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Battle at the Rock – Saturday Session 2 Standouts

Game 1 Combine Academy 76 Blythewood 45 Robert Dillingham    6’2       2023    (Combine Academy) Every single time Dillingham steps on the floor, he is nothing short of electric. The quick, shifty guard is a big-time shot maker who can get going at any moment. He has a unique ability to create off the bounce for himself...

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Battle at the Rock – Saturday Session 1 Standouts

Game 1:Winston-Salem Christian 60Aiken High School 58 Quante Berry 6’4       2022    (Winston-Salem Christian) Berry finished with 20 points and 6 assists in a 60-58 win over Aiken High School. The 6’4 combo guard continues to improve and improve his game as the primary ball handler and facilitator for this Winston-Salem Christian team....

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Battle at the Rock (Day 2)

2021 Bryce McGowens (LEC): McGowens looked strong once again, showing his full arsenal from the perimeter like he has shown countless times but also getting to the rack.  His blend of length, skillset, and versatility on the floor is highly impressive. 2021 Tay Burton (Byrnes): Though he was undersized, Burton played extremely hard on both ends of the floor. He had to go up against bigger...

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Battle at the Rock: Sunrise Christian vs. Lake Norman Christian

A monster matchup to end the night on Day 2 in Rock Hill, as Sunrise Christian traveled to take on Lake Norman Christian. Both teams brought high-major talent to the floor and the fans were rolling in to see a show. Sunrise made the first punch, led by the play of Kendall Brown, Kennedy Chandler, and Gradey Dick, all scoring in double-figures in the first half.  Lake Norman was knocked back...

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Battle at the Rock: Combine Academy vs. Dorman

The start of two highlight intriguing matchups, Combine Academy and Dorman looked to give the fans and viewers a show.  In what looked to be a fast-pace game, Combine Academy was able to make their mark early on, pushing the pace, finding success from the perimeter, and making it extremely difficult for Dorman on the defensive end. Combine really took control of the game early with a 25-4...

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Battle at the Rock: Legacy Early College vs. Byrnes

Day 2 of the Battle at the Rock in Rock Hill got underway, as Legacy Early College matched up with Byrnes to start the afternoon off. Byrnes came out strong in this one, with a few early three’s being knocked down to grab the early lead a few minutes in. Legacy answered right back and it was a game of trading baskets for much of the first quarter. That trend continued, as many expected Legacy to...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Battle at the Rock (Day 1)

2021 Glynn Hubbard (Northside Christian): Hubbard played well in leading the charge on offense for Northside. Showing his leadership, his court vision, and his ability to create off the dribble. Hubbard worked well in pushing the ball downhill and displaying a nice blend of playmaking and scoring ability. 2023 Aaron Hall (Northside Christian): The young man had a strong showing, giving fans a...

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Battle at the Rock: Moravian Prep vs. Legion Collegiate Academy

Next up on Thursday night, Moravian Prep and Legion Collegiate Academy duked it out on the court.  In the first quarter, it wasn’t the prettiest as both offenses seemed to struggle putting the ball through the hoop.  However, Marcus Kell stepped up for LCA, scoring eight of his team’s 10 first points. In the second quarter, both teams started to calm down and find some success on...

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Battle at the Rock: Northside Christian vs. York Prep

Northside Christian and York Prep kicked off the Battle at the Rock, a weekend full of talent.  York Prep came out strong in the first, finding success from the perimeter to get out to an early 13-4 lead but Northside started to pick up their play on both ends.  It was the play of others for Northside, as Noel Tesfa, Daniel Lubamba, and Jan Homanen really helped carry Northside to a...

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Battle at the Rock “Coach Rick’s Top 15 Performers”

Battle at the Rock Top 15 Performers 6’9 2020 Josh Hall (Moravian Prep)  The NC State commit came into the Battle at the Rock on a mission. They were playing four games in three days and Hall had determined he wasn’t leaving the Palmetto State with a loss. On Thurday, Moravian Prep scored an upset win over nationally ranked Dream City. The next day, Moraian Prep travelled to Columbia to...

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Battle at the Rock Standouts: Day 3 (Part II)

2020 6’9 Obinna Anochili-Killen (Chapmanville): What do you not like about Obinna!  His offensive game is tough to defend due to his mobility and ability to handle/put it on the floor.  He has good footwork and runs the floor really well, usually beating his opponents down the floor.  O the defensive end, Obinna has fantastic timing as a shot blocker, altering shots left and right...

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Battle at the Rock “Thoughts, Takeaways and Stock Risers.”

Battle at the Rock “Thoughts, Takeaways and Stock Risers” Be sure to check out Coach Rick’s Top 15 Performers at The Battle at the Rock https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/battle-at-the-rock-coach-ricks-top-15-performers/ The Second Annual Battle of the Rock was yet again another high profile, high level, action packed event. Some of the top teams and players were in attendance and special...

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Battle at the Rock Standouts: Day 2 (Part II)

2021 6’7 Maxwell Lewis (AZ Compass): Already holding several west coast offers, Lewis does a lot of the little things for his team that doesn’t always make the box score.  With his 6’7 frame, he defends multiple positions and makes it incredibly difficult with his size and mobility.  Offensively though, he stretches defense with his perimeter game but also gets it done inside. ...

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