Friday’s boys’ rewind: Ohio State recruit LJ Smith, Oak Hill stop West Charlotte
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- Oak Hill leveraged L.J. Smith’s 29 points and frontcourt size to win 82-72.
- West Charlotte’s young core rallied late, dropped first loss and stand 6-1.
- L.J. Smith, Ohio State commit, headlines homecoming and returns to Lincolnton.
Homecoming was a theme when national power Oak Hill, Va. Academy visited West Charlotte on Friday night at Charles McCullough Gymnasium.
Oak Hill junior L.J. Smith was playing the first of back-to-back homecoming games that will end Saturday in his hometown of Lincolnton, while West Charlotte alumnus and head coach Jacoby Davis was able to show off a youthful and talented 10th Lions team.
In the end, Oak Hill’s size and talent was too much for West Charlotte in an 82-72 victory.
“I thought our young kids really fought and competed,” said Davis, a 2011 West Charlotte High graduate in his 10th season as head coach. “We could’ve easily given up when they made their run. But we fought the whole game.”
Playing in front of a near-capacity crowd that included former West Charlotte and Oak Hill star Jeff McInnis, the Lions took early leads of 5-2 and 8-6 before the visiting Warriors reeled off a 29-11 burst that put them ahead 35-19 midway through the second quarter.
Oak Hill, whose 92.4 all-time winning percentage is considered the best in U.S. high school basketball history, eventually built an 18-point lead at 54-36 before the Lions rallied to within single digits with 3:38 to play. Spurred on by their vocal supporters, West Charlotte, No. 5 in The Observer’s Sweet 16 poll, got as close as eight three different times in the final 1:28 but could get no closer.
“They have a good team, and they played hard against us,” said Smith, who finished with a game-high 29 points.
Smith, who tallied 1,475 points in his first two seasons at Lincolnton High — highlighted by a state-record 960 points as a sophomore last year — was a consistent scorer throughout the opener of his two-day homecoming trip.
The 6-foot-4 swingman who committed to Ohio State University last month scored 10 points in the first quarter, seven in the second quarter, seven in the third quarter and five in the fourth quarter. Smith returns to the Lincolnton gymnasium on Saturday when Oak Hill plays Charlotte’s Providence Day School at 7 p.m.
Ethan Mgbako, a 6-6 senior guard who has signed with Vanderbilt, added 16 points for the Warriors, who had 6-11 and 6-9 post players who towered over West Charlotte’s youthful squad.
The Lions’ tallest player, 6-5 center Jkhai Wade, also is their lone senior.
But sophomores Cha Cho Womack (25 points) and Kaharri Coleman (20) and junior Amen Pressley (18) gave it all they had before West Charlotte (6-1) suffered its first loss.
The Lions continue a challenging schedule next week in the Marvin Ridge Holiday tournament before opening play in the Meck Power Six 7A/8A Conference on Jan. 6 — a league that includes two-time defending state champion North Mecklenburg.
“I think playing teams like we’ve played will certainly help us this season,” Davis said.
PHOTOS: Oak Hill vs. West Charlotte
Friday’s #BIG5 boys’ top performers
Eian Bailey, Mooresville: Bailey had 12 points, 10 rebounds and three steals in a 72-33 win over Northwest Cabarrus.
Jaxon Dollar, East Lincoln: Dollar had a game-high 26 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in a 79-71 win over Lincoln County rival North Lincoln.
Joseph Kapsiak, Charlotte Catholic: Kapsiak had a game-high 19 points in a 61-27 win over Hickory Grove. Catholic advanced to Saturday’s semifinals of the Charlotte Latin Invitational against Charlotte Country Day.
Jaleel Smith, Hunter Huss: Smith had 28 points, 13 steals, four rebounds and four assists in a 95-32 win over North Gaston. Teammate Zach Anderson had 24 points and three assists.
Grady Webb, Cuthbertson: In a 70-57 win over Union County rival Sun Valley, Webb had 26 points and two rebounds. Teammate Isaiah Nickerson had 17 points on 9 of 9 shooting at the free throw line.
Friday roundup
CHARLOTTE LATIN INVITATIONAL
Charlotte Latin 81, Union Day 29: Emory Chaney scored a team-high 18 points, as four Hawks scored in double figures. Jazon Reynolds had 21 of Union Day’s 29 points.
Charlotte Country Day 78, Spartanburg Day 31: Jojo Youakim’s 15 points led the Buccaneers, who had 11 players in the scoring column.
Charlotte Catholic 61, Hickory Grove Christian 27: Joseph Kapsiak scored a game-high 19 points in leading the Cougars (10-1), who outscored the Lions 28-4 in the first quarter.
HOLIDAY HOOPS SUMMIT
(at C.A. Johnson High, Columbia)
Next Level 360 (GA) 75, Metrolina Christian 51: Patrick Depp scored 15 points for Metrolina, which trailed 22-6 after one quarter.
Ridge View (SC) 76, Chambers 59
GREATER METRO 6A/7A
Berry Academy 68,. A.L. Brown 47: Marcus Goodman scored 15 points and Christ Meriweather added 12, carrying the visiting Cardinals.
Hickory Ridge 69, West Cabarrus 59
SOUTHERN CAROLINA 6A/7A
Cuthbertson 70, Sun Valley 57: Grady Webb poured in 26 points, and Isaiah Nickerson added 17 points, as the visiting Cavaliers improved to 10-2 overall. Nickerson was nine-of-nine from the foul line.
Noah McKinney led Sun Valley with 24 points.
Marvin Ridge 56, Weddington 39: The host Mavericks broke a 21-all halftime tie by outscoring the Warriors 18-9 in the third quarter.
BIG SOUTH 5A/6A
Ashbrook 85, South Point 70: Jeric Guthrie-Barber scored 15 points, and Tyler Morgan added 14 for the visiting Green Wave. Cayden Rumph topped South Point with 16.
Kings Mountain 89, Forestview 69
ROCKY RIVER 4A/5A
Anson County 65, Central Academy 51
Parkwood 78, West Stanly 31: The host Wolf Pack improved to 2-0 in the conference.
WESTERN FOOTHILLS 4A/5A
Bandys 58, Bunker Hill 50
East Lincoln 79, North Lincoln 71: The visiting Mustangs erased a 54-52 third-quarter deficit with a strong final period in this first-place showdown. Jax Dollar scored 26 points, and Christian Atkins added 24 for East Lincoln (6-1, 3-0). Carter Abernathy scored 18 for the Knights (6-1, 3-1).
Hickory 75, Fred T. Foard 36
SOUTHERN PIEDMONT 2A/3A/4A
Lincolnton 72, East Gaston 42: Tucker Robinette’s 18 points led the Wolves, who had nine players in the scoring column. Camerson Smith added 14 points.
Stuart Cramer 64, Highland Tech 58: Kingston Womack made eight of 11 shots from the floor and scored 23 points, leading the Storm. Kaiden Dye added eight assists.
CATAWBA RIVER 1A/2A/3A
Bonnie Cone Leadership 61, Sugar Creek Charter 57
Queen’s Grant Charter 84, Carolina International 38: Mekhi Allen scored 18 points, Bobby Montgomery III added 17, and Chase Smith totaled 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Stallions (11-3, 5-0).
Thomas Jefferson Academy 62, Mountain Island Charter 51
NONCONFERENCE
Carmel Christian 45, Covenant Day 36: James Wood (12 points) and Logan Johnson (11) led the Cougars past their neighborhood rivals.
Charlotte Christian 83, Lexington 52: The Knights improved to 9-3 with this victory in the Charger Classic at Northwood High.
Mooresville 72, Northwest Cabarrus 33: Eain Bailey (12 points, 10 rebounds, three steals) led the Blue Devils. Taurean McKinney added 12 points.
Myers Park 80, Forest Hills 51: Ayo Awosanya’s 14 points led the Mustangs, who put 10 players in the scoring column.
Rocky River 59, West Mecklenburg 55
St. Stephens 60, North Iredell 53: St. Stephens overcame a 23-22 halftime deficit with a 23-16 surge in the third quarter.
South Charlotte Thunder 71, Cabarrus Stallions 53
South Iredell 72, East Rowan 51
Friday’s boys’ box scores
NO. 4 QUEEN’S GRANT 84, CAROLINA INTERNATIONAL 39
Queen’s Grant 29 31 17 7 — 84
Carolina International 10 10 11 8 — 39
QUEEN’S GRANT 84 — Bobby Montgomery 17, Mekhi Allen 19, Chase Smith 14, McSweeney 8, DeBerry 8, Jackson 8, Brown 4, White 3, O’Neil 2, Alston 1
CAROLINA INTERNATIONAL 39 — Jacobs 12, Taylor 9, Sawin 3, Griffin 3, Nichols 5, McMurren 7
OAK HILL (VA) 82, NO. 5 WEST CHARLOTTE 72
Oak Hill Academy 25 14 23 20 — 82
West Charlotte 17 10 21 24 — 72
OAK HILL 82 — Lawson 2, David Johnson 15, Corbett 8, Ethan Mgbako 16, L.J. Smith 29, Kuol Kuol 12
WEST CHARLOTTE 72 — Kaharri Coleman 20, Cha Cho Womack 25, Amen Pressley 18, Wade 5, Cross 2, Johnson 2
Records: Oak Hill 11-3; West Charlotte 6-1
NO. 7 MOORESVILLE 72, NORTHWEST CABARRUS 33
Mooresvile 16 19 22 15 — 72
Northwest 8 12 9 4 — 33
MOORESVILLE 72 -- Eian Bailey 12, Qua Bailey 12, Taurean McKinnon 12, Christian Wilson 10, Nolan Ericson 9, Tyler Morrison 7, Jordan Walton 5, Chase McDonald 3, Chanse Bost 2
Notable: Eian Bailey had 10 rebounds and 3 steals. McKinnon had 3 steals. Wilson had 4 steals. Ericson had 5 rebounds. Walton had 6 assists and 3 steals.
Record: Mooresville 8-1
NO. 13 CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC 61, HICKORY GROVE 27
Charlotte Catholic 28 22 8 3 — 61
Hickory Grove 4 8 5 10 — 27
CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC 61 — Joseph Kapsiak 19, Mack Jordan 11, Jack Siegel 10, Woeste 7, Kerr 5, Shepard 3, Gillespie 3, Houser 2, M. Kapsiak 1
HICKORY GROVE 27 — Bradley 7, Milo 6, Morrow 5, Parker 5, Nelson 2, Sturdivant 1, Belote 1
NO. 16 MYERS PARK 80, FOREST HILLS 51
Myers Park 16 25 24 15 — 80
Forest Hills 12 12 15 12 — 51
MYERS PARK 80 — Mack Walters 11, Vickery 9, Cash Hall 12, Azevedo 4, Gaddy 4, Ayo Awosanya 14, Hunt 3, Burns 3, S.J. Willis 11, Hudson 4
FOREST HILLS 51 — Massey 7, Blakeney 8, Amari Melton 17, TJ Parker 11, Florentino 8
BERRY 68, AL BROWN 41
Berry 17 20 21 10 — 68
AL Brown 4 16 14 8 — 41
BERRY 68 — Goodman 15, Tyler 9, Meriweather 12, Williams 9, Taylor 5, Santana 8, Carthorne 2, Wallace 1, Radford 3, Rowell 2, Williams 2
AL BROWN 41 — Bunch 10, Ford 9, Hundley 8, Christ 2, Hollis 6, Sifford 4, Handcock 2
Records: Berry 4-3, 2-0
CARMEL CHRISTIAN 45, COVENANT DAY 36
Carmel 10 16 11 8 — 45
Covenant 11 7 6 12 — 36
CARMEL 45 — Logan Johsnon 11, James Woods 12
CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY 78, SPARTANBURG DAY 31
Country Day 19 27 20 14 — 78
Spartanburg Day 7 4 11 10 — 31
CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY 78 — Jojo Youakim 15, Bltyhe 8, Phil Brosseau 10, Lowery 2, Richardson 7, Zouzoulas 8, Roberts 9, Aposiolopoulas 6, Mulford 8, Harker 2, Harris 5
SPARTANBURG DAY 31 — Hyek 6, Smith 4, Williams 8,Anderson 5, Williams 2, Quarin 2, Teal 2
Notable: The Bucs move to 7-6 and advance to play Catholic in the semifinals of the Charlotte Latin Invitational Saturday at 5:30.
CHARLOTTE LATIN 81, UNION DAY 29
Union Day 7 8 5 9 — 29
Charlotte Latin 25 29 16 11 — 81
UNION DAY 29 — Jazon Reynolds 21, Cothran 5, Page 3
CHARLOTTE LATIN 81 — Emory Chaney 18, Tommy White 13, Nick Smith 12, Marco Templeton 11, Spicer 9, Wilson 5, Diaz 4, Hollmeyer 4, Brunnemer 3, Hutchinson 2
Records: Union Day 4-3; Latin 9-3
Notable: The Hawks advanced to the winners bracket in the Charlotte Latin Invitational.
CUTHBERTSON 70, SUN VALLEY 57
Cuthbertson 15 15 24 16 — 70
Sun Valley 17 10 13 17 — 57
CUTHBERTSON 70 — Grady Webb 26, Isaiah Nickerson 17, Braylen Cheek 11, Nali 5, Nelson 7
SUN VALLEY 57 — Noah McKinney 24, Thomas Papazis 19, Arroyo 5
EAST LINCOLN 79, NORTH LINCOLN 71
North Lincoln 17 18 19 17 — 71
East Lincoln 16 16 20 27 — 79
NORTH LINCOLN 71 — Carter Abernethy 18, Nick Whitener 17, Ty Chandler 13, Ben Heavner 11, Beckett Rinkus 6, Landen Agee 6
EAST LINCOLN 79 — J Dollar 26, C Atkins 24, G Lawless 15, G Ikard 12, G Heaberlin 2
Records: North Lincoln 6-2; East Lincoln 6-1
Notable: East Lincoln ended a six-game losing streak to rival North Lincoln and leads the all-time series 38-14.
LINCOLNTON 72, EAST GASTON 42
Lincolnton 19 17 21 15 — 72 East Gaston 9 13 9 11 — 42
LINCOLNTON 72 — Tucker Robinette 18, Cameron Smith 15, Josiah Guyton 10, Messiah Thompson 7, Charlie Foster 6, Dailen Adams 6, Nehemiah Thompson 5, Zymarion Jackson 5
Records: Lincolnton (5-4); East Gaston (3-6)
Notable: Lincolnton will host Salisbury High School Saturday 12-20-25 for the Lincolnton Shootout organized by Phenom Hoops.
NEXT LEVEL (GA) 75, METROLINA CHRISTIAN 51
MCA 6 12 13 20 — 51
NLA 22 12 17 24 — 75
METROLINA CHRISTIAN 51 — Patrick Depp 15, Rickey Torrence 11, Gadd 8, Wilson 7, Kirbyson 5
NEXT LEVEL 360 ACADEMY (GA) 75 — Connor Teasley 23, Jared Smith 15, Jamai McClure 15, Humes 6, Ridley 5, Kuykendall 3
Records: MCA 9-4; NLA
Notable: Metrolina Christian plays Accelerate Academy (NC) at C.A. Johnson High School (SC) on Saturday at 1 pm.
Saturday’s schedule
Beach Ball Classic (girls)
(at Myrtle Beach Convention Center)
(consolation bracket)
First Baptist (SC) vs. South Pointe SC), 10 a.m.
Fairland-Westside loser vs. North Mecklenburg-Ramsay lower, 11:45 a.m.
(championship bracket)
Concord Academy vs. Hebron (GA), 5 p.m.
Fairland-Westside winner vs. North Mecklenburg-Ramsay winner, 6:45 p.m.
Carolina Hoops Summit (boys)
(at C.A. Johnson High, Columbia)
Metrolina Christian vs. Accelerate Academy, 1 p.m.
Parris Prep vs. Next Level 360 (GA), 2:25 p.m.
The Skills Factory vs. TLAP (FL), 3:50 p.m.
Gaston Christian vs. Ridge View (SC), 5:15 p.m.
Sanford Grace Christian vs. C.A. Johnson (SC), 6:40 p.m.
Charlotte Latin Invitational
(at Charlotte Latin School)
(girls’ first round)
Sun Valley vs. Indian Land (SC), 1 p.m.
Charlotte Latin vs. Monroe, 2:30 p.m.
(boys’ consolation semifinals)
Union Day vs. SouthLake Christian/Cardinal Spellman loser, noon (Belk Gym)
Spartanburg Day vs. Hickory Grove Christian, 1:30 p.m.. (Belk Gym)
(boys’ championship semifinals)
Charlotte Latin vs. SouthLake Christian/Cardinal Spellman winner, 4 p.m.
Charlotte Country Day vs. Charlotte Catholic, 5:30 p.m.
Cherokee Invitational
(at Cherokee Convention Center)
(Honor Bracket)
(first round)
Lanier (GA) vs. McDowell, Court 1, 1:45 p.m.
Hickory Ridge vs. South Forsyth (GA), Court 2, 4:15 p.m.
Weddington vs. Hazel Green (AL), Court 2, 5:30 p.m.
Luella (GA) vs. Military Magnet (SC), Court 1, 8 p.m.
(Warrior Bracket)
(first round)
Cannon School vs. Our Lady of Good Counsel (MD), Court 1, 12:30 p.m.
Sanford Grace Christian vs. Newson (GA), Court 1, 4:15 p.m.
Montverde (FL) vs. Page (TN), Court 1, 5:30 p.m.
William Fleming (VA) vs. Holy Innocents (GA), Court 2, 6:45 p.m.
(Brave Bracket)
(first round)
Providence Day vs. Daniel Boone (TN), Court 1, 11:15 a.m.
Lake Norman vs. Creekside (GA), Court 2, 11:15 a.m.
Tocoi Creek (FL) vs. Campbell (GA), Court 2, 12:30 p.m.
Cherokee vs. Archer (GA), Events Center, 5:30 p.m.
(Collaboration Bracket)
Winston-Salem Christian National vs. Miller School (VA), Court 1, 3 p.m.
Legacy Early College (SC) vs. N.C. GBB, Court 2, 3 p.m.
Central Pointe (FL) vs. S3 Academy (VA), Court 1, 6:45 p.m.
Ambassador Christian vs. TPLS Christian (VA), Court 1, 9 p.m.
Oak City Prep vs. Winston-Salem Christian Regional, Court 2, 9 p.m.
Lincolnton Shootout
(at Lincolnton High)
(boys) Lake Norman vs. Cannon School, 11:30 a.m.
(boys) West Mecklenburg vs. Davie County, 1 p.m.
(boys) Mallard Creek vs. Calvary Day, 2:30 p.m.
(boys) Chambers vs. Davidson Day, 4 p.m.
(boys) Providence Day vs. Oak Hill (VA), 5:30 p.m.
(girls) Lincolnton vs. Hickory, 7 p.m.
(boys) Lincolnton vs. Salisbury, 8:30 p.m.
Union Academy Christmas Tournament (boys)
(at Union Academy)
(first round)
Central Pageland (SC) vs. Gray Stone Day, 11 a.m.
Math & Science Academy of Charlotte vs. Sun Valley, 12:30 p.m.
Central Academy vs. Union Academy, 2 p.m.
Piedmont vs. Buford (SC), 3:30 p.m.
Y.C. Winborn Classic (girls)
(at Rock Hill)
Butler vs. Great Falls (SC), 10:30 a.m.
Chambers vs. Airport (SC), 1 p.m.
Hunter Huss vs. Greenwood (SC), 5:30 p.m.
West Charlotte vs. Rock Hill, 7 p.m.
Non-conference
Aussie Travelers at Hunter Huss (boys)
Cuthbertson vs. Indian Land (SC), in Lindberg Moody Classic at Northwestern High, noon
Victory Christian vs. Hendersonville (TN), in Magic City Classic, at Wilson
West Ashley (SC) at Covenant Day (boys), 2 p.m.
Monday’s schedule
Charlotte Latin Invitational
(at Charlotte Latin School)
(Girls’ bracket)
Third place: Sun Valley-Indian Land loser vs. Monroe-Charlotte Latin loser, noon (Belk Gym)
Championship: Sun Valley-Indian Land winner vs. Monroe-Charlotte Latin winner, 4 p.m.
(Boys’ bracket)
Seventh place: Saturday noon loser vs. Saturday 1:30 p.m. loser, 1:30 p.m. (in Belk Gym)
Fifth place: Saturday noon winner vs. Saturday 1:30 p.m. winner, 1 p.m.
Third place: Saturday 4 p.m. loser vs. Saturday 5:30 p.m. loser, 2:30 p.m.
Championship: Saturday 4 p.m. winner vs. Saturday 5:30 p.m. winner, 6 p.m.
Border Classic (boys)
(at Independence)
Berry Academy vs. Brookland-Cayce (SC), 10 a.m.
Palisades vs. Andrews (SC), 11:30 a.m.
Crest vs. Morrow (GA), 1 p.m.
Hopewell vs. Butler (GA), 2:30 p.m.
Corvian Community vs. East Ridge (TN), 4 p.m.
South Mecklenburg vs. Dreher (SC), 5:30 p.m.
Queens Grant Charter vs. Blythewood (SC), 7 p.m.
Independence vs. Landstown (VA), 8:30 p.m.
Beach Ball Classic (girls)
(at Myrtle Beach Convention Center)
Seventh place: 9:30 a.m., Court 7
Fifth place: 11:15 a.m., Court 1
Third place: 1 p.m., Court 3
Championship: 2:45 p.m., Court 1
Cherokee Invitational
(at Cherokee Convention Center)
(Honor Bracket)
Lanier-McDowell winner vs. Hickory Ridge-South Forsyth winner, Court 2, 12:15 p.m.
Weddington-Hazel Green winner vs. Luella-Military Magnet winner, Court 2, 1:30 p.m.
Lanier-McDowell loser vs. Hickory Ridge-South Forsyth loser, Court 1, 5:15 p.m.
Weddington-Hazel Green loser vs. Luella-Military Magnet loser, Court 1, 6:30 p.m.
(Warrior Bracket)
Cannon School-Our Lady of Good Counsel winner vs. Sanford Grace Christian-Newton winner, Court 1, 12:15 p.m.
Montverde-Page winner vs. William Fleming-Holy Innocents winner, Court 1, 1:30 p.m.
Cannon School-Our Lady of Good Counsel loser vs. Sanford Grace Christian-Newton loser, Court 2, 2:45 p.m.
Montverde-Page loser vs. William Fleming-Holy Innocents loser, Court 2, 4 p.m.
(Collaboration Bracket)
Winston-Salem Christian National vs. Legacy Early College (SC), Court 1, 10 a.m.
N.C. GBB vs. TPLS Christian (VA), Court 2, 10 a.m.
Central Pointe (FL) vs. Oak City Prep, Court 1, 11:15 a.m.
Ambassador Christian vs. The Miller School (VA), Court 2, 11:15 a.m.
S3 Academy (VA) vs. Winston-Salem Christian Regional, Court 1, 12:30 p.m.
(Brave Bracket)
Providence Day-Daniel Boone winner vs. Lake Norman-Creekside winner, Court 1, 2:45 p.m.
Tocoi Creek-Campbell winner vs. Cherokee-Archer winner, Court 1, 4 p.m.
Providence Day-Daniel Boone loser vs. Lake Norman-Creekside loser, Court 2, 5:15 p.m.
Tocoi Creek-Campbell loser vs. Cherokee-Archer loser, Court 2, 6:30 p.m.
Union Academy Holiday Classic (boys)
(at Union Academy)
Union Academy-Central Academy loser vs. Sun Valley-Math/Science Academy loser, 3 p.m.
Central Pageland-Gray Stone Day loser vs. Piedmont-Buford loser, 4:30 p.m.
Union Academy-Central Academy winner vs. Sun Valley-Math/Science Academy winner, 6 p.m.
Central Pageland-Gray Stone Day winner vs. Piedmont-Buford winner, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday’s schedule
Border Classic (boys)
(at Independence)
Palisades vs. East Ridge (TN), 10 a.m.
Rocky River vs. Andrews (SC), 11:30 a.m.
Berry Academy vs. Morrow (GA), 1 p.m.
Crest vs. Dreher (SC), 2:30 p.m.
Corvian Community vs. Brookland-Cayce (SC), 4 p.m.
Queens Grant Charter vs. Landstown (VA), 5:30 p.m.
South Mecklenburg vs. Butler (GA), 7 p.m.
Independence vs. Blythewood (SC), 8:30 p.m.
West Mecklenburg Holiday Classic (boys)
East Mecklenburg vs. Seventy-First, 2 p.m.
West Mecklenburg vs. East Ridge (TN), 4 p.m.
Beach Ball Classic (girls)
(Myrtle Beach Convention Center)
Seventh place: Court 7, 9:30 a.m.
Fifth place: Court 1, 11:15 a.m.
Third place: Court 3, 1 p.m.
Championship: Court 1, 2:45 p.m.
Cherokee Invitational (girls)
(at Cherokee Convention Center)
(Honor Bracket)
Seventh place: Court 2, 8:30 a.m.
Fifth place: Court 1, 8:30 a.m.
Third place: Court 1, 12:15 p.m.
Championship: Events Center, 12:15 p.m.
(Warrior Bracket)
Seventh place: Court 1, 9:45 a.m.
Fifth place: Court 2, 11 a.m.
Third place: Court 1, 11 a.m.
Championship: Events Center, 11 a.m.
(Collaboration Bracket)
games TBA
(Brave Bracket)
Seventh place: Court 1, 1:30 p.m.
Fifth place: Court 2, 9:45 a.m.
Third place: Court 2, 12:15 p.m.
Championship: Events Center, 9:45 a.m.
Union Academy Holiday Classic (boys)
Seventh place: 3 p.m.
Fifth place: 4:30 p.m.
Third place: 6 p.m.
Championship: 7:30 p.m.
This story was originally published December 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM.
