas Grant Jr.

The lineup for The Bash was announced Tuesday.

The 12th annual event takes place Dec. 12-14 at Ridge View High School.

“We are excited to release this year’s Bash schedule. The matchups are arguably some of the best we have ever had at The Bash,” said Brian Rosefield, The Bash Director and Ridge View Athletic Director. “The Bash has long been a destination event for both team and fans alike, and this year’s schedule reflects that. This is yet another elite Bash that we are ready to get started.”

The Bash opens with a matchup between Dynamic Prep (Texas) and Keenan at 6 p.m. It will be followed by the host team Blazers facing Moravian Prep, at 7:30 p.m.

The nightcap at 9:00pm will feature perennial national power Oak Hill Academy, coached by former Ridge View head coach Yerrick Stomeman, versus Legacy Early College.

Ridge View returns to action the following day at 2 p.m. for a first-ever matchup with Drive Academy out of Finland. The first-ever such game in school history will be open to Ridge View students, family members of Ridge View players and select invited guests.

The Day 2 evening games will feature Lancaster vs. Dynamic Prep at 6 p.m., Legacy Early
College and IMG Academy at 7:30pm, and Huntington Prep vs. Wilson at 9 p.m. It’s the first appearance at The Bash for IMG Academy which is filled with Top 100 players.

The final day will open with Powdersville versus North Augusta at 1:30 p.m., Wilson facing Drive Academy at 3 p.m., Dynamic Prep going against Chambers at 4:30 p.m., Huntington Prep versus Ridge View at 6 p.m. and the finale is a national matchup between Oak Hill Academy and IMG Academy at 7:30 p.m.

Both General Admission and VIP Reserved Seat tickets are on sale now at TheBashHoops.com. Ticket giveaways on Instagram, Facebook and X began on Tuesday.

Photo by Thomas Grant Jr. The Ridge View boys basketball team after winning last year’s Chick-Fil-A Classic