2019GBT
Geico High School Nationals (Boys & Girls)
Christ the King High School
Middle Village, NY
April 4 – 6, 2019
© 2019 by Ron Harrison
April 4th
Sunrise Christian Academy (KS) (22-5) vs. IMG Academy (FL) (28-1) (Boys)
IMG Academy shot a sizzling 57.4% from the field on their way to a 65-50 victory over Sunrise Christian (KS). IMG Academy shot 57.4% from the field including five of 16 from the three point line. Coach Sean McAloon’s Ascenders connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers. Sunrise Christian Academy shot 45.2% from the field including six of 19 from beyond the arc. Coach Luke Barnwell’s Buffaloes connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and committed 18 turnovers.
6-3 Jr. Jaden Springer led IMG Academy with 26 points including two three point baskets, four assists, and three blocked shots. Springer was very efficient with 11 of 14 from the field including two of four from beyond the arc, and two of three free throws. 6-1 Jr. Noah Farrakhan added 19 points including three three point baskets and three steals. 6-10 Sr. Armando Bacot recorded eight points and 10 rebounds. 6-10 Sr. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl chipped in with eight points and five rebounds. 6-6 Sr. Josh Green dished out eight assists.
6-3 Sr. Grant Sherfield led Sunrise Christian Academy with 13 points including two three point baskets. 7-0 So. N’Faly Dante added eight points, eight rebounds, two blocked shots, and three steals. 6-8 Sr. Jordan Turner recorded eight points including two three point baskets and three rebounds. 6-4 Sr. Austin Crowley chipped in with five points and six rebounds.
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Sunrise Christian (KS) |
13 |
10 |
14 |
13 |
50 |
|
IMG Academy (FL) |
15 |
16 |
16 |
18 |
65 |
Sunrise Christian (KS) (50) – Sherfield 13, N’Faly 8, Jordan Turner 8, Jalyn Turner 5, Crowley 5, Coleman 4, Gueye 3, Muscadin 4.
IMG Academy (FL) (65) – Springer 26, Farrakhan 19, Robinson-Earl 8, Bacot 8, Brown-Jones 2, Green 2.
NSU University School (FL) (27-4) vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (21-2) (Boys)
Montverde pulled away in the final quarter to defeat NSU University School by a score of 65-57. Montverde shot 47.2% from the field including four of 14 from the three point line. Coach Kevin Boyle’s Eagles connected on 11 of 19 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers. NSU University School shot 39.3% from the field including five of 18 from beyond the arc. Coach Jim Carr’s Sharks connected on eight of 17 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.
6-5 Sr. Harlond Beverly led Montverde Academy with 25 points including two three point baskets on nine of 11 from the field including two of two from the three point line and five of eight free throws. 6-9 Sr. Precious Achiuwa added 10 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. 7-1 Sr. Balsa Koprivica recorded 10 points and 6-5 Jr. Moses Moody chipped in with eight points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. 6-7 Jr. Cade Cunningham added four points and eight rebounds.
6-11 Sr. Vernon Carey led NSU University School with 15 points including two three point baskets, 11 rebounds, and two assists. 6-4 Jr. Roger McFarlane added 15 points. 6-8 Jr. Scottie Barnes recorded 12 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists. 6-5 Fr. Jett Howard chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets.
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NSU University School (FL) |
17 |
9 |
14 |
17 |
57 |
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Montverde Academy (FL) |
13 |
18 |
10 |
24 |
65 |
NSU University School (FL) (57) – Carey 15, McFarlane 15, Barnes 12, Jett Howard 10, X. Howard 2, Beaubrun 2, Hendricks 1.
Montverde Academy (FL) (65) – Beverly 25, Achiuwa 10, Koprivica 10, Moody 8, Houstan 5, Cunningham 4, Nembhard 2, Payne 1.
Bishop Gorman (NV) (28-4) vs. La Lumiere (IN) (28-0) (Boys)
The No.1 ranked team La Lumiere required two overtime periods to overcome the long range bombing from Bishop Gorman to earn a 74-69 victory. La Lumiere (IN) shot 38.35 from the field including five of 15 from the three point line. Coach Patrick Holmes squad connected on 23 of 35 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and committed 17 turnovers. Bishop Gorman (NV) shot 43.1% from the field including 13 of 25 from beyond the arc. Coach Grant Rice’s Gaels connected on six of seven free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and committed 17 turnovers.
6-9 Sr. Isaiah Stewart led La Lumiere (IN) with 25 points including two three point baskets, 11 of 11 free throws, seven rebounds, and four blocked shots. 5-11 Jr. Wendell Green added 19 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and three assists. 6-8 Sr. Keion Brooks recorded 18 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocked shots. 6-4 Sr. Paxson Wojcik chipped in with seven points, seven rebounds, and two steals. 6-5 Sr. Gerald Drumgoole added five points, 10 rebounds, and four assists.
6-4 So. Will McClendon led Bishop Gorman (NV) with 22 points including four three point baskets, three rebounds, and two assists. 6-3 Jr. Noah Taitz added 16 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals. 6-1 So. Zaon Collins recorded 12 points, five rebounds, and seven assists. 6-10 Jr. Isaiah Cottrell chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, two assists, and three blocked shots. 6-2 Sr. Chance Michels added nine points on three three point baskets and seven rebounds.
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Bishop Gorman (NV) |
12 |
10 |
21 |
16 |
7 |
3 |
69 |
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La Lumiere (IN) |
15 |
9 |
16 |
19 |
7 |
8 |
74 |
Bishop Gorman (NV) (69) – McClendon 22, Taitz 16, Collins 12, Cottrell 10, Michels 9.
La Lumiere (IN) (74) – Stewart 25, Green 19, Brooks 18, Wojcik 7, Drumgoole 5.
Wasatch (UT) (26-3) vs. Oak Hill Academy (VA) (31-4) (Boys)
Oak Hill (VA) defeated Wasatch (UT) by a score of 79-72. Oak Hill (VA) shot 40.6% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. Coach Steve Smith’s Warriors connected on 16 of 21 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers. Wasatch (UT) shot 51% from the field including seven of 15 from beyond the arc. Coach David Evan’s Tigers connected on 13 of 17 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers.
6-3 Sr. Cole Anthony led Oak Hill Academy (VA) with 30 points including four three point baskets, and 11 rebounds. 6-3 Jr. Cam Thomas added 16 points including six of six free throws, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 6-11 Sr. Kofi Cockburn recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-6 Sr. Christian Brown chipped in with 12 points including two three point baskets.
6-1 Jr. Mike Saunders led Wasatch (UT) with 22 points including eight of 10 free throws. 6-8 Jr. Caleb Lohner added 15 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds. 6-5 Sr. Marvin “Tre” Williams III recorded 10 points including two three point baskets and four assists. 6-5 Jr. Richie Saunders chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets. 6-10 Jr. Mady Sissoko added five points and eight rebounds.
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Wasatch (UT) |
14 |
23 |
16 |
19 |
72 |
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Oak Hill Academy (VA) |
19 |
24 |
14 |
22 |
79 |
Wasatch (UT) (72) – M. Saunders 22, Lohner 15, Williams 10, R. Saunders 10, Enaruna 6, Sissoko 5, da Silva 2, Colimerio 2.
Oak Hill Academy (VA) (79) – Anthony 30, Thomas 16, Cockburn 13, Brown 12, Caedwell 5, Mack 3.
April 5th
New Hope (MD) (37-3) vs. Miami Country Day (FL) (26-1) (Girls)
New Hope (MD) defeated Miami Country Day (FL) by a score of 60-52. New Hope (MD) shot 36% from the field including four of 11 from the three point line. Coach Sam Caldwell’s Lady Tigers connected on 20 of 32 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers. Miami Country Day (FL) shot 31.9% from the field including six of 25 from beyond the arc. Coach Ochiel Swaby’s Lady Spartans connected on 16 of 19 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed 16 turnovers.
5-6 So. Jada Walker led New Hope (MD) with 14 points including three three point baskets, two rebounds, and two steals. 5-10 Sr. Kylie Lucas-Kornegay added 12 points including 10 of 18 free throws, seven rebounds, five assists, and five steals. 6-3 Sr. Jennifer Ezeh recorded 12 points and four rebounds. 5-10 Sr. Demi Washington added 10 points and seven rebounds. 5-9 Jr. Delicia Pinnick recorded three points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals.
6-0 Sr. Koi Love led Miami Country Day (FL) with 21 points including nine of 10 free throws, 11 rebounds, and two steals. 5-6 Fr. Emani Theodule added nine points on three three point baskets. 5-9 Fr. Sydney Shaw recorded eight points including two three point baskets, two assists, and two steals. 5-7 Sr. Maria Alvarez chipped in with seven points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
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New Hope (MD) |
14 |
19 |
14 |
13 |
60 |
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Miami Country Day (FL) |
19 |
10 |
5 |
18 |
52 |
New Hope (MD) (60) – Walker 14, Kornegay-Lucas 12, Ezeh 12, Washington 10, Pinnick 3, Motekaiyte 3, Porter 2, Bristol 2, McFarlane 2.
Miami Country Day (FL) (52) – Love 21, Theodule 9, Shaw 8, Alvarez 7, McCormack 5, Gonzalez 2.
Centennial (NV) (31-1) vs. St. John’s (DC) (35-1) (Girls)
St. John’s (DC) eked out a 63-61 victory over Centennial (NV). Azzi Fudd connected on two free throws with nine seconds left on the clock to provide the winning margin. St. John’s (DC) shot 43.9% from the field including nine of 17 from the three point line. Coach Jonathan Schriber’s Cadets connected on 18 of 25 free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and committed 18 turnovers. Centennial (NV) shot 39.7% from the field including two of 12 from beyond the arc. Coach Karen Weitz’s Lady Bulldogs connected on nine of 10 free throws, pulled down 31 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers.
5-11 So. Azzi Fudd led St. John’s (DC) with 27 points including three three point baskets, eight of 10 free throws, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 5-5 Sr. Alex Cowan added 18 points including four three point baskets. 6-3 Sr. Malu Tshitenge - Mutombo recorded six points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots.
5-11 Sr. Eboni Walker led Centennial (NV) with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists. 5-9 Jr. Daejah Phillips added 15 points and five rebounds. 6-0 So. Taylor Bigby recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and two steals. 5-10 Jr. Jade Thomas chipped in with six points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three blocked shots.
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Centennial (NV) |
14 |
21 |
12 |
14 |
61 |
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St. John’s (DC) |
20 |
11 |
17 |
15 |
63 |
Centennial (NV) (61) – Walker 18, Phillips 15, Bigby 11, Thomas 6, Phoumiphat 4, Brown 4, Hatcher 3.
St. John’s (DC) (63) – Fudd 27, Cowan 18, Rivera 6, Tshitenge - Mutombo 6, Corley 6.
IMG Academy (FL) vs. Montverde Academy (FL) (Boys) (Semifinal)
IMG Academy trailed 63-47 after three quarters but rallied to earn a 74-73 victory. The winning basket came on a long outlet pass from Armando Bacot to Jeremiah Robinson-Earl who finished with an open fast break dunk in the closing seconds. IMG Academy (FL) shot 46.9% from the field including three of eight from the three point line. They connected on 25 of 37 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers. Montverde Academy (FL) shot 48.2% from the field including five of 16 from beyond the arc. They connected on 14 of 18 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and committed 19 turnovers.
6-3 Jr. Jaden Springer led IMG Academy (FL) with 26 points including 12 of 12 free throws, two rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl added 16 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. 6-6 Sr. Josh Green recorded 12 points and three steals. 6-10 Sr. Armando Bacot added eight points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-6 Fr. Jarace Walker also scored eight points.
6-5 Sr. Harlond Beverly led Montverde Academy (FL) with 23 points including six of seven free throws, three assists, and three steals. 6-7 Jr. Cade Cunningham added 21 points including three three point baskets, nine rebounds, and three assists. 7-1 Sr. Balsa Koprivica recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-5 Jr. Moses Moody chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. 6-9 Sr. Precious Achiuwa added eight points, seven rebounds, and three assists.
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IMG Academy (FL) |
8 |
19 |
20 |
27 |
74 |
|
Montverde Academy (FL) |
25 |
10 |
28 |
10 |
73 |
IMG Academy (74) – Springer 26, Robinson-Earl 16, Green 12, Walker 8, Bacot 8, Farrakhan 4.
Montverde Academy (FL) (73) – Beverly 23, Cunningham 21, Koprivica 10, Moody 9, Achiuwa 8, Payne 2.
La Lumiere (IN) vs. Oak Hill Academy (VA) (Boys) (Semifinal)
La Lumiere held on down the stretch to defeat Oak Hill Academy by a score of 58-57. Oak Hill Academy had one last chance but a last second shot by Cam Thomas rimmed out. La Lumiere shot 47.2% from the field including five of 14 from the three point line. They connected on three of eight free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers. Oak Hill Academy shot 35.8% from the field including four of 23 from beyond the arc. They connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and committed only one turnover.
6-8 Sr. Keion Brooks led La Lumiere with 20 points including two three point baskets, six rebounds, and two assists. 6-9 Sr. Isaiah Stewart added 14 points, 16 rebounds, and three blocked shots. 6-5 Sr. Gerald Drumgoole recorded 12 points including three three point baskets and three rebounds.
6-3 Jr. Cam Thomas led Oak Hill Academy with 22 points and seven rebounds. 6-3 Sr. Cole Anthony added 11 points, four rebounds, and eight assists. 6-6 Sr. Christian Brown recorded eight points, two rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-11 Sr. Kofi Cockburn added six points, 11 rebounds, and two steals.
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La Lumiere (IN) |
22 |
4 |
18 |
14 |
58 |
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Oak Hill Academy (VA) |
11 |
19 |
12 |
15 |
57 |
La Lumiere (IN) (58) – Brooks 20, Stewart 14, Drumgoole 12, Wojcik 8, Green 4.
Oak Hill Academy (VA) (57) – Thomas 22, Anthony 11, Brown 8, Cockburn 6, Cardwell 4, Jones 3, Johnson 3.
April 6th
New Hope (MD) vs. St. John’s (DC) (Girls) (Championship)
New Hope (MD) trailed 32-30 after three quarters but outscored St. John’s (DC) 15-2 in the final quarter to earn a 45-34 victory. New Hope (MD) shot 40.5% from the field including three of seven from the three point line. They connected on 12 of 18 from the free throw line, pulled down 17 rebounds, and committed six turnovers. St. John’s (DC) shot 30% from the field including two of 13 from beyond the arc. They connected on eight of eight free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and committed 16 turnovers.
5-9 Jr. Delicia Pinnick led New Hope (MD) with 13 points including six of six free throws. 5-10 Sr. Kylie Kornegay-Lucas added 11 points. 5-6 So. Jada Walker was named Tournament MVP and recorded nine points, five rebounds, four assists, and four steals.
Azzi Fudd led St. John’s (DC) with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists. 6-3 Sr. Malu Tshitenge-Mutombo added six points and six rebounds. 5-4 Sr. Carly Rivera recorded six points on two three point baskets, three rebounds, three assists ,and two steals.
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New Hope (MD) |
6 |
11 |
13 |
15 |
45 |
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St. John’s (DC) |
4 |
8 |
20 |
2 |
34 |
New Hope (MD) (45) – Pinnick 13, Kornegay-Lucas 11, Walker 9, Washington 5, Motekaiyte 3, Ezeh 2, Player 2.
St. John’s (DC) (34) – Fudd 14, M. Tshitenge-Mutombo 6, Rivera 6, Cowan 4, Corley 4.
All-Tournament Team – Azzi Fudd (St. John’s), Malu Tshitenge-Mutombo (St. John’s), Kylie Kornegay-Lucas (New Hope), Jennifer Ezeh (New Hope), and Jada Walker (New Hope) (MVP).
IMG Academy (FL) vs. La Lumiere (IN) (Boys) (Championship)
IMG Academy defeated La Lumiere (IN) 66-55 to capture the championship and hand La Lumiere (IN) their first loss of the season. IMG Academy (FL) shot 51.1% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line. They connected on 11 of 16 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and committed five turnovers. La Lumiere (IN) shot 41.2% from the field including four of 21 from beyond the arc. They connected on nine of 11 free throws, pulled down 24 rebounds, and committed six turnovers.
6-6 Sr. Josh Green led IMG Academy (FL) with 19 points including two three point baskets. 6-10 Sr. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl was named Tournament MVP and added 18 points including two three point baskets, seven rebounds, and six assists. 6-3 Jr. Jaden Springer recorded 13 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. 6-10 Sr. Armando Bacot added six points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots.
6-8 Sr. Keion Brooks led La Lumiere (IN) with 15 points and five rebounds. 6-9 Sr. Isaiah Stewart added 14 points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. 6-5 Sr. Gerald Drumgoole recorded 12 points including three three point baskets and four rebounds. 5-11 Jr. Wendell Green added nine points, four rebounds, and six assists.
|
IMG Academy (FL) |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
66 |
|
La Lumiere (IN) |
8 |
18 |
15 |
14 |
55 |
IMG Academy (FL) (66) – Green 19, Robinson-Earl 18, Springer 13, Bacot 6, Farrakhan 5, Walker 5.
La Lumiere (IN) (55) – Brooks 15, Stewart 14, Drumgoole 12, Green 9, Wojcik 4, Polk 1.
All-Tournament Team – Keion Brooks (La Lumiere), Isaiah Stewart (La Lumiere), Josh Green (IMG Academy), Jaden Springer (IMG Academy), and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (IMG Academy) (MVP).
Another great tournament by the organizers at Geico. Please visit their very comprehensive website for the program, schedule, and up-to-date results and statistics for this excellent event.