Impact Sports Invitational

<p>Prep Hoops took the trip to the Upstate like every year to start in Spartanburg. The Impact Sports Invitational is in its 16th year at Spartanburg Christian Academy. Lets take a look at some notes of interest from here today. </p> [caption id="attachment_1089553" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/11/019F9262-589D-4BDC-8370-6213EA68C08C.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1089553" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/11/019F9262-589D-4BDC-8370-6213EA68C08C-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="927514" first="Nic" last="Williams"][/caption] <p>The Mauldin HS Mavericks used a three headed monster today in a opening round win vs Boiling Springs HS. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="927514" first="Nic" last="Williams"],</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="569888" first="James" last="Cooper"]</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1017696" first="Drake" last="Downs"]</strong> led the charge. Williams a senior is a absolute pogo stick at times on the floor with his leaping ability. Williams s in the transition game for the Mavericks and led his way to 23 points on opening night. </p> <p>Cooper played big down low in the paint for the Mavericks. Cooper can play face-up or with his back to the basket. Cooper patrolled the paint all night long for the Mavericks. Downs finished the night with 22 points while doing most of his work around the cup. Downs finished a few dunks to highlight the night for the Mavericks. </p> [caption id="attachment_1089554" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/11/22D9EC77-7D38-41B6-A0B0-643BCBDA26A0.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1089554" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/11/22D9EC77-7D38-41B6-A0B0-643BCBDA26A0-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="930603" first="EJ" last="Evett"][/caption] <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="840231" first="Jared" last="Rogers"]</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="930603" first="EJ" last="Evett"]</strong> provide a great 1-2 punch for the Seneca HS Bobcats in Class 3A. Rogers is more of a shooter and scorer. Rogers was able to knockdown some perimeter jumpers and showed to have great shot selection today. Evett a football player in the fall really looked to attack the basket all day long. Evett for his efforts shot a ton of free throws on opening 13 to be exact. </p> [caption id="attachment_1089959" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/11/5B969DD4-55B4-4637-91DD-092F8EDE84AB.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1089959" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/11/5B969DD4-55B4-4637-91DD-092F8EDE84AB-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> Jesse Singh[/caption] <p>Who are these Byrnes Rebels ? The Rebels came out on fire and never looked back vs Irmo HS on the opening night.<strong> Jesse Singh</strong>, <strong>Malik</strong> <strong>White</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1089955" first="Tay" last="Bruton"]</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1032164" first="Will" last="Fowler"]</strong> all stood out for the Rebels. I honestly can say I was a little setback on not knowing much about a few of these players. </p> <p>Singh is a deceptive athlete who was able to work around the paint and get things done. Bruton was great on the glass and just brought constant energy to the floor all night long. Bruton had over 12 rebounds then I stopped counting. Bruton stayed within a few feet of the basket but he seemed to know where he was most effective to help his team. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/11/8CC771FE-A65D-481E-B222-35326EEFE8BE.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1089561" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/11/8CC771FE-A65D-481E-B222-35326EEFE8BE-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>Fowler is just a freshman playing for his father here. Fowler showed great composure on the floor and feel for the game. Fowler has a fearless mindset and was able to finish at the basket with his left-hand. The Blue Devils play in Class 5A with the likes of Dorman HS, Blythewood HS, Ridge View HS and Mauldin HS this season. This team is coming off a good season last year and will surprise some people this season for sure. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1089954" first="Reid" last="Warga"]</strong> came out on fire and dropped 19 points in a tough opening loss to Spartanburg Christian Academy. Warga made 5 three pointers and shot the ball with a quick shooting release. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/11/F975B039-2889-4FE0-BAF7-F4A3E2304DB7.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1089565" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/11/F975B039-2889-4FE0-BAF7-F4A3E2304DB7-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a></p> <p>Can the Spartanburg Christian Academy Warriors repeat in SCISA Class 2A this season ? The Warriors opened with a tough 59-54 win over Wren HS on opening night at the Impact Sports Invitational.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id="746991" first="Bryson" last="Bishop"]</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1006296" first="JP" last="Duke"]</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="927578" first="Sam" last="Wheeler"]</strong> will provide senior leadership for the Warriors this season. Bishop and Duke connected on 7 three pointers tonight while Wheeler was great inside in the paint. Wheeler played extremely aggressive and assertive tonight. Wheeler was able to finish on contact and along with a nice little jump-hook. </p>