Friday’s top boys, girls prep basketball performers 01.04.19

Demilade Adelekun, Gaston Day: In a 62-48 win over Northside Christian, Adelekun had 18 points, nine rebounds, five blocks, five assists and a steal. Northside played without star Jaden Seymour (hip).

Josh Banks, Olympic: He had a game-high 32 points in a 72-45 win over West Mecklenburg. Olympic plays at No. 3 Concord Cox Mill Saturday at 7:30

Aniya Finger, Hopewell: 31 points, 25 rebounds in a 66-51 over Sweet 16 No. 13 North Mecklenburg. Finger surpassed the 1,000-point career mark in the game.

Senali Moss, South Mecklenburg: Daughter of Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss had a career-high 19 points, seven rebounds, six steals and three assists in a 51-46 come-from-behind upset of Ardrey Kell.

Andra’ McKee, Independence: 22 points, five assists, two rebounds, two steals in a 73-63 win over Indian Trail Porter Ridge. Independence, No. 6 in the Sweet 16, outscored No. 11 Porter Ridge 18-5 in the third quarter.

▪ More high school coverage: a complete report from Friday’s action is at charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school

This story was originally published January 4, 2019 at 10:12 PM.