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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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Holiday Classic: A Good Dude vs. Team ELI
Last game of the day here on Sunday afternoon in the Arena, A Good Dude who has a ton of talent, matched up with Team ELI. It looked to be a fun game to watch and that it was. A Good Dude came out strong once again, pushing their offense, getting out in transition, and knocking some shots down in the open floor. It was another balanced attack but Team ELI was able to stay...
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Holiday Classic: HA Prep vs. TPLS (Recap/Standouts)
TPLS and HA Prep continued the action on Sunday afternoon and boy was it a good one. TPLS came out really strong led by Nicholas Graverly, who went off for 14 first-quarter points and was really pushing his team to an early 15-pointe lead at the end of one. But give credit to HA Prep, as even though things may have not gone their way, they battled back and it was the play of one of...
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Holiday Classic: A Good Dude vs. Charlotte Red Storm (Recap/Standouts)
A Good Dude and Charlotte Red Storm kicked off their game in the Arena court and the outside shot was falling early for both teams. Both teams were able to find success hitting multiple threes, as this game remained a tight battle through the first quarter. The three’s kept on coming for both, but A Good Dude just seemed to have too much length and skill, really firing on all ends offensively to...
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Holiday Classic: Piedmont Classical vs. Anderson Christian (Recap/Standouts)
Piedmont Classical took on Anderson Christian in the third game on Sunday, two teams that have performed well and played hard so far at the Holiday Classic. It was a back-and-forth affair for much of the first quarter, but Piedmont Classical was able to give themselves a little space at half with a 36-25 lead, led by Julius Harrison. Anderson Christian was able to chip away at the...
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Holiday Classic: Rabun Gap vs. Franklin Prep Regional (Recap/Standouts)
Second game on the day in the Arena court, Rabun Gap, coming off a tough win on Saturday, battled against Franklin Prep early in the day. Franklin Prep was able to get the tap and score quickly but Rabun Gap played well, sharing the ball and knocking down shots, eventually securing a double-digit lead in the first quarter. From then on, it was all Rabun Gap as the depth was tough to...
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TLPS v. Bull City Prep Charlotte PG (Recap/Standouts)
The first game for day three of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two on-the-rise teams in TLPS and Bull City Prep Charlotte PG. Things kicked off and both squads started pushing the pace, attacking the basket, and defending with intensity. Bull City Prep quickly asserted themselves and took control of the lead behind quality transition play, ending the first quarter with a 12-15 lead....
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Northwood Temple v. Winston-Salem Christian (Recap/Standouts)
The final game for day two of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two teams who are among the top programs within North Carolina in Northwood Temple and Winston-Salem Christian. After establishing themselves as one of the better teams in the state, Winston-Salem Christian came out of the gate somewhat sluggish and Northwood Temple pounced on the lack of effort, leading 11-19 through the...
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Holiday Classic: Bull City HS vs. HA Prep Durham (Recap/ Standouts)
Last game on the night for Saturday, as Bull City High School and HA Prep looked to end the night with a bang. It was a back and forth, hard-fought affair in the first half, as HA Prep was able to retain the small lead by knocking down some outside shots and working hard around the paint. Bull City looked to penetrate the gaps with their guards, which they were able to do at times to...
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Holiday Classic: Carolina Stars vs. GBC (Recap/Standouts)
Final game on the night for Court 4, with GBC and Carolina Stars ending the night. Both teams found success offensively, using a balanced attack and getting multiple players in the scoresheet in the first half. For Carolina Stars, it was Donovan Hagler that found success, scoring nine first-half points, while Armani Henderson mixed it up from inside and out as a guard with 12...
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Holiday Classic: Victory Christian vs. Comenius (Recap/Standouts)
The games continued and this one just had a little different feel, as it had some buzz from the crowd going on. Victory Christian was back in action once again, going up against Comenius on this Saturday night. Victory Christian came out strong once again led by their leaders in Demar Anderson, Lewis Duarte, and Tajuan Simpkins, as they got out to a double-digit first-quarter lead. VCCS didn’t...
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Holiday Classic: Beckley Prep vs. Franklin Prep Regional (Recap/Standouts)
Court 1 continued to see that action going, with Beckley Prep and Franklin Prep on the court. Beckley Prep got out to the early lead led by BJ Mitchell and John Rose, leading 17-11 after the first quarter. But Franklin Prep struggled to get their offense going consistently, as Beckley Prep started to extend their lead to 36-19 at half. It never got any closer in this one. J. Graham was...
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Gaston Christian v. Combine Regional (Recap/Standouts)
The seventh game for day two of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two teams who have trended upward over the last few years in Gaston Christian and Combine Regional. After somewhat of a sluggish start, neither team was able to gain a ton separation leading to a 9-11 lead for Gaston Christian. Following the first quarter, things began to pick up, both in terms of pace and offensive...
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Holiday Classic: Rabun Gap vs. Greenville (Recap/Standouts)
Two new teams entered the Holiday Classic, as Rabun Gap and Greenville looked to make a statement on the Saturday afternoon. Both teams were looking to get a feel for themselves, trading baskets for much of the first quarter before Greenville was able to create a four-point lead at the end of one. Greenville was able to maintain that four-point lead throughout the second quarter, as...
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South Pointe v. Westminster Catawba (Recap/Standouts)
The sixth game for day two of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two teams whose respective reputations have trended upward over the last few years in South Pointe and Westminster Catawba. Things kicked off in favor of South Pointe, but quickly turned into a neck-and-neck contest. After numerous lead changes and neither team able to gain much separation Westminster Catawba ended the...
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Holiday Classic: Mount Zion Christian vs. Victory Christian (Girls) (Recap/ Standouts)
Back to the action on the girl’s side of things on Court 4, Victory Christian and Mount Zion Christian matched up at the Holiday Classic. Giving us a chance to learn more names, it was Victory Christian that really came out strong in the first half, efficiently working on the offensive end, scoring in transition, and sharing the ball really well. But they also had help from their...
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Holiday Classic: Anderson Christian vs. Mount Zion Christian (Recap/Standouts)
Court 4 continued the action on Saturday, as Mount Zion and Anderson Christian duked it out in Rock Hill. It was a good battle between these two teams. Santiago Nieto played really well for Mount Zion, knocking down shots from the perimeter and helping his team in a big way to get the halftime lead at 27-24. In the second half though, Anderson Christian started to really take over and it was led...
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Holiday Classic: DCT Elite vs. GBC (Recap/Standouts)
Continuing through the day, GBC and DCT Elite battled it out on Court 1 in what looked to be a good matchup. But DCT Elite came out strong in the first half, pushing the tempo, playing north and south, and getting out in transition for easy buckets. They were also all over the boards, creating second-chance opportunities, and eventually taking a 20+ point lead in the first half. DCT Elite...
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Bull City Prep v. New Faith Christian (Recap/Standouts)
The fifth game for day two of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two teams who have become somewhat of regulars at our events over the last few months in Bull City Prep and New Faith Christian. Bull City Prep came out of the gates with their normal amount of fire and intensity, sharing the ball and displaying quality balance on both ends of the floor. New Faith Christian did quite well...
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Holiday Classic: Elevation Prep vs. Beckley Prep (Recap/Standouts)
Elevation Prep and Beckley Prep got the action underway on Court 4 and it looked to be a tight battle between these two groups. Neither team was able to really create themselves any cushion, but Elevation Prep had some opportunities slip away from the free throw line early. It allowed Beckley Prep to secure a first-half lead at 39-28. BJ Mitchell led the charge in the first half for...
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Concord Academy v. Northwood Temple (Recap/Standouts)
The fourth game for day two of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two teams who have been firmly in the spotlight over the recent years in Concord Academy and Northwood Temple. Concord Academy quickly asserted their lead, but was quickly answered by a balanced approach from Northwood Temple who led after eight minutes by a score of 16-19. Despite numerous lead changes and continued...
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Holiday Classic: Word of God vs. Piedmont Classical (Recap/Standouts)
Word of God and Piedmont Classical battled in the second game of the afternoon on Court 1, both coming off strong performances on Friday night. It was a back-and-forth affair for much of the first half, with neither team being able to break away from each other. The lead was traded back and forth on several occasions, as Word of God was led by Po’Boigh King and Dylan Purnell, while...
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Holiday Classic: Comenius vs. Spartanburg Christian (Girls) (Recap/Standouts)
Comenius Girls and Spartanburg Christian had Court 4 rolling on Saturday at the Holiday Classic. It was a tight battle for much of the first half, as Comenius’ young group found themselves ahead early. Comenius was able to push and play their tempo, create some turnovers, and stay aggressive on offense. But give credit to Spartanburg Christian though, as they were able to...
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Holiday Classic: GBC vs. Team Together (Recap/Standouts)
GBC and Team Together got Court 1 underway in Rock Hill on Saturday, as both teams had some intriguing talent to watch. GBC from Garner got off to a solid start, creating an early cushion behind the play of multiple guys, including Ben Hines, Asa White, and others. Team Together, fresh off their game earlier in the day, couldn’t find the same success as they did earlier in the day...
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Carmel Christian v. Anderson Christian (Recap/Standouts)
The third game for day two of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between a pair of very intriguing teams in Carmel Christian and Anderson Christian. The Cougars enter this game as one of the top private school teams within North Carolina while Anderson Christian has begun to solidify themselves as a program worth noting. Carmel Christian opened up this contest in complete control, utilizing...
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Franklin Prep v. Moravian Prep (Recap/Standouts)
The second game for day two of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two fairly intriguing teams in Franklin Prep and Moravian Prep. Things opened up and Moravian Prep quickly asserted themselves as the better team, quickly taking control of the tempo through quality perimeter shooting, ending the quarter with a 29-18 lead. Guys like Eli Ellis and BJ Freeman were strong early producers,...
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Team Together v. DCT Elite (Recap/Standouts)
The first game for day two of Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between two talented teams in Team Together and DCT Elite. This contest kicked off in a highly competitive fashion, as the pair of evenly matched squads went toe-to-toe for the entirety of the first quarter. Sam Cogan and Troy Fulton played a major part for Team Together to open things up. For DCT Elite, it was a very balanced...
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Franklin Prep v. H.A. Prep Durham (Recap/Standouts)
The final game of day one at Phenom’s Holiday Classic took place between a pair of evenly matched teams in Franklin Prep and H.A. Prep Durham. Franklin Prep came out of the gates and, although they weren’t showcasing their normal offensive firepower, established an early lead behind a fairly balanced attack. H.A. Prep went toe-to-toe for the entirety of the first quarter, but still trailed 8-13...
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Holiday Classic: Concord Academy vs. Combine Academy Regional (Recap/Standouts)
Game 4 on the night, this time having Concord Academy matchup with Combine Academy Regional. It was Concord Academy that got out to the early lead but Combine Regional responded really well. Tying it up after one, it was Combine’s ability to knock down shots in the second quarter, especially from the play of Joel Baucom, who led with 14 first-half points. They also brought the...
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