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Phenom Game Report: 4A NCISAA Championship (Carmel Christian vs. Greensboro Day)
The day continued on championship Saturday, this time in the 4A Division which brought two heavyweights to the building in Carmel Christian and Greensboro Day. Carmel Christian, led by their senior leader in Cade Tyson, came out strong early to get the early lead. Tyson came out strong with 10 points early and 2022 Logan Threatt helped chip in as well, as Carmel held the early 16-11 lead. Second...
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Phenom Game Report: 1A NCISAA Championship (United Faith vs. Greenfield)
We continued our coverage of championship day in North Carolina, this time looking towards the 1A Division. United Faith and Greenfield met up on the court, as both teams have had a strong season and wanted to end it with a championship. Coming in, we were looking at the battle between two very strong seniors and both came out strong in this one, as 2022 Aaron Murphy led the charge for...
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Phenom Game Report: 3A NCISAA Championship (Concord Academy vs. HP Christian)
We started the championship day in the 3A Division as High Point Christian and Concord Academy battled it out. The length and size for Concord Academy made their impact early, as Kany Tchanda and company were able to start the game with a 13-0 lead and they led 17-6 after the first quarter. HP Christian though started to get it going, led by their leader in 2023 Darius Kane. Kane was able to...
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NCISAA Championship Previews
After a season full of anticipation, the wait is finally over. We’ve reached playoff time after the first (somewhat) normal season since everything crashed due to covid. Between teams playing full schedules and the decreasing amount of general hysteria throughout the country, folks clearly wanted basketball to return. While some restrictions (masks, testing, etc.) still remain in place, this...
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NCISAA 2A Semifinal Recap: The Burlington School vs Wayne Country Day
In a rematch of last year’s NCISAA 2A State Semifinals, The Burlington School (28-7) would once again host Wayne Country Day (25-7). All season long, these two teams have been at the top of our private school rankings. 6’3 2024 Kobe George The Burlington School knew in order to win this game, they would have to make it very difficult on Wayne Country Day’s Collin Tanner, their...
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Phenom Hoops Game Report: Crossroads Christian vs. Greenfield
The Final Four in each division of the NCISAA playoffs took place on Tuesday night and one matchup we were watching was Crossroads Christian as they traveled to take on Greenfield. Coming out early, Greenfield looked poised and ready early, led by their duo of Aaron Murphy and Hampton Evans. They came out strong and attacked offensively while the Knights played their pace on both...
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Phenom Game Report: Gaston Day at Trinity Academy
In the 2A Division, Trinity Academy and Gaston Day battled it out as they both were looking to get one step closer to a championship. The stars were out in this one, as both teams got a chance to feel each other out, as Gaston Day was able to gain the early lead behind their guard play (24-23). Trinity’s seniors in Noah Ross and Sam Perez came out strong as well early. Second quarter...
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Phenom Game Report: Calvary Day vs. Gaston Christian
It was our second game of the night on Thursday night, as we went down the road to check in at Gaston Christian as they welcomed in Calvary Day for a playoff showdown. Getting there at the start of the second quarter, Gaston Christian was able to gain the early edge with a 13-9 first-quarter lead. Gaston Christian was able to maintain their lead heading into halftime behind the...
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Phenom Game Report: Alexander Central Nips Freedom for the Northwestern Conference Tournament Championship
The grudge match was set. Morganton Freedom (17-6; 9-2) and Alexander Central (21-4; 8-2) were playing for the Northwestern 3A/4A conference tournament championship. Freedom, coached by Clint Zimmerman, and Alexander Central, coached by Ed Willis, split during the regular season. Freedom lost to Alexander Central 59-42 back in January, but returned the favor by winning 80-62 just last...
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Phenom Game Report: O’Neal School vs. Gaston Day (Boys)
Phenom Hoops was on the road again Thursday night, making our first stop at Gaston Day as they welcomed in O’Neal School for a playoff showdown. Getting started in the game, there were several fouls called early on that slowed down the game early on, with Gaston Day holding the narrow 15-9 lead after the first quarter. Second quarter though, Gaston Day started to strut their...
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Phenom Game Report: Lake Norman wins thrilling 61-59 win over Cox Mill
In the nightcap of the inaugural Greater Metro 4A conference tournament semifinal, it was the No.1 seed, Cox Mill (18-6; 11-1) vs. the No. 4 seed, Lake Norman (15-10; 5-7). For Cox Mill, coached by Ty Cox, they have already secured the No. 1 seed from the Greater Metro 4A conference. As for Lake Norman, coached by Grant Hodges, it’s win or go home scenario. Lake Norman must win the conference...
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Phenom Game Report: West Cabarrus wins 77-70 in OT vs. Mooresville
West Cabarrus 77 Mooresville 70 West Cabarrus, coached by Jabarr Adams, entered the contest with a 8-4 conference record and 13-12 overall. With a probable bid for the NCHSAA state playoffs, West Cabarrus secured a 77-70 overtime victory over Mooresville. Mooresville, coached by Armard Moore entered the game with a 10-2 conference record and 20-2 overall record. West Cabarrus was swept by...
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Phenom Game Report: Olympic at Harding (Boys)
Phenom Hoops was back on the prowl to check out the talent around the state of North Carolina, this time looking at Harding University as they welcomed in Olympic. What ended in being a thriller, these two teams competed every second of the game. Starting off, both teams were trading baskets, looking to attack, and got several players involved early on. 2023 Kendarion Thomas led the...
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Calvary Day v. Forsyth Country Day
On Friday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Forsyth Country Day for an exciting battle between two of the top private schools across the greater Winston-Salem area. Things kicked off with Calvary controlling the action; they established the first lead, extended it, and finished the opening quarter at 15-14. The balanced Furies immediately turned things around in the second quarter, showcasing their...
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Game Recap: Haywood Christian vs. Victory Christian Academy
On Thursday night, Phenom Hoops traveled to Hickory, NC to watch the Western Piedmont Conference semifinal matchup between Haywood Christian and Victory Christian Academy (Gastonia). Haywood Christian came into the game with a 14-6 record and feature North Carolina’s leading scorer in 2023 Caleb Senyo who is averaging 36.9 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 3.7 APG, and 5.5 SPG. Victory Christian came into the...
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Game Report: R-S Central vs. Hendersonville
Another rivalry matchup with conference and state playoffs seedings on the line. R-S Central came into the game with a 21-2 record overall (10-0 in conference). Hendersonville entered at 21-1 overall (10-1 in conference) with their only loss to R-S Central in mid-December. Hendersonville came out hot to start the game led behind the guard play of senior Dwight Canady and junior Keenan Wilkins,...
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Wesleyan Christian v. The Burlington School
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Wesleyan Christian for a competitive battle between the Trojans and visiting Spartans of The Burlington School. Although both teams have college-level talent, few people could’ve predicted the bloodbath that would ensue. The opening quarter kicked off in an exciting, back-and-forth fashion, but neither team could gain any separation as it remained a tied...
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Game of the Year: Chambers vs. North Meck, Part 2
Rivalry. Both schools less than 10 miles apart. Packed crowd. Standing room only. Playing for your community. These are the type of environments that athletes dream about. The last time these two teams met, there was an overtime thriller in which Chambers came out on top. Did anyone expect this game to be any different' North Meck entered the matchup with an 18-3 record (8-1 in conference),...
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Phenom Game Report: United Faith at Wesleyan Christian
Phenom Hoops checked in for an intriguing matchup on Thursday night, as United Faith traveled to Wesleyan Christian for a big-time battle and ultimately a thriller. Wesleyan came out strong to ultimately lead by double-digits in the first quarter but UFCA chipped away to be only down 18-14 at the end of the first quarter. Wesleyan was able to hold that same narrow lead at halftime, 30-26, behind...
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Game Report: Greensboro Day vs. Trinity Academy
Thursday night, two of the top teams in the NCISAA faced off as 4A Greensboro Day (25-2) hosted 2A Trinity Academy (17-3). This was a can’t miss matchup with six seniors signed to play at the Division I level next year. In addition, both teams are extremely well coached. They take their time and deliberately execute on both ends of the floor. Speaking of executing in the half court,...
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Phenom Game Report: Camden vs. Gill St. Bernard
It was a slow start for both teams, as shots just didn’t quite fall for two teams that wanted to get up and down on the court. Gill St. Bernard was able to get the first four points but Camden answered right back behind 2023 DJ Wagner, as Camden took an 11-6 first-quarter lead. The offense started to get going a little more for both teams. Camden was able to extend their lead into double-digits...
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5-star 2023 Elijah Fisher goes off for 74 points in win
How time flies on the court. It just seems like yesterday when Phenom Hoops was on deck in Charlottesville to check-in at Scouts Focus event and watching then eighth-grader Elijah Fisher dominate opponents. Fast forward to today, we tuned in to Crestwood Prep’s game again New Horizon, as it was a back-and-forth affair for much of the game. Crestwood found themselves down early but 5-star 2023...
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Phenom Game Report: Cox Mill vs. Mooresville
Phenom Hoops travelled to Mooresville, North Carolina to cover the marquee matchup between Cox Mill and Mooresville High School. Cox Mill entered the contest with an overall 16-5 record (7-0 conference) while Mooresville sported an impressive overall 16-1 record (7-1 conference). A win by Cox Mill would solidify sole possession of first place while a win by Mooresville would put them in position...
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Northern Guilford v. Northwest Guilford
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Northwest Guilford, as the Vikings were set to host the Nighthawks of Northern Guilford. Given the talent and success of both programs, this contest had the makings of an absolute bloodbath. Despite some ups and downs this season, the Nighthawks have maintained their status amongst the top teams in Greensboro. On the other side, the Vikings entered this...
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Game Report: Charlotte Latin vs. Providence Day
Tuesday night, two of Charlotte’s top teams faced off. Charlotte Latin (19-2) hosted Providence Day (18-5). This game had conference bragging rights on the line as both teams had only lost one game in conference play. After losing their conference opener to Cannon School, Providence Day came into the game on a five game win streak, and Charlotte Latin also had just one loss to Providence...
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Bishop McGuinness v. Winston-Salem Prep
On Monday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Kernersville, North Carolina for a highly competitive, inner-conference battle between the Villains of Bishop McGuinness and the visiting Winston-Salem Prep Phoenix. Given their respective records and the head-to-head matchup, this was an absolutely must-win contest for the Villains. On the other side, Coach Abdul Pittman has done a truly incredible job at...
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Phenom Game Report: Lake Norman vs. Mooresville
The “Motown Showdown” between Lake Norman (12-5) and Mooresville (14-1) was an exciting and entertaining game which wasn’t decided until the final horn sounded. It was a game of runs and Mooresville escaped with the 76-75 home court conference win. The atmosphere was simply electric and both student bodies should be commended for their excellent support. While the fans were loud , they were...
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Liberty Heights v. Piedmont Classical
Last night, Phenom Hoops traveled to Piedmont Classical in Browns Summit, North Carolina for a notable battle between two of the better independent programs across the state in Liberty Heights and the Bobcats. There was no shortage of talent on the court, as both teams are littered with talented unsigned prospects who deserve attention from college coaches. Either way, the Bobcats did a great...
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Phenom Game Report: Charlotte Catholic vs. East Mecklenburg (Boys)
Jonah Lawrence Rolling around the Charlotte area, an underrated matchup between Charlotte Catholic and East Mecklenburg took the floor Wednesday night. In a showdown between two very well-coached teams, we got a chance to see a few familiar names. Charlotte Catholic came out strong behind their senior Josh Williams and junior Patrick Tivnan, helping them gain the early edge at the end of the...
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Phenom Game Report: Southern Durham vs. Granville Central (Boys)
Phenom Hoops was in the state of North Carolina again to check out the talent, as we looked at Southern Durham and Granville Central. Two teams that battled it out and have some new names to learn, it was a great eye-opening game for us. As far as the game, Southern came out strong to take an early lead but Granville Central was able to end the first quarter well to take a 15-13...
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