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Day 1 Scores and Stats: Phenom Holiday Classic
Game 1 North Meck 52 – Hickory Ridge 44Girls Stats: NM: Boston Bates 14pts, 5rebs/ Lenise Joseph 10pts, 9rebs, 7blks/ Sahley Reid 8pts, 6rebsHR: Amya Leathers 13pts, 3rebs, 3asts/ Sheree Gidney 12pts, 4rebs/ MaKaela Gidney 10pst, 7stls Game 2 Winston-Salem Christian 75 – Charlotte Christian 55 Stats: WS: Jordan Lowery 14pts, 5asts/ Isaiah Washington 12pts/ Lewis Walker 10pts,...
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Put on your Watch List: 2027 Morgan Knox (North Meck)
Player: Morgan KnoxClass: 2027School: North Meck The younger class here in North Carolina is looking special, as we have come across several impressive young players in the Class of 2027 who should be on several watch lists already. One player that we recently viewed and was impressed by was North Meck’s 2027 Morgan Knox. North Meck is a tremendous team and one that has a nice balance of young...
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2027 Amani Barner (Myers Park) calling next up at Myers Park
Myers Park has been a team we have had a chance to watch on multiple occasions this year for Lady Phenom, and when first speaking with Coach Barbara Nelson, she noted that we needed to check out 2027 Amani Barner. She wasn’t lying, as this young freshman has been impressive to start her high school career. We recently watched Barner at the Title IX Showcase, where Barner put on a show,...
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2027 Ja’Nyia Cunningham (South Pointe) is just starting her story
Player: Ja'Nyia CunninghamClass: 2027School: South Pointe Lady Phenom continues to highlight players around the region, and one young prospect down in South Carolina captured our eyes recently with her play. 2027 Ja'Nyia Cunningham is only a freshman but she is clearly proving that she is going to be a prospect worth watching and monitoring. Though it is early in the season, one can...
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Underrated Players to Watch More from Phenom Freedom 828
2025 Raheim Misher (Maiden): Misher is one that we highlighted when he was a freshman a few years ago, but fast-forward to today after the event, Misher continues to be a bit intriguing and brings a little bit of everything to the table. Misher has good size and length, along with athleticism to the table. He plays bigger than listed and understands how to compete on both sides. Misher displayed...
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Lady Phenom Game Report: Independence vs. Porter Ridge
We were excited to check out the tape and check out the talent, as this was a game that was loaded with next-level players that you will be hearing more about. Independence came out strong early on, knocking down shots from a variety of levels to jump out to a double-digit lead at the end of the first quarter, 19-9. Porter Ridge started to get going more but Independence was able to...
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Keep An Eye Out For 2025 6’3 Evelyn Jimenez-Willis (Myers Park)
Player: Evelyn Jimenez-WillisSchool: Myers ParkClass: 2025Height: 6’3 One thing that you can always say in the game of basketball is that you can’t teach size. Well, 2025 6’3 Evelyn Jimenez-Willis certainly brings that to the table for Myers Park but she is also one that has and should continue to steadily improve and develop as a player. Which is why she is one that I would be...
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Natural Leader on the Court: 2024 Julie Janus (AC Reynolds)
Player: Julie JanusSchool: AC ReynoldsClass: 2024 Lady Phenom made the trip to Myers Park this past weekend for the MP Title IX Showcase, bringing several teams around the area to one venue. We had a great opportunity to find new talent on the floor, and one team that impressed Friday night was AC Reynolds, led by their leaders that included senior Julie Janus. The 5’7 senior prospect...
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MP Title IX Showcase – Scores and Standouts (Friday)
Lake Norman 67 – South Pointe 53 Stats:LK: Samantha Shehan 29, Alexis Shehan 23SP: Ja’Nyia Cunningham 17, Serenity Wood 12 2025 Alexis Shehan and 2025 Samantha Shehan (Lake Norman): The Shehan sisters were at it again, continuing to showcase their importance to this team and their overall impact. The ability to have a team that allows them both to shine, be used and shine as versatile...
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Lake Norman (Girls) proving they are title contenders again
Last year, Lake Norman Girls finished the season with an impressive 31-1 record, a season certainly one to remember. But it was interesting to see what this team would look like, especially with the graduation of Kirsten Lewis-Williams, and to see if others would elevate their play. That question looks to be answered quickly this season, and they showed why at the Phenom Lakesgiving with an...
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Day 2 Standouts at Phenom Lakesgiving
2024 Peter Moye (South Meck): What an impressive showing from the senior to lead the way and kick off Day 2 at the Phenom Lakesgiving. Moye simply did all he could do in scoring the ball, creating off the dribble and getting to his spots, attacking downhill, being physical and finishing through contact, and also knocking down shots from outside. He went off for 30 points to lead the way for his...
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Day 1 Phenom Lakesgiving Scores and Stats
Game 1: Hickory Ridge 53 – United Faith 36 (Girls) HR: Sheree Gidney 20pts, 12rebs/ Amaya Leathers 9pts, 5rebs/ Makala Gidney 8pts, 7rebsUFCA: Devin Long 13pts, 5rebs, 3asts/ Jada Richardson 4pts, 12rebs, 4stls/ Karson Young 9pts, 10rebs Game 2: NW Cabarrus 56 – Lincoln Charter 55 NW: Jordan Gonder 18pts, 7rebs, 2asts, 3stls/ Landon Rowe 13pts, 2rebs/ Justin Gonder 7pts,...
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2024 Jerin Truesdale leading the charge for Myers Park (Girls)
Myers Park Lady Mustangs is a very intriguing team this year that offers an array of talent, and one of the clear leaders for the team this year is 2024 Jerin Truesdale, and she proved that at the George Lynch Invitational. She led the way on Day 1 in a big win for her team, as she continues to showcase her ability to impact the game from a variety of areas. Truesdale does a great job in...
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Lady Phenom: What to Watch between Westover vs. Seventy-First (G) at Hoops and Dreams Showcase
Westover: When looking at this roster, one of the first things you notice is just how young they are overall on the court. That should always be fun for scouts to watch as the next wave of talent comes through. But when you talk about this team, you first have to start with the senior Rmani Robinson, who started off the season strong with a 15pt, 9reb, 2ast, and 2stl game. She...
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Lady Phenom: What to Watch for at Phenom Lakesgiving
The Shehan Sisters looking to lead the way for Lake Norman 2025 Samantha Shehan and 2025 Alexis Shehan are looking to make a statement this year, with them being the clear leaders for this team as they look to make another run at a title. Samantha and Alexis can really score the ball, as they showed in Game 1 when they combined for 64 of the team’s 87 points. These two are clear next-level...
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2027 Lila Kelly showing to be a force already
Though it is early in the season so far, there is a freshman who has clearly shown she is a rising talent to watch out for here in North Carolina. 2027 Lila Kelly has that “it” factor and is showing that she is going to be a force in the years to come. Though it is early in the season, Kelly is posting strong numbers with 20+ppg, over five rebounds, three assists, and racking up the...
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Lady Phenom Recruitment: 2026 Jaida McClure
Player: Jaida McClureClass: 2026Height: 5’9School: Providence Day Looking at the Class of 2026, Lady Phenom has been watching 2026 Jaida McClure grow and develop over the years, as we have watched her since she was playing in seventh grade. Even as a young prospect, she grabbed the attention of our scouts and she continues to do so now in high school. McClure has added two offers to her...
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2025 Azaria Scott making plays at GDS on both ends of the court
Player: Azaria ScottClass: 2025School: Greensboro Day Checking in early for a game, Lady Phenom was in Greensboro to check in on the Lady Bengals, as they were able to win convincingly 64-11 vs. Grace Christian. It was a dominant showing from the team overall, but one player that captured my eyes was 2025 Azaria Scott, a guard that made an impact all over the court. When you watch her game, it...
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Lady Phenom Game Report: Greensboro Day vs. Grace Christian
Lady Phenom went out to Greensboro to check in on the Bengals, as they welcomed in Grace Christian with both teams kicking off the season. GDS looked strong and flexed its muscles early, creating havoc defensively and quickly turning it into offense. It allowed them to jump out to a 19-0 first-quarter lead, and they only expanded on that going into halftime leading 41-4. That trend continued in...
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Lady Phenom Player Profile: 2026 Tiara Thompson (West Rowan)
Player: Tiara ThompsonClass: 2026School: West Rowan West Rowan certainly will have the attention of everyone this year once again, after going undefeated last year and earning a title. And they bring plenty of firepower, as we had a great opportunity to check out the talent at the Jamboree. There are plenty of players to talk about, but a young prospect that intrigued us a lot was 2026...
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Highlighting a Program: Carolina All-Stars
Lady Phenom wanted to take the time to highlight a program that has been putting in the work and making an impact around high school/ travel ball. The Carolina All-Stars program has been making its mark and has been a tremendous asset in getting players to the next level. There aren’t too many organizations that have the number of players that will have the opportunity to play in college, as...
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Start Paying More Attention To 2026 Kiara Anderson
Player: Kiara AndersonClass: 2026Height: 5’7School: East Lincoln Anderson continues to be a name that comes up in discussion every time we see her in action. Whether it was at our Lady Top 80 camp or jamborees this year, Anderson continues to stand out with her play. And that should only bring more excitement to what she will be showing this season at East Lincoln. The 2026 guard is a dynamic...
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Versatility is the Name of the Game for 2026 Kara Brinkley
Player: Kara BrinkleyHeight: 5’11Class: 2026School: East Rowan A player that quickly caught our attention and that we continued to talk about all throughout the camp, 2026 5’11 Kara Brinkley had a coming out party at the Lady Top 80 and clearly put herself on our watch list. When we say she had a hand in everything on the court, we truly mean it as she ultimately won the Playmaker Award at the...
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2024 Khloe Miller continues to flourish as a player
Player: Khloe MillerClass: 2024Height: 6’4School: NCGBB Committed to East Carolina One of the few players already committed to a program, Miller still came in and proved herself with a camp loaded with talent of all ages. Miller quickly stood out at her size, being a 6’4 prospect that made a strong presence inside. The ECU commit displayed a bit of everything on the floor; a tremendous...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Colby Lewis Game Film:Team 7 vs Team 8Team 6 vs Team 8Team 5 vs Team 8Team 4 vs Team 8 #6: 5’4 ’27 Sydney McGuire (Mallard Creek) Starting things off, we look at a player who showcased the ability to effectively run a team, Sydney McGuire. She’s a smart, unselfish floor general with an understanding of how to produce from either guard position. Next in her development process is...
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Impacting the Game in a Variety of Ways: 2025 Jordin Yarber (MD)
Player: Jordin YarberClass: 2025Height: 5’10School: Shabach Christian Academy A player who came down to the Lady Top 80 camp that really impressed with her overall impact was 2025 5’10 Jordin Yarber. Not knowing much about her game, she quickly made our scouts realize what she was able to provide to help her team win. Our very own Jeffrey Bendel had this to say about her game: “Between her size,...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Tyler Lewis Game Film:Team 7 vs Team 8Team 5 vs Team 7Team 6 vs Team 7 #10: 5’6 ’28 Gracie Shore (Advance) Starting things off, we look at a player who performed exceptionally well as one of the youngest campers on display, Gracie Shore. She’s a young, steady, skilled guard prospect with a high motor and willingness to do whatever possible to provide her team with an edge. Shore is...
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Poised and Control: 2025 Makailah Davis (South Meck)
Player: Makailah DavisClass: 2025School: South Meck Davis was a player that really shined as one that understands the game and is the ultimate leader on the court. The 2025 guard from South Meck walked away with Tournament MVP, but her performance all throughout the camp impressed our scouts. What you had to like about her game was the feel and IQ that she played with. She was unselfish in...
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Lady Top 80 Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Gerroid Doughty Game Film:Team 5 vs Team 6Team 6 vs Team 8Team 6 vs Team 7Team 3 vs Team 6Team 4 vs Team 6 (championship) #2: 5’2 ’27 Nasheyla Mason (Kinston) Starting things off, we look at a player who made an excellent impact despite being one of the smallest campers on display, Nasheyla Mason. She’s a tough, rugged, very well-rounded lead guard prospect who sets the tone on...
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Lady Top 80 Game Film
Check out all the game film from the Lady NC Top 80/ Freshman 40. 11:00AM on court 1 | Team 1 vs Team 2https://you.pixellot.link/jGIngAXyYDb 11:00AM on court 3 | Team 3 vs Team 4https://you.pixellot.link/juIdkNXyYDb 11:50AM on court 1 | Team 5 vs Team 6https://you.pixellot.link/n0W4yYXyYDb 11:50AM on court 3 | Team 7 vs Team 8https://you.pixellot.link/7OzOR5XyYDb 12:40PM on court 1 | Team 1 vs...
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