CARMEL CHRISTIAN TIP OFF CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS
Eye Catchers: Northwood Temple vs. Carmel Christian
Northwood Temple Academy vs. Carmel Christian Northwood Temple Josh Nickelberry (6’5, 2019): Nickelberry is such a superb, gifted scoring guard that can give out a few hits just as much as he can take it. He has to score for this team and that he does in an array of ways. His jumper was on point and you can tell, when ones goes in, the confidence level only increases, which can be very dangerous...
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Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic — Night 1, Game 3
To put it mildly, the nightcap was freaking crazy. It was a tie game at half time, after an unbelievable performance from 6’5″ Louisville commit Josh Nickelberry from Northwood Temple. He was a pure scorer, shot the ball well at all levels and showcased an ability to handle the ball and create. Nickelberry finished up with 31 points on the game. It was a hard earned 31, but it was...
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Eye Catchers: Christ School vs. Concord First Assembly
Christ School vs Concord First Assembly Christ School Kojack Thompson (5’8, 2019): a very skilled point guard that packs a punch and understands how to push/ run an offense. He is a strong finisher but makes the right plays for his team. Very unselfish leader on the floor. He makes difficult passes look easy. Stats: 16 points Was named Awards of Excellence game MVP Gabe Wiznitzer (6’10, 2021):...
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Christ School Vs Concord First Assembly Game Recap: #CCSTOC2018
The Skinny: Kojack Thompson came out of this one with fire in his eyes early, completely controlling the game in the 1st quarter on the offensive end, leading Christ School to a hot start. He, Brad Halvorsen, Gabe Wiznitzer, and Trey Austin propelled the Greenies to a crazy first half in which they led 42-21 at the break. The start of the 2nd half was the Trae Benham found some rhythm getting...
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Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic — Night 1, Game 1 Recap (Hickory Grove Christian Vs. Asheville Christian)
The story of game 1 had to be the point guard match up between the guards. It was spectacular, and off the charts battle that saw both players get were, and what, they wanted at each level. Hickory Grove Christian was led by 6’4” super sophomore AJ Smith. Still relatively unknown, expect Smith to really blow up over the coming year. He is a strong framed, downhill guard who plays both ends of...
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Asheville Christian Vs Hickory Grove Christian Recap
The Skinny: Asheville Christian clearly looked like the more experienced out of the gate jumping out to a 54-33 halftime lead largely due to the backcourt play from 6’4 2020 Tyler McKinney and 6’0 2019 Raishaun Brown. They combined for 41 of their team’s 54 points at the break. Hickory Grove Christian was led by 6’4 2021 AJ Smith had 17 at the break for his Hickory Grove...
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