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Freshman Watch: 2025 Marco Tampoya (Christ the King)

There have been several freshmen that have been stepping up on the high school stage and making a name for themselves early on.  One player that has played well and early is Christ the King's Marco Tampoya, as he has been averaging 11 points and five rebounds this season so far. Tampoya had several strong showings this summer, filling it up for the Carolina Riptide and he has carried that...

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The Expansion of the Carolina Riptide

Just four years ago, Grant Hodges, Greg Forest, and seven kids from the greater Lake Norman area came together to form the Carolina Riptide. Despite some roster changes over the years, the core grouping of Clay 'Smoke' Hodges, Trace Forest, Christian Taylor, and Callahan Reed have remained firmly intact since first forming. Thereafter, the Riptide players could be seen attending various camps...

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Player Standouts at Day Two of Phenom’s Spring Tip-Off Classic

6'1 '25 Hamilton Huit (Elite One) Given his nonstop production over the weekend, it should be easy to understand what made Huit an obvious standout for this Elite One group. He did a strong amount of everything, from scoring and passing to rebounding and defending, and made sure his impact was felt on nearly every possession. He set the tone offensively and regularly asserted himself as a scorer...

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