Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Week 1 HS Recap: Trotwood sends statement; Thurgood stays undefeated; Conley 54 sets record; Stivers stops Belmont; Lions, Taft win in Hi-Top Classic; Top Players of Week 1

Heres some of the Highlights and Top Headlines after the 1st full week and weekend in High School Hoops in Miami Valley area:



(1) Preseason #1 Trotwood sends statement in huge opening win over West Carrollton
Trotwood came out with a vengeance againet West Carrollton, storming out to a 34-8 lead and cruising to a 133-50 season openeing win.
All-Ohio G Amari Davis, the Wisconsin GB commit, led the Rams with 29 points.
The Pirates fall to 1-3 on the season. Trotwood, ranked #1 in the Preseason Poll, goes to 1-0.


(2) Thurgood rolls to 3-1 after win over Ponitz
The Cougars have rode their senior leadership of Eric Middlebrook and Elmore to a 3-1 record in the early season, including a big road victory over Ponitz. Add to the fact that Fabolous Frosh Mehki Elmore has been the best player in the City in Week 1?
Scary potential for the McCullough led Cougars.


(3) Dunbar defeats Meadowdale on final shot, then fall to Taft in Hi-Top Classic
The Dunbar Wolverines showed guts and heart to beat Meadowdale in OT after Martel Smith knocked down the Game Winning shot.

In the Norris Cole Hi-Top Classic (Saturday)  Dunbar lost to Taft as the Senators senior star big man Nekhi Smith took over the game late and stopped the Wolverines from the upset of one of the top teams in Cincy this year.
Martel Smith  and Jayveion Minor led the Wolverines.
  With the loss Dunbar falls to 1-3.


(4) Lions move to 3-1 after win over Gamble
Meadowdale showed the resolve they will need to have a real shot to have a good year, as they bounced back from a heartbreaking loss to Dunbar with a nice win over Gamble.
Will Hill was unstoppable early, and Justin O'Neal was dominant late to help seal the deal.
The Lions now move to 3-1 on the season.


(5) Gordon leads Sidney to big win over Troy
Andre Gordon help lead the Yellow Jackets to its 2nd win in 3 games with a convincing W over Troy.
With Gordons arrival, it makes the Yellow Jackets a dangerous team.


(6) Elks slide past Fairmont behind Big Mo'
Centervilles version of Tim Duncan - In Mo Nije, the 6'11 stud of a big man who jus gets it done, was able to show out with 17 points, including 3 big wins in a close win over Fairmont. The win keeps Centerville undefeated heading into primetime matchup against Trotwood.


(7) Northmont rolls as Lewis shines in 3-0 week
The Bolts, led by star G Danny Lewis and F Phophet Johnson, have gotten off to a good start this season, as the big win they had against Greenville pushes their record to 3-0 after a good week.
Lewis has led the Bolts in scoring in all 3 games this season. The senior G is a 2 sport star and has offers in football amand basketball.


(8) UC Commit leads Xenia to a home win
Samari Curtis poured in 32 points in front of the Xenia crowd as the Bucs knocked off Lebanon at home. With the win the Bucs are undefeated and have the type of team who could make some noise. Curtis has been on fire all season.



(9)  Wayne falls in final moments
Wayne was able to get a tough win against Beavercreek, as Ronnie Hampton (15pts) and Rashad McKee led the Warriors.
With the win Wayne goes to 2-2 on the season.



(10) Springfield wins ugly battle
The Cats was held to 7 points in the entire 1st half-
Yet still won on the road at Miamisburg.
In a game that resembled the football war, the Cats won the 2nd half by a score of 29-17 to win a defensive battle 36-31.
Raheim Moss and Larry Stephens III led the charge as the Cats move to 2-1 on the season.



(11) Stivers stays undefeated with big win over Belmont
Stivers knows the X is on the chest, but continues to win as they knocked off a ready Belmont squad at home to move to 4-0 on the season.
Allen Lattimore and Trevon Ellis has been the engineers of one of the most explosive offenses in the Miami Valley.
Ponitz falls to 1-2 on the season.






Teams of the Week:

Stivers, Trotwood, Northmont

Stivers - With Lattimore and Ellis leading the way, the Tigers are loaded and ready for a big season.

Trotwood - Scoring 133 in the first game seals up this award

Northmont - 3-0 Week Garners them a spot here




Top 5  Games of Tuesday Night:

Ponitz @ Stivers  

Thurgood @ Meadowdale 

Centerville  @ Trotwood

Butler @ Northmont 


West Carrollton @ Miamisburg 




Top Players of Week 1:
Amari Davis, Trotwood  - 29 in the Season Opening win for Wisconsin GB Commit

Andre Gordon, Sidney    - Gordon filled the stat sheet in the big win over Troy

Mo Nije,  Centerville    - Nije, a coveted big man, dominated in all the wins the Elks have garnered.

Allen Lattimore, Stivers  - Lattimore has been the leader of a undefeated Stivers squad.

Mekhi Elmore, Thurgood -Elmore has been a freshman sensation with 20+ in multiple games

Martel Smith, Dunbar   - Smith big game winner gave Dunbar 1st win of the season

Ethan Conley,                 - Conley was amazing with a school record 54 point performance

Danny Lewis, Northmont  - The dynamic guard, Lewis has led team in scoring in each of their wins

Justin O'Neal, Meadowdale  - The Super Soph took over in the Hi-Top Classic to lead Lions

Meechi Harris, Xenia          - Harris lit up Lebanon for 30 en route to a solid win.

Savon O'Neal, Franklin      - ONeal was clutch in the Wildcats win over Pirates with 22 pts

Ronnie Hampton, Wayne  - Hampton powered the Warriors (15pts) to a big win over Creek.

Kendall Moore, Belmont  - Moore has been nearly unstoppable; led Bison to a home w over Carroll




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