Lady Phenom Game Report: Independence vs. Porter Ridge
We were excited to check out the tape and check out the talent, as this was a game that was loaded with next-level players that you will be hearing more about. Independence came out strong early on, knocking down shots from a variety of levels to jump out to a double-digit lead at the end of the first quarter, 19-9. Porter Ridge started to get going more but Independence was able to...
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Day 1 Phenom Lakesgiving Scores and Stats
Game 1: Hickory Ridge 53 – United Faith 36 (Girls) HR: Sheree Gidney 20pts, 12rebs/ Amaya Leathers 9pts, 5rebs/ Makala Gidney 8pts, 7rebsUFCA: Devin Long 13pts, 5rebs, 3asts/ Jada Richardson 4pts, 12rebs, 4stls/ Karson Young 9pts, 10rebs Game 2: NW Cabarrus 56 – Lincoln Charter 55 NW: Jordan Gonder 18pts, 7rebs, 2asts, 3stls/ Landon Rowe 13pts, 2rebs/ Justin Gonder 7pts,...
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Lady Phenom Game Report: Greensboro Day vs. Grace Christian
Lady Phenom went out to Greensboro to check in on the Bengals, as they welcomed in Grace Christian with both teams kicking off the season. GDS looked strong and flexed its muscles early, creating havoc defensively and quickly turning it into offense. It allowed them to jump out to a 19-0 first-quarter lead, and they only expanded on that going into halftime leading 41-4. That trend continued in...
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NCISAA 2A Championship (Girls): Wayne Country Day vs. Grace Christian
In the final game of the night, the top two seeds squared off in the 2A title game and the stars were certainly out in this one. Grace Christian came out and flexed a little early on, as they jumped out to a double-digit lead early led by their star 2024 Sarah Strong. Shots continued to fall from outside, while Strong and company were doing whatever they wanted inside as well. Once Grace...
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NCISAA 1A Championship (Girls): Northside Christian vs. Crossroads Christian
Moving on in the day, Northside Christian and Crossroads Christian were up next, as they were looking to be crowned champions in the 1A Division. Northside Christian came out with a ton of energy early and was able to maintain that for much of the first half. They were active defensively, created multiple turnovers, and allowed their defense to turn into offense. Northside was able to jump out...
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NCISAA 4A Championship (Girls): Cannon vs. Rabun Gap
We continue Championship Saturday, now heading to the 4A Division between Cannon and Rabun Gap. Both teams had weapons and looked to use that. We were all tied up after the first quarter at 13, but Cannon was able to take the narrow edge heading into halftime 24-19. Cannon's Samyha Suffren, the Virginia Tech commit, played strong in attacking and penetrating the defense. ...
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NCISAA 3A Championship (Girls): Concord Academy vs. High Point Christian
Concord Academy and High Point Christian started off an exciting day of basketball in the NCISAA Championship games, and it was Concord Academy that came out incredibly strong led by 2023 Zoey Ward. Ward made her presence known early and often, while 2024 Samantha Meyers made High Point Christian pay with a few early three-pointers. Their hot start and balance allowed Concord Academy to jump out...
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Lady Phenom Game Report: NC GBB vs. Cannon
Phenom Hoops was sitting baseline for a great day of basketball at the Queen City Classic, which brought several teams to Northside Christian to square off. Second game of the day brought two very talented teams to the floor with NC GBB and Cannon going at it. NC GBB was able to take the early narrow lead at the end of the first quarter, leading 12-10. But Cannon started to get it going...
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Lady Phenom Game Report: Northside Christian vs. West Charlotte
Phenom Hoops was sitting baseline for a great day of basketball at the Queen City Classic, which brought several teams to Northside Christian to square off. First game of the night was Northside Christian welcoming in West Charlotte on the girl's side. Both teams started out a little slow, but Northside Christian was able to take the early advantage after the first quarter with their...
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Lady Phenom Game Report: Roanoke Rapids at Rocky Mount
Lady Phenom Hoops was on the road and looking to check out some talent around the state of North Carolina. On Tuesday night, we checked in at Rocky Mount, as they welcomed in Roanoke Rapids. Rocky Mount has been off to a strong start, but this was our first glimpse of what this team had to offer. They quickly came out and impressed, jumping out to an impressive 24-4 first-quarter lead...
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John Wall Invitational Game Recap: Morris Catholic vs Purcell Marian – Wonderland Girls Championship
In the Wonderland Girl's bracket championship game, two out-of-state national powers faced off in the Morris Catholic Crusaders (18th in the country) and the Purcell Marian Cavaliers. Morris Catholic took down local powers Clayton and Apex Friendship to make it to today, while Purcell Marian also beat local powers in Millbrook and Panther Creek. MC is led by the Pauldo twins, ranked 17 and 18 in...
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Phenom New Year’s Bash Game Recap: Charlotte Catholic vs. Hickory Ridge (Girls)
Phenom Hoops was back in Charlotte for the Phenom New Year's Bash, bringing some terrific talent from around the area on both the girls’ and boys’ side. In the second game, we had two talented teams on the girl's side with Charlotte Catholic and Hickory Ridge. Hickory Ridge started out well behind the guard play of Erica McClary but Charlotte Catholic started to get going with their...
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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: 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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