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HIGHLIGHTS: Robert Dillingham Drops 32 in CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! Combine Academy vs Liberty Heights!
Liberty Heights and Combine Academy matched up for the HoopState Championship in Rock Hill. Check out all the highlights from the showdown.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Robert Dillingham/ Combine vs LJ Thomas and Bull City National at HoopState Championship
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HIGHLIGHTS: 2025 Eli Ellis LEAVES IT ALL OUT vs Liberty Heights in Phenom HoopState Semi-Finals!
Moravian Prep and LIberty Heights squared off at the Phenom HoopState Championship. Check out all the highlights from the intense game.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Robert Dillingham vs Camian Shell at Combine Defeats QEA in Rd. 1 of Phenom HoopState!
Check out all the highlights from the Phenom HoopState Championship, as Combine and QEA met up in the first round.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Top 40 Jonas Aidoo vs Brandon White in the 1st Rd. of 2021 Phenom HoopState Championship
Liberty Heights and Winston Salem Christian met up in the first round of the Phenom Hoop State Championship, bringing two talented teams together on the court. Check out all the highlights from the game and make sure to subscribe to the Phenom Hoops YouTube page.
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8th Grader Eli Ellis EXPLODES in Final 4: Liberty Heights vs Moravian Prep #HoopStateChampionship
Now fans got a chance to watch the action with the Phenom HoopState, as Liberty Heights and Moravian Prep meet again. Liberty defeated Moravian earlier in the season and Moravian handed Liberty one of their two losses just recently… now, they met up for a chance to compete for a championship.
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Robert Dillingham STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!! Sophomore GOES OFF (#1 Combine Academy vs #2 Liberty Heights)
It was the game that everyone wanted, as two of the top teams around the region met for a state championship. Combine Academy vs. Liberty Heights… and it was an absolute show! Check out all the highlights.
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HIGHLIGHTS: BJ Freeman Leads Moravian Prep over His FORMER Team WOG Holy Rams at #PhenomHoopState!!
Word of God and Moravian Prep matched up on Day 1 at the Phenom HoopState Championship, kicking off the day in fashion. BJ Freeman led the charge for Moravian Prep, while Jai Smith and company battled. Check out all the highlights from this intense game.
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Start Recognizing: Underrated players from HoopState Championship
The stars were out at the HoopState Championship but it was also an opportunity for scouts, fans, and college coaches to get one last chance to watch a few underrated players that could play at the next level. These are four players who played extremely well but have been quiet with their recruitment. However, they have what it takes to help teams at the next level 2021 Isaac Farah (Liberty...
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Phenom HoopState Championship: Player Averages
Check out all the scoring totals and averages for all teams in the Phenom HoopState Championship.
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Final Thoughts: Phenom HoopState Championship
Another season has come and gone and Phenom Hoops capped it off with a terrific event at the Phenom HoopState Championship, as Combine Academy came away with the title. The amount of talent on the floor at the event was tremendous and it was the best way to end the season. We will have a lot more coverage coming but here are just a few of our final thoughts from the event in Rock Hill.
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Combine Academy crowned champion at PhenomHoopState Championship
It was the game that everyone wanted, as two of the top teams around the region met for a state championship. Combine Academy vs. Liberty Heights… let the show begin. It was going to be interesting to see which team was going to strike first and we got our answer quickly, as Combine Academy quickly made a statement by going up double-digits. Robert Dillingham was feeling it early on and it...
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Phenom HoopState Championship: Word of God vs. NC Storm
In what was one of the best games of the HoopState Championship, Word of God got 2 big free throws from PoBoigh King with 5.5 seconds left to secure a 64-62 win over NC Storm to finish in fifth place in the tournament. NC Storm got out to an early lead and Word of God had trouble trying to figure out a way to handle the size of the Storm. With 5 players going 6’7 or taller, they make it tough...
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Phenom HoopState Championship: Quality Education vs. Winston Salem Christian
The HoopState Championship has featured intense games throughout the weekend and the action continued on Sunday afternoon with Quality Education and Winston Salem Christian facing off in the seventh place game. Both teams spread out their scoring across the board, and Quality Education held a slim 24-20 lead at halftime, coming back from an early deficit to Winston Salem Christian. Quality...
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Phenom HoopState Championship: Bull City National vs. Combine Academy
Last game of the night, as Combine Academy and Bull City National brought us a rematch for a chance to compete for a championship. In the first matchup, it was an absolute slugfest, with Combine grabbing the narrow win. Now these two met again and it brought the same energy level. Combine was able to gain the edge after the first quarter, as they looked focused and ready to compete. 2022 AJ...
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Phenom HoopState Championship: Liberty Heights vs. Moravian Prep
Now fans got a chance to watch the action with the Phenom HoopState, as Liberty Heights and Moravian Prep meet again. Liberty defeated Moravian earlier in the season and Moravian handed Liberty one of their two losses just recently… now, they meet for a chance to compete for a championship. Moravian Prep came out strong in this one with the early lead but Liberty Heights came back to...
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POB’s Eye Catchers (Day 2, HoopState Championship/PG Nationals) Part 2
2021 Jordan Wildy (WS Christian): Wildy has been incredibly consistent so far throughout the HoopState Championship, as he brings such a unique versatility to the court with his outside threat from three, his length and size to be able to battle and get on the boards, and his feel around the basket to finish over defenders. Very strong performance so far. 2022 Gerasim Bordin (WS Christian): A...
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Phenom Hoop State: Quality Education vs. NC Storm
Day 2 continued and boy oh boy, did we get a thriller in this one. This was a back-and-forth affair all game long, with neither team being able to break away from each other. TO start the game though, QEA came out red hot as Camian Shell led a balanced attack that helped get out to a 21-7 lead after the first quarter but NC Storm answered right back in the second quarter, outscoring QEA...
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Phenom HoopState Championship: Word of God vs. WS Christian
Day 2 of the Phenom HoopState Championship continued in Rock Hill, as our first game got underway between Winston-Salem Christian and Word of God. Two teams loaded with talent and certainly had pride on the line, not wanting to go 0-2 early in South Carolina. Word of God came out strong but WS Christian battled right back, as it ended 20-20 after one. Gerasim Bordin shot the ball really...
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Phenom HoopState Championship: Bull City vs. NC Storm
Bull City Prep National 2022 6’3 LJ Thomas One look at his current college offers and you will see why Thomas tops the list from the first round game in the Hoop State Championship. Thomas poured in 28 points in Bull City’s win and was just as impressive dishing the ball and getting up and down the court. Early on Thomas was a man possessed and the NC Storm couldn’t do much of anything to stop...
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POB’s Eye Catchers (Day 1, HoopState Championship) Part 3
2022 Elijah Jamison (Liberty Heights): The growth that Jamison has made in showing that he can be a complete point guard. He continues to do an impressive job in staying aggressive and getting into the paint but also scoring the ball with good, high quality shots. Plays incredibly strong with the ball and finishes well with his body. 2021 Isaac Farah (Liberty Heights): Really do...
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Phenom HoopState Championship: Combine Academy vs. Quality Education
The action continued in Rock Hill, as the top-seeded Combine Academy started its event against Quality Education. Both teams really came out strong on both ends, with Quality Education putting Combine on their heels early, attacking the basket, and being aggressive at the rim. They also wanted to get out and run when they could but head coach Jeff McInnis got his team going and eventually took...
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Phenom HoopState Championship: Liberty Heights vs. Winston Salem Christian
On to Game 2 of the first day of the Phenom Hoop State Championship and it was a rematch between these two teams that ended in a thriller the last time around. Liberty Heights and Winston Salem Christian battled it out on the court but it was Liberty Heights that made a point early on, especially on the defensive end. They jumped out to an 11-4 lead after the first quarter and then...
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Phenom HoopState: Word of God vs. Moravian Prep
Day 1 of the Phenom HoopState Championship was underway and it brought Moravian Prep and Word of God on the court to battle it out in Round 1. Both teams that have racked up the wins this season, it was Moravian Prep that set the stage early on both ends of the floor. They were able to run their offense and really showcase their shooting ability from deep, knocking down 11 3-pointers...
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The Stars Will Be Out: Phenom HoopState Championship
The second Phenom HoopState Championship will be taking place this weekend in Rock Hill, as a team will be crowned champion and end their season in style. There is going to be so much talent on the floor! These are just a few names that will be on the floor and you will want to watch, currently holding offers from programs around the country.
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Phenom HoopState Championship Matchup Preview: Moravian Prep vs. Word of God
The Phenom HoopState Championship brings you some of the best teams that haven’t competed for a state championship in NCHSAA and NCISAA, all under one building to compete for a championship. Last year, Moravian Prep took home the title but this year, it looks to be even deeper and it is anyone’s ball game. To get geared up for the event, we want to preview some of the matchups you...
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Phenom HoopState Championship Matchup Preview: Liberty Heights vs. Winston-Salem Christian National
The Phenom HoopState Championship brings you some of the best teams that haven’t competed for a state championship in NCHSAA and NCISAA, all under one building to compete for a championship. Last year, Moravian Prep took home the title but this year, it looks to be even deeper and it is anyone’s ball game. To get geared up for the event, we want to preview some of the matchups you...
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Phenom HoopState Championship Matchup Preview: Lake Norman vs. Bull City
The Phenom HoopState Championship brings you some of the best teams that haven’t competed for a state championship in NCHSAA and NCISAA, all under one building to compete for a championship. Last year, Moravian Prep took home the title but this year, it looks to be even deeper and it is anyone’s ball game. To get geared up for the event, we want to preview some of the matchups you...
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Phenom HoopState Championship Matchup Preview: Combine Academy vs. Quality Education
The Phenom HoopState Championship brings you some of the best teams that haven’t competed for a state championship in the NCHSAA and NCISAA, all under one building to compete for a title. Last year, Moravian Prep took home the title but this year, it looks to be even deeper and it is anyone’s ball game. To get geared up for the event, we want to preview some of the matchups you will see on Friday, with much more coverage coming.
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The Hoop State Championship SELECTION SHOW
The Phenom Hoop State Championship is going to be off the charts again, as we bring you some of the top teams all under on building, competing for a state championship. Check out the Selection Show and breakdown of the event, which will be happening March 12-14 in Rock Hill, SC.
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