The members of the Sports Department staff of the Jerry Long YMCA (Winston-Salem, NC) are looking to embark on a journey that will take the mission of the YMCA, literally to the world. They are hoping to be able to venture down to the tiny, beautiful, Caribbean island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on […]
By Justin Byerly Note: Justin Byerly reviews the 2012 NC playoff pairings and here are his predictions for the first round match ups. NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEN’S 2012 STATE BASKETBALL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS CLASS 4-A EAST 16 East Wake (9-14) at 1 New Hanover (22-1) Pick: New Hanover (Nigel Holley and Kadeem Allen […]
By Marcus Shockley & James Blackburn Theo Pinson is currently ranked as the #2 sophomore prospect in the nation by some publications The MLK Classic in Greensboro, NC is one of the more elite gatherings of high school teams in the nation, this year bringing in teams like storied Oak Hill, Quality Education Academy and […]
Today’s highlights feature a matchup between Mt. Tabor HS (NC) and Davie HS (NC), a game with multiple players who are prospects to play at some level of collegiate basketball. Player Highlights: Cody Martin (SG/SF, 6’6″, 2012) a fluid player with a decent first step and the ability to pull up from mid range. Reportedly […]
By James Blackburn Wake Forest wins 58-55 Box Score Note CJ Harris hit go ahead 3 to win the game for Wake. Scouting Reports Virginia Tech Dorenzo Hudson (G, 6’5”, R-SR) Strengths Great size- NBA ready body. Good shooting form- good follow through- but struggled with his shot today. Showed a NBA ready 1 dribble […]
By Justin Byerly The atmosphere for the much anticipated match-up between Harding HS (Charlotte) and Olympic HS (Charlotte) was like a prize fight. Coaches from Villanova (Jay Wright), College of Charleston (Bobby Cremins), NC State (Gottfried), Virginia Tech, Liberty University, High Point University and Clemson (Brad Brownell) were in the gym while the girl’s game […]
Today’s article is penned by Madison Dulaney, a Sophomore guard for Randolph-Macon College. Madison’s team recently traveled to Puerto Rico to play a pair of games and here she shares her experiences from the trip. By Madison Dulaney As the wheels glided across the runway, slowing to a halt, the anticipation reached a peak. The […]
By Marcus Shockley West Stokes’ zone defense worked to limit Winston-Salem Prep’s offense Photo Credit:TriadSportsCoverage.com The theme for the 37th annual Frank Spencer Holiday Classic was ‘overtime’; both the Pepsi bracket and the Champion bracket saw extended sessions in the final games. The Pepsi bracket set up a showdown between #1 bracket seed Forsyth Country […]
Braeshaun Dozier slashes to the hoop as Reagan HS takes on West Stokes HS Photo Credit:TriadSportsCoverage.com The second round of the Frank Spencer Holiday Classic saw more surprising results and one near-rerun of an earlier game in the season. Both #1 bracket seeds advanced to the championship games, with Forsyth Country Day getting the win […]
Photo Credit:TriadSportsCoverage.com The first day of the 2011 Frank Spencer Holiday Classic was an all-day basketball bonanza, with loads of talented players taking the court at two locations in the Triad. Note: For downloadable brackets, go here. The Champions bracket saw #1 seed Winston-Salem Prep down East Forsyth 61-45, getting 26 turnovers from the trapping […]