PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS
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 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, it is...
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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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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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2023 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 Standouts:2023...
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Phenom Game Report: Northern Nash vs. EE Smith
Phenom Hoops continues its coverage around the state of North Carolina, as we locked in at EE Smith as they welcomed in Northern Nash in what looked to be a very intense battle. EE Smith came out with the first punch, really creating havoc offensively behind their star senior James Scott, as he helped EE Smith jump out to a 12-5 first-quarter lead. Northern Nash continued to struggle in...
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Phenom Game Report: Salisbury at Reidsville
We were coming down in the NCHSAA playoffs, as Salisbury and Reidsville battled it out in the Elite Eight. It was a slow game for much of the first half, with plenty of fouls to go around for both teams. Both teams were tied up at 11 at the end of the first quarter, but 2026 Dionte Neal was the one player that came out strong with nine points in the first quarter. But Salisbury was able to...
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NCISAA 2A Championship (Girls): Wayne Country Day vs. Grace Christian
In the final game of the night, the top two seeds squared off in the 2A title game and the stars were certainly out in this one. Grace Christian came out and flexed a little early on, as they jumped out to a double-digit lead early led by their star 2024 Sarah Strong. Shots continued to fall from outside, while Strong and company were doing whatever they wanted inside as well. Once Grace...
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NCISAA 4A Championship: Carmel Christian vs. Christ School
Final game of the night on the boy’s side, as Carmel Christian and Christ School matched up in a packed house. Two of the top teams in the state were looking to end the year on top and with a title, as Christ School was the first to make the first punch. Christ School was able to get out in transition and found success offensively early on to take the first-quarter lead, but Carmel...
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NCISAA 1A Championship (Girls): Northside Christian vs. Crossroads Christian
Moving on in the day, Northside Christian and Crossroads Christian were up next, as they were looking to be crowned champions in the 1A Division. Northside Christian came out with a ton of energy early and was able to maintain that for much of the first half. They were active defensively, created multiple turnovers, and allowed their defense to turn into offense. Northside was able to jump...
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NCISAA 3A Championship: Greensboro Day vs. Concord Academy
Greensboro Day and Concord Academy were up next at Forsyth Country Day, as this was a rematch of a game at the Carmel Tip-Off, as that one ended up going into overtime. Now, this one was for a state title, as these two teams have proven themselves all year long. Greensboro Day came out strong on both ends, really creating havoc defensively and making plays offensively. It is what helped...
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NCISAA 4A Championship (Girls): Cannon vs. Rabun Gap
We continue Championship Saturday, now heading to the 4A Division between Cannon and Rabun Gap. Both teams had weapons and looked to use that. We were all tied up after the first quarter at 13, but Cannon was able to take the narrow edge heading into halftime 24-19. Cannon’s Samyha Suffren, the Virginia Tech commit, played strong in attacking and penetrating the defense. ...
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NCISAA 2A Championship: The Burlington School vs. Greenfield
Second game of the day on Championship Saturday, The Burlington School and Greenfield went at it for a chance to be crowned champions. The game started out a little slow, with teams really feeling each other out and looking to get in a rhythm. TBS was able to earn the narrow first-quarter lead 13-11, but really started to pick it up in the second quarter. Matt Kirby for Greenfield was the...
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NCISAA 3A Championship (Girls): Concord Academy vs. High Point Christian
Concord Academy and High Point Christian started off an exciting day of basketball in the NCISAA Championship games, and it was Concord Academy that came out incredibly strong led by 2023 Zoey Ward. Ward made her presence known early and often, while 2024 Samantha Meyers made High Point Christian pay with a few early three-pointers. Their hot start and balance allowed Concord Academy to jump...
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NCISAA 1A Championship: Northside Christian vs. United Faith
We got underway on championship Saturday, as Northside Christian and United Faith were on deck first. Both teams came out strong and looked to get an early feel, as Northside Christian was able to come out strong early to take the early edge but United Faith started to get going mid-way through the first quarter. 2025 JD Bowden did a nice job in leading the way early for UFCA, but Northside...
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A Closer Look: Team CP3 14U
5’8 Sherod McCormick This roster has a ton of noteworthy pieces, and Sherod McCormick does so many vital things as their primary floor general. He’s somewhat undersized but simply knows how to control the game through a blend of IQ, pace, and poise. McCormick does a great job of touching the paint and setting up others, but can also finish or hit an array of floaters/runners. He displays...
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NCISAA Championship Predictions
1A: United Faith vs. Northside Christian Even prior to the season, pretty much everyone in the grassroots community predicted these two squads would meet in the title game. Both teams (and first-year head coaches) have more than exceed expectations. Coach Darrion Holloway pushed the Falcons to a 31-2 record with their only losses coming to Winston-Salem Christian (ranked nationally and first...
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Greensboro Day vs. Caldwell Academy
On Tuesday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to the heart of Greensboro for a highly anticipated battle between Caldwell Academy and Greensboro Day School. The Eagles have continued to trend upward in Coach Clifford’s second year at the helm while the Bengals have maintained a powerhouse and national reputation across nearly fifty years behind the tutelage of Coach Johnson. These schools are only about...
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Phenom Game Report: Harvard-Westlake vs. Notre Dame (CA)
Phenom Hoops was out in California as well on Friday night, as two of the top teams met up between nationally-ranked Harvard-Westlake and Notre Dame. Both teams were coming off great wins on Wednesday, and both were looking to go home with a title. Both teams started out well, knocking down shots, making plays, scoring well in a variety of ways, as we were all tied up at 15 at the...
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Phenom Game Report: Chambers at North Meck
It was a conference battle between two of the top teams in the state, as Chambers hit the road to take on North Meck. Round 1 was off the charts, and Game 2 brought a packed house. Early on, it was more of a defensive battle for each team, as Chambers was able to get out to a narrow 11-9 lead at the end of the first. 2024 Jordan Patton was the one leading the charge with seven early points,...
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Phenom Game Report: St. Sebastian’s School vs. Rivers (MA)
We went up north Friday night for some basketball, as two teams that came in undefeated battled it out in what was a great game with a ton of talent. St. Sebastian’s was at home and looking to remain undefeated, but Rivers was hoping to spoil that. St. Sebastian got going hot with their leaders leading the way, as 2023 Trevor Mullin came out incredibly strong and star freshman (and possibly...
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Phenom Game Report: Calvary Christian vs. Roselle Catholic
Phenom Hoops tuned in Thursday night to watch a very intriguing matchup between two strong teams in Roselle Catholic vs. Calvary Christian. Two teams loaded with talent everywhere you look, it was Roselle Catholic who jumped out early to a 12-point lead early in the first quarter, as shots were falling early. Ultimately leading 19-10 at the end of the first quarter, Calvary Christian...
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Phenom Game Report: Oak Ridge vs. Caldwell Academy
Phenom Hoops reviewed the tape from Thursday’s game between Caldwell Academy and Oak Ridge Military Academy, checking in on a few players we have our eyes on but also learning about a few others. Oak Ridge came out firing and built a double-digit lead early in the first few minutes, but Caldwell started to settle down with its starters and eventually was able to take the lead back by the...
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Phenom Game Report: Goldsboro at Princeton
A very intriguing game out east, as Goldsboro hit the road to take on Princeton. Both teams have a combined record of 35-3, as this looked to be a heated battle and a big win for either team. Both teams got going, but Goldsboro faced some early foul trouble, as Princeton was able to get out to a 14-12 first-quarter lead. At the start of the second quarter though, Goldsboro started to get...
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