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Saturday’’s Charlotte-area boys, girls prep basketball capsules (11.16.19)

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Saturday’s Boys Capsules

CARMEL CHRISTIAN 91, ASHEVILLE CHRISTIAN 82

CCS: 21 17 24 29 91

ASHEVILLE 82 -- 16 18 21 27 82

CCS: Bean 2, Myles Hunter 21, Ben Burnham 28, Gray 4, Kenny Gwynn 14, Green 4, Glenn Bynum 14, Taylor 4

ACS: Mills 22, Rogers 16, McKinney 21, Harris 15, Todd 2, Harper 6

COVENANT DAY 67, CARY ACADEMY 31

Covenant Day 19 13 17 18 – 67

Cary Academy 3 17 0 11 – 31

Covenant Day – Aden Holloway 29, Hamidou Sidibe 13, Daniel Nelson 8, Thomas Hailey 6, Jacob Dahlberg 4, Britt Anderson 2, John Ward 2, Joseph Serra 2, Ifeanyi Ufochukwu 2

Cary Academy – Hagan Aderhold 11, Christian Larsen 9, Alex Nunnally 5, Sean Sheridan 3, Chase Dawson 2, Isaiah Short 1

HICKORY GROVE 68, METROLINA CHRISTIAN 58

MCA 14 13 15 16 = 58

HGCS 14 12 25 17 = 68

Metrolina - Brockmann 15, Owens 14, Johnson 14. Petterson 7, Crumbie 6, Bellew 2

Notes: Sr. Jake Brockmann 15pts, 5rbs; Sr. Josh Owens 14pts, 4rbs, 4asts; Jr. Camden Johnson 14pts (3-5 from three), 2asts

Metrolina Christian 0-2 (0-1) plays Charlotte Latin at home on Tuesday, November 19th at 7pm

UNITED FAITH 69, CHRIST SCHOOL 43

United Faith 16 14 21 18 -- 69

Christ School 7 11 16 9 -- 43

UNITED FAITH 69 -- Michael Dudley Jr. 21, Joshua Massey 19, Cedric Patterson 10, LJ Johnson 10, Quinton Scheuermann 4, Jaden Quick 3, Anjay Cortez 2

CHRIST SCHOOL 43 -- Drew Redman 12, Justice Ajogbor 8, Deante Green 7, Adam Keever 5, Ray Faison 5, Jack Britts 3, Charlie Browder 3

Notes: Cedric Patterson 10pts 10ast 4rebs | Anjay Cortez 9rebs | Quinton Scheuermann 9rebs

Record: United Faith 3-0

Next Game: Tuesday, November 19 at HOME v. South Charlotte Thunder

CONCORD CANNON 87, RALEIGH RAVENSCROFT 60

Cannon 17 18 23 29 -- 87

Ravenscroft 8 12 16 24 -- 60

CANNON 87 -- Jaden Bradley 12, Elijah Ormiston 12, Dibble 6, Jarvis Moss 20, DJ Nix 21, Rolle 8, Hill 4, Pierce 4

RAVENSCROFT 60 -- Brady O’Connell 19, Hall 8, Williams 8, Myles Evans 12, McCallum Wright 13

Notable: Bradley had eight rebounds, eight assists and two steals for Cannon.

CONCORD FIRST ASSEMBLY 70, LIBERTY HEIGHTS 64

LIberty Heights 15 21 10 18 64

CFA Academy 11 20 19 20 . 70

Liberty Heights: Antonee Abraham 4, Dejuate WIlliams 9, Devin Gordon 3, Kamryn Edwards 10, Kahari Rogers 12, Dominique Davidson 17, Trevaughn Booker 1, Jemal Davis 6, Jeremy Baker 2

CFA Academy: Garrett Hien 14, Trae Benham 19, Isaac Boothe 15, Javian Cannady 11, Cheick Traore 8, Jakub Cieminski 3

Notable: Trae Benham was game MVP. Four players have had double figures for CFA 5 straight games. CFA Academy was 20-20 from the free throw line.

Records: CFA Academy 4-1; Liberty Heights 3-1

HICKORY MORAVIAN PREP 70, PIEDMONT CLASSICAL 59

Piedmont 11 18 14 16 -- 59

Moravian 18 22 15 15 -- 70

PIEDMONT 59 -- Joyner 2, Jamaril Thomas 14, Trent McIntyre 17, Joiner 7, Brown 2, Poindexter 5, Adam Vincent 12

MORAVIAN 70 -- Shakeel Moore 15, Josh Hall 27, Harvey 3, Davis 7, Darrius Davis 12, Haynie 1, Belton 5

Notable: Hall, a 5-star national recruit, made 10-of-18 shots, 3-of-6 from 3 and added six rebounds and two assists. Moore, who committed to N.C. State Saturday, had seven rebounds.

LINCOLNTON COMBINE ACADEMY 78, ISA ACADEMY 65

ISA Academy 18 15 16 16 -- 65

Combine 20 16 23 19 -- 78

ISA ACADEMY 65 -- Clayton 7, Colbert 6, Andy Barba 14, Charles Bediako 21, Ambrose 8, Merrick 2, Dilenbeck 6, Biaggi 1

COMBINE 78 -- Jalen Hood-Schifino 29, Blakeney 4, Frost 4, Robinson 3, Owens 5, Jalen Miller 15, Dillingham 8, Grant 7, Rubio 2

Saturday’s Girls Capsules

ASHEVILLE CHRISTIAN 73, CARMEL CHRISTIAN 53

Carmel 14 14 14 11 -- 53

Asheville Christian 17 19 20 17-- 73

CARMEL 53 — Amaya Glenn 22, Nichols 9, DeJesse 6, Harry 6, Robinson 6, Mendieta 3

ASHEVILLE CHRISTIAN -- Cobrda 18, Sikkink 18, Smith 18, Alexander 11, Sluder 8

CONCORD CANNON 57, DAVIDSON DAY 12

Davidson 6 3 0 3 -- 12

Cannon 16 13 13 18 -- 60

DAVIDSON DAY 12 -- Jaden Graham 8, Hannah Higbea 2, Jessie Wiles 1, Schuyler Moore 1,

Cannon -- R. Richardson 32, T. Mathis 13, Z. Edwards 6, S. Wood 4, N. Ray 2, A. Galloway 2, A. Brooks-Manning 1

Notable: All-State Guard Mallorie Haines suffered a second degree ankle sprain and was unable to play for the Lady Patriots in the championship game of their Patriot Classic Tournament. In her absence Jaden Graham stepped up to lead her team in scoring with 8 points while Hannah Higbea added 2...Cannon’s Reigan Richardson 32 points (Tournament MVP) averaging 25.6 points over the first 3 games. Anna Galloway (All Tournament Team) averaging 11rpg.

COVENANT DAY 46, CARY ACADEMY 33

CDS 12 15 9 9 -- 46

Cary 2 11 9 11 -- 33

CDS 46 — Caroline Cady 15, Hailey 8, Viktoria McCue 10, Coggins 4, Ashley 8

Cary 33 — Matejowski 9, McMahon 6, Jett 8, Revelle 5, Edwards 5

METROLINA CHRISTIAN 67, HICKORY GROVE 29

HG 4 9 13 3 — 29

MCA 9 26 10 22 — 67

MCA 67 — Emily Walters 14, Emma Phibbs 14, Huneycutt 10, Neyens 9, Sorrentino 9, McClain 4, Watson 3, Reynolds 2, A Phibbs 2

HG 29 — Gracey Libby 13, Sydney Wray 9, Fisher 3, Parker 2, Ottro 2

Emma Phibbs, MCA: 14 pts 10 rebs 6 asts 5 stls

NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN 79, UNITED FAITH 39

United Faith 11-9-8-11

Northside Christian 15-24-30-10

UNITED FAITH 39 -- Josie Hester 32, Sarah Gilbert 4, Paris Gharibi 3

NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN -- Jade McClure 35, Brianna Carelock 17, Kaylen Nolen 11, Jackie King 9, Chelsea Gilmore 4, Aallyah Hatchett 3

Friday’s Boys Capsules

THE BURLINGTON SCHOOL 61, PROVIDENCE DAY 54

The Burlington School 10 19 14 18 61

Providence Day 12 16 12 14 54

TBS: Walters 6, Michael 5, Jadun Michael 11, Kulvel Mading 16, Mylylael Poteat 14, Herbin 9

PDS: Byrne 4, Ratchford 8, Michael Zanoni 23, McDonough 2, White 3, Olin 5, Bryce Scott 9

Records: PDS (1-1) TBS (2-1)

CARMEL CHRISTIAN 90, CAROLINA DAY 57

CCS: 20 25 24 21 90

CDS: 13 16 18 10 57

CCS: Kyle Bean 18, Myles Hunter 14, Ben Burnham 10, Elijah Gray 10, Gwynn 9, Green 7, Bynum 7, Arias 3, Bracey 3, Pisacano 3, Taylor 2, Coffey 2

CDS: Lee Langstaff 32, Jax Davis 11, Cash Watkins 10, Ryan 4

CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN 88, GASTON CHRISTIAN 66

Charlotte Christian 20 29 17 23 -- 88

Gaston Christian 13 20 20 14 -- 66

CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN 88 -- Peter Lash 24, Bryce Cash 16, Tyrone Hardy 16, Luke Drees 16, Nicholson 8, Glenn 4, Blake 2, D. Lash 3

GASTON CHRISTIAN 66 -- Marley Gordon 37, Gillis 9, Peters 8, Chapman 9, Moon 2, Heavener 2

Notable: Seniors Peter Lash and Luke Drees led the Knights with 24 and 16 points respectively in a season-opening win for Charlotte Christian. They both recorded 6 rebounds. Freshman Bryce Cash and Tyrone Hardy both had 16 points apiece in their Varsity debuts. Marley Gordon had 37 points in a loss for Gaston Christian

CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY 74, CARY ACADEMY 42

Country Day 19 18 14 23 – 74

Cary Academy 9 4 14 16 – 44

Country Day (74) Knoah Carver 13, Krisko 8, Mitchell 8, Ray 8, Erwin 8, Mermans 7, Cherry 6, Gardner 6, McKay 4, Hicks 4, Alessi 2

Cary Academy (43) Chase Dawson 17, Aderhold 6, Sheridan 5, Larsen 5, Short 4, Reed 2, Nunnally 2, Saxena 2

Country Day notable: Knoah Carver 13 pts., 7 rebs.; Spencer Mermans 7 pts., 8 rebs.

Records: Country Day 2-0; Cary Academy 0-2

CONCORD CANNON 79, GREENFIELD SHOOL 75

Cannon 20 22 15 22 -- 79

Greenfield 16 21 20 18 -- 75

CANNON 79 -- Jaden Bradley 27, Ormiston 7, Jarvis Moss 13, DJ Nix 19, Jaylen Dibble 10, Eklund 1

GREENFIELD 75 -- Collin Guilford 18, Jordan Lynch 12, Dji Bailey 17, Pittman 3, Creighton Lebo 25

Notable: Bradley finished with four assists, two steals, three rebounds and just one turnover. He played all but eight seconds.

CONCORD FIRST ASSEMBLY 83, WINSTON-SALEM CHRISTIAN 41

WSC: 17 7 12 5 41

CFA: 17 37 16 13 83

WSC: McNeal 8, Jones 7, Babali 3, Isaacs 2, Reel 10 Potter 7, Jay Jay Nwaoshai 4

CFA: LLoyd Latta 4, Garrett Hien 16, Trae Benham 18, Javian Cnnady 12, KJ Perry 4, Cheick Traore 8, Jakub Cieminski 4

Notable: CFA had 4 starters in double figures, Garrett Hien 16 pts 11 rbs, Isaac Boothe 18 pts, 7 rbs, 5 assists, 1 turnover 3-5 from 3 point line.

CFA Record 3-1

WSC Record 1-1

GASTON DAY 59, WESTCHESTER COUNTRY DAY 53

Gaston Day 10 17 15 17 59

Westchester Country Day 9 18 14 12 53

GASTON DAY 59 -- Chris Britt 27, Dean Hunter 16, Callum Richard 6, Zach Clark 5, Colin Fayed 5

WESTCHESTER 53 -- Swindell 24, Sadler 12, Patterson 8, Matthews 4, Morgan 3, Brigman 2

Gaston Day Record: 1-1

Next Game: Tuesday, 11/19 v Asheville Christian Academy

LEE PARK PREP 90, SOUTH POINTE 60

LPP 27 17 21 25 = 90

SP 9 22 19 10 = 60

LPP: Brock Adams-39, Eric Lunsford-33, Tyler Justice- 14, Cam S.-2, Brody A.-2

SP: J. Robinson-22, T. Price-21, A. Funderburke-8, C. Peyton-5, T. Miller-4

ROCK HILL WESTMINSTER CATAWBA 82, CABARRUS CHARTER 35

WCCS -27-16-26-13-82

CCS -4-9-12-10–35

WCCS 82 -- Richard Black III 12, Parker Inkelaar 10, Asil Hoyle 10, AJ Hamrick 9, Jahseem Felton 9, Cortland Williams 8, Lucas Heckaman 6, Landon Johnson 6, Rohanh Petiote 5, Will Jenkins 5, Dariahn Hammonds 2

CC 35 -- S. Pope 8, Q. Stroman 7, Kris 7, Aaron 5, Jordan Byrd 5, JT Turner 3

Record: Wesmtinster Catwaba Christian : Overall 3-0, Conf. 0-0

Notes: WCCS Indians next game will be Tuesday 11/19 @ Covenant Classical

Friday’s Girls Capsules

CARMEL CHRISTIAN 85, CAROLINA DAY SCHOOL 17

Carmel 27 24 27 7 -- 85

Carolina Day 0 3 6 5-- 17

CARMEL 85 — Olivia Boyce 17, Emma Urso 14, Amaya Glenn 13, Jacquelyn DeJesse 12, Harry 8, Nichols 6, Williams 5, Robinson 4, Bass 4, Mendieta 4

CAROLINA DAY -- Huffman 11, Sullivan 3, Sandoval 3

CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY 73, CARY ACADEMY 31

Cary Academy 5 12 10 4 -- 31

Country Day 14 23 26 10 – 73

CA (31) Jeff 8, Revelle, 8, Edwards 8, McMahon 5, Matejowsky 2

CCDS (73) Laila Hankerson 20, Kennedy Grier 14, Ingram 9, Rucker 7, Waters 7, Rixham 5, O’Neil 4, Batten 4, Sasz 3

Records: CA 0-2 CCDS 2-0

Notables: The Buccaneers defense and a well rounded scoring attack lead to the victory. The Bucs opened up a twenty point lead by halftime. The Bucs take will travel on Tuesday to take on rival Charlotte Catholic at 6:30 PM.

DAVIDSON DAY 62, TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL 21

Davidson 20 20 13 -- 62

Trinity School of Durham-Chapel Hill

0 8 11 2--21

DAVIDSON DAY 62 -- Mallorie Haines 45, Jaden Graham 6, Schuyler Moore 5, Jessie Wiles 4, Yan Yu Xie 2

TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL-- Lauren Hostetter 8, Maddie Proańa 6, Abigail Jacob 5, Alice Wang 2

Notable: Mallorie Haines nearly passes a school scoring record while Freshman Schuler Moore had 5 points and first year player Yan Yu Xie chips in 2 points as the Lady Patriots notch a win in their Patriot Classic tournament.

NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN 34, SUGAR CREEK CHARTER 24

Northside Christian 8 6 10 10 F 34

Sugar Creek Charter 8 6 5 5 F 24

SCCS : Cruz 3, Rain Redfern 12, Gardner 2, Williams 1, Jackson 6

NCA: Kayle Nolen 16, Griffin 10, phillips 8,

NCA ( 2-1)

SCCS (2-2)

PROVIDENCE DAY 61, BURLINGTON SCHOOL 59

PDS 17-10-19-15—61

Burlington 8-20-15-16—59

PDS-Andi Levitz 20 Morgan Kelson 14 Jenson 5 Clark 5 Smith 3 Latter 5 Godwin 4 Ferguson 3 Brooks 2

Burlington- A.Vanhook 21 M. Williams 27 Walker 5 Burns 6

PDS Record 2-0

CONCORD CANNON SCHOOL 48 RABUN GAP 39

Cannon School 2 15 19 12- 48

Rabun Gap 10 4 8 17- 39

Cannon School 48- Reigan Richardson 17, Zoe Edwards 12, Trinity Mathis 6, Sydney Wood 6, Anna Galloway 4, Natalie Ray 3

Rabun Gap 39- Lopez 2, Akdeniz 4, Overholt 5, Andersson 6, Marquez 10, Lewis 5, Ji 6

Records: Cannon School 2-0; Rabun Gap 0-1

CONCORD FIRST ASSEMBLY 45, WINSTON SALEM CHRISTIAN 49

CFA 8 9 11 17— 45

Winston-Salem 11 7 10 21—49

CFA - - 45, Bailey Stinson 2, Kaylan Daniels 1, Zykiah Benjamin 11, Rae Ann Lohse 5, Reagan Dickens 5, Triniti Lockhart 6, Jael Hall 15,

Winston-Salem Christian - - 49, Juliana 5, Christiana 22, McKenzie 9, Bruni 6, Laila 3, Jordyn 2, Corynn 2

LATE THURSDAY

FORT MILL COMENIUS 67, COVENANT CLASSICAL 25

Comenius ------------ 20, 18, 9, 20 -- 67

Covenant Classical-13, 2, 6, 4 -- 25

Comenius 67 Jordan Durant 22, Monique Cepeda 18, Pasiko Hvichiani 17, Mekendyn Walters 6, Mikayla Hawley 2, Breana Statler 2

Covenant Classical 25 Sam Holman 13, Sydney Campanella 7, Hannah Axle 3, Jordan Davis 2

LATE WEDNESDAY

FORT MILL COMENIUS 59, NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN 50

Comenius notes: Monique Cepeda (2022) scoring 22 points, 9R; Jordan Durant (2021) scoring 22 points, 12R; Pasiko Hvichiani (2020) 12A

This story was originally published November 16, 2019 at 12:41 AM.

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