PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS
Dorman’s strong second half propels them to win vs. Northwestern
Final:Dorman 82 – Northwestern 63 Both teams were going back and forth in the first quarter, as Jalen Burnett was able to be aggressive and get to the free throw line to help Northwestern secure an early 2-point lead after one quarter. Dorman was able to create a small lead in the second half behind the play of Jalen Breazeale and company, eventually taking a 6-point lead with 2:30 to go...
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Phenom Game Report: Covenant Day at Calvary Day
Final:Covenant Day 90 – Calvary Day 63 Phenom Hoops traveled to Winston-Salem to check in at Calvary Day, as they welcomed in Covenant Day on Tuesday night. As the ball tipped off, it was Covenant Day that came out strong and built an early 12-0 lead behind the play of Aden Holloway. Calvary Day was able to get on the board eventually and get it down to single didigts for a little bit of...
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Phenom Game Report: Dorman starts the season off with a win
Dorman kicked off their season against JL Mann at home at the Dorman Tip-Off, as both teams were hoping to look strong early on. Dorman settled for outside shots early but started to use their big’s and find more of their offense in the second quarter, while making it tough on the defensive end for JL Mann. It helped them earn a 29-20 halftime lead, as Breazeale hit a big three at...
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Reviewing the Tape: Greenfield (vs. Central Alamance Prep) (Standouts)
Phenom Hoops went back to review the tape of Greenfield, as they took on Central Alamance Prep. It was a chance to watch a program that has an intriguing blend of talent. Greenfield took charge early in the action and this game was never really in doubt, with Greenfield moving to 2-0 with an 88-40 win at home.
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Phenom Game Report: Blue Ridge vs. Fork Union
Phenom Hoops tuned in Tuesday night to check out the action between Fork Union Military Academy and Blue Ridge, two programs with a ton of intriguing talent that has the attention of college coaches around.
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Phenom Tip-Off Classic: Combine Academy vs. Carolina Basketball Academy-GA (Recap/ Standouts)
Check out the recap, stats, and standouts from the Combine vs. CBA-GA matchup at the Phenom Tip-Off Classic.
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Phenom Tip-Off Classic: Liberty Heights vs. Bull City Prep National (Recap/ Standouts)
Check out the recap, stats, and standouts from the Liberty Heights vs. Bull City Prep National at the Phenom Tip-Off Classic.
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Phenom Tip-Off Classic: Moravian Prep vs. Winston Salem Christian (Recap/ Standouts)
Check out the recap, stat totals, and standouts from the Moravian Prep vs. Winston Salem Christian game at the Phenom Tip-Off Classic.
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Phenom Tip-Off Classic: Carmel Christian vs. Davidson Day (Recap/ Standouts)
Check out the recap, stat leaders, and standouts between Davidson Day and Carmel Christian at the Phenom Tip-Off Classic.
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POB’s Tidbits: Lake Norman Christian vs. Oak Hill
Phenom Hoops was excited to tune into ESPN 2 to watch Lake Norman Christian travel to Oak Hill in a game loaded with talent. Both teams battle throughout the game, but it was Oak Hill that came away with the home win. But here are a few of our thoughts from the game.
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Phenom Game Report: W-S Christian vs. Bull City Prep
Phenom Hoops hit the road to kick off the season and what a way to kick off with a game between two powerhouses in Winston-Salem Christian and Bull City Prep National.
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Phenom Game Report: Combine Academy PG vs. Massanutten PG
Phenom Hoops tuned in to The Hoop State Network, as they were on the call for this matchup. Combine Academy PG welcomed in Massanutten Military Academy Monday afternoon in what was a tight game all throughout. Both teams traded the lead throughout, as this one came down to the end. Check out the score and players that caught our eyes.
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Standouts from Oak Hill/ Hargrave Scrimmage: Oak Hill
Phenom Hoops was able to sit down and enjoy the annual scrimmage between Oak Hill Academy and Hargrave Military, bringing two of the top programs together to really get the season started. Playing two halves and then a 3rd 10-minute scrimmage, we wanted to bring you a few standouts for each team, first looking at Oak Hill.
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Rewind the Film: AZ Compass vs. Scale Prep
Phenom Hoops was able to tune in and finally get to check in on AZ Compass, who brings a ton of talent and nationally-talented players to the court. They have kicked off their season, as this time, they matched up against Scale Prep. AZ Compass jumped out early, picking up the pressure and staying aggressive offensively, eventually building a double-digit lead early and never looking back in an 89-41 victory.
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North Mecklenburg Advances to the NCHSAA 4A Championship
North Mecklenburg Advances to the NCHSAA 4A State Championship North Mecklenburg 86 Olympic 78 Coach Duane Lewis and his North Mecklenburg Vikings advance to the NCHSAA 4A State Championship. North Mecklenburg is blessed with tremendous talent, but it was 6’1 unsigned senior Shamann Artis that may have made the play of the game, and maybe the play of the year for North Mecklenburg. Leading...
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Phenom HoopState Championship Recaps: Day 3
Phenom Hoops and HoopState wanted to bring an opportunity for programs to compete for a championship and that is what has happened, with eight programs coming to Lincolnton to play for bragging rights. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, we bring you some of the best talent and teams form the state. Follow us throughout the event, as we provide coverage and recaps throughout.
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Phenom HoopState Championship Recaps: Day 2
Phenom Hoops and HoopState wanted to bring an opportunity for programs to compete for a championship and that is what has happened, with eight programs coming to Lincolnton to play for bragging rights. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, we bring you some of the best talent and teams form the state. Follow us throughout the event, as we provide coverage and recaps throughout.
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Phenom HoopState Championship Recaps: Day 1
Day 1 was loaded with talent and exciting matchups, as some of the top teams came to compete for a championship in Lincolnton.
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Phenom Hoops’ Game Report: Westover vs. Clayton
We were told to arrive an hour before game time as both teams were expected to bring big crowds to watch the 4th round matchup at Westover High School. The matchup was the 4-seed Clayton against the 1-seed, and undefeated, Westover High School. The crowd showed up, and the atmosphere was great, everything you’d want in a playoff atmosphere.
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Northwest clamps down vs. Ardrey Kell in second half
Northwest and Ardrey Kell battled it out in the third round of the playoffs on Saturday. Check out a few game notes and stats from the game.
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Phenom Hoops’ Game Report: VISAA Semi-finals
Phenom Hoops headed to the state of Virginia to check in at Virginia State University, where the VISAA semifinals were being held. Teams from multiple divisions came out to compete, looking for a chance to compete for a championship.
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West Stokes v. North Forsyth
On Thursday, Phenom Hoops traveled to West Stokes in King, North Carolina, as the Wildcats prepared to host the Vikings of North Forsyth in the second round of the 2A NCHSAA playoffs. These squads met twice in the regular season, where West Stokes took both contests by a narrow three-point margin (including an overtime battle). Needless to say, North Forsyth was looking to rewrite the script and...
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WS Prep advances past East Surry 71-49
It was a packed house filled with two extremely passionate fan bases, both programs looking to keep playing into the spring.
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NCHSAA Playoffs: Second-Round playoff games to watch
The first-round matchups are in the books and now we take a look at the games that should highlight the second-round games. Going down each division, here are just a few games that stood out to us coming this Thursday.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Carter Whitt DROPS 34 PTS vs Millbrook in CAP7 Championship!
Check out highlights between Leesville Rd. and Millbrook as they played for the CAP7 Championship on Saturday at Broughton HS. The game was tight throughout the match up but junior Carter Whitt made sure the Pride would come out on top. The 6'3" guard scored 34 points and fellow wing man Jalen McDonald added 15. Will Felton led the way for Millbrook.
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Northwood Temple Comes Back to Win 1A State Championship
How can a 14 loss team win a state title? Northwood Temple Head Coach James Strong had a simple answer, “Playing in Phenom Hoops events early, playing that hard schedule prepared us for this run..."
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NCISAA Final Four: Player Standouts
In this article, we will take a look at the standouts, on the boy's side, from the 4A Semifinals, 1A Semifinals, 1A Finals, and 2A Finals.
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Concord First Assembly Wins NCISAA 3A State Championship
Concord First Assembly Wins NCISAA 3A State Championship Concord First Assembly 68 Village Christian 48 For coach Frank Cantadore, this has been a magical season. Concord First Assembly cruised through the NCISAA 3A playoffs and won the state championship on Saturday against a very talented Village Christian team. The margin of victory was much of the same. It was another 20 plus margin of...
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Cannon Wins NCISAA 4A State Championship
Cannon Wins NCISAA 4A State Championship Cannon 71 Charlotte Latin 69 Cannon’s head coach Che Roth challenged his youthful team by playing a tough, grind it out type schedule. Entering the NCSIAA 4A state championship, Cannon brought a 26-6 record with loses to state, regional and national powers on their schedule. They lost two heartbreaking games by one point each to Greensboro Day and...
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Charlotte Latin advances to NCISAA 4A State Championship
Charlotte Latin advances to NCISAA 4A State Championship Charlotte Latin 68 Durham Academy 62 Coach Chris Burger of Charlotte Latin is highly regarded as one of the premier coaches in the Charlotte Metro area. His teams are prepared, fundamentally sound, and play with poise and maturity. The majority of his lineup is juniors and seniors that has been with the program since they were freshmen....
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