Butler defeated T.W. Josey High School Friday during the 100 Black Men of Augusta Thanksgiving Basketball Classic 68-44.
Led by Kedar Bodie and Marcus Scurry Jr., Butler led at the half 33-21.
The 28th annual tournament opened Friday at Augusta University’s Christenberry Fieldhouse with five boys’ high school basketball games scheduled throughout the day. The Butler-Josey game was the second on the slate.
On Saturday, four match-ups between girls’ high school teams are scheduled during the day, kicking off at noon with state champion Josey against Evans; at 2 p.m., Butler will take on Augusta Christian Schools; at 5 p.m., Greenbrier plays Putnam County, and at 7 p.m. Laney will be up against Baldwin County.
The tournament is a fundraiser for 100 Black Men of Augusta and its mentoring programs.
Admission to the tournament is $12.
