High school basketball rewind: Charlotte-area teams advance to holiday finals

A bevy of Charlotte-area teams advanced Saturday to post-Christmas holiday tournament championship games set for Monday.

A few more won championships Saturday night:

▪ At Marvin Ridge High School on Monday, Victory Christian will play Queen’s Grant Charter in the Phenom Hoops’ New Year’s Bash championship.

Victory Christian beat Hickory Ridge 82-62 in a semifinal Saturday night, led by 24 points from Justyn Whitfield, 14 from Carlos Marshall and 12 from Landon Johnson. Queen’s Grant Charter advanced by downing Hunter Huss 66-47. Chase Smith led the Stallions with 24 points, 14 rebounds and four assists. Zalyir Phillips scored 14 points for Huss.

▪ Ardrey Kell advanced to the boys’ final of its own holiday event, beating arch rival Providence 60-52 Saturday. The Knights (8-1) led 34-21 at halftime and won, paced by 15 points from Brett Freeman, 12 from Braden Suggs and 11 from Matthew Craft.

The Knights will face The Rock (FL) in the finals. The Rock beat Cuthbertson in its semifinal game Saturday.

The girls’ final will match Stuart Cramer and Hunter Huss, a pair of Gaston County teams. Cramer beat Hough 70-48 and Huss beat Ardrey Kell 61-40.

▪ The Observer’s top-ranked boys’ team, Lake Norman, suffered its first loss of the season Saturday, falling 87-67 to Milton (GA) in the quarterfinals of The Classic, in Bristol, Tennessee. Milton (9-1) got 32 points and six assists from Josh Dixon. Teammate Dhvanish Veghela hit all five of his three-point shots in the second quarter, when Milton erased a 21-20 Lake Norman lead after one quarter and took a 45-35 halftime edge.

▪ Mooresville (11-2) beat Rocky River 87-76 at the North Iredell holiday event, led by double-figure scoring from Nolan Ericson (16 points), Dylan Clark (16), Christian Wilson (13) and Eian Bailey (11).

In the girls’ bracket, Rocky River (5-2) won its third straight game, beating Statesville 46-29 to advance to Monday’s finals. The Ravens will play North Iredell, which beat Community School of Davidson 60-47.

▪ At the East Lincoln Winter Jam, Hough beat Queen City 3A/4A conference rival Mallard Creek 42-37 to advance to Monday’s championship game. Hough’s Evan Otto made 4 of 5 3-point shots, scored 18 points and had seven rebounds.

East Lincoln’s girls will face West Cabarrus in the girls’ final Monday. West Cabarrus beat Christ The King, from Huntersville, 39-37. East Lincoln got 29 points from Taniya Thomas and 18 from Emma Montanari in a 63-22 rout of Central Cabarrus.

▪ At the Mountaineer Classic in Kings Mountain, Ashbrook beat Palisades 68-45. Ashbrook (9-2) won its seventh straight game. The Green Wave led Palisades 36-32 in the third quarter, but Isaac Byers scored on a layup and then a three-point field goal, giving Ashbrook a 41-32 lead. The Green Wave pulled away after that.

It will be an all-Gaston County final Monday, as Gaston Day downed Kings Mountain 66-59 in the other championship bracket semifinal.

▪ Cannon School, the defending N.C. 4A private school champion, dropped an 87-51 decision to Virginia powerhouse Princess Anne in the semifinals of the Wonderland Bracket at the John Wall Classic in Raleigh. Princess Anne (9-0) got 33 points from Micah Ojo. Cannon School dropped to 13-5.

▪ And in the championship game of the Frances Pulley Bracket at the John Wall Classic in Raleigh, the Mallard Creek girls lost to Maryland’s Bullis School 77-58.

Quick links

Friday’s rewind: Get Friday’s tournament scores, #BIG5 stars, more

Lancaster stops Independence at the Bash (story, photos)

West Iredell’s Jordan Patterson may be the best player you’ve never heard of

PHOTOS: Davidson Day vs. Caldwell Academy at John Wall Invitational

NC live girls’ scoreboard

NC live boys’ scoreboard

Saturday’s #BIG5 top performers

Dylan Clark, Mooresville: Clark had 16 points, seven rebounds and five blocks in an 87-76 win over Rocky River in the North Iredell Christmas tournament semifinals.

Ginny Anne Dumont, Providence Day: Dumont had a team-high 14 points in a 44-22 win over New Hanover at the Hoggard Holiday Classic. The Chargers beat a 4A public school team for the second straight game and won for the ninth game in a row.

Ahmari Hicks, East Mecklenburg: Hicks led his team to a 77-54 win over Sweet 16 No. 16 Carolina International at the Phenom Hoops’ New Year’s Bash at Marvin Ridge High School. Hicks had a game-high 28 points, five rebounds. Teammate Jordan Buzzard added 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals.

Jordan Watford, Columbus Parker, Lancaster: In a 96-82 win over Cannon in a showcase game at the Phenom Hoops’ New Year’s Bash, both players had 29 points. Watford added six rebounds, four assists and a steal.Pakrer had 10 rebounds and two assists.

Justyn Whitfield, Victory Christian: Whitfield helped power Victory Christian to a 82-62 win over Hickory Ridge in the Phenom Hoops’ New Year’s Bash semifinals. After going for 32 points, five assists and four rebounds in a first round game, Whitfield added 24 points, six assists and five rebounds Saturday.

Recaps: Phenom Hoops’ New Year’s Bash Saturday

East Mecklenburg 77, Carolina International 54: East Mecklenburg knocked off the No. 16 ranked team in The Observer’s Sweet 16 regional poll behind 28 points, five rebounds from Ahmari Hicks and 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals from Jordan Buzzard. East Meck (7-3) led 22-10 after the first quarter and never gave up much of its lead.

Carolina International (9-2), a 1A charter, lost for the second straight to an unranked 4A public. It lost 75-71 to Hickory Ridge Friday. KJ Shouse led Carolina International Saturday with 25 points, four rebounds and two steals.

Independence 55, Catawba Ridge 31: Independence bounced back from Friday’s close loss to S.C. power Lancaster with an easy win over another S.C. opponent. The Patriots (10-2) — led by 12 points and five rebounds from Jaxson Neely — have won four of their last five. Catawba Ridge (4-8) got 13 points and 11 rebounds from 6-10 junior Mark Caslaru.

Lancaster 96, Cannon School 82: After starting the season 0-6 under new coach Jim Baker, who had led Central Cabarrus to back-to-back 3A public school state championships, the Cougars (6-7) had won six in a row coming into this game with a S.C. state championship contender. Cannon led early and kept it range, led by 27 points, four rebounds and two steals from Kenan Dixon and 23 points, seven rebounds from Evan Ingram.

Lancaster (10-1) won its fifth straight game behind 58 combined points, 16 rebounds and six assists from guards Jordan Watford and Columbus Parker. Jacarey Ballard (20 points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals) also had a strong game.

Marvin Ridge 69, Central Cabarrus 48: Marvin Ridge (4-9) snapped a five-game losing streak with the big win over Central (4-6). DJ Smith’s 10 points led Marvin Ridge. Central Cabarrus got 12 from Cayden Smith, who has made 10 3-points in his last two games, including three Saturday.

Piedmont 59, Legion Collegiate 51: Piedmont won for the third time in four games, improving to 5-7 overall as it continues to improve from an 0-3 start to the season. In Saturday’s showcase game, Bennett Church had 16 points, three assists and two rebound. Teammates Bryan Little (12 points, nine rebounds, two steals) and Graham Blackman (12 points, five rebounds, two assists) had strong games. Isaiah Worley (19 points, two rebounds) led Legion Collegiate (3-12).

South Point boys, girls win Red Raider Winter Rumble

South Point’s boys and girls won the Red Raider Winter Rumble at South Point Saturday.

The boys beat Metrolina Christian 41-38. South Point (6-4) won its second straight game.

The Red Raiders’ girls beat Catawba Ridge 51-26, powered by 21 points from Toney Milton, plus 12 from Amya Graham. South Point improved to 8-2. Catawba Ridge is 5-7.

The Red Raiders lead 15-10 at halftime, but outscored Catawba Ridge 26-6 in a decisive third quarter.

▪ Palisades beat Highland Tech’s girls 53-27 for third place. Highland Tech’s boys beat East Gaston 59-49 for third.

North Lincoln sweeps at Peoples Bank

At the Peoples Bank Holiday tournament at Bandys High School, North Lincoln’s boys and girls won the championship, beating host Bandys High in both games.

North Lincoln’s girls beat the host team 68-52 to win the championship. North Lincoln (9-1) won its ninth straight game.

North Lincoln’s boys (6-4) won their third straight game, 78-70, handing Bandys (9-2) its second loss of the season. The Knights led 67-44 after three quarters, before Bandys rallied in the final eight minutes. Kellen Carr (21 points) and Ben Heavner (19) led North Lincoln.

Saturday’s girls’ box scores

EAST LINCOLN 63, CENTRAL CABARRUS 22

CCHS: 6 4 9 3 — 22

ELHS: 20 19 18 6 — 63

CENTRAL CABARRUS 22 — Myajah Nix 17, Blanchard 2, Arévalo 2, Estrada Hill 1

EAST LINCOLN 63 — Taniya Thomas 29, Emma Montanari 18, Lawless 3 Ledford 2, Dorn 2

Noteable: Taniyah Thomas recorded a double-double for East Lincoln (29 points, 11 steals, three rebounds, two assists). East Lincoln advanced to its holiday tournament championship game for the fourth straight year. East Lincoln (7-3) will play West Cabarrus in the finals Monday at 7. Central Cabarrus (4-6) plays Christ The King for third place Monday at 4.

HICKORY RIDGE 39, HAYFIELDS (VA) 37

Hickory Ridge 8 11 14 6 — 39

Hayfields 9 8 6 14 — 37

HICKORY RIDGE 39 — Gidney 16, Ritter 8, Powell 5, Watkins 3, Duley 3, Johnson 2, Hamilton 2

HAYFIELD 37 — Cox 16, Williams 8, Loveland 6, Ngalieu 4, Oboite 2, Overton 1

Notable: Ma-Kaela Gidney led the Ragin Bullls with 16 points and Miranda Duley pulled down 15 rebounds.

Records: Hickory Ridge 8-4. Hayfield 5-5

Notable: Game played at Boo Williams Christmas Showcase

LAKE NORMAN CHARTER 59, PARKWOOD 39

Lake Norman Charter 12 22 12 13 — 59

Parkwood 8 17 5 9 — 39

LAKE NORMAN CHARTER 59 – Reece Long 25, Abby Courtney 14, Caroline Mercuri 9, Lucy Courtney 4, Maggie Kurz 3, Grace Hart 2, Sarah Negrete 2

PARKWOOD 39 — Brinley Parker 12, Brooke Fowler 8, Jordan Vaughn 6, Peyton Collins 5, Kenley Davis 3, Izabella Delli Colli 2, Madison Owen 2, Navaeh Bell 1

LINCOLNTON 61, NORTH GASTON 47

Lincolnton 14 14 18 15 — 61

North Gaston 14 9 13 13 — 47

LINCOLNTON 61 — N. Johnson 15, Tillman 13, Connor 8, Dyson 4, Santos, 2, S. Rhyne 13

NORTH GASTON 47 — White 27, Hailey Holmes 6, RaNya Watkins 9 M. Thomas 2

Records: North Gaston 2-9, Lincolnton 7-4

NORTH GASTON 55, CHERRYVILLE 36

Cherryville 10 8 11 7 — 36

North Gaston 12 23 7 13 — 55

CHERRYVILLE 36 — Emily Allen 8 Raylei Gidney 19, E. Mcdowell 4, Bookout 5

NORTH GASTON 55 — White 28, Hailey Holmes 6, Ortiz 2, RaNya Watkins 13, M. Thomas 6

Records: North Gaston 3-9; Cherryville 5-7

PROVIDENCE DAY 44, NEW HANOVER 22

Providence Day 4 12 17 11 — 44

New Hanover 9 3 3 7 — 22

PROVIDENCE DAY 44 — Ginny Anne Dumont 14 Londyn Carson 11 Clark 6 Glosson 6 Dennison 3 Updyke 2 Fyans 2

NEW HANOVER 22 — Herd 6 Braxton 7 Sellers 2 Doughty 2 Stanley 4 Smith 1

Notable: Providence Day (11-5) won its ninth straight game and will play Wilmington Laney Monday at 11 a.m., in the final round of the Hoggard Classic in Wilmington.

SOUTH POINT 51, CATAWBA RIDGE 26

South Point 9 6 26 10 — 51

Catawba Ridge 4 6 6 10 — 26

SOUTH POINT 51 — Toney Milton 21, Amya Graham 12, Dajshia Foust 7, Claire Frank 5, Annie Risk 4, Micah Brown 2

CATAWBA RIDGE 26 — Addie Cunningham 6, L. Pelepnouk 6, B. Berninzoni 6, B. Dority 4, M. Sutton 2, S. Hall 2

Records: South Point 8-2 (2-0); Catawba Ridge 5-7

WEST CABARRUS 39, CHRIST THE KING 37

West Cabarrus 10 4 19 6 — 39

Christ The King 10 11 10 6 — 37

WEST CABARRUS 39 — Shariah White 19, Wagner 5, Neal 2, Griffin 3, Silas 3, Brown 2, Simmons 3, Sandidge 2

CHRIST THE KING 37 — Anna Hayes 14, L. Gorman 6, R. Gorman 5, Broda 3, A. Gorman 9

Notable: Shariah White led all scorers with 19 points, nine steals, five rebounds and two assist for West Cabarrus, which will play at East Lincoln Monday at 7 in the Winter Jam championship game.

Saturday’s boys’ box scores

ARDREY KELL 60, PROVIDENCE 52

Ardrey Kell 17 17 18 18 — 60

Providence 8 13 17 14 — 52

ARDREY KELL 60 — Brett Freeman 15, Braden Suggs 12, Matthew Craft 11, Owen Wacker 9, Bryce Thomas 7, Dylan Morrison 6

PROVIDENCE 52 — Johnson 12, Taylor 5, Gaither 11, Posey 2, Williams 4, Drayton 16, Conde 2

Ardrey Kell 8-1

Notable: Ardrey Kell’s Owen Wacker had nine points and 16 rebounds.

ATLANTA ST. PIUS 64, CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC 63

CCHS 14 13 14 22 — 63

SPHS 9 20 21 14 — 64

CCHS 63 — Chris Eagan 18, Jack Siegel 18, Rhodes 7, Noch 6, Jordan 6, Bergren 3, Pringle 3, Brady 2

SPHS 64 — Dmarley Elliott 22, Aidan Portee 13, Kim 8, Yimtah 5, Gonzalez 4, Edwards 4

BUTLER 51, NORTHWEST CABARRUS 41

Butler 15 19 6 11 — 51

NW Cabarrus 6 11 10 13 — 41

BUTLER 51 — Terrance Badio 24, Isaiah White 8, Reece Starnes 6, Eli Grier 6, DQ Currence 5, Caleb Milligan 2

NORTHWEST CABARRUS 41 — Brown 13, Gonder 9, Rochevot 7, Rowe 5, Forrest 5, Brown 2

Notable: Butler improves to 7-5 with the win over Northwest Cabarrus (6-4). Butler’s Terrance Badio scored 24 first half points but left the game due to injury. Butler plays Shelby on Monday.

COMBINE ACADEMY 91, BULL CITY PREP 69

COMBINE ACADEMY 91 — Kaden Magwood 21, Connor 7, Purdie 8, Josiah Parker 10, Dayas 2, Thomas 8, POwell 4, Smith 9

BULL CITY PREP 69 — Ty Graham 17, Chenn 3, Fullenwilder 2, Vicor Alao 20, Mack 8

CONCORD ACADEMY 81, KEENAN 66

Concord Academy 19 28 10 24 — 81

Keenan 14 18 17 17 — 66

CONCORD ACADEMY 81 — Jake Benham 17, Lincoln Raper 12, James Minlend 12, Brylee Austin 11, Gray Madeira 11, Icare Bakadisula 10, Alek Kornacki 8

KEENAN (SC) 66 — Brian Sumpter 24, Antone Caughman Jr 18, Broderick Anderson 15, Marcus Simpson Jr 6, Isaiah Jacques 2

Notable: Concord Academy (17-2) plays Franklin County (GA) Monday

EAST LINCOLN 62, CHRIST THE KING 55

East Lincoln 15 11 16 20 — 62

Christ the King 12 19 14 10 — 55

EAST LINCOLN 62 — Davis Hill 3, Landon Aungst 0, Jaxon Dollar 15, Christian Atkins 7, Grant Lawless 12, Gaige Ikard 5, Jackson Fannon 17, Brayden Miller 3

CHRIST THE KING 55 — Cooper Ryan 2, Ty Gorman 20, Jacob Thompson 3, Marco Tampoya 17, Andrew Reimels 13

Records: East Lincoln 7-3; Christ the King 5-4

Notable: For East Lincoln, Jackson Fannon had 17 points and seven rebounds and Jaxon Dollar added 15 points, eight rebounds, and three blocked shots.

EAST MECKLENBURG 77, CAROLINA INTERNATIONAL 54

East Mecklenburg 22 14 22 19 — 77

Carolina International 10 13 13 18 — 54

EAST MECKLENBURG 77 — Rupert 3, Wright 7, Vance Johnson 14, Ahmari Hicks 28, Caldwell 3, Ramirez-toro 3, Walker 2, Jordan Buzzard 17

CAROLINA INTERNATIONAL 54 — Salter 9, Griffin 9, KJ Shouse 25, Josiah Bridges 11

GASTON DAY 66, KINGS MOUNTAIN 59

Gaston Day 18 11 19 18 — 66

Kings Mountain 6 21 14 18 — 59

GASTON DAY 66 — Braylen Todd 18, Deshawn Coulter 15, Griffen Simpson 14, Ben Chotkowski 9.

Notable: Gaston Day will play Ashbrook on Monday in the Kings Mountain Mountaineer tournament championship game at 7:30 p.m.

HOUGH 42, MALLARD CREEK 37

Hough 13 6 11 12 - 42

Mallard Creek 4 7 13 13 - 37

HOUGH 42 — Evan Otto 18, Ju. Freeman 8, Ja. Freeman 7, Slusher 5, Funderburk 2, Ratliff 2

MALLARD CREEK 37 — Jordyn Washington 10, Cam Higgins 10, Johnson 9, Overton 4, Robertson, Griffin 2

Notable: Hough’s Evan Otto made 4 of 5 3-point shots, scored 18 points and had seven rebounds.

Records: Hough 6-4; Mallard Creek 5-6

INDEPENDENCE 55, CATAWBA RIDGE 31

CATAWBA RIDGE 31 — Peters 3, Heffner 2, Petty 8, Fikis 1, Thomas 3, Mark Caslaru 13, Settle 2

INDEPENDENCE 55 — Macharia 8, Davis 3, Lee 8, Barnes 5, McFarland 8, Burgess 7, Jaxson Neely 12, Whipper-Daniel 4

LANCASTER 96, CANNON SCHOOL 82

CANNON SCHOOL 82 — Baker 7, Kenan Dixon 27, Underwood II 4, Sancho 6, Steinour 1, Sean Nix 16, Evan Ingram 23

LANCASTER 96 — Jordan Watford 29, Columbus Parker 29, Brown 4, Jacarey Ballard 20, Tinsley 8, White 2, Armour 2, Graham 3

MARVIN RIDGE 69, CENTRAL CABARRUS 48

CENTRAL CABARRUS 48 — Ezeigbo 2, Kameron Cook 10, Lowry 5, Morrow 6, Burse-Jones 2, Cayden Smith 12, Morrow 8

MARVIN RIDGE 69 — DJ Smith 10, Haines 9, Hutchens 9, Dunn 8, Payne 8, Rivlin 5Smith 3, Synder 4

MOORESVILLE 87, ROCKY RIVER 76

Mooresville 26 15 24 22 — 87

Rocky River 18 8 21 31 — 76

MOORESVILLE 87 — Nolan Ericson 16, Dylan Clark 16, Christian Wilson 13, Eian Bailey 11, Kyri Wilson 7, Bryson Demby 5, Chanse Bost 5, Kaleb Oloyede 4, Carson Schaen 4, Tyler Morrison 3, Jaquavion Bailey 2, Justus White 1.

Notables: For Mooresville, Clark had seven rebounds and five blocks. Christian Wilson had vive rebounds. Kyri Wilson had six assists and three steals. Demby had six assists.

Record: Mooresville 11-2

PIEDMONT 59, LEGION COLLEGIATE (SC) 51

Piedmont 10 19 18 12 — 59

Legion Collegiate 10 17 16 8 — 51

PIEDMONT 59 — Bennett Church 16, Graham Blackman 12, Barkley 5, Smith 6, Ofori 2, johnson 2, Smith 4, Bryan Little 12

LEGION COLLEGIATE 51 — Byrd 2, Kenyn Walker 12, Coffman 2, Isaiah Worley 19, Thomason 8, Siuta 9

PROVIDENCE DAY 79, DWYER (FL) 55

PROVIDENCE DAY 79 — Zeke Battier 17, Jonah Lawrence 16, Nick Hailey 15, Trajan Thompson 10, Johnson 8, Scruitsky 6, Haynes 4, Dunn 3

DWYER 55 — Quince 14, Reed 13, Brown 9, Shuler 9, Gatlin 4, Grey 2, Kokonis 2, Lawrence 2

Records: Providence Day 12-4; Dwyer 7-6

Notable: Providence Day is back in action on Monday in the Holiday Classic In The Palm Beaches vs St Albans (DC)

VICTORY CHRISTIAN 82, HICKORY RIDGE 62

HICKORY RIDGE 62 — Braylen Hill 18, Daniel 6, Dyer 9, Darby 3, Kelly 7, Durant 5, Travien Williams 14

VICTORY CHRISTIAN 82 — Petty 8, Justyn Whitfield 24, Graham 5, Landon Johnson 12, Carlos Marshall 14, Kentish 4, Abubakar Cham 10

Saturday’s results & schedules

HICKORY TAVERN/CHICK FIL-A CLASSIC

(At Ardrey Kell)

Girls’ consolation: Porter Ridge 46, Charlotte Latin 24

Girls’ consolation: Cox Mill 44, Providence 27

Girls’ semifinal: Stuart Cramer 70, Hough 48

Girls’ semifinal: Hunter Huss 61, Ardrey Kell 40

Boys’ consolation: Harding 62, Berry 54

Boys’ consolation: Forest Hills 82, Porter Ridge 58

Boys’ semifinal: The Rock (FL) 56, Cuthbertson 48

Boys’ semifinal: Ardrey Kell 60, Providence 52

MONDAY’S BOYS’ SCHEDULE

7th place: Berry vs. Porter Ridge, 10:30 a.m.

5th place: Forest Hills vs. Harding, 1:30 p.m.

3rd place: Cuthberson vs. Providence, 4:30 p.m.

Championship: Ardrey Kell vs. The Rock (FL), 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY’S GIRLS SCHEDULE

7th place: Charlotte Latin vs. Providence, 9 a.m.

5th place: Porter Ridge vs. Cox Mill, noon

3rd place: Hough vs. Ardrey Kell, 3 p.m.

Championship: Hunter Huss vs. Stuart Cramer, 6 p.m.

PHENOM HOOPS’ NEW YEAR’S BASH (BOYS)

(at Marvin Ridge)

Consolation: East Mecklenburg 77, Carolina International 54

Consolation: Marvin Ridge 69, Central Cabarrus 48

Semifinals: Victory Christian 82, Hickory Ridge 62

Semifinals: Queens Grant 66, Hunter Huss 47

Showcase: Piedmont 59, Legion Collegiate 51

Showcase: Lancaster 96, Cannon School 82

Showcase: Independence 55, Catawba Ridge 31

Showcase: Combine Academy 91, Bull City Prep 69

MONDAY’S SCHEDULE

(showcase games)

Legion Collegiate vs. Cannon, 11:30 a.m.

Piedmont vs. Catawba Ridge, 1 p.m.

Weddington vs. Charlotte Country Day, 5:30 p.m.

Combine vs. Word of God, 7 p.m.

(tournament)

Seventh-place game: Carolina International vs. Central Cabarrus, 10 a.m.

Fifth-place game: East Mecklenburg vs. Marvin Ridge, 2:30 p.m.

Third-place game: Hickory Ridge vs. Hunter Huss, 4 p.m.

Championship: Queen’s Grant Charter vs. Victory Christian, 8:30 p.m.

MOUNTAINEER CLASSIC (BOYS)

(At Kings Mountain)

Consolation: Butler 51, Northwest Cabarrus 41

Consolation: Shelby d. East Rutherford, score NA

Semifinals: Ashbrook 68, Palisades 45

Semifinals: Gaston Day 66, Kings Mountain 59

MONDAY’S SCHEDULE

Seventh place: Northwest Cabarrus vs. East Rutherford, 3 p.m.

Fifth place: Butler vs. Shelby, 4:30 p.m.

Third place: Palisades vs. Kings Mountain, 6 p.m.

Championship: Ashbrook vs. Gaston Day, 7:30 p.m.

EAST LINCOLN WINTER JAM

(at East Lincoln High)

Saturday’s schedule

Boys’ consolation: Concord vs. SouthLake Christian, late

Girls’ consolation: West Stanly 55, East Mecklenburg 45

Boys’ consolation: Ballantyne Ridge vs. Parkwood, late

Girls’ consolation: Lake Norman Charter 59, Parkwood 39

Girls’ semifinal: West Cabarrus 39, Christ The King 37

Boys’ semifinal: Hough 42, Mallard Creek 37

Girls’ semifinal: East Lincoln 63, Central Cabarrus 22

Boys’ semifinal: East Lincoln 62, Christ The King 55

NORTH IREDELL HOLIDAY CLASSIC

(at North Iredell High)

Girls’ consolation: South Iredell 44, Pine Lake Prep 32

Boys’ consolation: Community School of Davidson 49, North Iredell 46

Girls’ consolation: Mooresville 57, West Iredell 8

Boys’ consolation: West Iredell 75, West Cabarrus 72

Girls’ semifinal: North Iredell 60, Community School of Davidson 47

Boys’ semifinal: Mooresville 87, Rocky River 76

Girls’ semifinal: Rocky River 46, Statesville 29

Boys’ semifinal: Statesville 67, South Iredell 22

MONDAY’S BOYS’ SCHEDULE

7th place: West Cabarrus vs. North Iredell, 11:30 p.m.

5th place: Community School of Davidson vs. West Iredell, 2:30 p.m.

3rd place: Rocky River vs. South Iredell, 5:30 p.m.

Championship: Mooresville vs. Statesville, 8:30 p.m.

MONDAY’S GIRLS’ SCHEDULE

7th place: West Iredell vs. Pine Lake Prep, 10 a.m.

5th place: Mooresville vs. South Iredell, 1 p.m.

3rd place: Statesville vs. Community School of Davidson, 4 p.m.

Championship: Rocky River vs. North Iredell, 7 p.m.

PEOPLES BANK HOLIDAY

(at Bandys High)

Girls’ third-place game: T.C. Roberson vs. Forestview, late

Boys’ third-place game: Forestview 85, Lincolnton 84

Girls’ championship: North Lincoln 68, Bandys 52

Boys’ championship: North Lincoln 78, Bandys 70

(at Mill Creek Middle)

Girls’ seventh-place game: North Gaston 55, Cherryville 36

Boys’ seventh-place game: Stuart Cramer 73, Cherryville 46

Girls’ fifth-place game: Lincolnton 61, North Gaston 47

Boys’ fifth-place game: North Gaston vs. West Lincoln, late

RED RAIDER WINTER RUMBLE

(at South Point High)

Girls’ third place: Palisades 53, Highland Tech 27

Boys’ third place: Highland Tech 59, East Gaston 49

Girls’ final: South Point 51, Catawba Ridge 26

Boys’ final: South Point 41, Metrolina Christian 38

COMET CHRISTMAS (BOYS)

(at North Stanly)

Saturday’s schedule

Consolation semifinal: Mountain Island Charter 63, AL Brown 54

Consolation semifinal: Bradford Prep 80, Valor Prep 63

Championship semifinal: College Prep vs. South Stanly, late

Championship semifinal: North Stanly 82, West Stanly 48

MONDAY’S SCHEDULE

7th place: AL Brown vs. Valor Prep

5th place: Bradford Prep vs. Mountain Island Charter, 3:30 p.m.

3rd place: South Stanly vs. West Stanly

Championship: North Stanly vs. College Prep, 6:30 p.m.

SAM MOIR CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

(at Catawba College)

Saturday’s schedule

Girls’ third-place game: Central Davidson 64, Carson 23

Boys’ third-place game: North Rowan 56, Central Davidson 52

Girls’ championship: East Rowan 55, Salisbury 38

Boys’ championship: Salisbury 85, Jesse Carson 53

HOGGARD HOLIDAY CLASSIC

(at Hoggard High, Wilmington)

(at Hebbe Gym)

(girls) East Bladen 69, Cardinal Gibbons 44

(boys) East Bladen 58, Franklin Academy 44

(boys) Pine Lake Prep 86, Ashley 46

(girls) Ashley 51, Wilmington Christian 22

(boys) Laney 70, South Mecklenburg 68

(girls) Laney 55, Mount Tabor 32

(at Boles Gym)

(boys) Croatan 83, Cape Fear Academy 70

(girls) Jacksonville 48, Cape Fear Academy 33

(girls) Providence Day 44, New Hanover 22

(boys) New Hanover 94, First Flight 66

(girls) Hoggard 32, Myers Park 24

(boys) Cary 64, Hoggard 61

CAROLINA INVITATIONAL

(various sites, Charleston area)

(local teams)

Saturday’s schedule

(boys) Hickory Grove Christian 77, Johnson County (TN) 52

(girls) Indian Land vs. Augusta (GA) Christian, late

(boys) Hopewell vs. Lawrence County (KY), late

(boys) Covenant Day vs. James Madison (VA), late

(girls) Nation Ford vs. Pendleton (SC), 2:30 p.m., late

(girls) Covenant Day vs. Palmetto Christian (SC), late

Monday’s schedule

(boys) Hickory Grove vs. Patrick Henry (VA) Academy, 11:30 a.m.

(girls) Indian Land (SC) vs. Walhalla, 11:15 a.m.

(boys) Hopewell vs. Bishop England, 3 p.m.

(boys) Covenant Day vs. OCA, 3 p.m.

(girls) Nation Ford vs. Summerville, 3:15 p.m.

(girls) Nation Ford vs. Paintsville, 12:15 p.m.

JOHN WALL INVITATIONAL

(Dayron Sharpe boys’ bracket)

championship semifinal: Reidsville 63, Caldwell Academy 49

Monday’s schedule at Broughton

Consolation: Ravenscroft vs Davidson Day, 12:30 p.m.

Consolation: Broughton vs. Caldwell, 2 p.m.

Consolation: Greenfield vs. Farmville Central at Peace University, 6 p.m.

championship: Reidsville vs. St. Anne’s Belfield (VA), 8 p.m.

(Wonderland girls’ bracket)

Saturday’s schedule (at Peace Univ.)

consolation semifinal: South Shore (NY) 44, South Garner 31

championship semifinal: Princess Anne (VA) 87, Cannon School 51

Monday’s schedule

Consolation at Peace University: South Central vs. South Garner, 9 a.m.

Consolation at Peace University: Terry Sanford vs. South Shore, 10:30 a.m.

Consolation at Broughton: Rolesville vs. Cannon, noon

championship at Broughton: Grace Christian vs. Princess Anne, 5 p.m.

(Coby White bracket)

(Boys)

Consolation: Sidwell Friends 55, Clayton 54

Consolation: Green Level 57, Millbrook 45

Semifinal: John Marshall 82, Southern Durham 68

Semifinal: Highland 62, Westchester 40

Monday’s schedule at Broughton

Consolation: Sidwell Friends vs. Green Level, 11 a.m.

Consolation: Southern Durham vs. Westchester, loser, 3:30 p.m.

Consolation: Clayton vs. Millbrook (at Peace University), 4:30 p.m.

Championship: John Marshall vs. Highland, 6:30 p.m.

(Frances Pulley girls’ bracket)

(Saturday’s finals, at Peace Univ.)

Third-place game: Deep Creek (VA) 53, Raleigh Ravenscroft 28

Championship: Bullis (MD) 77, Mallard Creek 58

(TJ Warren bracket)

At Broughton High

Consolation, third place: Knightdale 54, Northern Nash 47

Championship: Christ School 67, Grace Christian 31

(Morgan Stanley boys’ bracket)

At Raleigh Broughton

Consolation: Word of God 72, Washington 55

Championship: Cold Hearts (OTE) 65, Garner 45

CAROLINA CHRISTMAS CLASSIC (GIRLS)

(at Northwest Guilford)

Concord Academy 51, North Pitt 11

Marvin Ridge 37, Richmond Senior 32

Grayson (VA) d. Asheville School, score NA

Northwest Guilford vs. Charlotte Country Day, late

ARBYS CLASSIC

(Local teams)

Milton (GA) 87, Lake Norman 67

ST. PIUX X CLASSIC

(at St. Pius X High, Atlanta)

(local teams)

(girls) Charlotte Catholic vs. Athens (GA) Academy, late

(boys) Benedictine (GA) 60, Charlotte Latin 47

(boys) Atlanta St. Pius 64, Charlotte Catholic 63

BOBBY STEVENS CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT

(at Rock Hill High)

Georgetown vs. Camden, late

Aiken vs. Rock Hill, late

CHESTERFIELD CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT

(at Chesterfield, SC)

Girls’ seventh-place game: McBee vs. Chesterfield, late

Boys’ seventh-place game: Hartsville vs. Central Academy, late

Girls’ fifth-place game: Forest Hills 52, Hartsville 27

Boys’ fifth-place game: Pageland Central 67, Lamar 40

Girls’ third-place game: Darlington 62, Lewisville 38

Boys’ third-place game: Lee Central vs. Chesterfield, late

Girls’ championship: South Pointe 68, Evans 34

Boys’ championship: Richmond Senior 60, McBee 57

ROTARY ROUNDBALL (Boys)

(at North Charleston Athletic Center)

(local teams)

Concord Academy 81, Keenan (SC) 66

Forsyth Country Day 69, Westminster Catawba 58

Myers Park 64, First Baptist (SC) 29

Monday’s schedule

Concord Academy vs. Franklin County (GA), 10:20 a.m.

Myers Park vs. Blue Ridge, 1 p.m.

Westminster Catawba vs. Cardinal Newman, 4:30 p.m.

SHEETZ CLASSIC

(at Southwest Guilford)

(local teams)

(boys) Davie County 50, Olympic 38

(girls) Northwest Cabarrus vs. High Point Central, late