2021GEICOSCAMA

Sunrise Christian Academy vs. Montverde Academy (Boys) (Championship)

Geico Nationals

Suncoast Credit Union Arena

Ft. Myers, FL

April 3, 2021

Sunrise Christian Academy coach Luke Barnwell started the following lineup: 6-10 Sr. Zachary Clemence, 6-7 Jr. Gradey Dick, 6-10 Sr. Kenny Pohto, 6-1 Sr. Kennedy Chandler, and 6-7 Sr. Kendall Brown.  Montverde Academy coach Kevin Boyle countered with 6-8 Sr. Caleb Houstan, 6-6 Jr. Dariq Whitehead, 6-10 Jr. Jalen Duren, 6-0 Sr. Ryan Nembhard, and 6-4 Sr. Langston Love.

Montverde Academy led 23-21 at halftime but outscored Sunrise Christian Academy 28-17 in the third quarter on their way to a 62-52 victory and the championship.  Montverde Academy shot 51% from the field including 10 of 22 from the three point line.  They connected on two of four free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and eight points off seven Sunrise Christian Academy.

Caleb Houstan led Montverde Academy with 16 points including four three point baskets and four rebounds.  Langston Love added 13 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and five assists.  Ryan Nembhard recorded 12 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, seven assists, and two steals.  Jalen Duren chipped in with nine points and nine rebounds. 

6-3 Sr. Jaden Akins led Sunrise Christian Academy with 14 points including two three point baskets and three rebounds.  Kendall Brown added 11 points, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals.  Kennedy Chandler recorded nine points, three rebounds, and seven assists.  Gradey Dick chipped in with nine points.  Zachary Clemence added six points on two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. 

Sunrise Christian Academy,11,10,17,14,52

Montverde Academy,8,15,28,11,62

Sunrise Christian Academy (52) – Clemence 6, Dick 9, Pohto 3, Chandler 9, Brown 11, Akins 14.

Montverde Academy (62) – Houstan 16, Whitehead 6, Duren 9, Nembhard 12, Love 13, Reneau 6.

A special thanks to the event stats crew for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.