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Hickory Ridge vs. Myers Park (Girls) Game Recap
The first game of our second annual George Lynch Invitational kicked off with a competitive battle between two of the top women’s programs in the Charlotte area—Hickory Ridge and Myers Park. Although both squads have a ton of talent, it didn’t take long for the Mustangs to take control and assert their dominance. Several ladies made plays for Myers Park, including Amani Barner and Laura...
read morePhenom Game Report: Providence Day vs. Victory Christian
Phenom Hoops headed down past Charlotte to Victory Christian, a team that has been making a lot of noise to start the season and they were looking to continue that success against Providence Day. It was an early battle in the first quarter, with Providence Day holding the 7-4 lead after the first quarter. 2025 Nick Hailey had a good early showing in the first quarter, knocking down shots from...
read morePhenom Game Report: NRCA at Trinity Academy
Trinity Academy: 20 – 14 – 16 – 12: 62NRCA: 6 – 13 – 12 – 20: 51 Phenom Hoops tuned in to watch Trinity Academy and NRCA, an interesting game with new names. Trinity came out strong offensively behind their leaders, knocking down shots inside and out which allowed them to jump out to a 20-6 first-quarter lead. They were able to maintain that lead heading...
read moreCarmel 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...
read moreCarmel Tip-Off Game Report: Forsyth Country Day vs. Cannon
Gam 5 on Day 2, as Forsyth Country Day was back in action to take on Cannon. Forsyth was looking to back up an impressive Day 1 victory against a Cannon team looking to bounce back from a Friday loss. Cannon came out with something to prove early on, jumping out to a quick 14-0 lead before FCDS had to call a timeout. Eventually, FCDS was able to get on the board but found themselves down 23-8 at...
read moreCarmel Tip-Off Game Report: Moravian Prep vs. Northside Christian
We headed into the afternoon and night games, as Moravian Prep and Northside Christian were back in action on Day 2 at the Carmel Tip-Off. Moravian Prep and the outside shooting came out red hot early in the first quarter, as they were able to jump out to a quick double-digit lead. But Northside was able to settle down and get going offensively, cutting the lead to 24-18 at the end of the...
read moreCarmel Tip-Off Game Report: TBS vs. Concord Academy
The day continued on, as The Burlington School returned to Carmel Christian and took on Concord Academy. After a tough loss on Day 1, TBS was looking to come out strong and that they did on both ends against Concord Academy. 2024 Zion Walker continued to lead the charge offensively, while others like 2025 Devin Simms, 2025 Kaden Hammond, 2024 Ty Outlaw, and others brought a balanced...
read moreCarmel Tip-Off Game Report: Berean Baptist vs. Caldwell Academy
Second game on Day 2, Berean Baptist and Caldwell Academy matched up in an interesting matchup with some high-level talent on the court. Caldwell was able to come out of the gate strong led by its leader in 2025 Jaylen Cross, and that would continue to be a storyline throughout this game. They were able to grab the narrow 14-9 lead, but Berean Baptist started to get going behind...
read moreCarmel Tip-Off Game Report: Asheville School vs. Grace Christian
Day 2 of the Carmel Tip Off started on Saturday, as Asheville School and Grace Christian traveled to square off early in the day. Both teams brought intriguing talent to the court, as this was a back-and-forth battle throughout the first half. Both teams were tied at 13 at the end of the first, and neither team could break away from each other in the second quarter as well. The guard...
read moreCarmel 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....
read moreCarmel Tip-Off Game Report: TBS vs. Moravian Prep
Going into Game 2 on the night, you just knew that the energy would be there between The Burlington School and Moravian Prep, and that is exactly what you got. Two strong and top teams here in North Carolina were looking to battle it out on the court early in the season. Both teams were trading blows, as both teams were looking to play their style, and both got after it on both ends. We had a...
read moreCarmel Tip-Off Game Report: Northside Christian vs. Combine Regional
Starting off the Carmel Tip-Off, Northside Christian and Combine Regional go underway here at Carmel Christian. Combine struck first with two early baskets, but Northside was able to settle down, attack out in transition, and completely flip the game early in the first quarter, leading 24-8 after one. 2024 Kyrell Shaw was the lead early on offensively, scoring in a variety of ways. Combine...
read moreLady Phenom Game Report: Greensboro Day vs. Grace Christian
Lady Phenom went out to Greensboro to check in on the Bengals, as they welcomed in Grace Christian with both teams kicking off the season. GDS looked strong and flexed its muscles early, creating havoc defensively and quickly turning it into offense. It allowed them to jump out to a 19-0 first-quarter lead, and they only expanded on that going into halftime leading 41-4. That trend continued in...
read morePhenom Game Report: Greensboro Day vs. Grace Christian
A very intriguing matchup to start the season, Grace Christian hit the road to Greensboro to take on the Bengals on Tuesday night. It was a slow start for both teams, getting a feel and getting into a rhythm. Greensboro Day was able to take the narrow lead early on after the first quarter, 9-3 but Grace Christian started to get their offense going early on in the second quarter. But GDS had an...
read morePhenom Game Report: 1of1 Academy vs. Lab University Prep
It was the start of the season for Phenom Hoops and high school basketball, and our first stop on the season was downtown Charlotte. 1of1 Academy, a team loaded with talent, traveled to Laby City to take on Lab U, a rising program looking to make noise this year with a tough schedule. The atmosphere was electric to start the season, and both teams came out strong. 1of1 was able to secure...
read morePhenom Game Report: Skyline Prep vs. AZ Compass
AZ Compass: 15 – 23 – 17 – 23: 78Skyline Prep: 3 – 12 – 13 – 6: 34 Stats:AZ: Del Jones 18pts/ Sammie Yeanay 14pts/ Jeremiah Fears 10pts/ Imahri Wooten 11pts/ Cam Miles 10ptsSkyline: JJ Funk 7pts/ Remi Ajayii 7pts Standouts: AZ Compass: 2024 Del Jones (Committed to Clemson): Jones was terrific in this game, as I was highly impressed with what he showed...
read morePhenom CBB Report: Duke vs. UNC-Pembroke
Credit: Duke Athletics College Basketball is here, and the first game we took in was Duke vs. UNC-Pembroke in an exhibition game. Duke came out strong, especially from behind the arc as Tyrese Proctor came out hot with 12 quick points with four threes. And the Blue Devils started to get more players in on the action, really showcasing a balanced attack from multiple players. Freshman Jared...
read morePhenom Game Report: Oak Hill vs. Hargarve
Oak Hill: 46 – 49: 95Hargrave: 34 – 39: 75 Standouts: 2024 Christian Anderson (Oak Hill): He was the head of the snake and should be for much of the season, as he continues to show that he is a playmaker on the court. Going to be always regarded as the best shooter on the floor no matter what, Anderson also plays with tremendous pace, reads the floor, finds the openings in the...
read morePhenom Game Report: Oak Hill vs. SWVA
Oak Hill: 35-61-82-103SWVA CC: 16-42-70-85 The basketball season is right around the corner and I couldn’t wait to get a chance to check out Oak Hill early on to see what they had to offer. They took on SWVA CC in an exhibition game, as Oak Hill took the 103-85 victory. We wanted to break down the roster of what we saw early on with this team from the game. Starters: 2024 Chris...
read morePhenom 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...
read morePhenom Game Report: Combine PG vs. Hargrave PG
Final: Combine PG 91 – Hargrave PG 72 Stats:Combine: Shaedon Simpson 31pts, 11rebs/ Georges Archer 18pts/ Aaron Hall 11pts, 5rebs/ Isiah Sy 14ptsHargrave: Michael Montano 20pts, 6rebs, 5asts, 2stls/ Warren Hawkins 14pts, 4asts/ Joel Speckman 10pts, 4asts/ Diovion Famakinde 12pts, 4rebs Standouts: 2023 Shaedon Simpson (Combine PG): He was the player of the game in this one, and once again,...
read morePhenom 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...
read morePhenom 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...
read morePhenom 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...
read morePhenom 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...
read morePhenom 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...
read morePhenom 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...
read morePhenom 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...
read morePhenom 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...
read more2023 VISAA Championships (Semifinals)
Phenom Hoops was on deck throughout the day for the VISAA, checking in on the talent, finding new names, and looking to watch some incredible games as teams were looking to advance to the championship games and be crowned a champion. Here are the final scores and standouts from each game, as we continue to update throughout the day. Final: Banner Christian 53 – New Covenant 52...
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