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Early Standouts at The John Wall Holiday Invitational

6’1 ’20 Daveon Dunn (Garner) There might be more appealing long-term prospects on this roster, but none were more effective than Dunn. He operated as the primary two-way catalyst for Garner throughout this contest, consistently setting the tone with his toughness and intelligent decision-making. Dunn plays under control and works well within the team on both sides of the ball. His motor and...

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Burlington School’s “Big Three” knocks off Heritage at John Wall Invitational

The Burlington School comes into the John Wall Holiday Invitational with 10-5 record and a storied tradition in the NCISAA 1A, not to mention one of the teams that could compete for a state championship. On the other hand, Heritage represents the NCHSAA 4A and brings a 4-5 record.

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5 Star WINGS Marjon Beauchamp vs Josh Hall at 2019 Battle at the Rock! Raw Game Highlights

Check out highlights between Moravian Prep and Dream City Christian at the 2019 Battle at the Rock. This game gave us a nice matchup between 5-star wings Josh Hall and Marjon Beauchamp. In the end, it was NC State commit Josh Hall and Moravian Prep who walked away winning BOTH match ups (individual and team).

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1-on-1 w/ Top 60 Frankie Collins; 2021 PG Talks New Team and Recruiting Update!

Phenom Hoops caught up with 2021 Frankie Collins at the Battle at the Rock. Collins is considered a Top 60 junior in the country and he made the move to AZ Compass this season after playing at Clark HS in Las Vegas, NV. He talks to us about the move, his new team, and how his recruitment is looking thus far.

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Kaleb Brooks and Aisaiah Phillips Leads Wesleyan over Ravenscoft/Brady O’Connell!

Check out highlights between Ravenscroft School and Wesleyan Christian Academy this past Friday night in Raleigh. It was a special night as Coach Kevin Billerman got honored with the renaming of the court after him. Wesleyan Christian had other plans in mind as they came out firing from the tip. Led by Kaleb Brooks and Aisaiah Phillips, the Trojans walked away with the 82-63 win.

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Sierra Canyon takes down John Marshall in a battle of heavyweights highlighting the Above the Rim Classic in Richmond VA

Over 6,000 fans braved the chilly temperatures of a December Saturday night in Virginia’s capital city for one of the hottest tickets in high school basketball, a matchup between perennial Virginia basketball powerhouse John Marshall High School and nationally ranked Sierra Canyon High School from Chatsworth, Los Angeles (CA). Sierra Canyon is a prep school that participates as part of the...

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Millbrook vs. Greenfield Match Up

Millbrook vs. Greenfield Matchup Last season, Millbrook went 27-2 and loss in the NCHSAA 4A state championship to South Central. This season head coach Christopher Davis has his team “locked and loaded” for another run at the state championship and are regarded as one of the premier teams in the state. Head coach Rob Salter led Greenfield to a 33-4 record and the NCISAA 1A state...

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Moravian Prep “On a Roll”

Moravian Prep “On A Roll” Moravian Prep enters the John Wall Holiday Invitational with a perfect 14-0 record with impressive wins over Combine Academy, Arizona Compass (AZ), Dream City (AZ), Aspire Academy, and Orangeville Prep (CN). They played and won four games in three days which was the “icing on the cake” in their brutal schedule that features games at the Bojangles and Battle at the Rock....

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Bendel’s Best: Phenom Hoops’ Country Roads Holiday Invitational

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to Chapmanville, West Virginia to host our annual Country Roads Holiday Invitational. The field featured a quality mix of local and national-level teams, which allowed for a ton of competitive battles over the three days of basketball. There were many takeaways and standouts from this event, and this article will take a closer look at some personal...

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Player Standouts at Day Three of Phenom Hoops’ Country Road Holiday Invitational

5’8 ’21 Matt Spaulding (Beth Haven) Though somewhat undersized, there’s simply no denying the ability of Spaulding, who was a major difference-maker throughout this contest. He’s smart, crafty, and always looking to make the best available play. Spaulding handled the ball with poise, made great passes, and scored the ball with efficiency from all over the floor. His three-point shooting was a...

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Chapmanville v. Miller School Game Recap

The final game of Phenom Hoops’ Country Roads Holiday Invitational showcased the hosting Chapmanville against The Miller School, which guaranteed for some quality basketball. The Miller School came out and played a nearly perfect first quarter, moving the ball with ease, unselfishness, and exploiting mismatches whenever possible. They entered halftime with a seven-point lead behind a balanced...

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Winton Woods v. Greater Beckley Christian Game Recap

The second to final game of Phenom Hoops’ Country Roads Holiday Invitational featured two of the most intriguing teams in the entire field. Tony Burrell led Winton Woods throughout this contest, consistently scoring from all over the floor while setting up teammates with clever passes. Greater Beckley displayed a more balanced attack and had multiple contributors but Kaden Smallwood stood out...

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Man v. Nitro Game Recap

The first truly local matchup of the day at Phenom Hoops’ Country Roads Holiday Invitational featured an incredibly competitive contest between Man and Nitro. Nitro got out to a quick early lead and didn’t look back, allowing Trevor Lowe and Kolton Painter to carry them into halftime with a one-point lead. The second half was a different story, as Man came out of the locker room with a newfound...

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Henderson Collegiate v. Wyoming East Game Recap

The atmosphere has started to pick up here at Phenom Hoops’ Country Roads Holiday Invitational, as Henderson Collegiate and Wyoming East were set to do battle. Henderson Collegiate secured an early lead and immediately dumped their bench to get all of the role players involved in the action. Wyoming East did a great job of staying within fighting distance, working well to break the press and...

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Beth Haven v. Beckley IJN Game Recap

Day Three of Phenom Hoops’ Country Roads Holiday Invitational kicked off with an incredible battle between Beth Haven and Beckley IJN. The Beckley IJN squad entered this game with the talent advantage but that didn’t deter the local Beth Haven from competing with a ton of heart. Beth Haven came out, secured the lead, and went toe-to-toe with Beckley IJN for a vast majority of the first half....

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ISA Academy v. Chapmanville Game Recap

The final game of day two at Phenom Hoops’ Country Roads Holiday Invitational was arguably the most exciting contest of the evening. In the first quarter, ISA Academy jumped out to a quick lead and looked like the stronger team. As the game carried onward, Chapmanville began to show what made them back-to-back state champions. Philip Mullins stepped up but Andrew Shull started to absolutely...

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Teay’s Valley v. Henderson Collegiate Game Recap

The games have only gotten more intense and competitive at Phenom Hoops’ Country Roads Holiday Invitational, and Teay’s Valley versus Henderson Collegiate has certainly followed in suit. Teay’s Valley is consistently regarded as one of the top teams in the region and Henderson Collegiate definitely plays above their label as some small program from North Carolina. It’s been an absolute battle...

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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom Hoops’ Country Roads Holiday Invitational

6’3 ’20 Curtis Houston (Beckley IJN) There are an abundance of enticing prospects on this Beckley IJN roster but Houston is arguably the most impressive. He’s big, strong, and very decisive with the ball in his hands, consistently working to get out in transition and make plays while going downhill. Houston has an excellent pace to his game, showing craftiness, patience, and sharp instincts as a...

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Beckley IJN v. The Miller School Game Recap

The second day of Phenom Hoops’ Country Roads Holiday Invitational opened up in a similar fashion, as both of these teams came prepared to battle. Both squads proved to be extremely competitive and evenly-matched, trading buckets throughout the first half and entering halftime in a one-point contest. The Miller School came out in the second half with something to prove. They secured the lead and...

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