2024BBCOPCMAB

. Columbus (FL) vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (Boys)

City of Palms Classic (Championship)

Florida Southwest State College
Ft. Myers, FL
December 23,2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Columbus (FL) coach Andrew Moran started the following lineup: 6-8 Jr. Caleb Gaskins, 6-6 Jr. Jaxon Richardson, 6-10 Sr. Cameron Boozer, 6-1 Jr. Marcellous Jackson, and 6-5 Sr. Cayden Boozer. Montverde Academy (FL) coach Kevin Boyle countered with 6-6 Sr. Hudson Greer, 6-6 Jr. Kayden Allen, 6-8 Sr. Trent Sisley, 6-4 Sr. Dante Allen, and 6-6 Sr. CJ Ingram.

Columbus (FL) captured the championship with a 59-57 victory over Montverde Acadeny (FL) I a wire-to-wire effort. Columbus led 33-23 at halftime but Montverde Academy rallied to make it close at the end. Jaxon Richardson came up big for the Explorers on both ends of the floor both offensively and defensively. Columbus shot 47.7% from the field including two of 11 from the three point line. The Explorers connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Montverde Academy turnovers. Montverde Academy shot 36.9% from the field including eight of 27 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Columbus turnovers.

Jaxon Richardson led Columbus with 18 points including two three point baskets, two blocked shots, and two steals. Cameron Boozer added 14 points including eight of nine free throws, nine rebounds, and four assists. Caleb Gaskins recorded 13 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots. Cayden Boozer chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, and two steals. Marcellous Jackson added six points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Hudson Greer led Montverde Academy with 18 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Dante Allen added 12 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots. 6-5 Jr. King Gibson recorded nine points, three rebounds, and two steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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2024BBCOPCMAB

. Columbus (FL) vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (Boys)

City of Palms Classic (Championship)

Florida Southwest State College
Ft. Myers, FL
December 23,2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Columbus (FL) coach Andrew Moran started the following lineup: 6-8 Jr. Caleb Gaskins, 6-6 Jr. Jaxon Richardson, 6-10 Sr. Cameron Boozer, 6-1 Jr. Marcellous Jackson, and 6-5 Sr. Cayden Boozer. Montverde Academy (FL) coach Kevin Boyle countered with 6-6 Sr. Hudson Greer, 6-6 Jr. Kayden Allen, 6-8 Sr. Trent Sisley, 6-4 Sr. Dante Allen, and 6-6 Sr. CJ Ingram.

Columbus (FL) captured the championship with a 59-57 victory over Montverde Acadeny (FL) I a wire-to-wire effort. Columbus led 33-23 at halftime but Montverde Academy rallied to make it close at the end. Jaxon Richardson came up big for the Explorers on both ends of the floor both offensively and defensively. Columbus shot 47.7% from the field including two of 11 from the three point line. The Explorers connected on 15 of 19 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 11 Montverde Academy turnovers. Montverde Academy shot 36.9% from the field including eight of 27 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on seven of eight free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 15 Columbus turnovers.

Jaxon Richardson led Columbus with 18 points including two three point baskets, two blocked shots, and two steals. Cameron Boozer added 14 points including eight of nine free throws, nine rebounds, and four assists. Caleb Gaskins recorded 13 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots. Cayden Boozer chipped in with eight points, three rebounds, and two steals. Marcellous Jackson added six points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Hudson Greer led Montverde Academy with 18 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and two steals. Dante Allen added 12 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, six assists, and two blocked shots. 6-5 Jr. King Gibson recorded nine points, three rebounds, and two steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the City of Palms Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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2024BBCOPORIMGB

. Oak Ridge (FL) vs. IMG Academy (FL) (Boys)

City of Palms Classic (3^rd Place Game)

Florida Southwest State College
Ft. Myers, FL
December 23, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Oak Ridge (FL) coach Steve Reece started the following lineup: 6-7 Sr. Treyvon Maddox, 6-7 Sr. Ce’Zanne Mosley, 6-10 Jr. Tim Winkler, 6-1 Sr. Jalen Reece, and 6-6 Sr. Jamier Jones. IMG Academy (FL) coach Sean McAloon countered with 6-8 Sr. Sadiq White Jr., 6-8 Sr. Kareem Stagg, 6-10 Jr. Cody Peck, 5-3 Sr. Darius Acuff Jr., and 6-4 Jr. Felipe Quinones.

IMG Academy (FL) defeated Oak Ridge (FL) by the score of 84-54. IMG Academy (FL) shot 52.5% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line. The Ascenders connected on 12 of 12 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Oak Ridge turnovers. Oak Ridge shot 26.7% from the field including four of 26 from beyond the arc. The Pioneers connected on 18 of 21 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 12 points off six IMG turnovers.

Darius Acuff Jr, led Img Academy with 28 points including two three point baskets, eight of eight free throws, four rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Sadiq White Jr. added 15 points and five rebounds. 6-1 Jr. Trey Beamer recorded 15 points including three three point baskets. Kareem Stagg chipped in with 12 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.

Jamier Jones led Oak Ridge (FL) with 22 points including 13 of 15 free throws, two rebounds, and two assists. Jalen Reece added 19 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, and eight rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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2024BBCOPOGB

. Owasso (OK) vs. Grayson (GA) (Boys)

City of Palms Classic (5^th Place Game)

Florida Southwest State College
Ft. Myers, FL
December 23, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Owasso (OK) coach Brian Montonati started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Jalen Montonati, 6-4 Jr. Boden Williams, 6-11 Sr. Jax Kerr, 5-10 Sr. Kobe Freeman, and 6-4 Jr. Julius Wilson. Grayson (GA) coach Geoffrey Pierce countered with 6-8 Jr. Jayvon Rampersani, 6-6 Jr. Caleb Holt, 6-9 Sr. Jacob Wilkins, 5-10 Sr. Chris McLavish, and 6-5 Sr. KJ Garris.

Grayson (GA) defeated Owasso (OK) by the score of 61-50. Grayson shot 45.1% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line. The Rams connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Owasso turnovers. Owasso shot 37.2% from the field including seven of 22 from beyond the arc. The Rams connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored five points off four Grayson turnovers.

Caleb Holt led Grayson (GA) with 16 points including four of six free throws, eight rebounds, and three assists. Jacob Wilkins added 26 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots. Chris McLavish recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and two assists. KJ Garris chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets. Jayvon Rampersani recorded seven points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Jalen Montonati led Owasso (OK) with 21 points including three three point baskets, four of seven free throws, and two rebounds. Jax Kerr added 10 points including six of six free throws, eight rebounds, and five blocked shots. Boden Williams recorded nine points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Kobe Freeman chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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2024BBCOPOGB

. Owasso (OK) vs. Grayson (GA) (Boys)

City of Palms Classic (5^th Place Game)

Florida Southwest State College
Ft. Myers, FL
December 23, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Owasso (OK) coach Brian Montonati started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Jalen Montonati, 6-4 Jr. Boden Williams, 6-11 Sr. Jax Kerr, 5-10 Sr. Kobe Freeman, and 6-4 Jr. Julius Wilson. Grayson (GA) coach Geoffrey Pierce countered with 6-8 Jr. Jayvon Rampersani, 6-6 Jr. Caleb Holt, 6-9 Sr. Jacob Wilkins, 5-10 Sr. Chris McLavish, and 6-5 Sr. KJ Garris.

Grayson (GA) defeated Owasso (OK) by the score of 61-50. Grayson shot 45.1% from the field including six of 19 from the three point line. The Rams connected on nine of 14 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Owasso turnovers. Owasso shot 37.2% from the field including seven of 22 from beyond the arc. The Rams connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and scored five points off four Grayson turnovers.

Caleb Holt led Grayson (GA) with 16 points including four of six free throws, eight rebounds, and three assists. Jacob Wilkins added 26 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three blocked shots. Chris McLavish recorded 11 points including three three point baskets and two assists. KJ Garris chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets. Jayvon Rampersani recorded seven points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Jalen Montonati led Owasso (OK) with 21 points including three three point baskets, four of seven free throws, and two rebounds. Jax Kerr added 10 points including six of six free throws, eight rebounds, and five blocked shots. Boden Williams recorded nine points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Kobe Freeman chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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2024BBCOPFFOCLILB

. Faith Family Oak Cliff (TX) vs. Long Island Lutheran (NY) (Boys)

City of Palms Classic (Consolation Title)

Florida Southwest State College
Ft. Myers, FL
December 23, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Faith Family Oak Cliff coach started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. King Grace, 6-5 Sr. Lamont Hartfield, 6-9 Jr. Davion Adkins, 6-2 Sr. Gary Tahsheim, and 6-3 Sr. Greg Lawson. Long Island Lutheran coach John Bucks countered with 6-8 So. Moussa Kamissoko, 6-9 Jr. MJ Madision, 6-11 Jr. Omar Essam, 6-3 Sr. Kayden Mingo, and 6-5 Jr. Dylan Mingo.

Long Island Luthern defeated Faith Family Oak Cliff by the score of 54-40. Long Island Lutheran shot 48.8% from the field including zero of nine from the three point line. The Crusaders connected on 12 of 18 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored 11 points off eight Faith Family Oak Cliff turnovers. Faith Family Oak Cliff shot 29.8% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on four of five free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 13 Long Island Lutheran turnovers.

Dylan Mingo led Long Island Lutheran with 16 points including four of five free throws, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Kayden Mingo added 12 points including six of eight free throws, three assists, and two steals. 7-1 Sr. Nico Onyekwere recorded eight points. Moussa Kamissoko chipped in with seven points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Omas Essam recorded seven points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.

Davion Adkins led Faith Family Oak Cliff with 12 points, six rebounds, and two steals. Greg Lawson added 11 points, two rebounds, and three assists. Tahsheim Gary recorded five points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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2024BBCOPACGCB

. Archbishop Carroll (PA) vs. Gateway Charter (FL)

City of Palms Classic (Challenge Round)

Florida Southwest State College
Ft. Myers, FL
December 23, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Archbishop Carroll (PA) coach Francis Bowe started the following lineup: 6-6 So. Munir Greig, 6-4 Jr. Christian Matos, 6-6 Jr. Luca Foster, 5-11 Fr. Yasir Turner, and 6-3 Jr. Nasir Ralls. Gateway Charter coach RJ Jones countered with 6-3 Sr. Myles Jones, 6-2 Sr. Obang Ochan, 6-8 Sr. Patrick Johnson, 6-0 Sr. Gio Easley, and 6-1 Sr. Trey Fogle.

Gateway Charter defeated Archbishop Carroll by the score of 80-76. Gateway Charter shot 56.6% from the field including 12 of 22 from the three point line. The Griffins connected on eight of 13 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored four points off four Archbishop Carroll turnovers. Archbishop Carroll shot 34.4% from the field including 15 of 42 from beyond the arc. The Patriots connected on 17 of 24 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 14 Gateway Charter turnovers.

Gio Easley led Gateway Charter with 24 points including six three point baskets, four rebounds, and five assists. Patrick Johnson added 19 points including five of eight free throws, and eight rebounds. Myles Jones recorded 15 points including four three point baskets, seven rebounds, and two assists. Trey Fogle chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists.

Munir Greig led Archbishop Carroll with 27 points including five three point baskets, eight of 12 free throws, 11 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two blocked shots. Nasir Ralls added 17 points including five three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Christian Matos recorded 15 points including two three point baskets, five of six free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Luca Foster chipped in with nine points and four rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

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2024BBCOPGCBMB

. Great Crossing (KY) vs. Bishop McNamara (MD) (Boys)

City of Palms Classic (Challenge Round)

Florida Southwest State College
Fort Myers, FL
December 23, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Great Crossing coach Steve Page started the following lineup: 6-6 Sr. Vince Dawson III, 6-1 So. LJ Holman, 7-1 Sr. Malachi Moreno, 5-9 Sr. Junius Burrell, and 6-4 Sr. Gage Richardson. Bishop McNamara coach Martin Keithline countered with 6-6 Jr. Qayden Samuels, 6-5 So. Jordan Taylor, 6-7 So. Brandon Woodard, 6-2 So. Kirby Duran, and 6-4 Jr. Prince-Alexander Moody.

Great Crossing held a 46-32 lead at halftime but had to survive a second half rally by Bishop McNamara to eke out an 86-84 victory. In overtime. The score was tied 73-73 at the end of regulation. Great Crossing shot 61.5% from the field including five of 13 from the three point line. The Warhawks connected on 17 of 29 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 12 points off nine Bishop McNamara turnovers. Bishop McNamara shot 47.7% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc. The Mustangs connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 17 Great Crossing turnovers.

Malachi Moreno led Great Crossing with 39 points on 15 of 15 from the field and nine of 16 free throws, 11 rebounds, two steals, and three blocked shots. Vince Dawson III added 23 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Gage Richardson recorded 16 points including three three point baskets, five assists, and two steals.

Qayden Samuels led Bishop McNamara with 30 points including two three point baskets, six of nine free throws, and five rebounds. Prince-Alexander Moody added 20 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, three rebounds, and three assists. 6-5 So. Jayden Mills recorded 18 points including three three point baskets, three of three free throws, and five rebounds.

Scoring Summary

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the City of Palms Staff for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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. Bryant (Arkansas) vs. St. Xavier (Boys)

Chad Gardner King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic Championship

Fairdale High School
Fairdale, KY
December 22, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Bryant (Arkansas) coach Mike Abrahamson started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. RJ Young, 6-3 Sr. RJ Newton, 6-6 So. Jordan Warren, 5-11 Jr. Caleb Tucker, and 6-3 Jr. Camarion Bead. St. Xavier coach Kevin Klein countered with 6-5 Jr. Jeremiah Jackson, 6-4 Sr. Will Hanke, 6-6 Sr. Graham Krezmien, 5-10 Jr. Chief Cameron, and 5-10 Sr. Chance Dillingham.

St. Xavier raced out to a 26-8 first quarter lead on their way to a 76-50 victory over Bryant (Arkansas) to claim the King of the Bluegrass crown. St. Xavier shot 55.1% from the field including 13 of 22 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off eight Bryant turnovers. Bryant (Arkansas) shot 34.4% from the field including three of 20 from beyond the arc. The Hornets connected on five of 11 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 St. Xavier turnovers.

Graham Krezmien led St. Xavier with 19 points including five three point baskets and five rebounds. Chance Dillingham added 14 points including three three point baskets, five of five free throws, and two assists. 6-1 Fr. Josh Lindsay recorded 11 points and five rebounds. 5-11 So. Brandon Dayes chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-5 Jr. Jeremiah Jackson recorded eight points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.

Camarion Bead led Bryant (Arkansas ) with 17 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. RJ Young added 14 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Caleb Tucker recorded seven points and three rebounds.

Scoring Summary

2024 Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass All-Tournament Team Bob White Most Valuable Player Jeremiah Jackson (St. Xavier), Stanley Hardin Most Outstanding Player Armelo Boone (Woodford County) EJ Walker (Lloyd Memorial), DeMarcus Surratt (Frederick Douglass), Brooks Cargould (North Oldham), Zander Carter (Ashland Blazer), Jordan Mabe (South Laurel), Tai Bell (Mater Lakes), Jayson Gasaway (Male), Anthony Blaackar (Lloyd Memorial), Ferlandas Wright (Fairdale), James Turner (Newport), Chief Cameron (St. Xavier), Chance Dillingham (St. Xavier), Camarion Bead (Bryant), RJ Newton (Bryant), and RJ Young (Bryant).

Acknowledgements

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Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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. Bryant (Arkansas) vs. St. Xavier (Boys)

Chad Gardner King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic Championship

Fairdale High School
Fairdale, KY
December 22, 2024

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Bryant (Arkansas) coach Mike Abrahamson started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. RJ Young, 6-3 Sr. RJ Newton, 6-6 So. Jordan Warren, 5-11 Jr. Caleb Tucker, and 6-3 Jr. Camarion Bead. St. Xavier coach Kevin Klein countered with 6-5 Jr. Jeremiah Jackson, 6-4 Sr. Will Hanke, 6-6 Sr. Graham Krezmien, 5-10 Jr. Chief Cameron, and 5-10 Sr. Chance Dillingham.

St. Xavier raced out to a 26-8 first quarter lead on their way to a 76-50 victory over Bryant (Arkansas) to claim the King of the Bluegrass crown. St. Xavier shot 55.1% from the field including 13 of 22 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off eight Bryant turnovers. Bryant (Arkansas) shot 34.4% from the field including three of 20 from beyond the arc. The Hornets connected on five of 11 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored nine points off 12 St. Xavier turnovers.

Graham Krezmien led St. Xavier with 19 points including five three point baskets and five rebounds. Chance Dillingham added 14 points including three three point baskets, five of five free throws, and two assists. 6-1 Fr. Josh Lindsay recorded 11 points and five rebounds. 5-11 So. Brandon Dayes chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-5 Jr. Jeremiah Jackson recorded eight points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.

Camarion Bead led Bryant (Arkansas ) with 17 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. RJ Young added 14 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Caleb Tucker recorded seven points and three rebounds.

Scoring Summary

2024 Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass All-Tournament Team Bob White Most Valuable Player Jeremiah Jackson (St. Xavier), Stanley Hardin Most Outstanding Player Armelo Boone (Woodford County) EJ Walker (Lloyd Memorial), DeMarcus Surratt (Frederick Douglass), Brooks Cargould (North Oldham), Zander Carter (Ashland Blazer), Jordan Mabe (South Laurel), Tai Bell (Mater Lakes), Jayson Gasaway (Male), Anthony Blaackar (Lloyd Memorial), Ferlandas Wright (Fairdale), James Turner (Newport), Chief Cameron (St. Xavier), Chance Dillingham (St. Xavier), Camarion Bead (Bryant), RJ Newton (Bryant), and RJ Young (Bryant).

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the KOB Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.

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