Clash of Champions Tourney Monday is girls basketball at its best

Credit the folks at Salisbury High for putting together a wonderful tip off girls basketball tournament.

Monday at Salisbury High, the Cheerwine Clash of Champions brings together four of the state’s best teams.

Reigning N.C. 4A champ Butler plays reigning 2A champ Salisbury at 6:30 p.m. At 8 p.m. reigning 3A champ Gastonia Forestview plays regional power Hopewell.

On Tuesday, Forestview and Butler play at 6:30 and Salisbury will play 3A regional finalist North Iredell at 8. Tickets are $5.