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Saturday’s high school basketball rewind: Chambers overcomes slow start, stops Covenant Day
Chambers weathered a slow start and beat Covenant Day, 67-57, in the Charlotte Hoops Challenge at Harding High School on Saturday.
The Cougars played much of the first half without star forward Maurio Hanson, who had some early foul trouble.
“I think it shows the potential of this team,” Cougars’ coach Brian Frasier said. “We’ve got a lot of guys that can contribute in so many different ways. We’ve been off a week and this is just our second game. So, it was a bit lethargic out on the floor but we were able to come out with the win, so I’ll take it.”
In the first half, Covenant Day took advantage of Chambers’ rust, hitting shots and forcing several turnovers.
Later in the half, the Cougars began to find their offensive rhythm with Jordan Patton playing a central role instead of Hanson, normally the centerpiece of their offense.
“I think we could have run our sets a little better,” Patton said. “Maurio (Hanson) got in foul trouble which kind of threw plans off a little bit. So, I had to step up and get the rebounds.”
The third quarter was played at a faster paced, more of what Chambers was looking for. Hanson returned to the floor and asserted himself in the paint, grabbing several rebounds and scoring inside.
Chambers continued to push the pace into the fourth quarter, sealing the victory. Next, the Cougars will host the nation’s No. 8 team, Myers Park, on Tuesday.
“I’m looking for a testy environment (against Myers Park),” Frasier said. “I’m looking for them to play hard and for us to play hard as well. I’m looking for a really good game and hopefully people can get their money’s worth out of it.”
Three who made a difference
Maurio Hanson, Chambers: Despite his first-half foul trouble, Hanson had a double-double, scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
Jordan Patton, Chambers: Patton stepped up for the Cougars when Hanson and Marcus Kerr were on the bench.
Elijah Green, Covenant Day: The Lions’ senior point guard led all scorers in the game with 22 points. He was 4-of-9 from 3-point range and also had five assists.
What’s next?
Chambers will host Myers Park on Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. Covenant Day will travel to Wesleyan Christian Academy, also on Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.
Saturday’s #BIG5 Top Performers
JD Bowden, United Faith: The Falcons’ star had 24 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals in a 72-62 win over Butler at the Charlotte Hoops Challenge.
Madison Drayton, Cannon School girls: The Cougars’ star had 24 points, 17 rebounds in a 67-59 win over NCHSAA 4A power Watauga.
Mason Mitchell, Rock Hill Northwestern: The senior wing had 18 points, six rebounds and four assists in a 62-54 win over Charlotte Christian at the Charlotte Hoops Challenge.
Olivia Robertson, Mallard Creek girls: The Mavericks’ junior had 15 points, seven rebounds, five blocks and two steals in a 69-42 win over Charlotte Country Day.
Trent Steinour, Lake Norman: The Wildcats’ 6-10 junior center had 18 points, seven rebounds and made 4-of-5 3-point attempts in a 64-49 win over Davidson Day at the Phenom Hoops’ Lakesgiving event in Iredell County. The game matched two top 10 Charlotte Observer Sweet 16 teams.
Saturday’s Charlotte Hoop Challenge Roundup
No. 5 Cannon School 67, Watauga 59: Cannon took a 35-19 halftime lead and held off a late push by the Pioneers, winning a private-public match-up Saturday. Cannon got 24 points, 17 rebounds from Madison Drayton, 14 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and a block from Maya McCorkle, and 14 points from Brooke Busby. Returning All-Observer star Kate Sears had 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for Watauga.
No. 6 Victory Christian 106, Westminster Catawba 71: Victory Christian shot nearly 60 percent from the field, outrebounded Westminster Catawba 45-18 and won easily Saturday. Justyn Whitfield (16 points, four rebounds), Abubakar Cham (15 points, five rebounds) and Abdulai Fanta Kabba (14 points, 13 rebounds) led the Kings. Westminster got 29 points, five rebounds from Stephen Quinn on 10-0f-20 shooting.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel 65, No. 7 Northside Christian 61: One night after losing a close game to No. 11 Cannon School at the Charlotte Hoops Challenge, Mount Carmel, from Maryland, bounced back with a win over a top 10 Sweet 16 team. Northside was down nine points at halftime but used a big 27-12 third quarter advantage to get the lead. The game eventually went into overtime where Mount Carmel won. Mount Carmel got 18 points, four rebounds from Drew Dixon. Northside was led by 18 points each from Josiah Johnson-Freeman and Kyrell Shaw.
No. 7 United Faith 72, Butler 62: The Falcons got 24 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals from JD Bowden in the win. Butler’s Tyler Showalter had 27 points, nine rebounds and four assists.
No. 11 Cannon School 71, Fayetteville Academy 64: Cannon won a tight game behind 23 points, three assists from Miami-bound guard Austin Swartz and 18 points, seven rebounds and three assists from junior Isaiah Henry. Cannon limited Fayetteville Academy to 2-of-15 shooting from 3-point range and just 43.1 percent overall.
Ardrey Kell girls 50, No. 13 Providence Day 35: The Knights held Providence Day to 18 percent shooting (9-of-50) in an upset win. Molly Burns had 14 points, four rebounds and three assists for Ardrey Kell. Providence Day got 24 points and seven steals from Jaida McClure, who made seven of her team’s nine total field goals.
No. 15 Providence Day 52, Charlotte Catholic 48: Despite being out-rebounded 32-22, the Chargers were able to get a close win. Julian Johnson (14 points, four rebounds), Jonah Lawrence (13 points, eight assists) and Osvaldo Haynes II (13 points, four rebounds) all had big games. Catholic’s Chris Eagan finished with 20 points, 11 rebounds.
Christ School 71, No. 16 Concord Academy 54: The reigning NCISAA 4A champions beat a 3A private school power behind 25 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals from point guard Keenan Wilkins. NC Mr. Basketball candidate Zymicah Wilkins added 10 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Concord Academy, outscored 42-22 in the second half, got 17 points from Jake Benham.
Rock Hill Northwestern 62, Charlotte Christian 54: Mason Mitchell had 18 points, six rebounds and four assists to lead the Trojans to a win. Northwestern took a seven-point lead after the first quarter and made it stand up. Charlotte Christian got 19 points, eight rebounds and two steals from Marshall Nicholson.
Saturday’s Phenom Lakesgiving roundup
No. 4 Lake Norman girls 70, NC Good Better Best 61: Lake Norman made a statement, beating a regional power at home Saturday. The Wildcats got off to an 18-8 lead and kept their distance for much of the game. NC GBB made a late run, but Lake Norman got big performances from Kelsey Rhyne (23 points, five rebounds, four assists, three steals), Alexis Shehan (18 points, six rebounds, five assists) and Samantha Shehan (19 points, seven rebounds) to earn the win.
Gaston Christian 73, Rocky River 64: Gaston Christian, coached by former Duke star Chris Duhon, got a pair of monster performances in the win: Makoi Mabor had 25 points, five rebounds, and point guard Cam Newman finished with 25 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals. Rocky River got 23 points from Markiest Houston.
Gaston Day 73, Ardrey Kell 69: DeShawn Coulter and Griffin Simpson combined for 38 points in the win. Coulter (19 points, five rebounds, five assists, two steals) and Simpson (19 points, six rebounds) were among four double figure scorers for the Spartans. Lucas Kimrey and Braylen Todd each had 13 points. Ardrey Kell got 28 points, three steals from Caden Caskey.
Hickory Ridge 73, Hough 42: Hickory Ridge limited Hough to just 11 points in the second and third quarters of an easy win. Caden Haywood had 13 points, five rebounds for the Ragin’ Bulls. Josh Slusher had 10 points for Hough.
South Meck 79, Pine Lake Prep 73: The Sabres’ Peter Moye had 30 points and six rebounds to lead the South Meck to the win. The Sabres (2-0) outscored Pine Lake Prep 27-15 in a decisive third quarter.
Other games
No. 1 Mallard Creek girls 69, Charlotte Country Day 42: One night after being upset by No. 2 Independence at the Charlotte Hoops Challenge, Mallard Creek ran away from Country Day at home. Senior Alana Blosse (eight points, nine steals, six rebounds, five assists) and junior Olivia Robertson (15 points, seven rebounds, five blocks, two steals) led the Mavericks (2-1).
No. 2 North Mecklenburg 91, Mooresville 49: Duke signee Isaiah Evans had 30 points as the Vikings rolled past Mooresville in the championship game of the Leroy Holden Invitational at North Mecklenburg. Evans was named co-tournament MVP with teammate Trey Maxwell, who had 21 points in the final. Jalen Chambers led Mooresville with 15. The all-tournament team is listed below.
Saturday’s Charlotte Hoops Challenge box scores
▪ Includes Charlotte Observer Sweet 16 rankings
NO. 4 LAKE NORMAN GIRLS 70, NC GOOD BETTER BEST 61
NC GBB 8 17 17 19 — 61
Lake Norman 18 20 16 16 — 70
NC GBB 61 — Pounds 6, Jayla Hicks 17, Silver 3, Miller 6, Haddock 4, Tia Bryant 15
LAKE NORMAN 70 — Buonicont 8, Kelsey Rhyne 23, North 2, Alexis Shehan 18, Samantha Shehan 19
NO. 5 CANNON SCHOOL GIRLS 67, WATAUGA 59
Cannon School 21 14 15 17 — 67
Watauga 14 5 19 21 — 59
CANNON SCHOOL 67 — Maya Mccorkle, Morrow 5, Thompson 8, Brooke Busby 14, Madison Drayton 24, Nakamura 2
WATAUGA 59 — Matheson 4, Kate Sears 20, Laney Shook 17, Darner 2, Charlotte Torgerson 14, McGlamery 2
NO. 6 VICTORY CHRISTIAN 106, WESTMINSTER CATAWBA 71
Westminster 15 18 8 30 — 71
Victory Christian 22 24 27 30 — 103
WESTMINSTER CATAWBA 71 — Stephen Quinn 29, Addie 6, Hodge 5, Brycen Redmon 19, Rushin 8, Littlejohn 4
VICTORY CHRISTIAN 103 — Xavier Perry 18, Alius Bowswer 10, Smith 8, Siul Murillo 13, Abdulai Fanta Kabba 14, Justyn Whitfield16, Kalkavouras 2, Marshall 7, Abubakar Cham 1
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL 65, NO. 7 NORTHSIDE 61 OT
Mount Carmel 12 1212 18 11 — 65
Northside Christian 8 7 27 12 7 — 61
MOUNT CARMEL 65 — Drew Dixon 18, Mario Tatum 13, Wilson 5, Rudusans 4, Junior Mancho 15, Hall 2, Scott 8
NORTHSIDE 61 — Jones 2, Josi Johnson-Freeman 18, Kyrell Shaw 18, Jaleel Smith 14, Cowan 7, Kirkwood 2
NO. 8 UNITED FAITH 72, BUTLER 62
United Faith 20 22 11 19 — 72
Butler 15 12 19 16 — 62
UNITED FAITH 72 — JD Bowden 24, DJ Boyce Jr. 11, Johnson 7, Isaiah Sutherland 13, Deluca 9, Brown 5, McLaughlin 3
BUTLER 62 — Milligan 9, Tyler Showalter 27, Azar 8, Badio 2, Starnes 9, Grier 7
NO. 11 CANNON SCHOOL 71, FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY 64
Fayetteville Academy 11 15 19 19 — 64
Cannon School 15 19 18 19 — 71
FAYETTEVILLE ACADEMY 64 — Jadyn Cooper 10, Xavier Johnson 12, Jossiah Johnson 16, Derrick Green 10, Aljurhanni 1, Tatum 5, Dixon 5, Cooreman 5
CANNON SCHOOL 71 — Austin Swartz 23, Claggett 9, Isaiah Henry 18, Vinson 8, King 2, Evan Ingram 11
ARDREY KELL GIRLS 50, NO. 13 PROVIDENCE DAY 35
Ardrey Kell 21 7 16 6 — 50
Providence Day 9 9 11 6 — 35
ARDREY KELL 50 — Molly Burns 14, Washington 8, Fleck 4, Glahn 7, McCoy 7, Mapp 8, Kennan 2
PROVIDENCE DAY 35 — Jaida McClure 24, Swinson 6, Updyke 2, Levin 2, Dennison 1
NO. 15 PROVIDENCE DAY 52, CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC 48
Charlotte Catholic 13 9 8 18 — 48
Providence Day 14 15 9 14 — 52
CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC 48 — David 7, Noch 8, Gates 2, Chris Eagan 20, Noonan 3, Gregory 8
PROVIDENCE DAY 52 — Osvaldo Haynes II 13, Appling 4, Hailey 8, Jonah Lawrence 13, Julian Johnson 14
CHRIST SCHOOL 71, NO. 16 CONCORD ACADEMY 54
Concord Academy 18 14 12 10 — 54
Christ School 21 8 22 20 — 71
CONCORD ACADEMY 54 — Raper 4, Jake Benham 17, Birmingham 8, Ian Howard 10, McCormick 3, Andre Rudy 12
CHRIST SCHOOL 71 — L Thompson-Johnson 18, Jamari Briggs 11, Keenan Wilkins 25, Zymicah Wilkins 10, Collins 7
GASTON DAY 73, ARDREY KELL 69
Gaston Day 14 20 22 17 — 73
Ardrey Kell 7 21 22 19 — 69
GASTON DAY 73 — DeShawn Coulter 19, Lucas Kimrey 13, Fields 7, Braylen Todd 13, Griffin Simpson 19, Britt 2
ARDREY KELL 69 — Delani Hammonds 17, Griffiths 7, Caden Caskey 28, Bryce Thomas 10, Craft 7
NORTHWESTERN 62, CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN 54
Northwestern 16 14 14 18 — 62
Charlotte Christian 9 16 14 15 — 54
NORTHWESTERN 62 — Reid 5, Theron Young 11, Joseph 7, Mason Mitchell 18, Meszaros 6, Jaylan Moore 12, McKinnon 1, Wilson 2
CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN 54 — Solomon 5, Kabwe 7, Guandolo 2, Terence Guess 17, Marshall Nicholson 19, Carroll 4
Saturday’s Phenom Lakesgiving box scores
NO. 3 CENTRAL CABARRUS 79, CARMEL CHRISTIAN 58
CENTRAL CABARRUS 79 — Chase Daniel 6, Joshua Dalton 13, Carson Daniel 17, DJ Kent 19, Russell 6, Smith 3
CARMEL CHRISTIAN 58 — Kennedy 9, Bryce Slay 13, Kam Taylor 29, Bowman 2, Montgomery 3, Peck 3
NO. 4 LAKE NORMAN 64, NO. 9 DAVIDSON DAY 49
Lake Norman 14 12 19 19 — 64
Davidson Day 11 10 16 12 — 49
LAKE NORMAN 64 — Yates 6, Santana Lynch 12, Tre McKinnon 14, Nick Arnold 11, Dryden 3, Trent Steinour 18
DAVIDSON DAY 49 — T Dennis 10, Spuil 6, Smith 5, W. Stevens 15, Kester 5, Jacobs 8
GASTON CHRISTIAN 73, ROCKY RIVER 64
GASTON CHRISTIAN 73 — Makoi Mabor 25, Cam Newman 25, Miller 2, Rhyne 6, Adiok 2, Williams 2, Carpenter 3, Joy 6, Southern 2
ROCKY RIVER 64 — Shamari Johnson 11, Brantley 5, Markiest Houston 23, Ross 7, Warren 3, Jacary Noble 14, Car 2
HICKORY RIDGE 73, HOUGH 42
Hickory Ridge 13 13 18 19 — 73
Hough 16 6 5 15 — 42
HICKORY RIDGE 73 — Watkins 5, Williams 2, James Wood 10, Dyer 7, Caden Haywood 13, Daniel 9, Kellly 5, Carooll 2, Durant 4, Darby 3, Wite 2, Travien Williams 11
HOUGH 42 — Bellofatto 5, Skovira 6, Otto 2, Moore 7, Spear 6, Funderburk 3, Nesta 2, Josh Slusher 10
SOUTH MECKLENBURG 79, PINE LAKE PREP 73
South Meck 18 18 27 16 — 79
Pine Lake Prep 17 19 15 22 — 73
SOUTH MECKLENBURG 79 — Peter Moye 30, Anderson Skelton 12, Houpt 9, Chudger 9, Howard 9
PINE LAKE PREP 73 — Morgan 18, Strickfaden 14, Mangers 7
Notable: For South Meck, Moye had 30 points, six rebounds
Records: South Meck 2-0, Pine Lake 0-2
Other box scores
NO. 1 MALLARD CREEK GIRLS 69, CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY 42
Mallard Creek 23 15 22 9 — 69
Country Day 11 14 12 5 — 42
MALLARD CREEK 69 — Olivia Robertson 15, Lili Booker 13, My’asia Young 12, Jazmeen Stone 11, Biosse 6, McGuire 5, Campbell 2, Easterling 3, Tendall 2
COUNTRY DAY 42 — S. Vanderhave 13, O. Brigham 11, Blythe 8, Brown 4, Turner 3, Smith 2, Starnes 1
Notable: Mallard Creek senior Alana Biosse finished with the eight points, nine steals, six rebounds and five assists. Junior Olivia Robertson finished with a game-high 15 points, seven rebounds, five blocks and two steals.
Record: Mallard Creek 2-1
NO. 2 NORTH MECKLENBURG 91, MOORESVILLE 49
Mooresville 12 13 16 8 — 49
North Meck 22 24 23 22 — 91
MOORESVILLE 49 — Jalen Chambers 15, Oloyede 8, Clark 7, Ericson 6, Bailey 4, Wilson 2, Schaen 2, Levthardt 2, Samuel 2, Demby 1
NORTH MECKLENBURG 91 — Isaiah Evans 30, Trey Maxwell 21, Chadlyn Traylor 10, Asthon Pierce 10, Jamison 9, Matthews 4, Davis 3, Young 3, C. Evans 2, Murray 2, Clark 2
Boys All Tournament: MVP Isaiah Evans North Meck; MVP Trey Maxwell North Meck; Chadlyn Traylor North Meck; Ashton Pierce North Meck; Jalen Chambers Mooresville
Upcoming Schedule
(all matchups are girls-boys doubleheaders, unless otherwise noted)
Monday
Mecklenburg nonconference
Apprentice Academy at Comenius School (boys)
West Charlotte at Palisades
Other N.C. nonconference
Carolina International at SouthLake Christian
S.C. nonconference
Dorman at Rock Hill
Tuesday
Metrolina Athletic Conference
Concord Academy at Hickory Grove Christian
Gaston Day at Westminster Catawba
Northside Christian at Gaston Christian
SouthLake Christian at Metrolina Christian
Mecklenburg nonconference
Arborbrook Christian at United Faith Christian (girls)
Charlotte Catholic at Ardrey Kell
Charlotte Elite Academy at Lab Univ. Prep (boys)
Covenant Day at High Point Wesleyan
Davidson Day at Charlotte Christian (boys)
Forestview at Palisades
Greater Cabarrus Stallions at Liberty Prep
Harding at Garinger
Highland Tech at West Mecklenburg
Hopewell at Berry Academy
Hough at Lake Norman Charter
Mallard Creek at Cannon School
Myers Park at Chambers
Nation Ford (SC) at Charlotte Latin
Piedmont at Butler
Providence at Sun Valley
Providence Classical at Charlotte Christian (girls)
Providence Day at High Point Christian
Queen’s Grant Charter at Bradford Prep
Rocky River at North Mecklenburg
South Charlotte Thunder at Charlotte Country Day
South Mecklenburg at Cuthbertson
Sugar Creek Charter at Jackson Day
West Cabarrus at Olympic
West Charlotte at Independence
Other Nonconference
A.L. Brown at Jesse Carson
Ashbrook at East Gaston
Cheraw (SC) at Forest Hills
Concord at Hickory Ridge
Fred T. Foard at West Lincoln
Gray Stone Day at Central Academy
Hunter Huss at Hickory
Kings Mountain at East Lincoln (girls)
Lee Park Christian at Monroe (girls)
Marvin Ridge at Catawba Ridge (SC)
Miller Creek Christian at Statesville Christian
Mount Tabor at Lake Norman (girls)
Mountain Island Charter at Uwharrie Charter
N.C. School of Science & Math/Morganton at Cherryville
North Iredell at West Rowan
Northwest Cabarrus at Mooresville
Parkwood at Weddington
Porter Ridge at Lincoln Charter
South Iredell at Bandys
South Point at Fort Mill (SC)
Statesville at Reidsville
Stuart Cramer at Lincolnton
Valor Prep at Covenant Classical
Weddington at Parkwood
West Iredell at Wilkes Central
West Stanly at Mount Pleasant
S.C. nonconference
Chapin at South Pointe
Clover at Lancaster
Indian Land at Blythewood
Marvin Ridge at Catawba Ridge
Nation Ford at Charlotte Latin
Northwestern at Rock Hill
South Point at Fort Mill
York at Chester
York Prep at Legion Collegiate (boys)
Wednesday
Mecklenburg nonconference
Charlotte Elite Academy at Lab Univ. Prep (boys)
Community School of Davidson at West Caldwell
Other nonconference
1 of 1 Academy at Lincoln Charter
Bessemer City at North Gaston
Carolina International at Porter Ridge
Central Pageland (SC) at Piedmont
Combine Academy at Oak Ridge (VA) Military
North Lincoln at Forestview
Northwest Cabarrus at Mount Pleasant
Union Academy at Mountain Island Charter
S.C. nonconference
Buford at Lewisville
Christ Church Episcopal at Fort Mill
Lakewood at Andrew Jackson
Lugoff-Elgin at Indian Land
Walnut Grove Christian at Comenius School (boys)
Thursday
Metrolina Athletic Conference
SouthLake Christian at Hickory Grove Christian
Mecklenburg nonconference
Charlotte Lab School at Grace Academy (girls)
Corvian Community at Grace Academy (girls)
Cox Mill at Hough
Elevation Prep at Victory Christian (boys)
Gray Stone Day at Christ the King
Greater Cabarrus Stallions at Charlotte Elite Academy (boys)
Hickory Grove Christian at Central Academy
Legion Collegiate (SC) at Community School of Davidson
Millers Creek Christian at Victory Christian (girls)
Sugar Creek Charter at North Pointe Christian (boys)
Other nonconference
Greater Cabarrus Stallions at 1 of 1 Academy (girls)
Piedmont Community Charter at Langtree Charter
Statesville Christian at North Hills Christian
S.C. nonconference
Legion Collegiate at Community School of Davidson
Providence Classical at Westminster Catawba (girls)
York at York Prep
Friday
Battle at the Rock
(Rock Hill)
Gaffney vs. Rock Hill, 6
South Pointe vs. Nation Ford, 7:30
South Florence vs. Northwestern, 9
Coaches Vs. Cancer Classic / Asheville
(at Asheville)
Weddington vs. A.C. Reynolds (boys)
Weddington vs. Lamar County (GA) (girls)
Coaches Vs. Cancer Classic / Outer Banks (boys)
(at First Flight High)
Greenfield School vs. Blue Ridge (VA), 4:30
Cannon School vs. Belfield (VA) St. Anne’s, 6
Myers Park vs. John Marshall; (VA), 7:30
First Flight vs. Richmond Senior, 9
Hickory Tavern/Chick-fil-A Classic (boys)
(at Ardrey Kell)
Charlotte Catholic vs. Christ the King, 6
Ardrey Kell vs. Comenius School, 7:30
Phenom Tyler Lewis Hoopsfest (boys)
(at Forsyth Country Day)
Carmel Christian vs. Calvary Day, 5:30
Greensboro Day vs. Woodberry Forest (VA), 7
Forsyth Country Day vs. N.C. GBB, 8:30
Title IX Classic (girls)
(at Myers Park)
Lake Norman vs. South Pointe (SC), 4:30
Myers Park vs. Cuthbertson, 6
North Mecklenburg vs. A.C. Reynolds, 7:30
South Piedmont 3A
Central Cabarrus at East Rowan
Concord at Jesse Carson
Lake Norman Charter at West Rowan
Northwest Cabarrus at South Rowan
Metrolina Athletic Conference
Gaston Christian at Hickory Grove Christian
Gaston Day at Northside Christian
Metrolina Christian at Westminster Catawba
Mecklenburg nonconference
Berry Academy at Rocky River
Cary Academy at Covenant Day
Chambers at North Charleston (SC) Military Magnet (girls)
Charlotte Country Day at Asheville School
Charlotte Latin at Durham Academy
East Forsyth at Mallard Creek (girls)
East Mecklenburg at Sun Valley
Harding at Providence
Lake Norman Christian at Community School of Davidson (boys)
Mountain Island Charter at Queen’s Grant Charter
North Gaston at Hough
Providence Day at Ravenscroft School
South Charlotte Thunder at Arborbrook Christian (girls)
South Mecklenburg at Independence
South Point at Palisades
Statesville at Olympic (girls)
United Faith Christian at Corvian Community (girls)
Victory Christian at Charlotte Christian
West Charlotte at Garinger
West Mecklenburg at Cuthbertson (boys)
Other nonconference
Bessemer City at Forestview
Bradford Prep at Highland Tech
Central Pageland (SC) at Forest Hills
Cherryville at West Lincoln
Combine Academy at Augusta (GA) Christian (boys)
East Surry at North Iredell
Jay M. Robinson at Salisbury
Lake Norman at North Lincoln (boys)
Lincolnton at East Lincoln
Montgomery Central at Central Academy (girls)
Mooresville at North Lincoln (girls)
Parkwood at Buford (SC)
Porter Ridge at Indian Land (SC)
Shelby at Hunter Huss
South Iredell at West Iredell
Stuart Cramer at Marvin Ridge
S.C. nonconference
Andrew Jackson at Great Falls
Blacksburg at Clover
Catawba Ridge at Fort Mill
High Point Academy at York Prep (girls)
Lake Pointe Academy at York
Lancaster at Keenan
Parkwood at Buford
Porter Ridge at Indian Land
Saturday
Battle at the Rock
(at Rock Hill)
North Augusta vs. Blacksburg, 11:30 a.m. (girls)
Andrew Jackson vs. North Augusta, 1
South Pointe vs. South Florence, 2:30
Augusta (GA) Christian vs. Indian Land, 4
United Faith Christian vs. Wilson, 5:30
Gray Collegiate vs. Christ School, 7
Covenant Day vs. Keenan, 8:30
Cabco Classic
(at Cox Mill)
(girls) Mount Pleasant vs. Concord, 10 a.m.
(boys) Mount Pleasant vs. Northwest Cabarrus, 11:30 a.m.
(girls) Northwest Cabarrus vs. Hickory Ridge, 1
(boys) Hickory Ridge vs. Jay M. Robinson, 2:30
(girls) Central Cabarrus vs. Cox Mill, 4
(boys) Cox Mill vs. Concord, 5:30
(boys) West Cabarrus vs. Jay M. Robinson, 7
(boys) Central Cabarrus vs. West Cabarrus, 8:30
Coaches Vs. Cancer Classic/Asheville
(at Asheville)
Weddington vs. Thomas Jefferson Academy, 3 (girls)
Weddington vs. Thomas Jefferson Academy, 4:30 (boys)
Coaches Vs. Cancer Classic/Outer Banks (boys)
(at First Flight High)
Peninsula Catholic (VA) vs. Hertford County, 9 a.m.
Wilson Prep vs. Catholic (VA), 10:30 a.m.
Greenfield School vs. Landstown (VA), noon
The Burlington School vs. Blue Ridge (VA), 1:30
Cannon School vs. Millbrook, 3
Richmond Senior vs. John Marshall (VA), 4:30
Moravian Prep vs. Belfield (VA) St. Anne’s, 6
Myers Park vs. Word of God, 7:30
First Flight vs. Kinston, 9
Hickory Tavern/Chick-fil-A Classic
(at Ardrey Kell)
(girls) Hopewell vs. Garinger, 3
(girls) Ardrey Kell vs. Indian Land, 4:30
(boys) Charlotte Catholic vs. Comenius School, 6:30
(boys) Christ the King vs. Ardrey Kell, 8
PEM Diamonds Classic (girls)
(at United Faith Christian)
Hopewell vs. Garinger, 2
Victory Christian vs. Legion Collegiate (SC), 3:30
United Faith Christian vs. Quality Education, 5
Phenom Tyler Lewis Hoopsfest (boys)
(at Forsyth Country Day)
Chatham Charter vs. West Stokes, noon
Bishop McGuinness vs. Calvary Day, 1:30
High Point Christian vs. Woodberry Forest (VA), 3
Greensboro Day vs. Southern Durham, 4:30
Chambers vs. Caldwell Academy, 6
Forsyth Country Day vs. Orange, 7:30
N.C. GB vs. Kings Forest (VA), 9
Queen City Classic (girls)
(at West Charlotte)
Cannon School vs. Sun Valley, 2
South Pointe vs. Cuthbertson, 3:30
Berry Academy vs. Winston-Salem Christian, 5
Olympic vs. West Charlotte, 6:30
Title IX Classic (girls)
(at Myers Park)
A.C. Reynolds vs. Lake Norman, 2
South Pointe vs. Cuthbertson, 3:30
Myers Park vs. North Mecklenburg, 5
Mecklenburg nonconference
Butler at Hart County (GA), noon
Cary Academy at Carmel Christian, 1:30 (boys)
Charlotte Country Day vs. Rabun School (GA), at UNC Asheville (girls, noon; boys, 1:30)
Charlotte Latin at Ravenscroft School (girls, 1; boys, 2:30)
Combine Academy vs. Oak Cliff (VA) Family Academy, in Marshall County (KY) Hoopsfest (boys)
Concord Academy at Asheville Christian (girls, 1; boys, 2:30)
Martinsville (VA) at Rocky River (girls, 3; boys, 5)
Providence Day at Durham Academy (girls, noon; boys, 1:30)
Surry Homeschool at South Charlotte Thunder, 5 (girls)
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The Major Rager Sets 2025 Lineup: Greensky Bluegrass, Eggy, Easy Honey
The Major Rager has announced the artist lineup for its 11th annual event, set to take place in Augusta, GA on April 12th, 2025 during The Masters. The long-running event takes its name from the professional golf tournament with which it coincides—one of four tournaments known collectively as “the majors.”
Jamgrass favorites Greensky Bluegrass will headline the 2025 edition of The Major Rager. The single-day event, produced by Friends With Benefits Productions, will also feature performances by ever-rising jam quartet Eggy and Charleston, SC-native rock outfit Easy Honey. Tickets for The Major Rager 2025 are now on sale here.
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Greensky Bluegrass’ Major Rager headlining slow will follow an extensive run of early-2025 headlining tour dates across the country. Find a full list of upcoming Greensky Bluegrass tour dates here. Eggy, still riding the momentum of the band’s long-awaited sophomore album, 2024’s Waiting Game, will arrive in Augusta on April 12th fresh off a run of spring festival appearances at Live Oak, FL’s Suwannee Amp Jam #1, Phoenix, AZ’s M3F, Miramar Beach, FL’s My Morning Jacket-hosted One Big Holiday, and Atlanta, GA’s Mental Awakening Festival. Find a full list of upcoming Eggy tour dates here. For Easy Honey, the Major Rager marks the first announced date on the band’s 2025 tour schedule. Find a full list of upcoming Easy Honey tour dates here.
Augusta, GA
34-year-old and 32-year-old ID’d in related Augusta fatal shootings
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Coroner has identified two victims after two related shooting incidents in Augusta, we learned on Friday.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office responded to Wellstar/MCG about a shooting death.
Jeremy Dontavious McGahee, 34, of Augsuta was transported to Wellstar/MCG by EMS from the 2100 block of C Street with at least one gunshot wound, Coroner Mark Bowen said.
He was pronounced dead at 8:28 p.m., Bowen says. An autopsy has been scheduled.
The Coroner’s Office also responded to the 2100 block of C Street about a possible suicide.
Zyquan Jamarcus Franklin, 32, of Augusta, was found inside a residence with at least one gunshot wound and pronounced dead on the scene at 12:15 a.m. Bowen said. An autopsy has been scheduled.
Bowen says these cases are connected and in the early stages of investigation. Once the next of kin has been notified, the victim’s identification will be released.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to C Street around 9:34 p.m. about shots fired with two people down.
Deputies say upon arrival, they located one male and one female subject who had been shot at least one time.
Both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment, where the male victim succumbed to his injuries.
The sheriff’s office says investigators are still on scene as of 11 p.m.
Also on Thursday, 50-year-old Chavious Kimmerlin was shot dead in his home on Highland Avenue.
The shooting comes amid a two-year outbreak of violent crime that’s claimed more than 180 lives across the CSRA.
Cities large and small have been affected on both sides of the Savannah River. But as the largest community in the region, Augusta has been hit especially hard.
Authorities have blamed much of the problem on gangs.
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