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Phenom Game Report: Chambers at Myers Park
It was a fantastic night of high school basketball, as two premier programs squared off Tuesday night. Chambers hit the road and was looking for a huge win, as they took on Myers Park in front of a hostile crowd. Both teams played well early on, as 2023 Nick Dorn was feeling it big time in the first half, while it was a balanced attack for Myers Park. Chambers was able to get a 19-16...
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Phenom Game Report: Green Hope at Wake Forest
Phenom Hoops continues to look around the state, checking in on teams and games to find more talent. Monday, we checked in at Wake Forest high school as they welcomed in Green Hope. Both teams were going back and forth early in the first, with Wake Forest taking the narrow lead 14-13. But their offense started to get going, as Wake Forest attacked more and allowed their defense to...
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Phenom Lakesgiving: Central Cabarrus handles business vs. Lake Norman
The final game was upon us at the Phenom Lakesgiving, as Lake Norman and Central Cabarrus went to battle to end a great overall event. Both teams looked to get up and down, as it looked like it was going to be an offensive show early on. Lake Norman was able to make some plays early on and find success scoring the ball, but they still had to handle the pressure from Central Cabarrus. ...
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Phenom Lakesgiving: Winston Salem Christian National secures win vs. Providence Day
Next up on the schedule, we had to teams that were ranked high in the rankings this week and should be two of the stronger teams in the state. Providence Day and Winston Salem Christian National squared off, with talent to be found everywhere you look. But early on, it was Winston Salem Christian National that looked to make a statement, and that they did. Coming out red hot offensively and...
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Phenom Lakesgiving: Strong second half propels Hough over Metrolina Christian
We were heading into the afternoon session with Game 3 tipping off between an intriguing Hough team, taking on Metrolina Christian who was coming off a Day 1 victory. Two evenly matched teams got underway and were trading baskets for much of the first quarter and into the second. Both teams were looking to figure out each other’s defense and find openings, as Hough held the narrow lead at...
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Phenom Lakesgiving: WS Christian Regional earns hard-fought win. vs Covenant Day
Game 3 got the boy’s side going on Day 2 of the Phenom Lakesgiving, with Winston Salem Regional and Covenant Day went to battle. Covenant Day was looking to bounce back from Day 1 and they came out strong, knocking down shots from outside and being more active on both sides. It helped them gain the early edge to start the game but Winston Salam Regional started to get things going, which...
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Phenom Lakesgiving: Lake Norman goes 2-0 in the event with win vs. Olympic
The day continued into Game 2, as the host school of Lake Norman Girls was back in action and looking to showcase once again why they are one of the top teams in the state. They welcomed in Olympic to battle it out and Lake Norman came right out of the gates both offensively and defensively, flexing their muscles and quickly jumping out on top big. It was a struggle for Olympic to...
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Phenom Lakesgiving: Ardrey Kell bounces back on Day 2 vs. Hickory Ridge
Day 2 got underway at the Phenom Lakesgiving, with Ardrey Kell (Girls) back in action and going up against Hickory Ridge to start the day. Ardrey Kell was looking for a bounce-back game and they found success early on behind the play of Sarah Evans and company, helping to jump out to an early first quarter lead and building upon that until halftime, 26-14. Hickory Ridge continued to battle...
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Phenom Lakesgiving: Rocky River wins OT thriller vs. Lake Norman
Final game of the night, the host school Lake Norman welcomed in Rocky River in what should be a very good battle between two underrated programs. We got the ball rolling as both teams got it going offensively. Rocky River was able to find success with their guard play knocking down shots from deep but also getting inside the defense to score as well. Lake Norman’s guards led the way for...
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Phenom Lakesgiving: WS Christian National flexes its muscles in win vs. Combine Regional
A big-time matchup between Combine Academy Regional and Winston Salem National went head-to-head in the fifth game of the night. Winston Salem’s pressure was able to create some havoc with their defensive pressure and jump out to the quick lead but Combine started to settle down and make some shots. But WS found early success from behind the arc to help them to a 24-13 first-quarter lead. The...
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Phenom Lakesgiving: Lake Norman impressive vs. Ardrey Kell (Girls)
The day continued into the afternoon as the girls were back in action in what looked to be a great game with some terrific talent. Lake Norman Girls matched up with Ardrey Kell Girls at the PhenomLakesgiving, and Lake Norman showed why they are one of the top teams around the region and even in the state. They were swarming on defense early which allowed them to create turnovers and turn...
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Phenom Lakesgiving: Metrolina Christian’s offense helps secure win vs. Lincoln Charter
We continue a great day of basketball, heading to Game 3 which had Lincoln Charter and Metrolina Christian battling it out on the court. Metrolina came out extremely strong on offense, knocking down shots and scoring in a variety of ways. They were able to put up 25 first-quarter points to take a strong 25-11 lead after one. Lincoln Charter started to get things going offensively in...
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Phenom Lakesgiving: Hickory Ridge looks strong in win vs. Covenant Day
Second game of Day 1, we went to the boy’s side as Hickory Ridge and Covenant Day went at it in Mooresville. It was Hickory Ridge that delivered the first punch, jumping out quickly to get a double-digit lead after the first quarter. They were able to get it done on both ends, really bringing a ton of energy on the defensive side to create havoc, and also had shots fall offensively. After...
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Phenom Lakesgiving: Alexander Central earns come-from-behind victory vs. West Cabarrus
The PhenomLakesgiving got underway here in Mooresville, with West Cabarrus and Alexander Central getting it started on the girls’ side. West Cabarrus came out strong on both ends, allowing their defense to create points. West Cabarrus really was able to stay aggressive and get to the line in the first half early, but also had a balanced attack to help build an early lead after the...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Charlotte Country Day secures win vs. West Cabarrus
Last game of the event, as the host school Charlotte Country Day was back in action on Day 2 and going up against West Cabarrus. CCDS really came out strong behind their leaders in 2023 Dallas Gardner and 2024 Amare Bethel helped get out to an early lead but West Cabarrus started to get things going and cut the lead down to two points by the end of the first quarter. But West...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Oak Hill knocks off West Charlotte
Heading into one of the premier games of the entire event, Oak Hill drove down to North Carolina to take on West Charlotte in a battle of two very talented programs. Oak Hill came out strong and were clicking on offense behind the play of Zion Pipkin, AJ Swinton, and Micah Robinson. They were able to showcase their athleticism and size at times, but also playmaking ability and shot-making...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Carmel Christian gets it done vs. HP Christian
We head into the afternoon here at the George Lynch Invitational, as Carmel Christian was back in action and looking to make another statement while High Point Christian wanted to make a statement of their own on the big stage. Both teams came out strong in hitting shots, but Carmel started to flex its muscle early on with their firepower, earning the 21-12 lead after the first quarter....
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Cannon earns hard-fought battle vs. Cox Mill
Game 4 was about to kick off here at the George Lynch Invitational, as Cox Mill was looking to make a statement going up against Cannon, who was coming off a Day 1 win. It looked to be an interesting battle between these two teams with firepower on the court. Cannon came out strong early but Cox Mill started to settle in and 2024 Langston Boyd started to get going in the first half,...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Concord Academy earns big win vs. Asheville School
Another game started the day here at the George Lynch Invitational, as Asheville School and Concord Academy were back in action and matching up. Two heavyweights went to battle in what we hoped to be a very competitive game and that is what we got in the first half. Concord Academy was able to use a balanced attack scoring-wise to get going, while Derin Saran and company continued to play...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Christ School versus Charlotte Latin
The second game of action at Phenom Hoops’ George Lynch Invitational took place between Christ School and Charlotte Latin. The Greenies entered this game already being regarded as one of the most talented rosters in the state, and this contest only furthered that notion. Things kicked off in complete favor of Christ School, as guys like Emanuel Richards, Keenan Wilkins, Anthony Robinson, and...
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Phenom Game Report: DME National vs. WS Christian National
Second game on the day, DME National took on Winston Salem Christian National, as here was talent to be found everywhere you look. Winston Salem Christian came out strong in the first few minutes, but DME started to settle down, share the ball well, and knock down shots from outside. WS Christian looked to use their size but it was the forwards of DME that was able to stretch the floor and make...
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Phenom Game Report: DME Varsity vs. WS Christian Regional
We started out with DME Varsity taking on Winston Salem Christian Regional, taking part in the Ancore Invitational at Combine Academy. These two teams were back in action after Day 1 and it was WS Christian that turned it up a notch early on. They were able to get out in transition, create early turnovers, and really pressure DME which ultimately helped them earn the early edge 17-8 at the end...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: United Faith completes comeback vs. Charlotte Country Day
The final game of the night, as the host school Charlotte Country Day got it going in front of their crowd against United Faith. Both teams struggled a little early to get it done but that doesn’t mean the energy wasn’t there, as both teams competed hard on both sides. United Faith took the narrow first-quarter lead 12-8 behind United Faith’s Alex Bates, but the guard play was strong...
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Standouts: Combine Academy National vs DME National
It starts with USC commit Silas Demary Jr. Combine goes as he goes. He sets the tone with his play on both ends of the floor. Demary is a high IQ floor general who has his imprint all over the game from scoring to facilitating to rebounding to defending. He is the total package. Demary finished with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Rakease Passmore once again continues to showcase his much...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Moravian Prep battles past 1of1 Prep
The event continued as basketball fans got a thriller between two high-powered teams that can really fill it up. Moravian Prep and 1of1 Prep squared off in the second matchup of the night, and it was looking to be an entertaining game early on. Both teams started to get it going and play their style, with Moravian Prep continuing to show how prolific of a scoring offense they can...
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Standouts: Winston-Salem Christian vs Raleigh Christian
To start with, Sam Houston State commit 6’8 2023 Torey Alston (Winston-Salem Christian) was tremendous all game. He is the heart and soul of this team, and impacts the game on both ends. His motor is nonstop. Combine that with his length, athleticism, and skillset, he not only produces right now, but has tremendous long-term potential. Alston finished with 9 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists,...
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Standouts: Combine Regional vs DME Varsity
UMBC commit Clinton Efinda was dominant from the opening tip. With his college ready frame, he showcased his ability to attack downhill and finish above the rim. He set the tone early with 18 first quarter points, helping Combine Regional gain control of the game from the opening tip. Efinda finished with a game-high 27 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist. 6’0 2025 Dylan Craven was spectacular...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Cannon notches win vs. Virginia Episcopal
GLWI-logo-ideas_R2 We got the weekend started here in Charlotte for the George Lynch Invitational presented by Phenom Hoops, as Cannon and Virginia Episcopal squared off to start the thrilling event. Cannon, who is coming off a tough loss last week at the Carmel, came out and made a statement with shots falling early from outside. They were able to jump out to an early double-digit lead after...
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Phenom Game Report: Legacy Early vs. Gaston Christian
Final: Legacy Early 68 – Gaston Christian 54 Stats:LEC: Tyler Ringgold 16 points/ Kristian Hodges 17 points/ Hayden Assemian 8 points/ Jordyn Kee 13 points Gaston: Corey Gaines 15 points/ Cam Newman 14 points/ Joe Rhyne 8 points/ Preston Shuford 8 points Player Standouts: Was really impressed with what I saw from the newest South Florida commit in Tyler Ringgold (LEC). A 6’8 2023 prospect...
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Phenom Game Report: Asheville School vs. Webb
Final: Asheville School 65 – Webb School of Knoxville 63 Asheville School: 8 – 20 – 17 – 20: 65Webb School: 8 – 20 – 16 – 19: 63 Player Notes: 2023 Derin Saran (Asheville School) had another strong showing in this game. The senior point guard has had a great start to the season, showing why he is one of the top point guards in the region. He was able to...
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