Knox and Our Savior Lutheran met in the inaugural Empire Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at Adelphi.

Credit: James Escher

Wassef Methnani of The Knox School, right, surveys the court during a non-league game against Our Saviour Lutheran in the inaugural Empire Invitational at Adelphi University on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.

Credit: James Escher

Nik Cazacu of The Knox School, right, battles for a rebound during a non-league game against Our Saviour Lutheran in the inaugural Empire Invitational at Adelphi University on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.

Credit: James Escher

Omar El Sheikh of The Knox School, left, tries to drive to the hoop during a non-league game against Our Saviour Lutheran in the inaugural Empire Invitational at Adelphi University on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.

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Tyler Hammond of The Knox School looks to make a pass during a non-league game against Our Saviour Lutheran in the inaugural Empire Invitational at Adelphi University on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.

Credit: James Escher

Omar El Sheikh of The Knox School tries to get to the net during a non-league game against Our Saviour Lutheran in the inaugural Empire Invitational at Adelphi University on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.

Credit: James Escher

Kareem Holmes of The Knox School, right, dribbles downcourt under pressure during a non-league game against Our Saviour Lutheran in the inaugural Empire Invitational at Adelphi University on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.

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Jared Rhoden of Our Saviour Lutheran applauds his team's defensive effort as he eyes the scoreboard during a non-league game against The Knox School in the inaugural Empire Invitational at Adelphi University on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.

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Jared Rhoden of Our Saviour Lutheran, left, looks to pass as Laurynas Stonkus of The Knox School guards him during a non-league game in the inaugural Empire Invitational at Adelphi University on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.

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Laurynas Stonkus of The Knox School shoots a jumper during a non-league game against Our Saviour Lutheran in the inaugural Empire Invitational at Adelphi University on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.

Credit: James Escher

Wassef Methnani of The Knox School, left, drives to the hoop for two points during a non-league game against Our Saviour Lutheran in the inaugural Empire Invitational at Adelphi University on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.

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