SPRINGFIELD – When LeBron James is sitting courtside, everything becomes elevated.
That included the performance of Paul VI Catholic (Va.) in Monday’s tilt against Sierra Canyon (Calif.) at the 19th Hoophall Classic.
With James sitting in a restricted area behind the baseline to watch his son, LeBron Jr., before heading to TD Garden to lead his Lakers against the Celtics, Paul VI buckled down for a 70-62 victory at Springfield College.
“When you see LeBron, you’ve got to show out,’’ said Paul VI senior guard Jeremy Roach, who is committed to Duke. “That’s what you live for.