8th grade basketball players from across central Illinois will be gathering later this month for an All-Star game, and Clinton will be represented.

Clinton Junior High 8th grader, Jacob Overton has been tapped as one of 48 area ballers to play in the 6th annual Junior Prospects All Star Game on March 31st.  He says it's a great opportunity to get on the floor with some of the best ball players in the area.

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Richard Phillips, owner of the Decatur-based Junior Prospects, explains the game came about to recognize the effort central Illinois 8th graders put into their basketball programs.

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Phillips says students from schools of all sizes will compete in two All Star games on the night of March 31st at MacArthur High School in Decatur.  He notes that in addition to the games, the students are also set to take part in a series of skills competitions.

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Overton will play for the Class 4A All Stars.  Again the event takes place the evening of March 31st at MacArthur High School in Decatur.