Beach Ball Classic: Observations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops took in some games on the final day of the Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach, SC. Who did we end up watching play? How did the games turn out? Who played well? Well, I guess this would be a good time to <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE to the site and check it out. Use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Prince George's Christian Academy Wins on Final Day</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 8:30 A.M game on the final day at the Beach Ball Classic usually doesn't have many people in the gym. Prep Hoops was in attendance and caught<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1782657' first='Neiko' last='Mundey']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2242399' first='Cameron' last='Mise']</strong> both really have solid games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prince George's Christian Academy defeated Berean Baptist Academy (NC) 74-55. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2715065,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_02-01-2025_06-09-24-8770AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_02-01-2025_06-09-24-8770AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2715065" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mundey a guard finished with 29 points on (11-19) shooting from the floor. Neiko who has received several High Majors is a shot-maker on the floor. Mundey is scorer who can finish at the rim and just generally make tough shots on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mise was nearly perfect today (12-16) from the floor while connecting on (3-4) from downtown to finish with 28 points. Mise a UNSIGNED Senior guard has limited recruitment according to the coaching staff. Cameron really showed a quick release while possessing good shot selection at all times. That should surely change with his play here at the Beach Ball Classic this week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2715075,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_01-00-09-5310AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_01-00-09-5310AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2715075" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1900239' first='Justin' last='Caldwell']</strong> led Berean Baptist Academy with 20 points and 8 rebounds in the loss. Caldwell has a great set of hands to catch anything in his direction while finishing at a high clip around the bucket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2715074,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_12-59-47-8920AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_12-59-47-8920AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2715074" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1280903' first='King' last='Sanders']</strong> a left-handed forward finished with 12 points and 6 rebounds in defeat. The left-handed Sanders has a very good overall skill set with his ball handling and decision-making skills. He can rebound the ball or make that extra pass to a teammate. Josiah will rebound the ball on both ends of the court very effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Pace Academy Gets by Our Savior Lutheran</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pace Academy (TX) sneaked by Our Savior Lutheran (NY) on the final day of games at the Beach Ball Classic 48-45. Pace Academy is coached by former Latta HS/University of North Carolina/NBA player Raymond Felton. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2715073,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_12-59-22-5490AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_12-59-22-5490AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2715073" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Left-handed forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2476666' first='Aeneas' last='Alexander']</strong> led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds today. Aeneas has a nice touch on the floor and really shows to have a good skill set from the perimeter. He was able to knockdown some three-pointers while handling the rock at times today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1809881' first='Amari'Yunn' last='Blythe']</strong> is originally from the State of Michigan. Bythe was able to finish with 9 points here today. Blythe is a very athletic young man who has a quick 1st step to the basket. He plays the game with a very good motor and constantly looks to be in the middle of all the action. He previously attended Beecher HS in Flint, MI. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2715072,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_01-03-17-6600AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_01-03-17-6600AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2715072" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021787' first='Lyndell' last='Buckingham'] </strong>was the table-setter here today for Pace Academy. Buckingham a point guard is really quick side to side with the ball in his hands. He really likes to operate with his left-hand at the rim despite being right-handed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lions Defeat Rough Riders for 2nd Time this Month</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Winston Salem Christian Lions defeated the Balboa School Round Riders 66-53 on the final day of action at the Beach Ball Classic. The Lions defeated back earlier in December 2024 on the Grind Session in Mayfield, KY. 76-69. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2715067,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_01-00-55-9090AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_01-00-55-9090AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2715067" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lions were led in scoring by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1672479' first='Bradley' last='Floyd']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1201605' first='Alex' last='Pissis']</strong> both with 13 points apiece. Floyd has a great frame to finish at the rim. Bradley was able to get downhill and finish strong at the bucket for the Lions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pissis came off the bench and only played 15 minutes but provided instant offense. Alex is a very confident shooter from behind the arc. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1280937' first='Tyson' last='Thompson'] </strong>plays his game down low in the paint. Thompson finished with 11 points while scoring all of his buckets 2 feet in from the rim. Tyson is the son of Winston Salem State University Men's Basketball Coach Corey Thompson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2715071,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_01-02-59-2700AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_01-02-59-2700AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2715071" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1645094' first='Elton' last='James'] </strong>added 9 points and 8 rebounds in the win today. Elton scored on a few baseline jumpers here today while finishing at the rim at times. James is a junior who played at Oak Hill Academy (VA) last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2715076,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_01-02-42-7250AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_01-02-42-7250AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2715076" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2715047' first='Adriel' last='Nyorha']</strong> finished with 7 points and 5 assists here today. Nyorha will take his game to Arkansas State University of the Sun Belt Conference next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2715077,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_02-01-2025_06-09-47-1430AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_02-01-2025_06-09-47-1430AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2715077" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2715054' first='Apolo' last='Caetano']</strong> a point guard from Portugal finished with 19 points and 5 assists for the Balboa School based out of Clearwater, FL. Caetano is quick with the ball and really likes to use the bounce pass to find an open teammate. Paulo will take a charge at times and surely looks to run down every loose ball it seems. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2715069,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_01-01-51-8030AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_01-01-51-8030AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2715069" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2715055' first='BwaBwa' last='Josue']</strong> from Congo, Africa arrived back in June 2024 here in the United States. Josue really plays with a relentless mindset on the boards while stirring up contact all game long. BwaBwa works inside the paint on both sides of the block. He really does show a nice shooting touch while on the foul line. Josue finished with 13 points and 7 rebounds in the loss today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Moreno Too Much for Blazers:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1130310' first='Malachi' last='Moreno']</strong> will play at the University of Kentucky next season. Moreno and his Great Crossing HS Warhawks team defeated Ridge View HS 74-62 in the 3rd place game at the Beach Ball Classic. Moreno finished 31 points and 17 rebounds while connecting on (13-16) from the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morehead State University bound <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1110323' first='Vince' last='Dawson']</strong> finished with 14 points while senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='939114' first='Junius' last='Burrell']</strong> also finished with14 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2715080,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_02-01-2025_06-19-39-4000AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_02-01-2025_06-19-39-4000AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2715080" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Blazers who dropped to (6-7) on the season were led in scoring by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1692243' first='Korie' last='Corbett'] </strong>with 17 points. Junior point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1679970' first='Yale' last='Davis']</strong> added 13 points in the loss. The Blazers fell behind early and just never could catch up. The Blazers were behind 59-37 after the 3rd quarter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ridge View HS has certainly been battle tested all season long with the schedule they have played. This Blazers team will certainly be ready come region play. The 2nd half of season starts now and all roads lead to Florence for all SCHSL teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->