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Takeaways from Round One of HoopState Championship
Yesterday, Phenom Hoops and the Hoop State Network kicked off our annual Hoop State Championship with the opening round of games. Although “first-round†outcomes are usually lopsided, this ultra-competitive field offered four quality games to start the event. Bull City, Quality Education Academy, Combine Academy, and Winston-Salem Christian all advanced to the second round. However, this...
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The Field is Set: HoopState Championship
It is that time of the year and it is time to crown a championship at the HoopState Championship. The field has been set, and the matchups certainly bring a lot of intrigue as these teams look to be crowned champions to finish the year. Check out this year’s field and matchups. WATCH LIVE: https://www.thehoopstate.com/post/2024-hoop-state-championship Round 1 Games (March 14th) Word of God...
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#24 Combine Academy HOOP STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 3-PEAT
#1 Winston-Salem Christian National vs #2 Combine Academy National for the 2023 Hoop State Championship presented by Phenom Hoops. Footage was contributed by Donnie Bui ( @phenomhoopreport ) & Garrett Stiwinter ( @prod.g...
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Combine Academy crowned champions again at Hoop State Championship
In year 4 of the Phenom Hoop State Championship, it was another terrific ending to the high school season as the top non-association teams came to Lincolnton (NC) hoping to walk away with a state title. The games were competitive and exciting, as it was a packed house throughout the event and every player left everything they had on the court. But only one team was able to walk away with a...
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Phenom HoopState Championship Recap: Combine National vs. WS Christian National
The season was coming to an end, as we were looking to crown another champion. Winston Salem Christian and Combine Academy, the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds, met up in a packed house on Saturday for a chance to be crowned champion. Combine Academy came out and delivered the first punch, finding success offensively and defensively. It allowed them to jump out to an early lead but WS Christian...
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Phenom HoopState Championship Recap: Combine Academy vs. Word of God
Game 2 on the day brought two powerhouses in Combine Academy and Word of God went at it in what was a HEATED showdown. Both teams came out with energy and looking to make shots; Word of God was led once again early on by ’23 Isaiah Coleman while ’23 Trentyn Flowers came out strong after his commitment to lead the way. Word of God was able to gain the narrow edge in the first quarter 19-15, but...
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Phenom HoopState Championship Recap: WS Christian National vs. 1of1 Academy
The semifinals kicked off on Friday night, as Game 1 brought us Winston Salem Christian National and 1of1 Academy together for what looked to be a thriller. The intensity was real in this game, as both teams played with tons of energy and put it all on the line. WS Christian was able to get the narrow edge after the first quarter, as Kobe George/ Isaiah Washington got the team going early. WS...
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Phenom HoopState Championship Recap: Combine National vs. Combine Regional
Last game of the night, two very familiar teams squared off for a chance to compete in the semifinals of the Phenom Hoop State Championship. Combine National and Combine Regional matched up in front of a packed house. Combine National was able to get the early edge with their size and shots falling for Trentyn Flowers, but Combine Regional punched right back at the end to be only down 13-11...
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Phenom HoopState Championship Recap: WS Christian National vs. QEA
Game 3 was on its way here in Lincolnton (NC) as Winston Salem Christian National got in on the action. They took on QEA which was able to secure a Day 1 victory and advance. Neither team was able to get really going in the first quarter, as QEA held the slight edge 8-6 but it was the defensive intensity that picked up for WS Christian that changed the game in the second quarter. The offense...
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Phenom HoopState Championship Recap: Word of God vs. NC GBB
Game 2 on Day 2, the Rams of Word of God matched up with NC Good Better Best, as each team was looking to make their way into the semifinals. Word of God came out with the early punch, knocking down shots and showcasing their strong guard play early to get the early lead. But NC GBB started to settle down and shots eventually started to fall as well. Word of God held the 21-13 first-quarter...
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Phenom Hoop State Championship Recap: 1of1 Academy vs. Piedmont Classical
Day 2 kicked off on Thursday, as 1of1 Academy and Piedmont Classical met at the 4 vs. 5 seed. Two very talented teams looked to play their game and gain the upper hand early on. It was an up-and-down type feel early on, which helped 1of1 Academy gain the narrow edge in the first half, but Piedmont was able to knock down shots from outside and also use its side as well down low. 1of1 Academy’s...
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Hoopstate Championship Previews: Word of God vs. NC GBB
Today, the bracket play for the annual Hoopstate Championship officially begins with two highly intriguing matchups. Each year, this event serves as a battle to determine who ultimately comes out victorious as the top independent program in North Carolina. The field features Quality Education, New Life Christian, Winston-Salem Christian (National and Regional), Combine Academy (National and...
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Hoopstate Championship Previews: 1 of 1 Academy vs. Piedmont Classical
Today, the bracket play for the annual Hoopstate Championship officially begins with two highly intriguing matchups. Each year, this event serves as a battle to determine who ultimately comes out victorious as the top independent program in North Carolina. The field features Quality Education, New Life Christian, Winston-Salem Christian (National and Regional), Combine Academy (National and...
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Phenom Hoop State Championship Recap: WS Christian Regional vs. Combine Regional
Game 2 on the day after an exciting Game 1 in the books, Winston Salem Christian Regional and Combine Regional went to battle for a chance to move on and play Thursday night. WS Christian Regional came out strong early from three from 2025 Darnerian Gibson, but Combine was able to answer back. Getting out in transition, mixing it up offensively, and clamping down defensively, Combine Regional...
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Phenom Hoop State Championship Recap: Quality Education vs. New Life
Day 1 of the Phenom Hoop State Championship got underway in Lincolnton, NC, as Quality Education and New Life Christian Academy kicked off the event in style. Both teams bringing intriguing talent matched up in what looked to be a very interesting game. Quality Education was able to jump out early to a 15-8 first-quarter lead, as 2024 Jermaurhiyun Anderson and 2023 Tyson Barrett got going early...
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Hoopstate Championship Previews: Winston-Salem Christian Regional vs. Combine Academy Regional
Today, the bracket play for the annual Hoopstate Championship officially begins with two highly intriguing matchups. Each year, this event serves as a battle to determine who ultimately comes out victorious as the top independent program in North Carolina. The field features Quality Education, New Life Christian, Winston-Salem Christian (National and Regional), Combine Academy (National and...
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Hoopstate Championship Previews: Quality Education vs. New Life Christian
Today, the bracket play for the annual Hoopstate Championship officially begins with two highly intriguing matchups. Each year, this event serves as a battle to determine who ultimately comes out victorious as the top independent program in North Carolina. The field features Quality Education, New Life Christian, Winston-Salem Christian (National and Regional), Combine Academy (National and...
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Storylines heading into the Phenom HoopState Championship
Phenom Hoops is back again for another fantastic closing of the high school season, as the Top 10 Non-Association teams all come together in hopes of being crowned a champion! The Phenom HoopState Championship is back once again, as we head to Lincolnton March 15-18 in hopes of seeing some incredible matchups and crowning a state champion! Here are a few storylines to watch out for. New Names...
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Winner takes all… HOOP STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (March 15th-18th)
March 15th-18th at Combine Academy in Lincolnton, NC
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Phenom HoopState Championship Schedule
Phenom Hoops is back again for another fantastic closing of the high school season, as the Top 10 Non-Association teams all come together in hopes of being crowned a champion! The Phenom HoopState Championship is back once again, as we head to Lincolnton March 15-18 in hopes of seeing some incredible matchups and crowning a state champion! It will be an absolute show once again, as here is the...
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A historic season for the Liberty Heights program
The season has come to an end for many around the country, including here in North Carolina but that just gives us time to look back and reflect on a few teams and programs. One of those programs that deserve the spotlight has to be the Liberty Heights program, as they brought two teams to the national spotlight, and both had historic seasons to remember. Starting with the Liberty Heights...
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Combine Academy caps off season with title
Another season is in the books and there is no better way for teams to solidify their season than with a championship and that is exactly what Combine Academy did once again this year, winning the Phenom Hoop State Championship this past weekend. Overall, it has been another terrific year for the Goats. They end the season ranked in the Top-25 nationally, they secured a state title, and they...
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POB’s Best of the Best: Hoop State Championship
2022 Jayden Epps (Combine Academy): What else can be said than JAYDEN EPPS; the senior showed up one last time on the year for Combine Academy, hitting the game-winner in the championship game and fully taking over in the fourth quarter. Scoring all the team’s points and securing the title was just the icing on the cake for a special weekend from Epps. He continues to be the go-to leader and...
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Phenom Hoop State Championship: Liberty Heights National vs. Combine Academy
The clash of the titans looked to end the night here on Championship Sunday, as Liberty Heights and Combine Academy squared off. Combine came out early, making some early plays and knocking down shots but Liberty Heights started to get going and eventually took the lead at the end of the first quarter, leading 16-15. Ezra Ausar got it going early with an early seven points in the first quarter...
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Hoop State Championship (Round 2): Combine Academy vs. Moravian Prep
In our second matchup of the night in the Hoop State Championship, we brought two teams that are quite familiar with each other over the years and it was certainly going to be a heated showdown. Moravian Prep and Combine Academy went at it instantly, as both teams were trading baskets early before Combine started to make their mark early with their size of Patrick Wessler and...
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Hoopstate Championship Recaps: Word of God v. Liberty Heights Varsity
The fourth game to conclude round one of our Hoopstate Championship bracket took place between Word of God and Liberty Heights Varsity. In all honesty, this contest was as highly anticipated as any matchup from the opening day. As expected, things kicked off in an extremely competitive, back-and-forth fashion. After an intense eight minutes with multiple lead changes, both sides were tied at...
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Player Standouts at Phenom Hoopstate Championship
6’8 ’22 Ezra Ausar (Liberty Heights) Though his status as one of the state’s top prospects should already be widely acknowledged, the unsigned Ausar continues to perform at a high level. He’s a long, explosive forward/post with a strong frame and the ability to simply dominate opponents with his physical two-way approach. That being said, Ausar also hit jumpers, attacked off the bounce, and...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Hoop State Championship
2022 Elijah Jamison (Liberty Heights): Jamison, who is still one of the top unsigned seniors in the state of North Carolina, really showcased his ability to lead the charge for his team. He played at a great pace, got out in transition, knocked down shots from multiple levels, and really controlled the game as a point guard should. He finished the game with 16 points, hitting a few threes,...
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Hoopstate Championship Recaps: Combine Academy v. Winston-Salem Christian
The third game of our Hoopstate Championship bracket took place between Combine Academy and Winston-Salem Christian. It didn’t take long for the Goats to assert themselves, establish a lead, and end the opening quarter with a 21-10 advantage. However, the Lions put together consecutive scoring possessions to start the second period. The battle maintained its intensity, but Combine Academy...
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Hoopstate Championship Recaps: Moravian Prep v. Lake Norman Christian
The second game of our Hoopstate Championship bracket took place between Moravian Prep and Lake Norman Christian. The Storm came out of the gate and scored the first two buckets to start this contest. Immediately thereafter, Moravian Prep put together a 12-2 run, started controlling the action, and led 14-10 after the first quarter. The ensuing period was more of the same, as Moravian continued...
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