SAN DIEGO – It, like a whole lot of things in everyone’s lives, was impacted by COVID-19, putting Aaron Burgin’s annual Crème of the County on hold for 2020.
But Burgin’s handywork bounced back in a big way in 2021, with 10 games – tipping Saturday morning at 9 at St. Augustine High – showcasing pretty much every quality player in San Diego County from the classes of 2026 to ’22.
Action began with the 2026 Crème Game, showcasing notable future high school standouts among current eighth-graders such as 6-foot-1 Ty Ingram and 5-9 Isaiah Rogers (both of which are part of the Compton Magic club program); 6-2 Jeremiah Profit and 5-8 Jeremiah Turner (both Gamepoint); 5-10 Jaden Bailes (San Diego Soldiers); 6-0 Jayden Gray (San Diego Prospects) and 6-4 Jaidyn Tanner (Roadrunners).
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