By: Evan Rogers
The third contest of the day featured a pair of in-state prep schools with Combine Academy taking on Greenfield High School. The GOATs used their size advantage early, as a pair of dunks by 2024 Trentyn Flowers highlighted a 16-0 run to start the game. Despite failing to find the bottom of the basket until late in the first quarter, the Knights would inch their way back behind the play of 2026 Kobe Edwards. The young guard was a catalyst for Greenfield offensively, and his stepback 3-pointer late in the first quarter opened up the Knights’ scoring. While Greenfeild’s young guard was getting it going, Flowers continued to dominate. The five-star prospect finished the first half with 14 points and flashed his multifaceted skill set — converting a three-point play inside and canning a corner 3-pointer. At the half, the GOATs held a sizable lead, 37-17.
In the second half, Combine continued to have its way on offense. Whether it was 2024 Rakease Passmore driving to the basket or 2023 Collin Tanner drilling a pair of buckets from long range, the GOATs continued to exploit Greenfield. Come the end of the third quarter, Combine’s lead ballooned to 36. The final period featured a number of the GOATs’ reserves with Combine comfortably ahead. 2024 Mason Hagedorn made good work with his extended minutes, as the stretch big connected on multiple 3-pointers en route to a game-high 19 points.
Combine Academy 81 — Greenfield 42
Combine Academy: Trentyn Flowers 19 pts/ Mason Hagedorn 19 pts/ Collin Tanner 16 pts
Greenfield: Nik Edwards 14 pts/ Kobe Edwards 10 pts