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World-famous visit

PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZ During the halftime show, the world-famous Harlem Wizards basketball team gets some help making a basket from Ameer Negrete, a first-grade student at Siegfried Elementary School during the Feb. 17 fundraising game between the Harlem Wizards and Northampton Area School District's elementary schools' staff. The event, which benefited the elementary schools and the Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation, was played at Northampton Area High School, 1619 Laubach Ave.
Rashawn “Springs” Clemente takes a break to visit with new fans Yahnily Ocasio and her two sons, Amelio and Sebastian Santiago (right), a second-grade student at Moore Elementary School, during a fundraising basketball game between the world-famous Harlem Wizards basketball team and staff from Northampton Area School District's elementary schools, held Feb. 17 at Northampton Area High School. The fundraiser benefited the elementary schools and the Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation.
Members of the Northampton Elementary All-Stars await their introductions as they take on the Harlem Wizards. The home team was comprised of NASD elementary schools' staff. Leading the lineup are teachers Nicole Dougherty, in front, and Ashley Dziedzic.
Cheering on the Wizards with a “Show me the magic” sign is the Catalano family, from left, Jeri-Jo; Gavin, a fifth-grade student at Siegfried Elementary School; and Jason, all of Northampton.
“Springs” hangs from the rim while his teammates participate in some on-court antics at the conclusion of the basketball game.
Alex Bedocs, of Lehighton, receives a special gift from James “Road Runner” Tyndal during a halftime intermission autograph-signing session. During the team's shows, the Harlem Wizards do not leave the venue until all fans desiring autographs have received them. Autograph signings also continued after the game.
Siegfried Elementary second-grade student Cadence Murphy receives a courtside visit from Kamil “Dragon” Brown, while his mom and dad, Samantha and Dylan Murphy, enjoy the moment.
Fifth-grade student Eli Szagola (left) and second-grade student Zain Geiger are excited with their new novelty gifts. Both Siegfried students participated in the pregame VIP activities with members of the Wizards, learning some basketball tricks and receiving some team swag.