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Phenom Game Report: Northern Nash vs. EE Smith
Phenom Hoops continues its coverage around the state of North Carolina, as we locked in at EE Smith as they welcomed in Northern Nash in what looked to be a very intense battle. EE Smith came out with the first punch, really creating havoc offensively behind their star senior James Scott, as he helped EE Smith jump out to a 12-5 first-quarter lead. Northern Nash continued to struggle in stopping...
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Phenom Game Report: Salisbury at Reidsville
We were coming down in the NCHSAA playoffs, as Salisbury and Reidsville battled it out in the Elite Eight. It was a slow game for much of the first half, with plenty of fouls to go around for both teams. Both teams were tied up at 11 at the end of the first quarter, but 2026 Dionte Neal was the one player that came out strong with nine points in the first quarter. But Salisbury was able to slow...
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NCISAA 2A Championship (Girls): Wayne Country Day vs. Grace Christian
In the final game of the night, the top two seeds squared off in the 2A title game and the stars were certainly out in this one. Grace Christian came out and flexed a little early on, as they jumped out to a double-digit lead early led by their star 2024 Sarah Strong. Shots continued to fall from outside, while Strong and company were doing whatever they wanted inside as well. Once Grace...
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NCISAA 4A Championship: Carmel Christian vs. Christ School
Final game of the night on the boy’s side, as Carmel Christian and Christ School matched up in a packed house. Two of the top teams in the state were looking to end the year on top and with a title, as Christ School was the first to make the first punch. Christ School was able to get out in transition and found success offensively early on to take the first-quarter lead, but Carmel...
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NCISAA 1A Championship (Girls): Northside Christian vs. Crossroads Christian
Moving on in the day, Northside Christian and Crossroads Christian were up next, as they were looking to be crowned champions in the 1A Division. Northside Christian came out with a ton of energy early and was able to maintain that for much of the first half. They were active defensively, created multiple turnovers, and allowed their defense to turn into offense. Northside was able to jump out...
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NCISAA 3A Championship: Greensboro Day vs. Concord Academy
Greensboro Day and Concord Academy were up next at Forsyth Country Day, as this was a rematch of a game at the Carmel Tip-Off, as that one ended up going into overtime. Now, this one was for a state title, as these two teams have proven themselves all year long. Greensboro Day came out strong on both ends, really creating havoc defensively and making plays offensively. It is what helped...
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NCISAA 4A Championship (Girls): Cannon vs. Rabun Gap
We continue Championship Saturday, now heading to the 4A Division between Cannon and Rabun Gap. Both teams had weapons and looked to use that. We were all tied up after the first quarter at 13, but Cannon was able to take the narrow edge heading into halftime 24-19. Cannon’s Samyha Suffren, the Virginia Tech commit, played strong in attacking and penetrating the defense. ...
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NCISAA 2A Championship: The Burlington School vs. Greenfield
Second game of the day on Championship Saturday, The Burlington School and Greenfield went at it for a chance to be crowned champions. The game started out a little slow, with teams really feeling each other out and looking to get in a rhythm. TBS was able to earn the narrow first-quarter lead 13-11, but really started to pick it up in the second quarter. Matt Kirby for Greenfield was the...
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NCISAA 3A Championship (Girls): Concord Academy vs. High Point Christian
Concord Academy and High Point Christian started off an exciting day of basketball in the NCISAA Championship games, and it was Concord Academy that came out incredibly strong led by 2023 Zoey Ward. Ward made her presence known early and often, while 2024 Samantha Meyers made High Point Christian pay with a few early three-pointers. Their hot start and balance allowed Concord Academy to jump out...
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NCISAA 1A Championship: Northside Christian vs. United Faith
We got underway on championship Saturday, as Northside Christian and United Faith were on deck first. Both teams came out strong and looked to get an early feel, as Northside Christian was able to come out strong early to take the early edge but United Faith started to get going mid-way through the first quarter. 2025 JD Bowden did a nice job in leading the way early for UFCA, but Northside...
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A Closer Look: Team CP3 14U
5’8 Sherod McCormick This roster has a ton of noteworthy pieces, and Sherod McCormick does so many vital things as their primary floor general. He’s somewhat undersized but simply knows how to control the game through a blend of IQ, pace, and poise. McCormick does a great job of touching the paint and setting up others, but can also finish or hit an array of floaters/runners. He displays...
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NCISAA Championship Predictions
1A: United Faith vs. Northside Christian Even prior to the season, pretty much everyone in the grassroots community predicted these two squads would meet in the title game. Both teams (and first-year head coaches) have more than exceed expectations. Coach Darrion Holloway pushed the Falcons to a 31-2 record with their only losses coming to Winston-Salem Christian (ranked nationally and first...
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Greensboro Day vs. Caldwell Academy
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the heart of Greensboro for a highly anticipated battle between Caldwell Academy and Greensboro Day School. The Eagles have continued to trend upward in Coach Clifford’s second year at the helm while the Bengals have maintained a powerhouse and national reputation across nearly fifty years behind the tutelage of Coach Johnson. These schools are only about...
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Phenom Game Report: Harvard-Westlake vs. Notre Dame (CA)
Phenom Hoops was out in California as well on Friday night, as two of the top teams met up between nationally-ranked Harvard-Westlake and Notre Dame. Both teams were coming off great wins on Wednesday, and both were looking to go home with a title. Both teams started out well, knocking down shots, making plays, scoring well in a variety of ways, as we were all tied up at 15 at the...
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Phenom Game Report: Chambers at North Meck
It was a conference battle between two of the top teams in the state, as Chambers hit the road to take on North Meck. Round 1 was off the charts, and Game 2 brought a packed house. Early on, it was more of a defensive battle for each team, as Chambers was able to get out to a narrow 11-9 lead at the end of the first. 2024 Jordan Patton was the one leading the charge with seven early points,...
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Phenom Game Report: St. Sebastian’s School vs. Rivers (MA)
We went up north Friday night for some basketball, as two teams that came in undefeated battled it out in what was a great game with a ton of talent. St. Sebastian’s was at home and looking to remain undefeated, but Rivers was hoping to spoil that. St. Sebastian got going hot with their leaders leading the way, as 2023 Trevor Mullin came out incredibly strong and star freshman (and possibly the...
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Phenom Game Report: Calvary Christian vs. Roselle Catholic
Phenom Hoops tuned in Thursday night to watch a very intriguing matchup between two strong teams in Roselle Catholic vs. Calvary Christian. Two teams loaded with talent everywhere you look, it was Roselle Catholic who jumped out early to a 12-point lead early in the first quarter, as shots were falling early. Ultimately leading 19-10 at the end of the first quarter, Calvary Christian...
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Phenom Game Report: Oak Ridge vs. Caldwell Academy
Phenom Hoops reviewed the tape from Thursday’s game between Caldwell Academy and Oak Ridge Military Academy, checking in on a few players we have our eyes on but also learning about a few others. Oak Ridge came out firing and built a double-digit lead early in the first few minutes, but Caldwell started to settle down with its starters and eventually was able to take the lead back by the...
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Phenom Game Report: Goldsboro at Princeton
A very intriguing game out east, as Goldsboro hit the road to take on Princeton. Both teams have a combined record of 35-3, as this looked to be a heated battle and a big win for either team. Both teams got going, but Goldsboro faced some early foul trouble, as Princeton was able to get out to a 14-12 first-quarter lead. At the start of the second quarter though, Goldsboro started to get things...
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Phenom Game Report: Notre Dame vs. Sierra Canyon (CA)
Two of the top teams in California matched up on Friday night, as Sierra Canyon certainly brought a ton of talent to the court even without Bronny James not on the floor while Notre Dame gave us another view of our guy Caleb Foster. Both teams came out strong, with Notre Dame finding early success from behind the arc with multiple threes in the first quarter. It is what helped them to gain a...
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Phenom Game Report: Polk County vs. RS Central
Phenom Hoops was able to check out RS Central as they traveled to Polk County, giving us a chance to view some intriguing talent. Wanting to view more of 2025 Zymicah Wilkins, he certainly didn’t disappoint. It was a tight game for much of the first half, as Wilkins quickly went to work and made some strong plays, to lead his team. Wilkins finished with 16 points in the first half, showing his...
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Game Report: North Lincoln vs Hickory
On Tuesday night, Phenom Hoops traveled to Lincolnton to watch North Lincoln (13-4) take on the top team in the conference, Hickory (17-1). Both teams came out ready to play as North Lincoln’s Ty Sanders, Connor Carson and Ben Cipriano led the charge in the first half. But Hickory’s sophomore guard Jamien Little was outstanding, scoring the ball from multiple levels. In addition,...
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Phenom Game Report: Pinecrest at Richmond
Final: Richmond 82 – Pinecrest 55 Pinecrest: 7 – 10 – 16 – 22 : 55Richmond: 17 – 21 – 28 – 16 : 82 Phenom Hoops was on deck for what looked like an intriguing matchup between Pinecrest and Richmond, getting a chance to watch 2024 Paul McNeil and company in action going up against a scrappy Pinecrest team. McNeil came out strong early in the first...
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Phenom Game Report: EE Smith vs. Westover
Phenom Hoops went back to review the tape, as EE Smith and Westover battled it out on Wednesday night, bringing two strong teams together with very intriguing talent. Both teams got off to a slow start and traded baskets, eventually being tied up at 10 after the first quarter. Second quarter though, Westover struggled with turnovers and knocking down shots, while EE Smith was able to...
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Piedmont Classical vs. Winston-Salem Christian Regional
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Piedmont Classical in Browns Summit, North Carolina, as the Bobcats were set to host Winston-Salem Christian Regional. Both teams entered this contest having played challenging schedules over the last few months, which only added to the excitement and anticipation of their ensuing battle. Piedmont Classical is a tough, rugged team led by a senior-laden...
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Battle of the Lake
The Battle of the Lake is one of the best kept secrets in the state. Once a sleepy little mill town, the city of Mooresville has grown in part due to the growth of Lake Norman. Mooresville, a city school vs. Lake Norman has become a rivalry and the capacity crowd on Tuesday night showcased the interest the game has to the student bodies of each perspective school. In the girls game,...
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Phenom Game Report: IMG Academy vs. AZ Compass
Last game of the night for us, IMG and AZ Compass squared off which brought even more talent to the floor. By the end of the first quarter, both teams were all squared up at 14, as IMG shot the ball well and was able to score inside the arc while AZ Compass found ways to score but didn’t find as much success from outside. IMG’s defense was strong early on, as AZ Compass shot around 43 percent...
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Phenom Game Report: Columbus vs. Sierra Canyon
Next up on the day, Sierra Canyon and Columbus had the facility absolutely packed and loaded with elite talent, as fans got their money’s worth with this matchup. It was a good showing early on for both teams, as Columbus was able to earn the early edge 14-9 behind ’25 Cameron Boozer. ’23 Bronny James got things going with two early threes to help Sierra Canyon. In the second quarter,...
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Phenom Game Report: Camden vs. Bishop Gorman
The stars were out on Monday, as we started the day with two national powerhouses in Bishop Gorman taking on Camden. Camden came out extremely strong behind Kentucky commit big man 2023 Aaron Bradshaw, who was carving out space and finishing at the rim extremely well. His play allowed Camden to jump out to a 21-5 first-quarter lead, and they didn’t slow down there. Bishop Gorman continued to...
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CCSMLK23 Game Report: Myers Park vs. Carmel Christian
The final game of the night and coming in, it was looking like the game of the year between two of the top teams in the state. Myers Park hit the road to travel just a few miles down to take on Carmel Christian in its home gym, and to say hat this place was packed may be an understatement. Carmel Christian got things going behind ’24 Jaeden Mustaf and ’23 Khamani Wertz, but Myers...
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