KY Junior All-Stars vs. Indiana Junior All-Stars (Boys) June 5, 2022
Topic: Basketball

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Kentucky Junior All-Stars vs. Indiana Junior All-Stars (Boys)

Bedford North Lawrence High School

Indiana

June 5, 2022

Kentucky Juniors Roster

Marcus Eves,6-4,Hopkins County Central

Omari Glover,6-2,Warren Central

Kenyon Goodin,6-3,Collins

Evan Ipsaro,5-11,Covington Catholic

Grant Whitaker,6-3,Murray

Jerone Mrton,6-4,George Rogers Clark

Jaylen Davis,6-5,Madison Central

Zee McCown,5-10,Pleasure Ridge Park

Trent Edwards,6-8,George Rogers Clark

Rylee Samons,6-7,Pikeville

Cyr Malonga,6-11,Evangel Christian

Teagan Moore,6-5,Owen County

Reece Potter,7-0,Lexington Catholic

Coach,Rod Drake,Owensboro

Indiana Juniors Roster

Joey Brown,6-6,North Central

Markus Burton,6-0,Penn

Myles Colvin,6-6,Heritage Christian

Logan Imes,Zionville

Jermaine Coleman,6-6,Park Tudor

Jaylen Mullen,5-11,North Daviess

JaQualon Roberts,6-7,Bloomington North

Joey Hart,6-5,Linton-Stockton

Zane Doughty,6-9,Ben Davis

David Meriwether,6-10,Metropolitan

Sam Orme,6-8,Carmel

Xavier Booker,6-11,Cathedral

Coach,Marc Urban,Chesterton

Coach,Ben Rhoades,Mt. Vernon

Kentucky started the following lineup: Jerone Morton, Marcus Eaves, Cyr Malonga, Evan Ipsaro, and Kenyon Goodin. Indiana countered with Myles Colvin, Joey Hart, Zane Doughty, Markus Burton, and Logan Imes.

Indiana defeated Kentucky by the score of 112-102. There were two lead changes and seven ties in this game. Indiana shot 54.7% from the field including 12 of 26 from the three point line. They connected on 18 of 21 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 10 points off eight Kentucky turnovers. Kentucky shot 46.5% from the field including nine of 29 from beyond the arc. They connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 Indiana turnovers.

Markus Burton led Indiana with 24 points including nine of 10 free throws, four rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Myles Colvin added 21 points including three three point baskets. Logan Imes recorded 18 points including four three point baskets and two blocked shots. Joey Hart chipped in with 13 points. Zane Doughty added 10 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots.

Jerone Morton led Kentucky with 16 points. Jaylen Davis added 15 points including three three point baskets. Reece Potter recorded 13 points and five rebounds. Cyr Malonga recorded 11 points. Trent Edwards and Marcus Eaves also scored 11 points each.

Kentucky Juniors,48,54,102

Indiana Juniors,52,60,112

Kentucky Juniors (102) – Morton 16, Eaves 11,Malonga 11, Ipsaro 2, Goodin 5, Glover 2, Whitaker 9, Davis 15, McCown 7, Edwards 11, Potter 13.

Indiana Juniors (112) – Colvin 21, Hart 13, Doughty 10, Burton 24, Imes 18, Brown 5, Coleman 3, Roberts 5, Meriwether 4, Orme 9.

* Teagan Moore and Xavier Booker did not play in this game.

A special thanks to the event staff for providing the comprehensive statisics for this game.

Kentucky Junior All-Stars vs. Indiana Junior All-Stars (Girls) June 5, 2022
Topic: Basketball

2022KJGIJGG

Kentucky Junior All-Stars vs. Indiana Junior All-Stars (Girls)

Bedford North Lawrence High School

Indiana

June 5, 2022

Kentucky Junior Roster

Kylee Dennis,5-10 Sayre

Macy Runner,5-8,Nelson County

Triniti Ralston,5-8,Sacred Heart Academy

Timberlynn Yeast,5-10,Mercer County

Haven Ford,5-5,Rowan County

Abby Holtman,6-0,Ryle

Noelle Hubert,5-11,Notre Dame Academy

Jarie Thomas,6-0,Henderson County

Jakayla Thompson,5-8,DuPont Manual

Destiny Thomas,6-0,McCracken County

Kensley Feltner,5-10,Lawrence County

Whitney Lind,6-2,Cooper

Brianna Byars,5-11,George Rogers Clark

Ma’Kiya West,5-11,Male

Coach,Pete Fraley,Boyd County

Indiana Junior Roster

Amiyah Reynolds,6-0,South Bend Washington

RaShunda Jones,5-8,South Bend Washington

Karsyn Norman,5-6,Bedford Noth Lawrence

Riley Makalusky,6-2,Hamilton Southeastern

Laila Hull,6-0,Zionsville

McKenna Layden,6-2,Northwestern

Ashlynn Shade,5-10,Noblesville

Amber Tretter,6-1,Forest Park

Saige Stahl,6-1,Columbus East

Josie Trabel,6-0,East Central

Hailey Smith,5-9,Fishers

Asiah Baxter,5-10,Warren Central

Coach,Bob Lapadot,Garrett

Coach,Tony Hasenhour,Forest Park

Kentucky started the following lineup: Kensley Feltner, Brianna Byars, Destiny Thomas, Haven Ford, and Abby Holtman. Indiana countered with Lailia Hull, McKenna Layden, Riley Makalusky, Karsyn Norman, and Ashlynn Shade.

Indiana led 70-49 after three quarters and held on down the stretch to earn a 92-89 victory over Kentucky/ Indiana shot 43.9% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line. They connected on 28 of 38 free throws, pulled down 58 rebounds, and scored eight points off 11 Kentucky turnovers. Kentucky shot 36.6% from the field including seven of 25 from beyond the arc. They connected on 25 of 36 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 25 Indiana turnovers.

RaShunda Jones led Indiana with 20 points including 10 of 12 free throws. Saige Stahl added 13 points and nine rebounds. Amber Tretter recorded 13 points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. Karsyn Norman chipped in with 12 points including three three point baskets. Ashlynn Shade recorded nine points, 12 rebounds, and four assists.

Brianna Byars led Kentucky with 18 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Haven Ford added 18 points including three three point baskets and four steals. Kensley Feltner recorded 12 points, four rebounds, and two steals.

Kentucky Juniors,9,22,18,40,89

Indiana Juniors,25,21,24,22,92

Kentucky Juniors (89) – Feltner 12, Byars 18, D. Thomas 6, Ford 18, Holtman 7, Ralston 7, Yeast 4, Hubert 3, Thompson 9, Lind 4, West 1.

Indiana Juniors (92) – Hull 5, Layden 5, Makalusky 9, Norman 12, Shade 9, Jones 20, Tretter 13, Stahl 13, Trabel 4, Baxter 2.

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

KY Junior All-Stars (Boys) vs. KY Senior All-Stars (Boys) June 4, 2022
Topic: Basketball

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Kentucky Junior All-Stars (Boys) vs. Kentucky Senior All-Stars (Boys)

Eastern High School

Louisville, KY

June 4, 2022

Roster Junior Boys

Marcus Eaves,6-4,Hopkins County Central

Omari Glover,6-2,Warren Central

Kenyon Goodin,6-3,Collins

Evan Ipsaro,5-11,Covington Catholic

Grant Whitaker,6-3,Murray

Jerone Morton,6-4,George Rogers Clark

Jaylen Davis,6-5,Madison Central

Zee McCown,5-10,Pleasure Ridge Park

Trent Edwards,6-8,George Rogers Clark

Rylee Samons,6-7,Pikeville

Cyr Malonga,6-11,Evangel Christian

Teagan Moore,6-5.Owen County

Reece Potter,7-0,Lexington Catholic

Roster Senior Boys

Tanner Buttry,5-11,Bowling Green

Keno Hayden,6-3,Ballard

James Jewell,6-6,Marion County

Jaiden Lawrence,6-4,Warren Central

Darien Lewis,6-1,Fern Creek

Andrew Mason,6-4,Bardstown

Jay Milburn,6-7,Campbellsville

Sam Powell,6-7,Oldham County

Mitchell Rylee,6-7,Covington Catholic

Jabrion Spikes,6-2,Caldwell County

Gavin Stephens,6-5,Pulaski County

Cade Stinnett,6-2,Greenwood

The Junior Boys started the following lineup: Jerone Morton, Marcus Eaves, Cyr Malonga, Evan Ipsaro, and Kenyon Goodin. The Senior Boys countered with Jaiden Lawrence, Andrew Mason, Mitchell Rylee, Tanner Buttry, and Jabrion Spikes.

The Junior Boys defeated the Senior Boys by the score of 106-100. There were nine ties and 12 lead changes in this game. The Juniors shot 48.1% from the field including 11 of 26 from the three point line. They connected on 17 of 27 free throws, pulled down 50 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 10 Senior turnovers. The Seniors shot 45.3% from the field including six of 23 from beyond the arc. Hey connected on 26 of 36 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 10 Junior turnovers.

Cyr Malonga led the Juniors with 17 points,nine rebounds, and three blocked shots. Jerone Morton added 16 points including three three point baskets. Marcus Eaves recorded 13 points including three three point baskets. Trent Edwards recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and two blocked shots. Evan Ipsaro and Grant Whitaker each scored 10 points.

Mitchell Rylee led the Seniors with 26 points including 10 of13 free throws. Tanner Buttry added 19 points, five rebounds, and six assists. Jabrion Spikes recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Jay Milburn chipped in with nine points and 11 rebounds.

Junior All-Stars,55,51,106

Senior All-Stars,48,52,100

Junior All-Stars (106) – Morton 16, Eaves 13, Malonga 17, Ipsaro 10, Goodin 7, Glover 6, Whitaker 10, Davis 3, McCown 9, Edwards 11, Samons 2, Potter 2.

Senior All-Stars (100) – Lawrence 3, Mason 8, Rylee 26, Buttry 19, Spikes 10, Hayden 5, Jewell 9, Lewis 6, Milburn 9, Powell 3, Stinnett 2.

* Teagan Moore did not play tonight.

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Hear Academy for providing the comprehensive statistics for tonight’s game.

2022 KY Junior All-Stars (Girls) vs. KY Senior All-Stars (Girls) June 4, 2022
Topic: Basketball

2022YSKYG

Kentucky Junior All-Stars (Girls) vs. Kentucky Senior All-Stars (Girls)

Eastern High School

Louisville, KY

June 4, 2022

Roster Junior Girls

Kylee Dennis,5-10,Sayre

Macy Runner,5-8,Nelson County

Triniti Ralston,5-8,Sacred Heart Academy

Haven Ford,5-5,Rowan County

Timberlynn Yeast,5-10,Mercer County

Abby Holtman,6-0,Ryle

Noelle Hubert,5-11,Notre Dame Academy

Jarie Thomas,6-0,Henderson County

Jakayla Thompson,5-8,DuPont Manual

Destiny Thomas,6-0,McCracken County

Kensley Feltner,5-10,Lawrence County

Whitney Lind,6-2,Cooper

Brianna Byars,5-11,George Rogers Clark

Ma’Kiya West,5-11,Male

Roster Senior Girls

Amiya Jenkin,5-10,Anderson County

Jaileyah Cotton,5-6,Bardstown

Amaya Curry,5-6,Apollo

Macie Feldman,5-9,Notre Dame Academy

JosieGilvin,5-11,Sacred Heart Academy

Lauren Hawthorne,6-0,Conner

Jenna Lillard,6-0.Ludlow

Monica Lindsey,5-6,Central Hardin

Gracie Merkle,6-6,Bulitt East

Riley Neal,5-11,North Oldham

Cassidy Rowe,5-6,Shelby Valley

Rylee Turner,5-11,Newport Central Catholic

Junior All-Stars started the following lineup: Kensley Feltner, Brianna Byars, Destiny Thomas, Haven Ford, and Abby Holtman. Senior All-Stars countered with Jenna Lillard, Josie Gilvin, Gracie Merkle, Jaileyah Cotton, and Cassidy Rowe.

Junior All-Stars led 75-72 after three quarters and pulled away in the final quarter to earn a 106-83 victory over the Senior All-Stars. Juniors shot 45.3% from the field including 10 of 31 from the three point line. They connected on 18 of 30 free throws, pulled down 47 rebounds, and scored 48 points off 36 Senior turnovers. Seniors shot 41.3% from the field including five of 20 from beyond the arc. They connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 57 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 18 Junior turnovers.

Haven Ford led a balanced Junior attack with 17 points, three rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Triniti Ralston added 14 points and four rebounds. Destiny Thomas recorded 13 points, four rebounds, and four steals. Abby Holtman chipped in with 11 points. Kensley Feltner and Timberlynn Yeast each scored 10 points. Ma’Kiya West recorded four points and pulled down eight rebounds.

Jaileyah Cotton led the Seniors with 22 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Gracie Merkle added 15 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocked shots. Riley Neal recorded 11 points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots. Monica Lindsey chipped in with 11 points. Josie Gilvin recorded 10 points, 19 rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Junior All-Stars,24,26,25,31,106

Senior All-Stars,26,16,30,11,83

Junior All-Stars (106) – Feltner 10, Byars 7, Thomas 13, Ford 17, Holtman 11, Dennis 4, Ralston 14, Yeast 10, Hubert 9, Lind 7, West 4.

Senior All-Stars (83) – Lillard 2, Gilvin 10, Merkle 15, Cotton 22, Rowe 5, Curry 5, Hawthorne 2, Lindsey 11, Neal 11.

* Jarie Thomas, Amiya Jenkins, and Rylee Turner did not play in tonight’s game.

A special thanks to Bob Tonini of Sacred Heart Academy for providing the comprehensive statistics for this game.

2022 Jordan Brand Classic (Boys & Girls) April 15, 2022
Topic: Basketball

2022JBC

 

2022 Jordan Brand Classic (Boys & Girls)

Chicago Hope Academy

Chicago, IL

April 15, 2022

 

Girls Rosters

 

Away Team Air

 

Ryanne Allen,6-1,Guard,Archbishop Wood,Warminster PA

Janiah Barker,6-2,Forward,Montverde Academy,Montverde FL

Isuneh Brady,6-3,Center,Cathedral Catholic,San Diego CA

Paris Clark,5-8,Guard,Lutheran,Brookville NY

Flau’Jae Johnson,5-10,Guard,Sprayberry,Marietta GA

Darianna Littlepage-Buggs,6-1,Forward,Claussen SAS,Oklahoma City OK

Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda,6-1,Forward,Washington,Sioux Falls SD

Indya Nivar,5-9,Guard,Apex Friendship,Apex NC

Kyla Oldacre,6-5,Center,Mason,Mason OH

Paulina Paris,5-7,Guard,Saddle River Day,Saddle River NJ

Grace VanSlooten,6-3,Forward,IMG Academy,Bradenton FL

Ashlyn Watkins,6-3,Center,Cardinal Newman,Columbia SC

Ruby Whitehorn,6-0,Guard,Edison Academy,Detroit MI

 

Coach,Tamika Dudley,Sidwell Friends,Washington DC

Coach,Dan Rolfes,Incarnate Word Academy,St. Louis MO

Coach,Elbert Kinnebrew,Cal Sparks,EYBL

 

Home Team Flight

 

Raegan Beers,6-2,Center,Valor Christian,Highlands Ranch CO

Lauren Betts,6-7,Center,Grandview,Aurora CO

Timea Gardiner,6-3,Forward,Fremont,Plain City UT

Aaliyah Gayles,5-9,Guard,Spring Valley,Las Vegas NV

Chance Gray,5-9,Guard,Winton Woods,Cincinnati OH

Jennah Isai,5-11,Guard,Valley Vista,Sunrise AZ

Ashlon Jackson,5-10,Guard,Hardin-Jefferson,Sour Lake TX

Gabriela Jaquez,6-0,Forward,Camarillo,Camarillo CA

Londynn Jones,5-5,Guard,Santiago,Corona CA

Maya Nnaji,6-4,Forward,Hopkins,Minnetonka MN

Ayanna Patterson,6-2,Forward,Homestead,Fort Wayne IN

Justine Pissott,6-2,Forward,Red Bank Catholic,,Red Bank NJ

Kiki Rice,5-11,Guard,Sidwell Friends,Washington DC

 

Coach,Andrea Robinson,DeSoto,DeSoto TX

Coach,Dean Young,Iolani,Honolulu,HI

Coach,Russ Davis,Cal Swish,EYBL

 

Team Air defeated Team Flight by the score of 93-85.  Team Air MVP was Flau’jae Johnson who scored 27 points. Timea Gardiner was named Team MVP for Team Flight.

 

Boys Rosters

 

Away Team Air

 

Amari Bailey,6-5,Guard,Sierra Canyon School,Chatsworth CA

Jaden Bradley,6-4,Guard,IMG Academy,Bradenton FL

Jalen Hood,6-5,Guard,Montverde Academy,Montverde FL

Jett Howard,67,Guard,IMG Academy,Bradenton FL

Vince Iwuchukwu,7-0,Center,Southern California Academy of Sciences,Castiac CA

Dior Johnson,6-3,Guard,Southern California Academy of Sciences,Castiac CA

Dereck Lively II,7-1,Center,Westtown School,Westchester PA

Dillon Mitchell,6-7,Forward,Montverde Academy,Montverde FL

Julian Phillips,6-8,Center,Link Year Prep,Branson MO

Malik Reneau,6-8,Forward,Montverde Academy,Montverde FL

JJ Starling,6-5,Guard,LaLumiere School,LaPorte IN

Dariq Whitehead,6-6,Forward,Montverde Academy,Montverde FL

Cam Whitmore,6-7,Forward,Archbishop Spalding High School,Severn MD

 

Coach,Luke Barnwell,Sunrise Christian Academy,Wichita KS

Coach,Rodney Perry,Link Year Prep,Branson MO

Dion Bethea,Grat Collegiate Academy,West Columbia SC

 

Home Team Flight

 

Adem Bona,6-9,Center,Prolific Prep,Napa CA

Skyy Clark,6-3,Guard,Montverde Academy,Montverde FL

Kam Craft,6-5,Forward,The Skill Factory,Atlanta GA

Kyle Filipowski,6-11,Center,Wilbraham & Monson Academy.Wilbraham MA

Keyonte George,6-4,Guard,IMG Academy,Bradenton FL

Chris Livingston,6-6,Guard,Oak Hill Academy,Mouth of Wilson VA

Brandon Miller,6-8,Forward,Cane Ridge High School,Antioch TN

Tarris Reed,6-10,Forward,Link Year Prep,Branson MO

Ty Rodgers,6-6,Guard,Thornton Township, Harvey IL

Nick Smith,6-4,Guard,North Little Rock High School,Little Rock AR

Cason Wallace,6-4,Guard,Richardson High School.Richardson TX

Jordan Walsh,6-7,Forward,Link Year Prep,Branson MO

Kel’el Ware,7-0,Forward,North Little Rock High School,Little Rock AR

 

Coach,Steve Smith,Oak Hill Academy,Mouth of Wilson VA

Coach,Davis Peavy,Duncanville High School,Duncanville TX

Coach,Jesse McMillan,Norcross High School,Norcross GA

 

Team Air vs. Team Flight

 

Team Air started the following lineup: 6-7 Dillon Mitchell, 6-6 Dariq Whitehead, 7-1 Dereck Lively II, 6-5 Amri Bailey, and 6-5 Jalen Hood.  Team Flight countered with 6-9 Adem Bona, 6-6 Chris Livingston, 6-11 Kyle Filipowski, 6-4 Keyonte George, and 6-4 Cason Wallace.

 

Team Air defeated Team Flight by the score of 118-109.  Team Air shot 52.2% from the floor including eight of 27 from the three point line.  They connected on 14 of 26 free throws, pulled down 57 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.  Team Flight shot 44.1% from the field including 12 of 38 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.

 

Dillon Mitchell was named MVP for Team Air and led the team with 18 points on nine of 10 from the field, five rebounds, and three assists.  6-7 Cam Whitmore added 16 points including four of five free throws, nine rebounds, and four assists.  7-0 Vince Iwuchukwu recorded 16 points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Amari Bailey chipped in with 15 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and six assists.  Jalen Hood added 14 points including three three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists.  6-7 Jett Howard recorded 13 points and four assists.  6-8 Malik Reneau tallied 10 points and nine rebounds.

 

6-4 Nick Smith was named MVP for Team Flight and led the team with 27 points including five three point baskets and eight of eight from the free throw line.  Chris Livingston added 21 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three steals.  Cason Wallace recorded 15 points, three rebounds, and three steals.  6-10 Tarris Reed chipped in with eight points and 11 rebounds.  Kyle Filipowski added eight points, eight rebounds, and three assists.

 

Team Air (118) – Mitchell 18, Whitehead 2, Lively 7, Bailey 15, Hood 14, Whitmore 16, Iwuchukwu 16, Howard 13, Reneau 10, Johnson 7.

 

Team Flight (109) – Bona 0, Livingston 21, Filipowski 8, George 5, Wallace 15, Smith 27, Craft 9, Reed 8, Rodgers 8, Miller 6, Ware 2.

 

The Jordan Brand games are always classics and this year was no exception.  Great assortment of ballers and a very entertaining evening and well covered by the writers and recruiting gurus.

 

 

 

 

2022 BioSteel All Canadian Basketball Games April 1-3, 2022
Topic: Basketball

2022BACBG

 

2022 BioSteel All Canadian Basketball Games (Boys & Girls) April 3^rd

2022 Boys &  Girls Nike Futures games & the Skills Competitions April 1^st & April 2^nd

University of Toronto Goldring Centre (April 3^rd)

Athletic Institute Orangeville ONT (April 1^st &April 2^nd )

 

2022 BioSteel All Canadian Rosters (Girls)

 

White Squad

 

Mary-Anna Asare,5-9,2022,J. Addison ON,Ontario

Summer Bostock,6-1,2023,The Webb School TN,Ontario

Raeven Boswell,5-11,2022,Lake Travis High School TX,Texas

Fatima Diakhate,6-5,2022,Montverde Academy FL,Quebec

Dominique Ennis,5-7,2022,King’s Christian Collegiate ON,Ontario

Toby Fournier,6-2,2024,Crestwood Prep ON,Ontario

Lemyah Hylton,5-11,2022,Southwest Academy ON,Ontario

Emma Koabel,5-10,2022,Niagra Prep ON,Ontario

Sumer Lee,5-9,2023,Crestwood Prep ON,Ontario

Milena Nenadic,6-3,2022,Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute ON,Ontario

Marina Radocaj,6-2,2023,RA McMath Secondary School BC,British Columbia

Syla Swords,6-0,2024,Lo-Ellen Park Prep ON,Ontario

 

Coach,Christa Eniojukan,York University

 

Red Squad

 

Shantavia Dawkins,5-10,2022,Southwest Academy ON,Ontario

Aicha Dia,5-11,2022,Dawson College QC,Quebec

Delaney Gibb,5-11,2024,Timpview High School UT,Alberta

Ajok Madol,5-10,Archbishop MC O’Neill High School SK,Saskatchewan

Brianna McLeod,6-3,2022,King’s Christian Collegiate ON,Ontario

Alisha Murray,5-10,2023,Royal Crown Academic school ON,Ontario

Cassandre Prosper,6-2,2023,Capital Courts Acadewmy ON,Quebec

Bree Robinson,5-8,2023,The Webb School TN,Ontario

Cheyenne Rowe,6-2,2022,Markham Prep ON,Ontario

Taiji Sta Maria,5-7,2023,Crestwood Prep ON,Ontario

T’yana Todd,6-0,2022,IMG Academy FL,Ontario

Serah Williams,6-4,2022,Niagra Prep ON,Ontario

 

Coach,Jessica Roque,University of Waterloo

 

Abigail Jegede, Mackendra Konig, and Helena Lasic were selected to the teams but were not able to play.

 

2022 BioSteel All Canadian Rosters (Boys)

 

White Squad

 

Vasean Allette,6-3,2023,United Scholastic Academy ON,Ontario

Jaden Clayton,6-1,2022,Fort Erie International Academy ON,Ontario

Josiah Davis,6-1,2022,Teays Valley Christian WV,Ontario

Anthony Wrzeszcz,6-4,2022,Wasatch Academy UT,Ontario

Cam Slaymaker,6-4,2022,London Basketball Academy ON,British Columbia

Wilguens Exacte Jr.,6-5,2022,NBA Academy Latin America MEX,Quebec

Efeosa Oliogu,6-5,2025,United Scholastic Academy ON,Ontario

Roman Dean,6-6,2022,Crestwood Prep ON,Ontario

Leonard Miller,6-9,2022,Fort Erie International Academy ON,Ontario

Jeremy Foumena,6-11,2022,Orangeville Prep ON,Quebec

Armani Mighty,6-10,2022,United Scholastic Academy ON,Ontario

Luke Hunger,6-10,2022,Northfield Mount Hermon MA,Quebec

 

Coach,Victor Raso,CEBL’s Niagara River Lions

 

Red Squad

 

Jefferson Monegro,6-4,2022,Orangeville Prep ON,Quebec

Jimma James,6-5,2023,Huntington Prep WV,Ontario

Zaiden Cross,6-4,2022,Crestwood Prep,ON,Ontario

Javier Gilgeous-Glasgow,6-1,2022,United Scholastic Academy ON,Ontario

TJ Hurley,6-6,2022,The Rock School FL,Ontario

DJ Jackson,6-4,2022,Montverde Academy FL,Ontario

Elijah Mahi,6-6,2022,Potter’s House FL,Ontario

Manbourou Mara,6-4,2022,Royal Crown Academic School ON,Ontario

Ose Okojie,6-0,2022,United Scholastic Academy ON,Ontario

Elijah Fisher,6-6,2023,Crestwood Prep ON,Ontario

Thierno Sylla,6-11,2022,Royal Crown Academic School ON,Ontario

Caelum Swanton-Rodger,6-9,2022,Edge Prep AB,Alberta

Isaac Jack,6-10,2022,Fort Erie International Academy ON,British Columbia

 

Coach,Charles Dube-Brais,CEBL’s Ottawa Blackjacks

 

2022 BioSteel All-Canadian Players of the Year – Leonard Miller and Cassandra Prosper were honored during this event

 

Nike Dunk Contest Winners – Mambourou Mara and Toby Fournier.

 

Boys and Girls 3-Point Shootout – Cam Slaymaker and Dominique Ennis.

 

Nike 2-Ball Skills Challenge Winners – Javier Gilgeous-Glasgow and Lemyah Hylton.

 

Boys Futures MVPs for Team Black and Team Grey – Tunde Durodola and Justus Haseley.

 

Girls Futures MVPs for Team Grey and Team Black – Jasmine Boscoe and Keyarah Gregory.

 

The Girls All Canadian Game Team Red 99  Team White 98 – MVPs Team Red Delaney Gibb 18 points and 5 rebounds.  Team White Toby Fournier 15 points, 14 rebounds, 3 blocked shots, and three steals. 

 

Boys All Canadian Game  White vs. Red

 

White Team coach Victor Raso started the following lineup: 6-10 Luke Hunger, 6-9 Leonard Miller, 6-11 Jeremy Foumena, 6-1 Jaden Clayton, and 6-1 Josiah Davis.  Red Team coach Charles Dube-Brais countered with 6-6 Elijah Fisher, 6-6 Elijah Mahi, 6-10 Isaac Jack, 6-4 DJ Jackson, and 6-1 Javier Gilgeous-Glasgow.

 

The Red Team defeated the white Squad by the score of 135-120.  Red Team shot 51.9% from the field including 11 of 32 from the three point line.  They connected on 12 of 26 free throws, pulled down 59 rebounds, and committed 28 turnovers.  The White Team shot 44.9% from the field including 11 of 37 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 55 rebounds, pulled down 55 rebounds, and committed 24 turnovers.

 

Elijah Fisher was named MVP for the Red Team and led them with 28 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and five assists.  Elijah Mahi added 22 points, four rebounds, and five assists.  6-11 Thierno Sylla recorded 21 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds.  6-4 Mambourou Mara chipped in with 15 points and 10 rebounds.  6-4 Zaiden Cross added 15 points including three three point baskets.  DJ Jackson added six points and 11 rebounds.

 

6-3 Vasean Allette was named MVP of the White Team and led them with 30 points including five three point baskets and seven steals.  Leonard Miller led 16 points and seven rebounds.  6-5 Wilguens Exacte Jr. recorded 13 points and four rebounds.  Jeremy Foumena chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets and eight rebounds.  6-4 Cam Slaymaker added 11 points and four rebounds.  6-6 Roman Dean recorded 10 points and seven rebounds.  Luke Hunger tallied 10 points including six of six free throws.

 

White (120) – Hunger 10, Miller 16, Foumena 12, Clayton 0, Davis 3, Allette 30, Exacte 13, Slaymaker 11, Dean 10, Wrzeszcz 5, Oliogu 6, Mighty 4.

 

Red (135) – Fisher 28, Mahi 22, Jack 8, Jackson 6, Gilgeous-Glasgow 0, Sylla 21, Mara 15, Cross 15, James 1, Hurley 3, Okojie 5, Swanton-Rodger 4. Monegro 7.

 

Another great event with excellent players and competitive games and events.  Organization and coverage of event second to none.

 

 

 

2022 Nike Hoop Summit April 8, 2022
Topic: Basketball

2022NHS

 

2022 Nike Hoop Summit

World Select vs. USA Junior National Select

Moda Center

Portland, OR

April 8, 2022

 

Team World Select Roster

 

Jean Montero,6-3,Guard,Dominican Republic

London Johnson,6-4,Guard,Jamaica

Tyrese Proctor,6-4,Guard,Australia

Sidy Cissoko,6-5,Guard,France

Mike Sharavjamts,6-7,Forward,Mongolia

MacKenzie Mgbako,6-7,Forward,Nigeria

Matas Buzelis,6-10,Guard/Forward,Lithuania

Omaha Biliew,6-8,Forward,South Sudan

Leonard Miller,6-9,Forward,Canada

Vincent Iwuchukwu,7-0,Center,Nigeria

Felix Okpara,6-11,Center,Nigeria

Yohan Traore,6-10,Center,France

 

Head Coach,Roy Rana

Asst. Coach,Kaleb Canales

Asst. Coach,Akachi Okugo

 

USA Junior National Select

 

Keyonte George,6-4,Guard,IMG Academy

Kyle Flipowski,6-11,Forward/Center,Wilbraham & Monson Academy

Nick Smith Jr.,6-4,Guard,North Little Rock High School

Gradey Dick,6-7,Guard/Forward,Sunrise Christian Academy

Dariq Whitehead,6-6,Guard,Montverde Academy

Dereck Lively II,7-1,Center,Westtown School

Amari Bailey,6-4,Guard,Sierra Canyon High School

Kel’el Ware,7-0,Center,North Little Rock High School

Anthony Black,6-7,Guard,Duncanville High School

Cam Whitmore,6-6,Forward,Archbishop Spalding High School

Jarace Walker,6-7,Forward,IMG Academy

Dillon Mitchell,6-8,Forward,Montverde Academy

 

Head Coach,Joe Mantegna,Blair Academy NJ

Asst. Coach,Scott Fitch,Fairport High School NY

Asst. Coach,Chet Mason,Charles F. Brush High School OH

 

Team World Select vs. USA Junior National Select

 

World Select Team coach Roy Rana started the following lineup: 6-7 MacKenzie Mgbako, 6-9 Leonard Miller, 7-0 Vincent Iwuchukwu, 6-4 Tyrese Proctor, and 6-3 Jean Montero.  USA Junior National Select coach Joe Mantegna countered with 6-6 Dariq Whitehead, 6-8 Dillon Mitchell, 7-1 Dereck Lively II, 6-4 Amari Bailey, and 6-4 Keyonte George.

 

Team USA trailed World Select 26-23 after the first quarter but outscored the visitors 28-19 in the second quarter to take control on their way to a 102-80 victory in this showcase event.  Team USA shot 51.9% from the field including 11 of 21 from the three point line.  They connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and committed 16 turnovers.  Team World shot 38.7% from the field including seven of 27 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 15 of 20 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and committed 18 turnovers.

 

6-6 Cam Whitmore led Team USA with 19 points on seven of eight from the field including two of three from beyond the arc, and three of four from the free throw line.  Dariq Whitehead added 17 points including five three point baskets, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  7-0 Kel’el Ware recorded 11 points and five rebounds.  Amari Bailey chipped in with 10 points, five rebounds, and four assists.  6-4 Nick Smith Jr. also scored 10 points.  Dillon Mitchell added six points, eight rebounds, and four assists.

 

Jean Montero led World Select with 23 points including four three point baskets, and five of six free throws.  6-8 Omaha Biliew added 12 points and six rebounds.  Leonard Miller recorded 11 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.  Vincent Iwuchukwu chipped in with nine points and six rebounds.

 

World Select,26,19,19,16,80

USA Select,23,28,23,28,102

 

World Select (80) – Mgbako 2, Miller 11, Iwuchukwu 9, Proctor 3, Montero 23, Biliew 12, Okpara 7, Johnson 4, Sharavjamts 2, Cissoko 3, Traore 4.

 

USA Select (102) – Whitehead 17, Mitchell 6, Lively II 8, Bailey 10, George 8, Whitmore 19, Ware 11, Smith 10, Filipowski 3, Walker 6, Dick 4.

 

A special thanks to the very comprehensive event website on their excellent information provided for this elite event

 

 

2022 Ohio-Kentucky All Star Games (Girls & Boys) April 9, 2022
Topic: Basketball

2022OKASGB

 

 

“The Battle At The Border

29^th Annual BSN Sports

Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Basketball Games

Thomas More University

Connor Convocation Center

Crestview Hills, KY

April 9, 2022

 

Rosters

 

Ohio Girls

 

Paige Ayler,5-8,Guard,Milford

Allison Basye,5-11,Guard,Huntington

KK Bransford,5-10,Guard,Mount Notre Dame

Chance Gray,5-9,Guard,Winton Woods

Claire Henson,5-11,Forward,Valley View

Krissy Kowalski,5-10,Forward,Harrison

Anna Long,5-9,Guard,Miamisburg

Kaylie McKenney,5-10,Forward,Milford

Mya Perry,5-11,Guard,Reynoldsburg

Ella Riggs,5-9,Guard,Indian Hill

Mari Russell,5-11,Forward,Reynoldsburg

Macie Taylor,5-8,Guard,Troy

Jenna Van Schaik,5-7,Guard,Ursuline

Maddie,Vejsicky,5-10,Guard,Newark

Abby Wolterman,6-0,Forward,Mount Notre Dame

 

Head Coach,Darnell Parker,Loveland

Asst. Coach,David Gigllo,Turpin

 

Kentucky Girls

 

Anaya Brown,6-1,Forward,Lafayette

Lacey Bradshaw,5-8,Guard,Notre Dame Academy

Jaileyah Cotton,5-6,Guard,Bardstown

Alyssa Elswick,5-10,Center,Shelby Valley

Macie Feldman,5-9,Guard,Notre Dame Academy

Tyra Flowers,5-11,Forward,George Rogers Clark

LynKaylah James,6-0,Center,Bowling Green

Amiya Jenkins,5-10,Guard,Anderson County

Jenna Lillard,6-0,Center,Ludlow

Jaya McClure,5-7,Guard,Christian Academy of Louisville

Lexie Moore,5-9,Forward,Owen County

Rachel Presley,6-2,Center,South Laurel

Cassidy Rowe,5-6,Guard,Shelby Valley

Allie Stone,5-6,Guard,West Carter

Rylee Turner,5-11,Forward,Newport Central Catholic

Sereniti Webb,6-0,Forward,Simon Kenton

 

Head Coach,Lonnie Rowe,Shelby Valley

Asst. Coach,Ralph Meyer III,Newport Central Catholic

 

Ohio All-Stars 99  Kentucky All-Stars 84 (Girls)

 

Kentucky led 48-46 at halftime but Ohio roared back in the second half to earn a 99-84 victory.  Imarianah Russell was instrumental in the early minutes in the second half as she scored eight points to fuel a 12-2 run to propel Ohio to the lead.  Chance Gray came up big late as she hit some key three point baskets to allow Ohio to maintain their advantage. 

 

Chance Gray was named MVP for Ohio and paced the victors with 20 points including four three point baskets.  Imarianah Russell added 15 points and Claire Henson and Macie Taylor both reached double digits with 11 and 10 points respectively.  KK Bransford chipped in with nine points and had her normal all-around game.

 

Amiya Jenkins led the Kentucky All-Stars with 20 points including four three point baskets.  Jaileyah Cotton and Macie Feldman added 11 and 10 points respectively.

 

Ohio All-Stars (99) – Gray 20, Russell 15, Henson 11, Taylor 10, Bransford 9, Basye 7, Wolterman 5, Vejsicky 4, Riggs 4, McKenney 4, Van Schaik 4, Long 2, Ayler 2, Kowalski 2.

 

Kentucky All-Stars (84) – Jenkins 20, Cotton 11, Feldman 10, Stone 8, Moore 6, Turner 5, James 4, Bradshaw 4, Lillard 4, McClure 4, Presley 3, Elswick 3, Webb 2.

 

The MVP’s of this game were Chance Gray (Ohio) and Amiya Jenkins (Kentucky).

 

Rosters

 

Ohio Boys

 

Luke Denbow,6-1,Guard,Ashland

Bowen Hardman,6-3,Guard,Princeton

Tom House,6-5,Forward,Centerville

Derrick James,5-10,Guard,Canal Winchester

Jagger Landers,6-7,Forward,Antwerp

Evan Mahaffey,6-6,Forward,Moeller

Brandon McLaughlin,6-8,Center,Heath

Jacob Pleiman,6-5,Forward,Botkins

Aiden Porter,6-0,Guard,Fairland

Trey Robertson,5-10,Guard,Waverly

Rich Rolf,6-7,Forward,Centerville

Louie Semona,6-8,Forward,St. Xavier

Ajay Sheldon,6-1,Guard,Coffman

Javan Simmons,6-7,Center,Gahanna Lincoln

Logan Woods,6-4,Guard Fairfield

 

Head Coach,David Dennis,Harvest Prep

Asst. Coach,Travis Robertson,Waverly

 

Kentucky Boys

 

Makur Bar,6-9,Center,Ballard

Aziel Blackwell,6-2,Guard,Henry Clay

Tucker Blanford,6-6,Forward,Bullitt East

Turner Buttry,5-11,Guard,Bowling Green

Colby Fugate,6-5,Guard,Paintsville

Kale Gaither,5-11,Guard,Madisonville-North Hopkins

James Jewell,6-7,Forward,Marion County

Victor Lado,6-8,Forward,Pleasure Ridge Park

Darien Lewis,6-1,Guard,Fern Creek

Dez Lindsey,6-7,Guard,Male

Andrew Maso,6-4,Guard,Bardstown

Jay Milburn,6-8,Forward,Campbellsville

Mitchell Rylee,6-7,Forward,Covington Catholic

Jabrion Spikes,6-2,Guard,Caldwell County

Cade Stinnett,6-4,Guard,Greenwood

 

Head Coach,James “Boo” Brewer,Bardstown

Asst. Coach,Larry Kihnley,Pleasure Ridge Park

 

Kentucky All-Stars 85  Ohio All-Stars 84 (OT)

 

Kentucky All-Stars rallied from a 38-30 deficit at halftime to nip Ohio 85-84 on a free throw by Darien Lewis with 7.3 seconds remaining in overtime.  Ohio’s Tom House misses a last second three point attempt and Kentucky held on for the win.  Kentucky trailed for most of the game until they rallied in the final quarter. 

 

Turner Buttry led the Kentucky All-Stars with 13 points including two three point baskets.  Jabrion Spikes also reached double digits with 11 points.  Makur Bar, Mitchell Rylee, Dez Lindsey, and Victor Lado added nine, eight, eight, and seven points respectively.

 

Javan Simmons led the Ohio All-Stars with 13 points including seven free throws.  Tom House added 12 points including two three point baskets and Bowen Hardman recorded 11 points including three three point baskets.  Jagger Landers chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.

 

Kentucky All-Stars (85) – Buttry 13, Spikes 11, Bar 9, Rylee 8, Lindsey 8, Lado 7, Lewis 5, Mason 5, Fugate 4, Stinnett 4, Milburn 4, Blackwell 3, Blanford 2, Jewell 2.

 

Ohio All-Stars (84) – Simmons 13, House 12, Hardman 11, Landers 9, James 7, Mahaffey 6, Rolf 5, Porter 5, Robertson 4, Pleiman 3, McLaughlin 3,  Semona 2, Woods 2, Sheldon 2.

 

The MVP’s of this game were Turner Buttry (Kentucky) and Tom House (Ohio).

 

The winners of the skills challenge competitions were Boys Evan Mahaffey (Ohio) 1-on-1, Tom House, Derrick James, and Brandon McLaughlin (Ohio) 3-on-3, Louie Semona (Ohio) Slam Dunk, and Turner Buttry (Kentucky) 3-point shooting, Girls Competition Jenna Lillard (Kentucky) 1-on-1, Abby Wolterman, KK Bransford, and Jenna Van Schaik (Ohio) 3-on-3, Jaya McClure (Kentucky) 3-point shooting.

 

This was a well organized event with excellent teams, good competitive games and spirited competition in the skills challenge.

2022 McDonald's All American Games (Girls & Boys) March 29, 2022
Topic: Basketball

2022MCDGB

 

2022 McDonald’s All American Games (Girls & Boys)

Wintrust Arena

Chicago, Illinois

March 29, 2022

 

Girls Rosters

 

East

 

Player,Height,Position,School,Location

 

Janiah Barker,6-2,F,Montverde Academy,Montverde FL

Paris Clark,5-8,G,Long Island Lutheran,Brookville NY

Talaysia Cooper,6-0,G,Clarendon,Turberville SC

Chance Gray,5-9,G,Winton Woods,Cincinnati OH

Ta’Niya Latson,5-8,G,American Heritage,Plantation FL

Indya Nivar,5-9,G,Apex Friendship,Apex NC

Kyla Oldacre,6-5,C,Mason,Mason OH

Ayanna Patterson,6-2,F,Homestead,Fort Wayne IN

Justine Pissott,6-2,F,Red Bank Catholic,Red Bank NJ

Kiki Rice,5-11,G,Sidwell Friends,Washington DC

Grace VanSlooten,6-3,F,IMG Academy,Bradenton FL

Ashlyn Watkins,6-3,C,Cardinal Newman,Columbia SC

 

West

 

Player,Height,Position,School,Location

 

Raegan Beers,6-2,C,Valor Christian,Highlands Ranch CO

Lauren Betts,6-7,C,Grandview,Aurora CO

Isuneh Brady,6-3,C,Cathedral Catholic,San Diego CA

KK Bransford,5-10,G,Mount Notre Dame,Cincinnati OH

Timea Gardiner,6-3,F,Fremont,Plain City UT

Aaliyah Gayles,5-9,G,Spring Valley,Las Vegas NV

Ashlon Jackson,5-10,G,Hardin-Jefferson,Sour Lake TX

Gabriela Jaquez,6-0,F,Camarillo,Camarillo CA

Flau’jae Johnson,5-10,G,Sprayberry,Marietta GA

Darianna Littlepage-Buggs,6-1,F,Classen SAS,Oklahoma City OK

Maya Nnaji,6-4,F,Hopkins,Minnetonka MN

Ruby Whitehorn,6-0,G,Edison Academy,Detroit MI

 

Coach Patty S. Evers East Bladen High School Elizabethtown NC

Coach Hilda Hankerson Westlake High School Atlanta GA

 

West vs. East (Girls)

 

The West team started 6-2 Raegan Beers, 6-0 Ruby Whitehorn, 6-7 Lauren Betts, 5-10 Ashlon Jackson, and 5-10 Flu’jae Johnson.  The East team countered with 6-2 Janiah Barker, 6-2 Justine Pissott, 6-2 Ayanna Patterson, 5-9 Chance Gray, and 5-11 Kiki Rice.

 

East defeated West by the score of 95-75.  East shot 36.8% from the field including 14 of 35 from the three point line.  They connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 52 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 21 West turnovers.  West shot 37.8% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc.  They connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 56 rebounds, and scored nine points off 10 East turnovers. 

 

Kiki Rice led the East team with 17 points, four rebounds, and five assists.  5-8 Ta’Niya Latson added 15 points including two three point baskets, three of three free throws and three rebounds.  6-0 Talaysia Cooper recorded 15 points including three three point baskets, and five rebounds.  Chance Gray chipped in with 14 points including four three point baskets and two steals.  Janiah Barker added 12 points 12 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two steals.

 

6-0 Gabriela Jaquez led the West team with 17 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, and two assists.  6-1 Darianna Littlepage-Buggs added nine points and two rebounds.  6-3 Timea Gardiner recorded eight points including four of four free throws.  Flau’jae Johnson chipped in with seven points, four rebounds, and two steals.  Lauren Betts pulled down eight rebounds, and blocked two shots.  5-9 Aaliyah Gayles recorded five points, five rebounds, and four assists.

 

West,18,18,21,18,75

East,22,29,22,22,95

 

West (75) – Beers 5, Whitehorn 1, Betts 2, Jackson 7, Johnson 7, Gayles 5, Jaquez 17, Bransford 4, Brady 6, Gardiner 8, Littlepage-Buggs 9, Nnaji 4.

 

East (95) – Barker 12, Pissott 3, Patterson 2, Gray 14, Rice 17, Watkins 2, Nivar 4, VanSlooten 3, Clark 4, Cooper 15, Latson 15, Oldacre 4.

 

Kiki Rice (East) and Gabriela Jaquez (West) was named Co-MVPs.

 

Boys Rosters

 

East

 

Player,Height,Position,School,Location

 

Jaden Bradley,6-2,G,IMG Academy,Bradenton FL

Dereck Lively II,7-1,C,Westtown,West Chester PA

Chris Livingston,6-7,W,Oak Hill Academy,Mouth of Wilson VA

Brandon Miller,6-7,F,Cane Ridge,Nashville TN

Dillon Mitchell,6-7,F,Montverde Academy,Montverde FL

Arterio Morris,6-3,G,Kimball,Dallas TX

Julian Phillips,6-8,F,Link Academy,Branson MO

MJ Rice,6-5,G,Prolific Prep,Napa CA

JJ Starling,6-3,G,La Lumiere,La Porte IN

Ernest Udeh Jr.,6-10,C,Dr. Phillips,Orlando FL

Jarace Walker,6-8,F,IMG Academy,Bradenton FL

Dariq Whitehead,6-6,G,Montverde Academy,Montverde FL

Cam Whitmore,6-6,W,Archbishop Spalding,Severn MD

 

West

 

Player,Height,Position,School,Location

 

Amari Bailey,6-4,G,Sierra Canyon,Chatsworth CA

Anthony Black,6-6,G,Duncanville,Duncanville TX

Adam Bona,6-9,C,Prolific Prep,Napa CA

Gradey Dick,6-7,W,Sunrise Christian Academy,Bel Aire KS

Keyonte George,6-3,G,IMG Academy,Bradenton FL

Mark Mitchell,6-8,F,Sunrise Christian Academy,Bel Aire KS

Nick Smith,6-4,G,North Little Rock,Little Rock AR

Cason Wallace,6-3.G,Richardson,Richardson TX

Jordan Walsh,6-7,W,Link Academy,Branson MO

Kel’el Ware,7-0,C,North Little Rock,Little Rock AR

Kijani Wright,6-9,F,Sierra Canyon,Chatsworth CA

 

Coach Tom Bosley South Garrett High School Oakland MD

Coach Michael Thomas Jr. Thomson High School Thomson GA

 

East vs. West (Boys)

 

The East team started the following lineup: 6-8 Jarce Walker, 6-7 Dillon Mitchell, 7-1 Dereck Lively, 6-6 Dariq Whitehead, and 6-7 Chris Livingston.  The West team countered with 6-7 Jordan Walsh, 6-4 Nick Smith Jr., 7-0 Kel’el Ware, 6-3 Keyonte George, and 6-3 Cason Wallace.

 

The East team raced out to a 58-38 halftime lead on their way to a 105-81 victory over the West squad.  The East team shot 59.2% from the field including nine of 25 from the three point line.  They connected on six of 22 free throws, pulled down 53 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 West turnovers.  West shot 37.8% from the field including eight of 28 from beyond the arc.  They connected on five of 10 free throws, pulled down 45 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 East turnovers.

 

6-6 Cam Whitmore led the East team with 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals.  Dariq Whitehead added 13 points including three three point baskets, seven rebounds, and seven assists.  Chris Livingston recorded 13 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and five assists.  6-3 Arterio Morris chipped in with 12 points including three three point baskets.  Jarace Walker added 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals.  Dereck Lively recorded 10 points on five of five from the field, four rebounds, and three blocked shots.

 

6-8 Mark Mitchell led the West team with 19 points including two three point baskets.  Keyonte George added 13 points including three three point baskets.  6-4 Amari Bailey recorded 10 points, six rebounds, and two steals.  Kel’el Ware chipped in with eight points and 10 rebounds.

 

East,58,47,105

West,38,43,81

 

East (105) – Walker 11, Mitchell 9, Lively 10, Whitehead 13, Livingston 13, Whitmore 19, Morris 12, Phillips 9, Miller 4, Udeh 5.

 

West (81) – Walsh 4, Smith 8, Ware 8, George 13, Wallace 7, Mitchell 19, Bailey 10, Black 4, Dick 3, Wright 5.

 

Dariq Whitehead (East) was named MVP in this game.

 

Powerade Jam Fest winners were Ashlyn Watkins Overall Dunk Contest Winner, 3-Point Champion (Boys) Keyonte George and Ashlon Jackson (Girls), Skills Contest Mark Mitchell (Boys) and Indya Nivar (Girls).

 

Another great job by the organizers of this event and a special note of appreciation to the providers of their excellent website for providing the complete info and all the inside info on the players.  Please read and follow on social media and the written stories of all the sports guys and recruiting gurus who do a fantastic job of publicizing this showcase event.

2022 Geico High School National Basketball Tournament (Boys & Girls) March 31-April 2, 2022
Topic: Basketball

2022GEICOB

 

 

2022 Geico High School National Basketball Tournament (Boys & Girls)

Suncoast Arena

Florida Southwestern College

Ft. Myers, FL

March 31-April 2, 2022

 

Thursday March 31^st

 

Bishop McNamara (MD) (20-5) vs. IMG Academy (FL) (12-4) (Girls)

 

Bishop McNamara coach Frank Oliver started the following lineup: 6-1 Jr. Qadence Samuels, 5-8 Sr. Gia Cooke, 6-1 Fr. Zhen Craft, 5-7 So. Madison McDaniel, and 5-7 Sr. Yonta Vaughn.  IMG Academy coach Shell Dailey countered with 5-11 Sr. T’iana Todd, 5-10 Sr. Gabby Anderson, 6-3 Sr. Grace Vanslooten, 5-6 Jr. Keegan Spencer, and 5-8 Sr. Kailyn Gilbert.

 

IMG Academy raced out to a 22-10 first quarter lead on their way to a 67-48 victory over Bishop McNamara.  IMG Academy shot 49% from the field including six of 16 from the three point line.  The Ascenders connected on 11 of 11 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Bishop McNamara turnovers.  Bishop McNamara shot 26.3% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Mustangs connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 17 IMG Academy turnovers. 

 

Grace Vanslooten led IMG Academy with 24 points including three of three free throws, 11 rebounds, and four assists.  Kailyn Gilbert added 15 points including four of four free throws, eight rebounds, and six assists.  T’iana Todd recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals.  Gabby Anderson chipped in with eight points, 11 rebounds, and three assists.

 

Madison McDaniel led Bishop McNamara with 15 points including five of five free throws, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals.  Yonta Vaughn added 12 points on four three point baskets and three rebounds.  Gia Cooke recorded nine points and six rebounds.  Qadence Samuels chipped in with seven points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

 

Bishop McNamara,10,15,14,9,48

IMG Academy,22,11,19,15,67

 

Bishop McNamara (48) – Samuels 7, Cooke 9, Craft 0, McDaniel 15, Vaughn 12, Moody 4, Harris 1.

 

IMG Academy (67) – Todd 10, Anderson 8, Vanslooten 24, Spencer 3, Gilbert 15, Mercer 5, Moore 2.

 

Oak Hill Academy (VA) (33-7) vs. Link Academy (MO) (31-1) (Boys)

 

Oak Hill Academy coach Steve Smith (Coach Smith, the legendary coach of the Warriors will be retiring after this event) started the following lineup: 6-9 Sr. Devin Ree, 6-7 Sr. Chris Livingston, 7-0 Sr. Christian Reeves, 6-4 Jr. Caleb Foster, and 6-4 Sr. Judah Mintz.  Link Academy coach Rodney Perry countered with 6-8 Jr. Omaha Biliew, 6-8 Jr. Julian Phillips, 6-10 Sr. Tarris Reed Jr., 6-2 Jr. Jordan Ross, and 6-7 Sr. Jordan Walsh.

 

Link Academy defeated Oak Hill Academy by the score of 81-67.  There were three ties and four lead changes in this game.  Link Academy shot 56.9% from the field including five of 17 from the three point line.  The Lions connected on 18 of 25 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and scored 16 points off eight Oak Hill Academy turnovers.  Oak Hill Academy shot 40.4% from the field including seven of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Warriors connected on 14 of 23 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 Link Academy turnovers.

 

Jordan Walsh led Link Academy with 23 points including four of six free throws, eight rebounds, and seven assists.  Julian Phillips added 20 points including 10 of 12 free throws, six rebounds, and two assists.  6-11 Sr. Felix Okpara recorded 12 points on six of six from the field, four rebounds, and four blocked shots.  Omaha Biliew chipped in with eight points and four rebounds.  6-2 Sr. Damien Mayo added four points, eight rebounds, and three assists.  Jordan Ross recorded six points, three rebounds, and seven assists.

 

Judah Mintz led Oak Hill Academy with 21 points including eight of 10 free throws, seven assists, and two steals.  Devin Ree added 17 points including four three point baskets, three of four free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Chris Livingston recorded 12 points, five rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals.  Caleb Foster chipped in with 12 points and four assists. 

 

Oak Hill Academy,14,19,19,15,67

Link Academy,27,7,25,22,81

 

Oak Hill Academy (67) – Ree 17, Livingston 12, Reeves 2, Foster 12, Mintz 21, Gregory 3.

 

Link Academy (81) – Biliew 8, Phillips 20, Reed Jr. 2, Ross 6, Walsh 23, Green 6, Mayo 4, Okpara 12.

 

AZ Compass (25-4) vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (21-4) (Boys)

 

AZ Compass coach Ed Gipson started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Marquis Cook, 6-6 Sr. Chance Westry, 7-0 Sr. Adrame Diongue, 6-1 Jr. Kylan Boswell, and 6-3 Sr. Dylan Andrews.  Montverde Academy coach Kevin Boyle countered with 6-7 Sr. Malik Reneau, 6-7 Sr. Dillon Mitchell, 6-9 Jr. Kwame Evans, 6-5 Sr. Jalen Hood-Schfino, and 6-6 Sr. Dariq Whitehead.

 

Montverde Academy defeated AZ Compass by the score of 72-63.  The score was tied three times and there were 12 lead changes in this game.  Montverde Academy shot 46.3% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on 18 of 23 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 AZ Compass turnovers.  AZ Compass shot 42.9% from the field including eight of 22 from beyond the arc.  The Dragons connected on 13 of 15 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 11 Montverde Academy turnovers.

 

Malik Reneau led Montverde Academy with 19 points including five of five free throws, eight rebounds, and two steals.  Dillon Mitchell added 14 points and nine rebounds.  Dariq Whitehead recorded 12 points including five of five free throws, three rebounds, nine assists, and three steals.  Jalen Hood-Schfino chipped in with 12 points, four assists, and three steals.  6-0 Jr. Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn added 10 points including two three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. 

 

Chance Westry led AZ Compass with 13 points including six of six free throws, and three steals.  Kylan Boswell added  13 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds.  6-8 Sr. Colin Smith recorded nine points and five rebounds.  6-4 Sr. Lamar Washington chipped in with eight points, two rebounds, and two steals.

 

AZ Compass,19,12,11,21,63

Montverde Academy,18,16,13,25,72

 

AZ Compass (63) – Cook 2, Westry 13, Diongue 2, Boswell 13, Andrews 7, Smith 9, Washington 8, Ola-Joseph 2, Mason 7.

 

Montverde Academy (72) – Reneau 19, Mitchell 14, Evans 5, Hood-Schfino 12, Whitehead 12, Gibbs-Lawhorn 10.

 

La Lumiere (IN) (20-4) vs. IMG Academy (FL) (22-4) (Boys)

 

La Lumiere coach Pat Holmes started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Chisom Okpara, 6-4 Sr. Ryan Mabrey, 6-10 Sr. Kebba Nije, 6-0 Jr. Aden Holloway, and 6-1 Jr. Jeremy Fears.  IMG Academy coach Sean McAloon countered with 6-7 Sr. Eric Dailey Jr., 6-6 Sr. Jett Howard, 6-8 Sr. Jarace Walker, 6-2 Jr. Jacoi Hutchinson, and 6-4 Sr. Keyonte George.

 

IMG Academy defeated La Lumiere by the score of 76-51.  IMG Academy shot 55.8% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line.  The Ascenders connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 13 points off nine La Lumiere turnovers.  La Lumiere shot 30% from the field including seven of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Lakers connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored two points off six IMG Academy turnovers.

 

Jarace Walker led IMG Academy with 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists, five blocked shots, and two steals.  Keyonte George added 22 points including four three point baskets, eight rebounds, and five assists.  Eric Dailey Jr. recorded 17 points and six rebounds.

 

Ryan Mabrey led La Lumiere with 15 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists.  6-7 Sr. Taj Manning added 14 points including two three point baskets, nine rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Chisom Okpara recorded nine points and nine rebounds.

 

La Lumiere,11,17,15,8,51

IMG Academy,26,12,20,18,76

 

La Lumiere (51) – Okpara 9, Mabrey 15, Nije 0, Holloway 5, Fears 2, Starling 6, Manning 14.

 

IMG Academy (76) – Dailey Jr. 17, Howard 4, Walker 23, Hutchinson 6, George 22, Batchelor 4.

 

Prolific Prep (CA) (25-6) vs. Sunrise Christian (KS) (25-1) (Boys)

 

Prolific Prep coach Billy McKnight started the following lineup: 6-8 Jr. N’Famara Dabo, 6-8 So. Zion Sensely, 7-0 Sr. Mor Seck, 6-1 Sr. Jordan Pope, and 6-6 Sr. Anthony White.  Sunrise Christian coach Luke Barnwell countered with 6-9 Sr. Mark Mitchell, 6-7 Sr. Gradey Dick, 6-10 Sr. Cam Corthen, 6-4 Sr. Dillon Hunter, and 6-7 Jr. Scotty Middleton.

 

Prolific Prep defeated Sunrise Christian by the score of 59-56.  Zion Sensely hit a three in the closing seconds to give Prolific Prep one of the biggest upsets in Geico history.  Prolific Prep was without the services of two McDonald All-Stars members MJ Rice and Adem Bona.  There were eight ties and eight lead changes in this game.  Prolific Prep shot 42.6% from the field including 11 of 29 from the three point line.  The Crew connected on eight of 12 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored two points off four Sunrise Christian turnovers.  Sunrise Christian shot 39.2% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc.  The Buffaloes connected on 11 of 14 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored five points off 11 Prolific Prep turnovers.

 

Jordan Pope led Prolific Prep with 23 points including five three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.  Anthony White added 17 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots.

 

Scotty Middleton led Sunrise Christian with 16 points including four three point baskets and three assists.  Mark Mitchell added 15 points and eight rebounds.  6-2 Jr. Layden Blocker recorded nine points including five of five free throws and three rebounds.

 

Prolific Prep,13,13,14,19,59

Sunrise Christian,14,16,11,15,56

 

Prolific Prep (59) – Dabo 4, Sensely 6, Seck 2, Pope 23, White 17, Jenkins 4, Rosborough 3.

 

Sunrise Christian (56) – Mitchell 15, Dick 5, Corthen 3, Hunter 0, Middleton 16, Klintman 6, Blocker 9, Pinedo 2.

 

 

Friday April 1^st

 

Montverde Academy (FL) (18-3) vs. DME Academy (FL) (25-3) (Girls) (Semifinal)

 

Montverde Academy coach Special Jennings started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Janiah Barker, 6-0 Sr. Fernanda Ovalle, 6-5 Sr. Fatima Diakhate, 5-10 Jr. Mjracle Sheppard, and 6-0 Jr. Rusne Augustinaite.  DME Academy coach Michael Panaggio countered with 6-2 Jr. Chloe Kitts, 5-11 Sr. Tyana Walker, 6-3 Sr. Amiya Evans, 5-7 Jr. Asiana Britt, and 5-8 Sr. Sydney Shaw.

 

Montverde Academy raced out to a 23-14 first quarter lead on their way to a 67-54 victory over DME Academy.  Montverde Academy shot 43.6% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line.  The Lady Eagles connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 10 points off 13 DME Academy turnovers.  DME Academy shot 38.9% from the field including three of 14 from beyond the arc.  They connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 11 points off seven Montverde Academy turnovers.

 

Mjracle Sheppard led Montverde Academy with 18 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, four assists, and four steals.  Janiah Barker added 13 points including five of seven free throws, and seven rebounds.  Fernanda Ovalle recorded 12 points including three of four free throws, three rebounds, and two assists.  5-10 Jr. Cori Allen chipped in with seven points including five of seven free throws and six rebounds.  Fatima Diakhate added eight points, three rebounds, and three assists.

 

Chloe Kitts led DME Academy with 25 points including five of seven free throws, and 13 rebounds.  Sydney Shaw added 12 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and four assists.  Amiya Evans recorded 11 points, five rebounds, four blocked shots, and two steals.

 

Montverde Academy,23,14,17,13,67

DME Academy,14,10,18,12,54

 

Montverde Academy (67) – Barker 13, Ovalle 12, Diakhate 8, Sheppard 18, Augustinaite 5, Allen 7, Iwuchuckwu 4.

 

DME Academy (54) – Kitts 25, Walker 5, Evans 11, , Britt 1, Shaw 12.

 

IMG Academy (FL) (13-5) vs. New Hope Academy (MD) (27-2) (Girls) (Semifinal)

 

IMG Academy coach Shell Dailey started the following lineup: 5-11 Sr. T’iana Todd, 5-10 Sr. Gabby Anderson, 6-3 Sr. Grace Vanslooten, 5-6 Jr. Keegan Spencer, and 5-8 Sr. Kailyn Gilbert.  New Hope Academy coach Sam Caldwell countered with 6-2 Sr. Alphonsio Elechio, 6-0 Sr. Jalyn Brown, 6-2 Jr. Laila Reynolds, 5-8 Sr. Kennedy Fauntleroy, and 5-9 Sr. Taniya Lawson.

 

New Hope Academy defeated IMG Academy by the score of 80-50.  New Hope Academy shot 47.9% from the field including five of 20 from the three point line.  They connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 32 points off 21 IMG Academy turnovers.  IMG Academy shot 34.5% from the field including three of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Ascenders connected on nine of 16 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 11 New Hope Academy turnovers.

 

Jalyn Brown led New Hope Academy with 25 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Laila Reynolds added 13 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, three blocked shots, and three steals.  Taniya Lawson recorded 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and four steals.  Kennedy Fauntleroy chipped in with 11 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, four assists, and four steals.

 

Kailyn Gilbert led IMG Academy with 20 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Grace Vanslooten added 11 points including five of eight free throws, nine rebounds, and four assists.  T’iana Todd recorded seven points and four rebounds.

 

IMG Academy,16,4,9,21,50

New Hope Academy,14,20,25,21,80

 

IMG Academy (50) – Todd 7, Anderson 3, Vanslooten 11, Spencer 0, Gilbert 20, Ion 3, Carrera 4, Moore 2.

 

New Hope Academy (80) – Elechio 8, Brown 25, Reynolds 13, Fauntleroy 11, Lawson 11, Buford-Green 2, Jada Brown 5, Williams 2, Dandridge 3.

 

Montverde Academy (FL) vs. IMG Academy (FL) (Boys) (Semifinal)

 

Montverde Academy coach Kevin Boyle started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Malik Reneau, 6-7 Sr. Dillon Mitchell, 6-9 Jr. Kwame Evans, 6-5 Sr. Jalen Hood-Schfino, and 6-6 Sr. Dariq Whitehead.  IMG Academy coach Sean McAloon countered with 6-7 Sr. Eric Dailey Jr., 6-6 Sr. Jett Howard, 6-8 Sr. Jarace Walker, 6-2 Jr. Jacoi Hutchinson, and 6-4 Sr. Keyonte George.

 

Montverde Academy trailed 47-41 after three quarters but rallied in the final quarter to earn a 62-57 victory over IMG Academy.  There were six ties and seven lead changes in this game.  Montverde Academy shot 42.9% from the field including four of 16 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 12 IMG Academy turnovers.  IMG Academy shot 40.4% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Ascenders connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Montverde Academy turnovers.

 

Dariq Whitehead led Montverde Academy with 21 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two assists.  Malik Reneau added 10 points, five rebounds, and two assists.  Dillon Mitchell recorded eight points and 13 rebounds.  Kwame Evans recorded eight points including four of six free throws, 10 rebounds, and two steals.  Jalen Hood-Schfino chipped in with eight points, six rebounds, eight assists, and two steals.

 

Keyontae George led IMG Academy with 21 points including four three point baskets, three of three free throws, three rebounds, and two steals.  Jett Howard added 12 points including four of five free throws, and six rebounds.  Jarace Walker recorded 11 points, five rebounds, two assists, six blocked shots, and two steals.  Eric Dailey Jr. chipped in with five points and six rebounds.

 

Montverde Academy,17,14,10,21,62

IMG Academy,12,18,17,10,57

 

Montverde Academy (62) – Reneau 10, Mitchell 8, Evans 8, Hood-Schfino 8, Whitehead 21, Gibbs-Lawhorn 7.

 

IMG Academy (57) – Dailey Jr. 5, Howard 12, Walker 11, Hutchinson 4, George 21, Batchelor 4.

 

Prolific Prep (CA) vs. Link Academy (MO) (Boys) (Semifinal)

 

Prolific Prep coach Billy McKnight started the following lineup: 6-8 Jr. N’Famara Dabo, 6-8 So. Zion Sensely, 7-0 Sr. Mor Seck, 6-1 Sr. Jordan Pope, and 6-6 Sr. Anthony White.  Link Academy coach Rodney Perry countered with 6-8 Jr. Omaha Biliew, 6-8 Jr. Julian Phillips, 6-10 Sr. Tarris Reed Jr., 6-2 Jr. Jordan Ross, and 6-7 Sr. Jordan Walsh.

 

Link Academy defeated Prolific Prep by the score of 60-53.  The score was tied five times and there were eight lead changes in the game.  Link Academy shot 46.7% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line.  The Lions connected on 13 of 18 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 18 points off 15 Prolific Prep turnovers.  Prolific Prep shot 31.8% from the field including seven of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Crew connected on 18 of 19 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Link Academy turnovers.

 

Jordan Walsh led Link Academy with 17 points including six of six free throws, seven rebounds, and three steals.  5-11 Jr. Trey Green added 13 points including two three point baskets, three of three free throws, two rebounds, and two assists.  Julian Phillips recorded 11 points.  Tarris Reed Jr. chipped in with six points and seven rebounds.  6-11 Sr. Felix Okpara added six points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots.

 

Anthony White led Prolific Prep with 25 points including three three point baskets, 10 of 10 free throws, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  Jordan Pope added 18 points including four three point baskets, four of five free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.  Zion Sensely pulled down eight rebounds.

 

Prolific Prep,11,14,10,18,53

Link Academy,7,17,16,20,60

 

Prolific Prep (53) – Dabo 0, Sensely 2, Seck 4, Pope 18, White 25, Rosborough 4.

 

Link Academy (60) – Biliew 4, Phillips 11, Reed Jr. 6, Ross 3, Walsh 17, Green 13, Okpara 6.

 

 

Saturday April 2^nd

 

Montverde Academy (FL) vs. New Hope Academy (MD) (Girls) (Championship)

 

Montverde Academy coach Special Jennings started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Janiah Barker, 6-0 Sr. Fernanda Ovalle, 6-5 Sr. Fatima Diakhate, 5-10 Jr. Mjracle Sheppard, and 6-0 Jr. Rusne Augustinaite.  New Hope Academy coach Sam Caldwell countered with 6-2 Sr. Alphonsio Elechio, 6-0 Sr. Jalyn Brown, 6-2 Jr. Laila Reynolds, 5-8 Sr. Kennedy Fauntleroy, and 5-9 Sr. Taniya Lawson.

 

Montverde Academy finished the game on a 15-4 run to earn a 61-57 victory over New Hope Academy.  The score was tied 10 times and there were four lead changes in this game.  Montverde Academy shot 38.8% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line.  The Lady Eagles connected on 19 of 24 free throws, pulled down 43 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 12 New Hope Academy turnovers.  New Hope Academy shot 39.3% from the field including six of 16 from beyond the arc.  They connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored 23 points off 22 Montverde Academy turnovers.

 

Fernanda Ovalle led Montverde Academy with 21 points including two three point baskets, three of four free throws, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals.  Mjracle Sheppard added 16 points including six of eight free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  6-3 So. Vivian Iwuchuckwu recorded nine points, four rebounds, and two steals.  Janiah Barker chipped in with eight points, 12 rebounds, and three assists.

 

Kennedy Fauntleroy led New Hope Academy with 18 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, five assists, and five steals.  Jalyn Brown added 14 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  Alphonsio Elechio recorded nine points, five rebounds, and two steals.  Taniya Lawson chipped in with eight points, eight rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

 

Montverde Academy,13,15,18,15,61

New Hope Academy,16,12,19,10,57

 

Montverde Academy (61) – Barker 8, Ovalle 21, Diakhate 4, Sheppard 16, Augustinaite 3, Iwuchuckwu 9.

 

New Hope Academy (57) – Elechio 9, Brown 14, Reynolds 5, Fauntleroy 18, Lawson 8, Jada Brown 3.

 

Link Academy (MO) vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (Boys) (Championship)

 

Link Academy coach Rodney Perry started the following lineup: 6-8 Jr. Omaha Biliew, 6-8 Jr. Julian Phillips, 6-10 Sr. Tarris Reed Jr., 6-2 Jr. Jordan Ross, and 6-7 Sr. Jordan Walsh.  Montverde Academy coach Kevin Boyle countered with 6-7 Sr. Malik Reneau, 6-7 Sr. Dillon Mitchell, 6-9 Jr. Kwame Evans, 6-5 Sr. Jalen Hood-Schfino, and 6-6 Sr. Dariq Whitehead. 

 

Montverde Academy defeated Link Academy by the score of 60-49.  Montverde Academy shot 43.6% from the field including three of 15 from the three point line.  The Eagles connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 15 Link Academy turnovers.  Link Academy shot 32.1% from the field including six of 17 from beyond the arc.  They connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored four points off 12 Montverde Academy turnovers.

 

Dillon Mitchell led a balanced Montverde Academy scoring attack with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals.  Dariq Whitehead added 14 points including four of our free throws, four rebounds, and six assists.  Malik Reneau recorded 14 points including four of six free throws, 12 rebounds, and three assists.  Kwame Evans chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets.

 

Julian Phillips led Link Academy with 16 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and eight rebounds.  Tarris Reed Jr. added seven points and four rebounds.  6-11 Sr. Felix Okpara recorded four points, four rebounds, and four blocked shots.

 

Link Academy,10,15,15,9,49

Montverde Academy,18,12,17,13,60

 

Link Academy (49) -  Biliew 4, Phillips 16, Reed Jr. 7, Ross 5, Walsh 4, Norris 3, Green 3, Mayo 3, Okpara 4.

 

Montverde Academy (60) – Reneau 14, Mitchell 17, Evans 11, Hood-Schfino 0, Whitehead 14, Gibbs-Lawhorn 4.

 

A special thanks to the comprehensive GEICO website, the Legit Sport Stats LLC, and some of the contributing writers for providing info about this elite event.