Local High School Basketball Teams Gear Up for Clark Tournament

The annual event at Clark University is a highly anticipated highlight of the season.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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As the Clark Tournament approaches, local high school basketball coaches and players are feeling the excitement and anticipation for the annual event held at Clark University. Millbury High boys' basketball coach Jim Donnelly expressed the positive energy surrounding the tournament, saying "There's a buzz and there's a good feeling in the air."

Why it matters

The Clark Tournament is a long-standing tradition that brings together high school basketball teams from the local area to compete at the collegiate level. It serves as a highlight of the season and an opportunity for players to showcase their skills on a bigger stage.

The details

The Clark Tournament takes place at Clark University's Jefferson Academic Center. It is an annual event that local high school basketball teams look forward to participating in each year.

  • The Clark Tournament is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.

The players

Jim Donnelly

The Millbury High boys' basketball coach, who is the only coach to ever win a Clark Tournament.

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What they’re saying

“There's a buzz and there's a good feeling in the air.”

— Jim Donnelly, Millbury High Boys' Basketball Coach (The Gardner News)

What’s next

The tournament brackets and schedule will be announced in the coming days, as teams finalize their preparations for the highly anticipated event.

The takeaway

The Clark Tournament is a beloved tradition that brings the local high school basketball community together, providing players with a unique opportunity to compete at the collegiate level and experience the excitement of a premier tournament setting.