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Is the NCISAA 4A Division more open than many think'
The season is coming close to an end, which is hard to believe at times. But this just gives us time to think about teams and look back at what we have seen, as well as think about the future. We first took a glance at the NCISAA 4A Division, one that many would peg Christ School as the favorite. One could certainly have a case for that, as they have proven themselves in a big...
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Highlights: Eli Ellis goes for 34pts for Moravian Prep, while ’24 Kameron Taylor puts on a show
At the #PhenomFreedom828 Showcase, Moravian Prep and Carmel Christian battled it out on the court as 2025 Eli Ellis went off for 34 points in the win but 2024 Kameron Taylor impressed with his performance. Check out all the highlights Make sure to subscribe to our channel....
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Carmel Tip-Off Game Report: Carmel Christian vs. Gaston Christian
Last game of the event, Carmel Christian and Gaston Christian went to battle in this exciting and heated matchup. Both teams came in and had their strengths, and it looked to be the leaders that would step up in this one. Carmel Christian was able to get the early lead at the end for the first quarter 12-7, with 2024 Kam Taylor and 2025 Bryce Slay leading the charge. Gaston Christian’s big man...
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Carmel Tip-Off Game Report: Carmel Christian vs. FCDS
Last game of the night on Day 1 at the Carmel Tip Off, the host team of Carmel Christian entered the court to take on Forsyth Country Day. Two teams that we were excited to learn more about, both came out strong and the experienced players stepped up early in this one. Forsyth Country Day came out strong behind 2024 Iverson King, but Carmel was able to tie the game after the first quarter at 13....
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What to Watch for: Saturday at Carmel Tip-Off (Nov. 11)
12:00 pm – Grace Christian vs. Asheville School Grace Christian brings in talent that will be must-see and should start popping up more throughout the state. They are led by the strong senior guard duo of 2024 Quasim Oden and 2024 Steven McLeod, both of which can get downhill and be a strong presence on both ends of the court. They also have a rising star that could be in for a breakout...
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What to Watch for: Friday at Carmel Tip-Off (Nov. 10)
5:00 pm – Combine Regional vs. Northside Christian A terrific and intriguing matchup to start off the event. Northside is coming off a title run and they bring back a lot of firepower once again, as 2024 Josh Bullock and 2024 Kyrell Shaw are looking to lead the charge. Two underrated seniors that can fill it up and play well off each other, they look to make a statement to start the...
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NCISAA Championship Predictions
1A: United Faith vs. Northside Christian Even prior to the season, pretty much everyone in the grassroots community predicted these two squads would meet in the title game. Both teams (and first-year head coaches) have more than exceed expectations. Coach Darrion Holloway pushed the Falcons to a 31-2 record with their only losses coming to Winston-Salem Christian (ranked nationally and first...
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Phenom NCISAA Championship Preview: 4A Division
#1 Carmel Christian (28-3) vs. #2 Christ School (30-4) The two top teams are meeting up in what should be an epic battle. Both have racked up impressive wins, both have proven themselves to be the top teams in the Division and in the state, and now they meet up at Forsyth Country Day for the championship. Carmel Christian has proven to be one of the top teams in the region and has shown...
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HIGHLIGHTS: TOP NC Teams FACE OFF! Carmel Christian vs Myers Park Went Down to the WIRE!!!
Carmel Christian and Myers Park, two of the top programs in the state of North Carolina, squared up against each other at the Carmel MLK Showcase. Check out all the highlights from this intense showdown.
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CCSMLK23 Game Report: Myers Park vs. Carmel Christian
The final game of the night and coming in, it was looking like the game of the year between two of the top teams in the state. Myers Park hit the road to travel just a few miles down to take on Carmel Christian in its home gym, and to say hat this place was packed may be an understatement. Carmel Christian got things going behind ’24 Jaeden Mustaf and ’23 Khamani Wertz, but Myers...
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Phenom Anthony Morrow Shootout Game Report: Cannon vs. Carmel Christian
The championship game everyone was waiting for, between Carmel Christian and Cannon. Cannon was off to a slow start to begin the game with a score of 12-3. They continue their lead to as much as 13. Cannon fought back but was still down by 10 at the end of the first quarter 28-18. To come out the second quarter cannon started off on fire cutting the deficit to 3-points. At half Carmel Christian...
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Phenom Anthony Morrow Shootout Game Report: Carmel Christian vs. JM Robinson
Game 6, the final bracket game of the day between JM Robinson and Carmel Christian. It was a tight game between the two opponents the entire first quarter. Robinson took the early lead, 15-17. The second quarter is a continued back and forth battle between the two teams. Carmel Christian comes up with a late lead in the second quarter finishing the half 35-26. Coming from halftime,...
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Phenom Anthony Morrow Shootout Game Report: Carmel Christian vs. The Burlington School
The day continued into the afternoon, and Game 4 certainly had everyone’s attention as two heavyweights met up in Charlotte. Carmel Christian and The Burlington School, two of the top teams in the state squared off in what looked to be a thriller. Both teams came out strong and made plays; Zion Walker was leading the charge once again for The Burlington School but Bryce Cash and Jaeden...
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Top Performances from the Tyler Lewis Hoop Fest
Here is a list of the top performances from the Tyler Lewis Hoop Fest presented by Fit for Life 24. Calvary DayJaydin Spillman – 12 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block and 4 steals on Saturday. Isaiah Ramazani – 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists on Saturday. Carmel ChristianKaleb Siler – 20 points and 6 rebounds on Friday. Jaeden Mustaf – 18 points, 7 rebounds, 5...
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George Lynch Invitational Game Report: Carmel Christian gets it done vs. HP Christian
We head into the afternoon here at the George Lynch Invitational, as Carmel Christian was back in action and looking to make another statement while High Point Christian wanted to make a statement of their own on the big stage. Both teams came out strong in hitting shots, but Carmel started to flex its muscle early on with their firepower, earning the 21-12 lead after the first quarter....
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Carmel Tip-Off Game Report: Carmel Christian comes out on top vs. Asheville School
It was the final game of the night, as the hosting school Carmel Christian welcomed Asheville School for a showdown that would end what has been an absolutely insane event to start the season. Carmel Christian came out strong and attacked the paint, with Bryce Cash and Jaeden Mustaf leading the charge in the first half. But Asheville School started to settle down, run their offense, and get the...
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Carmel Tip-Off Game Report: Carmel Christian secures tough victory vs. Northwood Temple
The last game of the night, as Northwood Temple traveled to take on the home team Carmel Christian in what ended a great Day 1 at the Carmel Tip-Off. Carmel Christian came in strong in showing why they were being ranked as one of the top teams in the state, both on the offensive and defensive end. The three-ball started to fall early for Carmel Christian, but they also created havoc defensively...
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Carmel Christian Tip-Off Storylines: Day 2 (Saturday, Nov. 12)
Carmel Christian Tip-Off Storylines Schedule Release: #CarmelTipOff Presented by Phenom HoopsThe Stars will be OUT at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic Saturday, November 12 at Carmel Christian 12:00 pm – Quality Education vs. Westminster Catawba1:30 pm – Northside Christian vs. Northwood Temple3:00 pm – Combine Academy vs. 1of1 Prep4:30 pm – Concord Academy vs....
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Carmel Christian Tip-Off Storylines: Day 1 (Friday, Nov. 11)
Carmel Christian Tip-Off Storylines Schedule Release: #CarmelTipOff Presented by Phenom HoopsThe Stars will be OUT at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic Friday, November 11th, 2022 – Carmel Christian School 5:00 pm – Northside Christian vs. Quality Education6:30 pm – Combine Academy vs. The Burlington School8:00 pm – Carmel Christian vs. Northwood Temple Potential...
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Carmel Christian Tip-Off ABSOLUTELY loaded with talent once again (Nov. 11-12)
When it comes to high school basketball in North Carolina, there is only one way to kick off the season and that is with Phenom Hoops at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off. Year after year, it has started the season in a big way here in North Carolina and is one of the top events nationally year after year. Well, this upcoming event will be no different as it will be loaded with some of the top teams...
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#CCSMLK22 Game Preview: Carmel Christian vs. JL Chambers
The Carmel Christian MLK Showcase is going to be an absolute show, as private schools and public schools square up on the hardwood Saturday afternoon and Phenom Hoops will be helping lead the charge. Another fantastic and must-see event from Phenom, come out and enjoy a day of basketball. Event Page: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/events/phenoms-mlk-showcase-details-page/...
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Phenom November Classic Recap: Carmel Christian vs. Providence Day
We headed into the night sessions of the afternoon and fans got themselves an absolute show coming in, as to of the premier programs took the court in Carmel Christian and Providence Day. Carmel is coming off a great showing last weekend and this was the first chance for many to see what all the talk was about at PDS. Providence Day came out strong and showcased their new roster, a...
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What You Missed: Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic
What a way to start the high school season at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, as the atmosphere was off the charts, the competition was incredible, and fans were treated to some of the premier talent around the region. If you missed you, you missed a good one. Here are JUST A FEW things you might have missed.
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Carmel Tip-Off Classic Recap: Carmel Christian vs. Westminster Catawba
Phenom Hoops kicked off the season in a big way with the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, bringing in some of the premier talent and teams from around the region under one building in Charlotte. In the final game of the night, it was Carmel Christian vs. Westminster Catawba in what looked to be an intense showdown. Both teams came out strong and looking to make an early statement. ...
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Carmel Tip-Off Classic Recap: Carmel Christian vs. Covenant Day
Phenom Hoops kicked off the season in a big way with the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic, bringing in some of the premier talent and teams from around the region under one building in Charlotte. In the final game of the night, we welcomed in all the fans from Carmel Christian and Covenant Day, as it was a hostile crowd going back and forth before the ball was even tipped. Then we got the...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Carmel Christian’s Ben Burnham TRIPLE-DOUBLE vs Demar Anderson & Victory Christian!
Carmel Christian and Victory Christian duked it out in Rock Hill on a Tuesday afternoon. Two teams loaded with talent, 2021 Ben Burnham and company put on a show, while Victory Christian was led by Lewis Duarte, Demar Anderson, and others. Check out all the highlights.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Cade Tyson x Ben Burnham Lead Carmel Past Asheville School at #PhenomMLKShowcase
Asheville and Carmel Christian kicked off the Phenom MLK Showcase. Both teams got after it and it brought us a few intriguing matchups. Asheville School has a few new names to keep an eye on but the firepower from Carmel Christian was just too much in the end.
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Phenom MLK Showcase: What to Watch (Part 2)
Phenom Hoops is bringing fans from around the region one of the top high school basketball events over the MLK weekend, as some of the top talent will be under one building. The storylines for some of these games are easy to see and don’t need much introduction, but we are going to dive into a few things you will want to watch to get you excited about the event in Rock Hill. Make sure you check...
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Phenom November Classic: Carmel Christian vs. Northwood Temple (Recap/Standouts)
Carmel Christian and Northwood Temple started off Day 2 of the Phenom November Classic and it was the offensive shooting of Carmel that came out quickly to make a statement. Draining some early three’s, Carmel was able to quickly jump out to a big lead in the first quarter. Carmel continued to hold that lead with a balanced attack throughout the second quarter as Northwood Temple was able to get...
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INTERVIEW: Carmel Christian’s Joe Badgett on 2021 Team Outlook + Lessons from Old State Champ Teams
Check out our latest interview featuring Carmel Christian HC Joe Badgett. Coach Badgett goes in depth on his teams roster along with what to look forward to this season with the Cougars. He also gives us his "why" and how he got started in the coaching basketball. Along with that, Coach Badgett talks his golf game and what his handicap is!
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