The Grind Session Daytona Beach closed out in dramatic fashion, showcasing elite talent and heart-stopping finishes in both men’s and women’s basketball. Here’s a recap of the action-packed final day:
Trinity Prep Edges Florida Coastal Prep in a Nail-Biter
Trinity Prep secured a thrilling 70-68 victory over Florida Coastal Prep in the day’s most tightly contested matchup.
- Lucius Fox led the charge for Trinity Prep, scoring 20 points alongside 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
- SirMister Harriel dominated the boards, notching a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds for Coach Greg Lockridge.
- Elijah Omar contributed 11 points and 7 rebounds.
Despite the loss, Relja Djordovic turned in a stellar performance, scoring a game-high 31 points to lead all scorers.
St. John’s DME Triumphs Over TLAP
St. John’s DME earned a solid 75-64 victory over TLAP, powered by an incredible scoring performance from Kruz Mclure, who dropped 34 points.
- LaTrevion Fenderson chipped in 12 points for the win.
TLAP’s balanced attack included double-digit efforts from Steven Edwards (15 points), Markenzy Sainvil (14 points), and Brandon Castillo (11 points), but it wasn’t enough to overcome DME’s firepower.
DME Shines on Home Court Against Iowa United
Host team DME showcased dominance in a commanding 73-51 victory over Iowa United, taking control from the opening tip and never looking back.
- Mikel Brown Jr. led the charge with 23 points.
- Max Calixte added 16 points and 7 rebounds.
- Trey Simpson III earned Player of the Game honors with 16 points and 8 boards.
For Iowa United, Arafan Diane put up a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds in the loss.
DME Women’s Team Wins Thriller Against Royal Crown
The DME women’s team delivered the most electrifying finish of the day, defeating Royal Crown 58-56 on a buzzer-beater by Gigi Battle.
- Battle was unstoppable, scoring 24 points and grabbing 8 rebounds.
- Royal Crown’s Chance Berry was equally impressive, recording a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds in the narrow loss.
This battle between two Revolution Conference powerhouses lived up to the hype.
Hamilton Heights Dominates Central Florida
Hamilton Heights controlled their game from start to finish, defeating Central Florida 83-60.
- BJ Bradford led the way with 24 points, followed closely by Reid Conley with 22 points.
- Viktor Okojie added 11 points in the win.
Central Florida’s Savion Stewart fought hard, scoring 22 points, while Gradi Ekutshu posted a monster 15 rebounds alongside 11 points.
Central Florida Edges Balboa in a Power Conference Thriller
In a gritty Power Conference clash, Central Florida pulled away late to secure a 64-58 win over Balboa.
- Martay Barnes was the standout performer, scoring 23 points with 4 rebounds to earn Player of the Game honors.
- Niko Albino added 15 points and 5 boards.
For Balboa, Travis Musonda scored 18 points, and Benjamin Habziabdic contributed 14 points in the tough loss.
Central Florida Women Prevail Over Hamilton Heights
In another exciting women’s matchup, Central Florida defeated Hamilton Heights 71-65.
- Johanna Flores led the way with a double-double, scoring 21 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
- Constanza Aravena added 22 points, and Luisa Parra contributed another double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The Grind Session Daytona Beach delivered on its promise of elite-level basketball, leaving fans excited for the next chapter in this incredible circuit. Next stop for the Grind Session is in Las Vegas Nevada this November 28-December 1st. As always all games will be televised on Tanager Sports at www.tanagersports.tv.
