Continuing the day along, Concord Academy and Anderson Christian got the battle going on Court 1 in Rock Hill. Concord Academy came out incredibly strong in the first quarter, jumping out to an early lead behind the three-point shooting from 2021 Trae Benham. It helped them get out to a double-digit lead but both teams started to get their offense going into the second half, as the action picked up. But it was still Benham’s show in the first half, scoring x points in the first half to help Concord Academy secure a 42-25 halftime lead.
Concord Academy continue to expand their lead with their outside shooting and getting out in transition, pushing their lead to as many as 30 in the third quarter. From then on, Concord maintained their lead but give credit to Anderson Christian, as they continued to push and run their offense. When t he final buzzer rang, Concord Academy secured the 82-51 victory in Game 2.
Stats:
Concord Academy:
Trae Benham 30 points
Javian Cannady 13 points
Sergej Cvetkvic 10 points
Anderson Christian:
Bray Greer 13 points
Myles Ulmer 11 points
Xavier Thornton 8 points
Standouts:
2021 Trae Benham (Concord Academy): When he is feeling it, he is feeling it… and that is what he showed in this game. Benham was showing his range and perimeter shooting once again, knocking down x three’s all over the floor and playing incredibly strong. He doesn’t need much space to let it go and his confidence was off the charts in this one. Second half, he also showed his unselfishness in finding his teammates
2021 Javian Cannady (Concord Academy): Cannady is a player that can impact the floor in multiple ways and does what is needed for his team. When called upon to score, he can get toe the rim and use his athleticism, but he can initiate the offense and get others going. Also liked his activity level on the defensive end. Good, solid player that just helps make winning plays and can get to the basket well.
2021 Bray Greer (Anderson Christian): Love Greer as a competitor and with a 6’5 frame, he plays with a tremendous bounce and underrated around the basket. Greer scores well around the rim but plays absolutely tough on both sides of the floor.