The fourth game for day five of Phenom's Holiday Classic took place between two tough regional programs in Moravian Prep and Franklin Prep. Despite being short-handed, Moravian Prep opened up this contest with an unselfish, balanced game plan and jumped out to a 20-17 lead. Following the first period, they only continued to further solidify their lead. Franklin Prep battled quite well and did a great job of pounding the ball inside the paint, but still trailed 40-29 going into halftime. The second half consisted of more of the same, as Moravian Prep held a 69-43 lead through three quarters and ultimately claimed a 89-53 victory over Franklin Prep.
Moravian Prep:
6'0 '23 Hamilton Campbell
Although they only had five players for this contest, the heady floor general certainly made things easy for his surrounding teammates. Campbell is always surveying and looking to set up others, showing clear emphasis on making the right read. He's great in the open floor, especially with the ball in his hands, and is capable of scoring as needed.
6'2 '22 Reed Pendleton
Despite being one of the newer additions to this roster, Pendleton seemed to continually get better as this contest carried onward. He proved to be a reliable spot-up option with toughness and the ability to make hustle plays, specifically as a defender and rebounder. Pendleton operated well within the team concept and capitalized on open opportunities whenever possible.
6'2 '22 Ethan English
With a true point guard in Campbell and numerous shooters in Ellis, Morgan, and Pendleton, it's only fitting that English does a strong share of the dirty work for this group. He's tough, athletic, and can attack the basket or find opportunities as a cutter, but also knocked down multiple perimeter jumpers. English scored with regularity in the open floor, running hard and filling the lane properly whenever possible. He finished above the rim, defended effectively, and rebounded the ball quite well for this group.
Franklin Prep:
6'6 '21 Wonderful Ngwenah
While there is plenty of talent on this roster, Ngwenah is arguably the most enticing prospect for next-level coaches. He possesses great size, activity, and naturally seems to impose his will within the paint. Ngwenah runs the floor very hard in transition, finishes well around the basket, and is capable of knocking down the occasional midrange jumper. He rebounds the ball at a solid rate and understands how to position himself to alter shots defensively.
