The Grind Session in Charlotte, North Carolina, showcased another thrilling day of basketball with multiple matchups that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Here’s a recap of the standout games and players from Sunday’s action.
Colorado Prep vs. Skyline Prep
The morning match saw Colorado Prep bounce back impressively from a rough outing the previous day. They defeated Skyline Prep 69-61 in a tightly contested game. Ulysses Webb and Josiah Sanders each scored 18 points, leading their team to victory. Abdallah Dia added strength to the victory, notching a double-double with 10 points and an impressive 15 rebounds. In a losing effort for Skyline, Josh Powell led the team with 17 points, followed closely by Jaylon Johnson, who contributed 14 points.
DME Academy vs. Academy of Central Florida
DME Academy faced Academy of Central Florida without their standout five-star point guard, Mikel Brown Jr., but still managed to secure a 69-60 victory. Trey Simpson III was the star of the game, delivering an impressive double-double with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Nathan Kirk also contributed significantly, adding 20 points to the scoreboard. For Central Florida, Shane Chery was the leading scorer with 16 points, while Niko Albino chipped in 13 points.
St Patrick’s Academy vs. West Oaks
In one of the day’s most exciting games, St Patrick’s Academy edged out West Oaks 78-71 in a back-and-forth battle that kept fans engaged throughout the four quarters. Santonio Waide led St Patrick’s with 23 points, along with 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Teammates Jaysean Williams and Kuai Deng were also pivotal, scoring 20 and 18 points, respectively. For West Oaks, Willie Burnett II and Marccis Ponder both had noteworthy performances, scoring 17 and 14 points. West Oaks concluded the weekend with a 1-1 record after their victory against Balboa on Saturday.
Minnesota Prep vs. Southeastern Prep
In the afternoon matchup, Minnesota Prep managed to hold off Southeastern Prep for an 81-77 victory. After establishing an early lead, Minnesota Prep saw a flurry of lead changes but ultimately prevailed. Jalyn Patterson was named MVP of the game, scoring 28 points alongside 5 rebounds. The fifth-year player on the Grind Session demonstrated his experience and skill, playing under the guidance of his father, coach Lucas Patterson since he joined the team in 8th grade. Isiah Ayala reinforced the team’s efforts with a double-double of his own, totaling 14 points and 14 rebounds. Southeastern Prep’s Montez Simmons put up a solid performance, scoring 15 points in the narrow loss.
Sunday’s games at The Grind Session highlighted the talent and competitive spirit that makes these matchups so eagerly anticipated. With great individual performances and intense team play, the Grind Session continues to draw attention from fans and scouts alike as the teams fight for supremacy on the hardwood. Stay tuned to the GrindSession.com and www.tanagersports.tv for the next event, Crush in the Valley in California next weekend.
