Holiday Hoopfeast: Championship Games

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops came back for the second night of the Holiday Hoopfeast at Keenan HS on Friday night. Who were the winners in the 3 Championship Games played? Read more right here on your source for basketball coverage all year long. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today by using the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Carl Williams Bracket: Indian Land HS 70 Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS 59 </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677236,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-13-49-5670PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-13-49-5670PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2677236" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Warriors were led by a 2-headed monster in the backcourt with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1482610' first='Mike' last='Jones']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1955614' first='Sequel' last='Patterson']</strong>. Jones was phenomenal today with his play at times it seemed. He finished with 27 points effortlessly at times. The Warriors jumped out to a 33-20 halftime lead and never looked back. Jones would receive MVP Honors for his play this week at the Holiday Hoopfeast. Mike simply all the right plays while creating for himself and others on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677237,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-13-35-1940PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-13-35-1940PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2677237" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones was able to score the ball from all 3 levels quite easily here today. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1955614' first='Sequel' last='Patterson']</strong> went to the bench early with his 2nd foul at the 5:13 mark of the first quarter. Patterson came out on fire in the 2nd half attacking the rack. Sequel is quite shifty with the ball and explosive to the rack. He would finish with 12 points in the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677229,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-15-25-0690PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-15-25-0690PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2677229" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bruins were led by sophomore shooting guard with<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2677204' first='Hayward' last='Jean']</strong> with 12 points. Jean connected on 4 three-pointers tonight. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2677209' first='Caleb' last='Jamison']</strong> added 12 points while Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2677202' first='Jordan' last='McGahee']</strong> chipped with 8 points and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1706085' first='Keith' last='Smith']</strong> 7 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Ben Trapp Bracket: Atlantic Collegiate Academy 59 Sumter HS 53 </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677231,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-14-58-0910PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-14-58-0910PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2677231" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Armada was led by freshman point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2456044' first='Anton' last='Daniels']</strong> with 18 points. Daniels was able to get to the basket and finish on both sides of the bucket. Anton is extremely quick up the floor in transition and was able to drop some floaters along the way. Daniels would receive MVP Honors for his play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677232,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-14-45-7800PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-14-45-7800PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2677232" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1485126' first='CJ' last='Hemingway']</strong> came up big down in the paint with 14 points and 13 rebounds tonight. Hemingway kept delivering on putbacks around the cup and simply taking advantage of the size advantage down low. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677233,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-14-33-2680PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-14-33-2680PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2677233" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore shooting guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381316' first='Seeger' last='Medalie']</strong> finished with 10 points while knocking down a few long-range jumpers. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1172891' first='Jaylen' last='Bellamy'] a left-handed guard-wing likes to get the rock downhill. Jaylen has a good frame to finish at the bucket and through contact. He finished with 9 points tonight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677238,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-13-21-1480PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-13-21-1480PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2677238" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1486213' first='BJ' last='Brown']</strong> led the way for the Sumter HS Gamecocks with 20 points. Brown a junior guard is the leader of this young team for Head Coach Bryan Brown. The Gamecocks have NO seniors on the roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Daveon Thomas</strong> added 10 points while<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1986979' first='Eli' last='Britt'] </strong>and <strong>Kenon Ward</strong> both scored 8 points apiece. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>George Glymph Bracket: Lancaster HS 79 Keenan HS 55 </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Raiders were leading the Bruins at the halftime break 35-34. Lancaster HS went on a 18-0 run to start the 2nd half and never looked back. The Bruins got the lead to 30 points at 71-41 with 5:59 left in the 4th quarter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bruins were led in scoring by the #1 player <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1145334' first='Jordan' last='Watford']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220041' first='Malik' last='Tinsley']</strong> both scoring 33 points apiece. Watford did a bit of everything tonight when it came to finishing around the bucket and grabbing rebounds, blocking a few shots and leading the way for the Bruins. Watford is headed off to Queens University in Charlotte next season. Watford received MVP Honors for his play this week at the Holiday Hoopfeast. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677235,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-14-05-1570PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-14-05-1570PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2677235" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tinsley was feeling it all night long on his way to making 9 three-pointers. Malik really shot the ball at a good clip all evening long and never looked to rush his shot. Tinsley would penetrate-kick to the paint and find an open man on the other end when he was not shooting it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1276361' first='Brian' last='Sumpter']</strong> a Wofford signee led the way for Keenan HS with 24 points in the loss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->