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NEW BERLIN – The Storm’s Levi Rifanburg and Andrew Jackson averaged double-doubles to lead their team to the Unadilla Valley Holiday Tournament championship trophy, a two-day showcase of local boys basketball talent.

The annual tournament saw four games in two days as UV played host the Norwich Purple Tornado, the Sherburne-Earlville Marauders and the Vestal Golden Bears. The Storm claimed bragging rights as they topped Vestal in the championship game Friday evening while Norwich went home with third place after defeating S-E. 

In Friday’s championship game, three Unadilla Valley players recorded more than 15 points in the scoring column with tournament MVP (Most Valuable Player) Jackson pouring in a game-high 23 points to lead the way. He added 12 rebounds to his statline.

A day earlier, the Storm took on Sherburne-Earlville and Jackson put up triple-double numbers – scoring 22 points while dishing out 10 assists and pulling down 15 boards as he added six steals in the 70-49 victory.

Rifanburg, an All-Tournament selection, grabbed 16 boards in the game to finished with 18 points in the win over Vestal but was a force inside in the opening round against the Marauders as he tallied a game-best 26 points and added 10 rebounds in the game.

Wyatt Grey, UV’s third scorer over 15, ended the championship night with 16 points.