Carolina Impact vs. Carolina Rockets National 2026

It was the start of championship Sunday in Rock Hill for the Phenom Summer Grind, as we got a chance to showcase some of the young talent on the arena floor.  Playing on the big stage, these young, rising prospects gave us a good one, as they competed all throughout.  Carolina Impact came out strong to jump out to an early lead by it was the size and physicality from the Carolina Rockets that helped retake the lead and build on it late in the first and into the second half.

The Rockets' defense and size were too much towards the end, as they continued to build their lead in the second half and simply didn't look back. But both teams really competed at a high level and absolutely loved the energy from the players.

Final: Carolina Rockets 44 ' Carolina Impact 29

Top Scorers:
Rockets:
Jaquan Clay 9
Cloe Cloer 10
J'Kaeshi Brunson 7

Impact:
Max Van Weerdhizen 16
Grant Jacques 6