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Wesleyan Christian v. North Raleigh Christian Academy
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Wesleyan Christian in High Point, North Carolina for a quality matchup with the visiting Knights of NRCA. Both teams have gone through an up-and-down schedule to start their early season, making it a pretty evenly matched battle for either side. Although NRCA was without one of their main pieces in Jacob Hukins, their unselfish game plan and capable...
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Phenom Game Report: Freedom Christian Academy vs. Greenfield (Recap/Standouts)
Jalen Higgins Phenom Hoops tuned in on Tuesday night, as Freedom Christian Academy traveled to Greenfield for a big-time showdown. Two teams that have a lot of intriguing talent, took the court for an interesting matchup. Greenfield started out strong behind the play of Aaron Murphy, getting out to an early lead by the three-ball was key for Freedom, as they found success from behind the arc to...
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Combine Tops Nationally Ranked St. Frances
On Monday at the Beach Ball Classic, Combine Academy toppled national-powerhouse St. Frances—who entered this contest regarded as the ninth team in the country. This should come as no surprise, given the Goats’ history of success against all levels of competition in just two short seasons. Jeff McInnis has built a foundation centered around talent and his coaching style, making for what appears...
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Holiday Classic: Combine Academy National vs. Bull City Prep National
Last game of the event and fans were in for a treat, as there were over 15 D1 players on the court between Combine Academy National and Bull City Prep National. Bull City brought the energy early and played with something to prove and that they did, getting out to a double-digit lead early, eventually leading 26-16 at the end of the first. But Combine started to pick up the energy in the second,...
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Holiday Classic: Hickory Grove vs. Cannon (Recap/Standouts)
Second to last game of the event, Cannon and Hickory Grove hit the court to battle it out at the Phenom Holiday Classic. It started out as a low scoring affair between the two Charlotte programs, as neither team found a ton of success in scoring the ball in the first half, but both teams did a good job in limiting each other to just one shot on the floor. Hickory Grove was up a few...
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Holiday Classic: Victory Christian vs. Bull City Durham
Victory Christian and Bull City Prep Durham continued the action in the arena court. Victory Christian was looking o make another statement but Bull City Durham had other ideas to start the game, as they came out focused and determined, really attacking the paint and getting buckets at the rim. VCCS started to get a few more buckets out in transition and picked up the energy, which helped...
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Holiday Classic: Carmel Christian vs. Providence Day (Recap/Standouts)
The action continued on Day 7 in Rock Hill, with Carmel Christian and Providence Day taking the court. Both were hoping to finish the event strong with a win, as it looked to be an intriguing matchup. Carmel found success early from Burnham and Bynum, while Kyle Bean stepped up as well. Quave Propst-Allison led the charge early in the first with eight first-quarter points. With a...
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Holiday Classic: Cape Fear Christian vs. Franklin Prep Regional (Recap/Standouts)
Second game of the day brought us Franklin Prep Regional and Cape Fear Christian. Both teams were coming off losses on Tuesday and they were looking to bounce back on the final day of the Holiday Classic. It took a few minutes for teams to adjust on the court but it was Cape Fear Christian that took the early lead midway through the first, as it was their pressure defense that created easy...
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Holiday Classic: Concord Academy vs Franklin Prep National
The last day of the Phenom Holiday Classic kicked off on Wednesday, as Concord Academy and Franklin Prep National took the court in Rock Hill. It was a tight battle with neither tame creating much space and just when one you think one team was about to make a run, the other had an answer. Franklin Prep did well out in transition and getting easy buckets at the rim, while it was the guard play...
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Holiday Classic: Combine Academy vs. Cape Fear Christian (Recap/Standouts)
Last game of the night, Combine Academy National and Cape Fear Christian got after it in Rock Hill. Combine Academy came out with a lot more energy and looked early to make a statement, creating turnovers, getting out in transition, and getting downhill for baskets. They also were able to get to the line to help the matter, as they looked to play their game to get out to an early...
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Franklin Prep v. Bull City Prep (Recap/Standouts)
The final game for day five of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two quality prep programs in Franklin Prep and Bull City Prep. After mounting a 10-2 run, Bull City Prep maintained their offensive pressure and ended the first period with a 20-10 advantage. Although both squads continued battling, Bull City Prep maintained their 43-22 lead entering halftime. Following the break, Bull...
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Holiday Classic: Cannon vs. Gaston Christian (Recap/Standouts)
The action continued in Rock Hill as Cannon and Gaston Christian was next on the schedule. Gaston Christian came out ready to play and grabbed the early lead, as they did a tremendous job in getting and scoring around the basket but also limiting Cannon to one shot. Cannon did struggle with their offensive game, as shots just didn’t fall but also give credit to Gaston for making them play their...
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Victory Christian v. Combine Regional (Recap/Standouts)
The sixth game for day five of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two noteworthy squads in Victory Christian and Combine Regional. Victory Christian came out of the gates, established a strong lead, and never looked back. They shared the ball and completely dominated behind a balanced offensive attack, jumping out to a 12-30 lead through the first eight minutes of play. In the second...
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Holiday Classic: Carmel Christian vs. Bull City Durham (Recap/Standouts)
We continued to our five o’clock game between Carmel Christian and Bull City Durham on Tuesday in Rock Hill. Both teams looked to get a feel for each other on both sides of the ball early on but Carmel Christian was the first to create the small separation at the end of the first half, leading 21-13. Bull City started to knock down some shots outside but Carmel was able to really execute...
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Providence Day v. Legion Collegiate (Recap/Standouts)
The fifth game for day five of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two noteworthy squads in Providence Day and Legion Collegiate. The Chargers came out of the gate with something to prove, spreading the ball around and mounting a 10-9 lead in the first quarter. However, Legion Collegiate quickly answered with a 9-2 run to start the second period and started taking over the action. Due to...
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Moravian Prep Regional v. Franklin Prep Regional (Recap/Standouts)
The fourth game for day five of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two tough regional programs in Moravian Prep and Franklin Prep. Despite being short-handed, Moravian Prep opened up this contest with an unselfish, balanced game plan and jumped out to a 20-17 lead. Following the first period, they only continued to further solidify their lead. Franklin Prep battled quite well and did a...
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Holiday Classic: Greensboro Day vs. Concord Academy (Recap/Standouts)
The second game of the day was a battle between two North Carolina programs in Greensboro Day vs. Concord Academy. Both teams coming off a close game the day before, it was going to be interesting to see who could step up once again today. GDS came out strong from behind the arc, led by Mike Zanoni and Tyler Lundblade, helping Greensboro Day secure an early lead and extend it to double-digits by...
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Gaston Day v. Charlotte Country Day (Recap/Standouts)
The third game for day five of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two quality programs in Gaston Day and Charlotte Country Day. Gaston Day entered this contest with more talent than majority of private school teams in North Carolina. Meanwhile, Charlotte Country Day continues to prove themselves a tough, scrappy squad against varying levels of competition. Although Charlotte Country Day...
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Calvary Day v. Westminster Catawba (Recap/Standouts)
We kicked off another day at the Phenom Holiday Classic on Tuesday, as Westminster Catawba and Calvary Day started the day off in a great fashion. I would say it was a pretty tight battle throughout the first half but it was Calvary Day that was able to produce offensively, getting inside the paint, making the extra hustle plays, and scoring effectively. It helped them retain a lead throughout...
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Holiday Classic: Moravian Prep vs. Combine Academy (Recap/Standouts)
It was the final game on Monday night, with two familiar opponents battling each other out once again in Combine Academy and Moravian Prep. We knew the energy was going to be high in this one and it certainly was, led by their coaches. Moravian Prep came out a little heat and a chip on their shoulders, as they really played hard and looked to be physical on both sides of the floor, which...
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Holiday Classic: Cannon vs. Concord Academy (Recap/Standouts)
After an overtime thriller, Concord Academy and Cannon followed in yet another big-time showdown between two well-known programs. The energy and fans were into it, as these two programs have some rich histories with them. Trading leads and having a back-and-forth feel early on, it was Cannon that was able to get the early lead at 19-15 with a late tip-in at the end of the first quarter. It was...
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Holiday Classic: Greensboro Day vs. Northside Christian (Recap/Standouts)
It may have been getting a little late on Monday night but fans got themselves a REAL treat between Greensboro Day and Northside Christian. These teams battled all the way throughout the game, as neither team was able to break away and it stayed within one or two possessions for much of the game. Greensboro Day held the small lead at halftime 28-27 and a narrow lead at the end of the...
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Franklin Prep Regional v. Bull City Prep Durham (Recap/Standouts)
The fifth game for day four of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two quality programs in Franklin Prep Regional and Bull City Prep Durham. Things opened up and Bull City Prep quickly took control of the tempo. They jumped out to a massive lead through unselfish play and excellent offensive balance, allowing them to claim a 48-16 advantage going into halftime. Despite continued fight...
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Holiday Classic: Providence Day vs. Westminster Catawba (Recap/Standouts)
Providence Day and Westminster Catawba brought us another intriguing matchup and it certainly didn’t disappoint. It was going to be interesting to see who would be able to gain control in this one; Providence Day came out really strong early on with Bryce Scott and Jaquava Propst-Allison making plays. Those two helped Providence earn the early edge and held it for much of the first quarter and...
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Charlotte Christian v. High Point Christian Academy (Recap/Standouts)
The fourth game for day four of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two quality programs in Charlotte Christian and High Point Christian Academy. Although they entered this contest as one of the better private school programs in Charlotte, the Knights showed definite signs of vulnerability. Their struggles were thanks, in large part, to how well HPCA came out of the gate and established...
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Holiday Classic: Carmel Christian vs. Calvary Day (Recap/Standouts)
Game 3 kicked off as the action continued in Rock Hill. Two teams in North Carolina came down to battle it out, as Carmel Christian and Calvary Day took the court. It was a tight one in the first half, with both teams playing scrappy basketball. Carmel took the early 17-13 lead after the first, led by their big three but it wasn’t until the second quarter until they really started to...
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TLPS v. Cape Fear Christian (Recap/Standouts)
The third game for day four of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two very intriguing programs in TLPS and Cape Fear Christian. TLPS has improved considerably since the beginning of the event, steadily progressing with each viewing and highlighting an unselfish approach. On the other side, Cape Fear Christian has quietly opened the season as one of the better teams in the state....
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Combine Regional v. Franklin Prep (Recap/Standouts)
The second game for day four of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two tough squads in Combine Regional and Franklin Prep. Both of these teams have next-level prospects and seem to improve with each outing. Combine Regional came out of the gate and established an early lead behind a very balanced attack, finishing the first half with a 29-33 advantage. Shamarrie Hugie performed...
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Holiday Classic: Victory Christian vs. Legion Academy (Recap/Standouts)
Game 2 was an exciting one to watch for sure, as this brought over 10+ players that could play at the next level and had our scouts and fans excited. It didn’t disappoint, as these two teams battled early and often in this one. Victory Christian started off by running and looking to get out and run, but Legion didn’t back down and make it tough defensively while Marcus Kell came out...
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Holiday Classic: Bull City National vs. TPLS (Recap/Standouts)
Monday started another round of games, as Bull City National and TPLS started the day off. Bull City Prep came out strong and used their size and athleticism to their advantage, quickly getting out to an early lead and looking to make an early statement. TPLS struggled to get their offense going, knocking down shots and slowing down Bull City, as they found themselves down big at the...
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