Topic: Basketball
2025BBCHIP
Chipotle Nationals (Boys & Girls)
Hamilton Southeastern High School
Fishers, IN
April 2-5, 2025
© 2025 Ron Harrison
April 2nd
Dynamic Prep (Irving, TX) vs. Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) (Boys)
Dynamic Prep coach Jernaine O’Neal started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Chris Nwuli, 6-5 Sr. Jermaine O’Neal Jr., 6-9 Sr. Jaden Toombs, 6-3 Sr. Leroy Kelly IV, and 6-3 Sr. Ja’Cobe Coleman. Montverde Prep coach Steve Turner countered with 6-6 Sr. Hudson Greer, 6-6 Sr. CJ Ingram, 6-8 Sr. Trent Sisley, 5-8 So. Javion Tyndale, and 6-4 Sr. Dante Allen.
Dynamic Prep defeated Montverde Academy by the score of 67-52. Dynamic Prep shot 41.8% from the field including two of 13 from the three point line. They connected on 19 of 26 free throws, pulled down 48 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 14 Montverde Academy turnovers. Montverde Academy shot 27.3% from the field including seven of 35 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on nine of 12 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 10 points off nine Dynamic Prep turnovers.
Jaden Toombs led Dynamic prep with 18 pointsand 12 rebounds. Toombs was seven of 10 from the field and four of sixfrom the free throw line. Ja’Cobe Coleman added 16 points including six of seven free throws. Six rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and five steals. Chris Nwuli recorded 10 points including four of five free throws, and eight rebounds. Jermaine O’Neal Jr. chipped in with nine points including three of four free throws, seven rebounds, and two steals. 6-8 So. Marcus Spears Jr. added five points, five rebounds, and two assists.
Dante Allen led Montverde Academy with 16 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, five rebounds, and four assists. Hudson Greer added 13 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. CJ Ingram recorded 10 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Trent Sisley chipped in with six points, five rebounds, and two steals.
Dynamic Prep – 12,17,16,22,67
Montverde Academy – 8,12,16,16,52
Dynamic Prep – (67) – Nwuli 10. O’Neal Jr. 9, Toombs 18, Kelly 2, Coleman 16, Houston 2, Faison 3, Hampton 2, Spears Jr. 5.
Montverde Academy – (52) – Greer 13, Ingram 10, Sisley 6, Tyndale 3, Allen 16, Miller 2, Weems 2.
Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant. UT) vs. IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL) (Boys)
Wasatch Academy coach Paul Peterson started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Isiah Harwell, 6-5 Jr. Adolph County, 6-9 Sr. Augustine Ekwe, 6-3 Jr. Mariano Manciel, and 6-4 Jr. Katrelle Harmon. IMG Academy coach Sean McAloon countered with 6-8 Sr. Sadiq White Jr., 6-4 Jr. Jermal Jones Jr., 6-8 Sr. Kareem Stagg, 6-3 Sr. Darius Acuff Jr., and 6-4 Jr. Felipe Quinones.
Wasatch Academy pulled away in the second half to defeat IMG Academy by the score of 75-57. There were three ties and six lead changes in this game. Wasatch Academy shot 44.2% from the field including 10 of 24 from the three point line. The Tigers connected on 19 of 25 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 20 IMG Academy turnovers. IMG Academy shot 37.7% from the field including six of 20 from beyond the arc. The Ascenders connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 15 points off 15 Wasatch Academy turnovers.
Mariano Manciel led a balanced Wasatch Academy scoring attack with 17 points including four three point baskets, five of six free throws, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Isiah Harwell added 15 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, and four steals. Adolph County recorded 13 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. 6-3 Sr. James Miller chipped in with 11 points including three three point baskets, two of three free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Augustine Ekwe recorded 10 points and eight rebounds. Katrelle Harmon added six points, seven assists, and two steals.
Darius Acuff Jr. led IMG Academy with 23 points including three three point baskets, four of six free throws, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Sadiq White Jr. added nine points, 12 rebounds, and two blocked shots. Kareem Stagg recorded eight points and nine rebounds. Felipe Quinones chipped in with six points on two three point baskets, and two rebounds. 6-1 Jr. Trey Beamer added six points including four of four free throws, two rebounds, and two assists.
Wasatch Academy – 14,15,20,26,75
IMG Academy – 11,14,12,20,57
Wasatch Academy – (75) – Harwell 15, County 13, Ekwe 10, Manciel 17, Harmon 6, Toure 3, Miller 11.
IMG Academy – (57) – White Jr. 9, Jones 2, Stagg 8, Acuff Jr. 23, Quinones 6, Beamer 6, Foster 3.
April 3rd
Prolific Prep (Napa, CA) vs. Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, NY) (Boys) (Quarterfinal)
Prolific Prep coach Ryan Bernardi started the following lineup: 6-10 Sr. Nikola Bundalo, 6-6 Sr. Winters Grady, 7-0 So. Obinna Ekezie Jr., 6-3 Jr. Seven Spurlock, and 6-5 Sr. Darryn Peterson. Long Island Lutheran coach John Buck countered with 6-7 Fr. Nico Onyekwere, 6-5 Jr. Dylan Mingo, 6-9 Jr. Michael Madison, 6-3 Sr. Kayden Mingo, and 6-5 Sr. Kiyan Anthony.
Prolific Prep defeated Long Islan Lutheran 81-80 in overtime. The score was tied 70-70 at the end of regulation, There were 11 ties and 15 lead changes in this game. Prolific Prep shot 48.3% from the field including nine of 26 from the three point line. The Crew connected on 14 of 25 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and scored seven points off six Long Island Lutheran turnovers. Long Island Lutheran shot 41.7% from the field including 11 of 29 from beyond the arc. The Crusaders connected on 19 of 26 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and scored nine points off eight Prolific Prep turnovers.
Darryn Peterson led Prolific Prep with 28 points including seven of 11 free throws, 12 rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. Winters Grady added 21 points including two three point baskets, five of 11 free throws, six rebounds, and two assists. 6-5 Sr. Mazi Mosley recorded 11 points including three three point baskets. Steven Spurlock chipped in with nine points, four rebounds, and three assists.
Dylan Mingo led Long Island Lutheran with 22 points including two three point baskets, six of eight free throws, six rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Kiyan Anthony added 22 points including three three point baskets, nine of 12 free throws, and three rebounds. 6-11 Jr. Omar Essam recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and two steals. Kayden Mingo chipped in with nine points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Michael Madison added nine points and three rebounds.
Prolific Prep – 15,19,18,18,11,81
Long Island Lutheran – 17,20,19,14,10,80
Prolific Prep – (81) – Bundalo 2, Grady 21, Ekezie Jr. 4, Spurlock 9, Peterson 28, Nesmith 3, Roberts 5, Mosley 11.
Long Island Lutheran – (80) – Onyekwere 2, D. Mingo 22, Madison 9, K. Mingo 9, Anthony 22, James 6, Essam 10.
Dynamic Prep (Irving, TX) vs. Link Academy (Branson, MO) (Boys) (Quarterfinal)
Dynamic Prep coach Jernaine O’Neal started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Chris Nwuli, 6-5 Sr. Jermaine O’Neal Sr., 6-9 Sr. Jaden Toombs, 6-3 Sr. Leroy Kelly IV, and 6-3 Sr. Ja’Cobe Coleman. Link Academy coach Chad Meyers countered with 6-5 Sr. Jerry Easter, 6-5 Sr. Davion Hannah, 7-0 Sr. Chris Cenac, 6-5 Sr. Legend Smiley, and 6-5 Jr. Trent Perry.
Dynamic Prep outscored Link Academy 26-8 in the third quarter on their way to a 74-55 victory. There were eight ties and five lead changes in the game. Dynamic Prep shot 49.2% from the field including six of 12 from the three point line. They connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored 12 points off 13 Link Academy. Link Academy shot 39.6% from the field including six of 20 from beyond the arc. The Lions connected on seven of 13 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored eight points off nine Dynamic Prep turnovers.
Jaden Toombs led Dynamic Prep with 22 points including three of five free throws, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. Ja’Cobe Coleman added 12 points and seven assists. Jermaine O’Neal Jr. recorded 12 points including two three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. Chris Nwuli chipped in with eight points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Leroy Kelly IV added seven points, two rebounds, four assists, and five steals. 6-1 Sr. Jaylin Faison recorded seven points and three rebounds.
Legend Smiley led Link Academy with 14 points including four three point baskets, and four rebounds. Davion Hannah added nine points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, and four blocked shots. Trent Perry recorded nine points, three rebounds, two blocked shots, and four steals. 6-2 Jr. Keonte Greybear chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, and four assists. Chris Cenac recorded eight points and 11 rebounds.
Dynamic Prep – 18,13,26,17,74
Link Academy – 16,9,8,22,55
Dynamic Prep – (74) – Nwuli 8, O’Neal 12, Toombs 22, Kelly 7, Coleman 12, Houston 3, Faison 7, Hampton 3.
Link Academy – (55) – Easter 4, Hannah 9, Cenac 8, Smiley 14, Perry 9, Greybear 9, Iguodala 2.
CIA Bella Vista (Phoenix, AZ) vs. Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH) (Boys) (Quarterfinal)
CIA Bella Vista coach Brandon Rosenthal started the following lineup: 6-8 Jr. Luca Toukam, 6-7 Sr. Jaion Pitt, 6-10 Jr. Aliou Dioum, 6-0 Jr. Miles Sadler, and 6-4 Jr. Noah George. Brewster Academy coach Jason Smith countered with 6-7 Jr. Sebastian Wilkins, 6-3 Jr. Darien Moore, 6-8 Sr. Preston Fowler, 6-1 So. Antonio Pemberton, and 6-2 Sr. Ebuka Okorie.
Brewster Academy trailed 42-38 at halftime but rallied in the second half for a 70-60 victory over CIA Bella Vista. There were six ties and five lead changes in the game. Brewster Academy shot 44.2% from the field including five of 19 from the three point line. The Bobcats connected on 19 of 22 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 12 CIA Bella Vista turnovers. CIA Bella Vista shot 37% from the field including five of 24 from beyond the arc. The Bears connected on 15 of 16 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 13 points off 12 Brewster Academy turnovers.
Sebastian Wilkins led Brewster Academy with 22 points including 10 of 12 free throws, 14 rebounds, and three assists. Ebika Okorie added 20 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, and six rebounds. Preston Fowler recorded 12 points including two three point baskets and nine rebounds. Darien Moore chipped in with eight points, two blocked shots, and two steals. 6-7 So. Clyde Walters added seven points.
Miles Sadler led CIA Bella Vista with 25 points including two three point baskets, seven of eight free throws, three rebounds, four assists, and three steals. 6-2 Jr. Rokim Green added 22 points including two three point baskets, six of six free throws, and three steals.
CIA Bella Vista – 21,21,8,10,60
Brewster Academy – 21,17,13,19,70
CIA Bella Vista – (60) – Toukam 2, Pitt 5, Dioum 0, Sadler 25, George 2, Green 22, Neto 2, Osaruyi 2.
Bella Brewster – (70) – Wilkins 22, Moore 8, Fowler 12, Pemberton 1, Okorie 20, Walters 7.
Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant, UT) vs. Columbus (Miami, FL) (Boys) (Quarterfinal)
Wasatch Academy coach Paul Peterson started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Isiah Harwell, 6-5 Jr. Adolph County, 6-9 Sr. Augustine Ekwe, 6-3 Jr. Mariano Manciel, and 6-4 Jr. Katrelle Harmon. Columbus coach Andrew Moran countered with 6-9 Sr. Cameron Boozer, 6-7 Jr. Jaxson Richardson, 6-9 Jr. Caleb Gaskins, 6-4 Jr. Marcellous Jackson, and 6-6 Sr. Cayden Boozer.
Columbus defeated Wasatch Academy by the score of 76-62. Columbus shot 53.8% from the field including eight of 16 from the three point line. The Explorers connected on 12 of 19 free throws, pulled down 39 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 15 Wasatch Academy turnovers. Wasatch Academy shot 35.8% from the field including nine of 27 from beyond the arc. The Tigers connected on 15 of 17 free throws, pulled down 21 rebounds, and scored 25 points off 21 Columbus turnovers.
Cameron Boozer led Columbus with 25 points including five three point baskets, four of five free throws, nine rebounds, seven assists, four blocked shots, and two steals. Cayden Boozer added 24 points including two three point baskets, four of four free throws, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Caleb Gaskins recorded 10 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. Jaxson Richardson chipped in with seven points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Marcellous Jackson recorded five points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
Mariano Manciel led Wasatch Academy with 16 points including four three point baskets, two of two free throws, four rebounds, and two steals. Isiah Harwell added 14 points including four of four free throws, four rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Katrelle Harmon recorded 14 points including two three point baskets, six of seven free throws, and two assists. Adolph County chipped in with eight points including three of four free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 6-3 Sr. James Miller added eight points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, two assists, and five steals.
Wasatch Academy – 8,11,27,16,62
Columbus – 15,23,24,14,76
Wasatch Academy – (62) – Harwell 14, County 8, Ekwe 2, Manciel 16, Harmon 14, Miller 8.
Columbus – (76) – Cam. Boozer 25, Richardson 7, Gaskins 10, Jackson 5, Cay. Boozer 24, Keeper 5.
April 4th
Faith Family (Dallas, TX) vs. Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) (Girls) (Semifinal)
Faith Family coach Andrea Robinson started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Amari Byles, 6-0 So. Finley Chastain, 6-3 Sr. Joy Egbuna, 5-7 Jr. Gianna Jordan, and 6-0 Jr. Amayah Garcia, Montverde Academy coach Matt Shewmake countered with 6-2 Sr. Holland Harris, 6-2 Jr. Saniyah Hall, 6-3 Sr. Lourdes Da Silva Costa, 5-8 Sr. Amaia Jackson, and 6-1 Sr. Aaliyah Crump.
Montverde Academy trailed 34-23 at halftime but outscored Faith Family 43-20 in the second half to earn a 66-54 victory over the Eagles. Montverde Academy shot 43.4% from the field including eight of 21 from the three point line. The Eagles connected on 12 of 20 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 19 Faith Academy turnovers. Faith Academy shot 39.6% from the field including nine of 20 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 16 Montverde Academy turnovers.
Saniyah Hall led Montverde Academy with 28 points including four three point baskets, four of seven free throws, six rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Lourdes Da Silva Costa added 12 points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots. Aaliyah Crump recorded nine points on three three point baskets, five rebounds, and two steals. Amaia Jackson chipped in with eight points including six of seven free throws and four assists. 6-1 Sr. Agot Makeer recorded four points, seven rebounds, and two assists.
Amari Byles led Faith Academy with 18 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, six assists, two blocked shots, and three steals. Amayah Garcia added 15 points including three three point baskets, four of four free throws, and three assists. Gianna Jordan recorded 10 points including two three point baskets, five rebounds, three assists, and six steals. Finley Chastain chipped in with six points on two three point baskets and four rebounds. Joy Egbuna recorded four points and seven rebounds. 6-5 Fr. Kelenna Ozumba pulled down eight rebounds.
Faith Family – 14,20,12,8,54
Montverde Academy – 18,5,27,16,66
Faith Family – (54) – Byles 18, Chastain 6, Egbuna 4, Jordan 10, Garcia 15, Ozumba 1.
Montverde Academy – (66) – Harris 2, Hall 28, Da Silva Costa 12, Jackson 8, Crump 9, Makeer 4, Breen 3.
IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL) vs. Westtown School (West Chester, PA) (Girls) (Semifinal)
IMG Academy coach Frank Oliver Jr. started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Manuella Alves-Fernandez, 5-9 Sr. Kelis Fisher, 6-4 Jr. Kelsi Andrews, 5-3 Jr. Asia Keels, and 5-9 Sr. Nyla Wilson. Westtown School coach Fran Burbridge countered with 5-11 Jr. Atlee Vanesko, 5-9 Sr. Olivia Jones, 6-0 Sr. Kennedy Henry, 5-6 Sr. Vianna K-Watson, and 5-9 So. Jessie Moses.
Nyla Wilson hit a late three point basket to give IMG Academy a 64-61 victory over Westtown School. The score was tied 10 times and there were 20 lead changes in this game. IMG Academy shot 47.7% from the field including 11 of 21 from the three point line. The Ascenders connected on 11 of 18 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 10 Westtown School turnovers. Westtown School shot 34.5% from the field including seven of 25 from beyond the arc. The Moose connected on 14 of 21 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 17 IMG Academy turnovers.
6-0 Sr. Brooklyn Charlo led IMG Academy with 19 points including six three point baskets and four rebounds. Kelis Fisher added 13 points and three assists. Kelsi Andrews recorded seven points including four of six free throws, 10 rebounds, and four assists. Nyla Wilson chipped in with seven pints, five rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Manuella Alves-Fernandez recorded seven points, two rebounds, two assists, and four blocked shots.
Jessie Moses led Westtown School with 18 points including eight of 11 free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Olivia Jones added 14 points including two three point baskets, four of six free throws, nine rebounds, and three assists. Kennedy Henry recorded 12 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Atlee Vanesko chipped in with 12 points including three three point baskets, three rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots.
IMG Academy – 15,11,22,16,64
Westtown School – 17,16,17,11,61
IMG Academy – (64) – Alves-Fernandez 7, Fisher 13, Andrews 7, Keels 4, Wilson 7, Charlo 19, Somfai 3, Hart 3, Prawl 1.
Westtown School – (61) – Vanesko 12, Jones 14, Henry 12, K-Watson 2, Moses 18, Radhi Sunda-rajan 3.
Dynamic Prep (Irving, TX) vs. Prolific Prep (Napa, CA) (Boys) (Semifinal)
Dynamic Prep coach Jermaine O’Neal started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Chris Nwuli, 6-5 Sr. Jermaine O’Neal Jr., 6-9 Sr. Jaden Toombs, 6-3 Sr. Leroy Kelly IV, and 6-3 Sr. Ja’Cobe Coleman. Prolific Prep coach Ryan Bernardi countered with 6-5 Sr. Mazi Mosley, 6-6 Sr. Winters Grady, 7-0 So. Obinna Ekezie Jr., 6-3 Jr. Seven Spurlock, and 6-5 Sr. Darryn Peterson.
Dynamic Prep raced out to a 46-20 halftime lead on their way to an 83-64 victory over Prolific Prep. Dynamic Prep shot 46.6% from the field including nine of 19 from the three point line. They connected on 20 of 27 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 11 Prolific Prep turnovers. Prolific Prep shot 37.7% from the field including eight of 30 from beyond the arc. The Crew connected on 10 of 17 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored 21 points off 14 Dynamic Prep turnovers.
Chris Nwuli led Dynamic Prep with 20 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Jaden Toombs added 17 points including four of four free throws, 14 rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. Ja’Cobe Coleman recorded 12 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Leroy Kelly IV chipped in with 10 points including three three point baskets, six rebounds, and eight assists. Jermaine O’Neal Jr. recorded eight points including three of four free throws, four rebounds, and four assists. 6-6 So. Ryan Hampton added eight points including two three point baskets and two of two free throws.
Darryn Peterson led Prolific Prep with 24 points including four three point baskets, two of two free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots. Winters Grady added 16 points including four three point baskets, and seven rebounds. Obinna Ekezie Jr. recorded 11 points including seven of eight free throws, eight rebounds, and four blocked shots. Seven Spurlock chipped in with 11 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
Dynamic Prep – 23,23,14,23,83
Prolific Prep – 10,10,23,21,64
Dynamic Prep – (83) – Nwuli 20, O’Neal Jr. 8, Toombs 17, Kelly 10, Coleman 12, Faison 5, Hampton 8, Spears Jr. 3.
Prolific Prep – (64) – Mosley 0, Grady 16, Ekezie Jr. 11, Spurlock 11, Peterson 24, Roberts 2.
Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH) vs. Columbus (Miami, FL) (Boys) (Semifinal)
Brewster Academy coach Jason Smith started the following lineup: 6-7 Jr. Sebastian Wilkins, 6-3 Jr. Darien Moore, 6-8 Sr. Preston Fowler, 6-1 So. Antonio Pemberton, and 6-2 Sr. Ebuka Okorie. Columbus coach Andrew Moran countered with 6-9 Sr. Cameron Boozer, 6-7 Jr. Jaxson Richardson, 6-9 Jr. Caleb Gaskins, 6-4 Jr. Marcellous Jackson, and 6-6 Sr. Cayden Boozer.
Cayden Boozer hit a shot at the buzzer to give Columbus a 47-45 victory over Brewster Academy. There were four ties and four lead changes in this game. The last tie was 45-45. Columbus shot 44.2% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line. The Explorers connected on four of eight free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and scored two points off four Brewster Academy turnovers. Brewster Academy shot 28% from the field including six of 20 from beyond the arc. The Bobcats connected on 11 of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored six points off seven Columbus turnovers.
Cameron Boozer led Columbus with 15 points including two three point baskets, 11 rebounds, and four blocked shots. Caleb Gaskins added nine points, seven rebounds, and three blocked shots. Cayden Boozer recorded nine points, two rebounds, and nine assists. Marcellous Jackson chipped in with nine points, five rebounds, and two assists.
Sebastian Wilkins led Brewster Academy with 14 points including three three point baskets, three of four free throws, and 12 rebounds. Darien Moore added 11 points and three rebounds. Ebuka Okorie recorded seven points, four rebounds, and three assists. Preston Fowler chipped in with five points, five rebounds, and two assists. Antonio Pemberton added five points and two rebounds.
Brewster Academy – 7,12,9,17,45
Columbus – 12,7,14,14,47
Brewster Academy – (45) – Wilkins 14, Moore 11, Fowler 5, Pemberton 5, Okorie 7, Walters 3.
Columbus – (47) – Cam. Boozer 15, Richardson 2, Gaskins 9, Jackson 9, Cay. Boozer 9, Freenane 3.
April 5th
IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL) vs. Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) (Girls) (Championship)
IMG Academy coach Frank Oliver Jr. started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Deniya Prawl, 5-9 Sr. Kelis Fisher, 6-4 Jr. Kelsi Andrews, 5-3 Jr. Asia Keels, and 5-9 Sr. Nyla Wilson. Montverde Academy coach Matt Shewmake countered with 6-2 Sr. Holland Harris, 6-2 Jr. Saniyah Hall, 6-3 Sr. Lourdes Da Silva Costa, 5-8 Sr. Amaia Jackson, and 6-1 Sr. Aaliyah Crump.
IMG Academy defeated Montverde Academy 80-78 in overtime. The score was tied 73-73 at the end of regulation. There were three ties and four lead changes in this game. Montverde Academy led by the score of 35-24 at halftime but IMG fought back for the win. IMG Academy shot 41.3% from the field including seven of 19 from the three point line. The Ascenders connected on 21 of 26 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 14 points off 19 Montverde Academy turnovers. Montverde Academy shot 52.9% from the field including 11 of 19 from beyond the arc. The Eagles connected on 13 of 20 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 13 IMG Academy turnovers.
Kelis Fisher led IMG Academy with 23 points including nine of 10 free throws, two rebounds, and five assists. Deniya Prawl added 14 points including three of four free throws and six rebounds. 6-0 Sr. Brooklyn Charlo recorded 13 points including four three point baskets and three rebounds. Kelsi Andrews chipped in with 12 points including four of four free throws, 13 rebounds, two blocked shots, and two steals. 6-3 Sr. Lara Sonfai recorded 10 points including three of three free throws and two assists.
Saniyah Hall led Montverde Academy with 20 points including five of eight free throws, 11 rebounds, five assists, three blocked shots, and three steals. 6-1 Sr. Agot Makeer added 20 points including three three point baskets, five of seven free throws, three rebounds, and four assists. Aaliyah Crump recorded 14 points including four three point baskets, two of two free throws, four rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots, and two steals. 6-3 Jr. Missy Odom chipped in with 10 points on five of five from the field.
IMG Academy – 16,8,30,19,7,80
Montverde Academy – 10,25,25,13,5,78
IMG Academy – (80) – Prawl 14, Fisher 23, Andrews 12, Keels 6, Wilson 2, Charlo 13, Somfai 10.
Montverde Academy – (78) – Harris 5, Hall 20, Da Silva Costa 1, Jackson 6, Crump 14, Makeer 20, Forbes 2, Odom 10.
Dynamic Prep (Irving, TX) vs. Columbus (Miami, FL) (Boys) (Championship)
Dynamic Prep coach Jermaine O’Neal started the following lineup: 6-8 Sr. Chris Nwuli, 6-5 Sr. Jermaine O’Neal Jr., 6-9 Sr. Jaden Toombs, 6-3 Sr. Leroy Kelly IV, and 6-3 Sr. Ja’Cobe Coleman. Columbus coach Andrew Moran countered with 6-9 Sr. Cameron Boozer, 6-7 Jr. Jaxson Richardson, 6-9 Jr. Caleb Gaskins, 6-4 Jr. Marcellous Jackson, and 6-6 Sr. Cayden Boozer.
Columbus outscored Dynamic Prep 20-9 in the third quarter on their way to a 67-49 victory. There were six ties and 12 lead changes in this game. Columbus shot 50% from the field including four of 15 from the three point line. The Explorers connected on 15 of 17 free throws. Pulled down 34 rebounds, and scored 15 points off nine Dynamic Prep turnovers. Dynamic Prep shot 35.8% from the field including eight of 25 from beyond the arc. They connected on three of four free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight Columbus turnovers.
Cayden Boozer led Columbus with 27 points including two three point baskets, seven of seven free throws, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Marcellous Jackson added 12 points including three of four free throws, seven rebounds, and two assists. Cameron Boozer recorded 11 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Jaxson Richardson chipped in with nine points including three of four free throws, 12 rebounds, and five assists. Caleb Gaskins added eight points, five rebounds, and three assists.
Ja’Cobe Coleman led Dynamic Prep with 15 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Jaden Toombs added 14 points and eight rebounds. Chris Nwuli recorded seven points, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots.Leroy Kelly IV chipped in with six points, four rebounds, and three assists.
Dynamic Prep – 15,12,9,13,49
Columbus – 13,15,20,19,67
Dynamic Prep – (49) – Nwuli 7, O’Neal Jr. 3, Toombs 14, Kelly IV 6, Coleman 15, Faison 3, Spears Jr. 1.
Columbus – (67) – Cam. Boozer 11, Richardson 9, Gaskins 8, Jackson 12, Cay. Boozer 27.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Legit Stats Crew and the Chipotle National website for providing all the pertinent info about his big time event.
Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prephoops@yahoo.com.
Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other basketball events appear on kyprephoops.com.
Updated: Tuesday, 8 April 2025 10:27 PM EDT
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