The final of the Run 4 Roses Classic Pool A is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time, when Toronto’s Sister’s Keeper will face Missouri’s Phee Elite on the court. Both squads arrive unbeaten at 3‑0, sitting atop their pools, and the matchup promises a clash of two of the tournament’s most dominant teams.
A tournament of historic proportions
The Run 4 Roses Classic is one of the largest girls basketball exposure tournaments in the country, featuring more than 1,000 teams across seven age classifications. Its reputation draws elite programs from across North America, making each game a showcase for future collegiate and professional talent.
Phee Elite’s unbeaten run
Phee Elite opened the event with a 62‑37 victory over AR Legacy on Thursday and has continued its winning streak on Friday, defeating Michigan Storm 55‑39 and SMAC Elite 2027 50‑42. The team, which competes in the Elite 40 League on the Ohio Basketball AAU circuit, has demonstrated depth, defensive discipline, and the ability to execute under pressure.
Sister’s Keeper’s parallel surge
Sister’s Keeper also began with a 35‑21 win over Bay State Jaguars Gold on Thursday, then posted a 42‑24 triumph over SMAC Elite 2027 and a narrow 42‑40 victory against Michigan Storm on Friday. Like Phee Elite, the Toronto side is a member of the Elite 40 League, and its perfect record mirrors the Missouri team’s, setting the stage for a true showdown.
The championship game will be televised live on ESPN2, with a simultaneous stream on Fubo, ensuring that fans across the United States can follow the action in real time. After the final, both teams will reconvene in Louisville on Sunday for the broader Run 4 Roses Championship, a week‑long celebration of girls basketball that draws over a thousand teams from across the nation.