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Battle of the Lake

The Battle of the Lake is one of the best kept secrets in the state. Once a sleepy little mill town, the city of Mooresville has grown in part due to the growth of  Lake Norman. Mooresville, a city school vs. Lake Norman has become a rivalry and the capacity crowd on Tuesday night showcased the interest the game has to the student bodies of each perspective school. In the girls game,...

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Lady Phenom Spotlight: 2023 Kirsten Lewis-Williams (Lake Norman)

Name: Kirsten Lewis-WilliamsClass: 2023School: Lake NormanHeight: 5'10 Offers: St. Peter's, East Tennessee State, multiple D2 offers Phenom Hoops continues to spot talent on the girls side here in the region and one player that we have watched on several occasions has been 2023 5'10 Kirsten Lewis-Williams.' Her play has led the charge at Lake Norman, one of the top teams in the state. And with...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Lakesgiving (Day 2, Part 1)

2024 Molly Burns (Ardrey Kell): Burns was a player I was interested in seeing again, knowing her impact on the floor. After a tough Day 1, she bounced back in a big way and showed why she can be a HUGE threat with her shot-making ability. If the opponent left her alone, she made them pay. Whether it was in catch-and-shoot situations or off the bounce, she has a ton of confidence in her jumper...

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Lady Phenom Standouts: Phenom Lakesgiving (Day 2)

2024 Molly Burns (Ardrey Kell): Burns was back in action and she was really showing why she is one of the leaders for this team. She did a terrific job in creating off the dribble and making plays; she is quite shifty with the ball in her hands. But she is at her best when she is showing her extreme confidence in knocking down shots from outside, being a big threat from three. 2023 Sarah Evans...

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Lady Phenom Standouts: Phenom Lakesgiving (Day 1)

2026 Rayana Minard (West Cabarrus): Minard is part of a freshmen duo that you could be hearing a lot more down the road.' But Rayana was the catalyst for much of the game with her ability to create and find ways to score.' She shot the ball well, made plays off the dribble, and was one of the go-to scorers for her team. 2024 Kirstyn Herman (Alexander Central): Herman really captured our eyes...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom Lakesgiving (Day 1, Part 2)

2023 Kirsten Lewis-Williams (Lake Norman): Lewis-Williams was off the charts on Day 1 and she really filled it up in all areas of the court. Whether it was her defensive presence, racking up seven steals which eventually helped lead to points. But she also was tremendous in creating for herself, weaving through defenders and finishing with touch as well as through contact.  That doesn't...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from North Meck Invitational

2024 Molly Burns (Ardrey Kell): Burns has been a familiar name with Phenom Hoops in the past and she continues to impress with what she shows.  She is a crafty, shifty guard that has tremendous range and confidence from the perimeter.  She has no problem letting it go from behind the arc, but she also can create for herself and get to the basket.  Defensively, she is scrappy and...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from #CHC12 (Day 2)

2023 Samyha Suffren (Cannon): Suffren was impressive with her presence on the court.' It is easy to see why schools have been targeting her for the class of 2023.' She displayed a tremendous skill set, especially in creating for herself and she is a dynamic scorer from many levels and in an array of ways. Handles the ball well, plays at a great pace, and displays a feel and IQ for the game. She...

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Reece’s Player Standouts from Phenom Jamboree

by: Ethan Reece 2022 Davis Wagner (Lake Norman) There's several guys that always stand out for Lake Norman but it's very clear that Davis is the leader of this group and it really shouldn't be any other way. With a lot of talented underclassmen, it's very fitting and crucial to have a senior lead the way in setting the standard in terms of tone and taking care of intangibles. Nothing flashy...

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North Meck Lady Vikings Invitational Standouts

By; DeAjai Dawkins Tournament MOP: 2024 Gracynn Gough (Charlotte Catholic)' Gracynn was a dominant interior force all week at the forward spot, highlighted by her relentless rebounding. Gough possesses an advanced faceup game, especially for a rising sophomore, and showed an ability to score from a number of spots within the perimeter. Gough showed comfort from beyond the arc as well. She should...

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Open Gym Report: Lake Norman Girls

On Monday, Phenom Hoops traveled out to Lake Norman High School for an open gym tour dual feature, capitalizing on the opportunity to evaluate both (boys and girls) varsity squads. While most of the boys' team consisted of familiar faces, this was our first full viewing of the Coach McKenzie Graham's team'and they certainly didn't disappoint. Though the sample size was limited, it's clear that...

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