On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled to Piedmont Classical in the heart of Greensboro, North Carolina for a special double-header showcase. The second contest gave us an opportunity to see some of the top prospects in the state between two talent-laden teams in Piedmont Classical and Winston-Salem Christian. Piedmont Classical has been quietly going about their business and securing wins while Winston-Salem Christian has been firmly in the spotlight since Antonio Lowe made the move. The gym was empty due to Covid restrictions, but these two teams still made for some enjoyable basketball.
Things kicked off and it was immediately apparent that both teams were ready to compete. The tempo and overall focus proved to be out of control for the opening minutes, but began to settle down and turn into a legitimate basketball game. After a Daniel Nixon three-pointer at the first-quarter buzzer, Winston-Salem Christian led 15-9 going into the second period of play. The second quarter led to more of the same, as the Bobcats matched their first quarter scoring output while the Lions continued to extend their lead. After trailing 35-18 at halftime, Piedmont Classical starting turning things around and actually won the third quarter. However, the Lions of Winston-Salem Christian proved to be too much for Piedmont Classical and took this contest by a score of 69-49.
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