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Combine Academy Captures 5th Place in the TJ Warren Bracket
Playing for 5th place in the TJ Warren Bracket of the John Wall Holiday Invitational, we have Combine Academy going against Leesville Road. Combine Academy loss a heartbreaker to nationally ranked Hillcrest Prep on opening night. Then proceeded to beat a very good NCHSAA 2A power Kinston to advance to the 5th place game. On the other hand, Leesville Road loss to Callaway (MS), and then beat Holly Springs.
First Half
It was a typical first quarter for Combine Academy where they exerted their defensive presence from the very first possession. They had four steals and created six turnovers, but the biggest storyline was their hot shooting. Combine went 8-12 from the floor, 2-3 from the 3-point line and dished out seven assists, all in the first quarter. Combine Academy set the tone early and never looked back. They were moving the ball extremely well and was making the extra pass. Unfortunately, playing without the services of Carter Whitt, it