The annual Ascender Classic concluded on Saturday night with a matchup featuring nationally ranked teams, as the Calvary Christian Academy Eagles made the trip from Fort Lauderdale to take on the No. 7 ranked IMG Academy Ascenders in Bradenton. Prep…
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Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log inThe annual Ascender Classic concluded on Saturday night with a matchup featuring nationally ranked teams, as the Calvary Christian Academy Eagles made the trip from Fort Lauderdale to take on the No. 7 ranked IMG Academy Ascenders in Bradenton. Prep Hoops Florida scout Ross Van De Griek took in the action and here are the top five standouts from the game.
The 6-5 sophomore shooting guard led the Ascenders with 13 points including a few vicious dunks in the 61-39 win over Calvary Christian Academy. Jones also collected seven rebounds and dished out three assists in the win.
The 6-8 junior forward finished with a double-double 11 points and 10 rebounds in a 61-39 win over Calvary Christian Academy. Rooths was a force in the paint throughout the game as he didn’t allow Calvary Christian Academy to get any second chance points.
The University of Maryland signee was the other member in double figures for IMG Academy, as he finished with 11 points, 6 rebounds and two assists in the 61-39 win over Calvary Christian Academy to conclude the Ascender Classic.
The 6-7 sophomore wing was on fire from beyond the arc, leading all scorers with 16 points and going 4-of-6 from beyond the arc in tonight’s 61-39 loss to IMG Academy. Abaev also collected eight rebounds and two steals.
The 6-10 senior center also collected a double-double finishing with 13 points and 11 rebounds in tonight’s 61-39 loss to IMG Academy. Warren scored 11 of his 13 points in the first half getting most of his baskets at the front of the rim.
