Its OFFICIAL: 📰Dayton HS Sports All Star 🏀 Games ⛹🏾‍♂️⛹🏾‍♀️Set for Nutter Center on Cinco De Mayo🔥🎉

Its Official:

Dayton HS Sports, the 2 -Time Award Winning TV Show, has partnered up with NM Sports to launch
Its 1st ever Senior High School Showcase.

The games, which will feature a girls game followed     by the boys game, will be played at the Ervin J. Nutter Center, home of the Wright State Raiders.

This event is part of a "Basketball Fiesta" on May 5th, or Cinco De Mayo, the famous day for the Mexican, Latin, Cuban, and Dominican communities.

NM Sports, the successful sports business who has a Pro-Am League going on at Wright State, had indicated in recent months that they would be launching a event with High School kids in the near future.

But when the word got to NM Sports that Dayton HS Sports was pushing the idea to the masses this season, Alexander Patten (CEO of NM Sports) decided to partner up.

The idea had been discussed in 2018 in Dayton HS Sports circles but due to the instability within DPS, the event was stalled.

Fast forward to this year.

 After a couple of positive meetings, after looking at the numbers, and with the ability to get into one of the premiere basketball Arenas in Southwest Ohio?

With committments from 15 of the top Seniors in Southwest Ohio?
And the clearance from OHSAA?

Was a No-Brainer.
The game is in full effect.

Look for a early update of rosters and a tenative schedule early next week.

The list is fast growing of committments, the best players in Ohio.

Will
OHSAA State Champ Amari Davis (Trotwood), 
Texas A&M committ Andre Gordon (Sidney), 
Mr. Basketball -Samari Curtis (Xenia),
 or Even LaMelo Ball (Spire Academy) be in the boys game?
Hmmmm.....

LaMelo Ball back in Dayton?

The MVP of Each Game will be presented with a Partial Scholarship to his or her school of choice
(Granted they play basketball next season in college)

 Tickets will go on Sale this weekend (online).
A portion of proceeds will go directly to Dayton HS Sports Scholarship Foundation.


Next week you will be able to go to a few different locations to buy them in case you dont want to buy them online.

We are still in need of sponsors, donors, and volunteers. 
(937-397-0491) (thesportseffect@gmail.com)


More info?

SELive365.com
Mynmsports.com

Week 2 OHSAA : Sectional Final Recap: District Title Games Schedule; Stars of Sectionals

Heres the Top Headlines from a Intense Week 2 in the OHSAA Tournament:

(1) Trotwood 🐏🔥🔥rolls past Meadowdale 🦁 to Sectional Title 🏆

The Rams turned another hyped game into a rout, as they jumped out on the Lions early and often to a big win 95-38.
Amari Davis, the GWOC, District 15 Player of the Year, Mr. Basketball candidate and  "Mr. Dayton HS Sports"  candidate, was too much for the young but talented Lions to handle.

While Lions Coach Dwayne Chastain was upset about not winning, he felt his team played hard, had a good showing in the tournament overall and has a very bright future in the upcoming years.

Trotwood will face another City League opponent for the District Title as they take on Thurgood tonight (7:30pm)


(2) Thurgood 💜🏆 claims Sectional, ready for Rams
The Cougars continued to use their stifling Defense to shut down the Hamilton Badin squad and win the Sectional Title in Middletown 67-53.
The Cougars, who were tested, was able to ride the Elmore brothers, Anthony McComb, and a balanced attack to seal the deal. The defense has been stifling, especially in the 1st half.
Next game for the Cougars?

The highly anticipated rematch of Trotwood.
(7:30 pm UD Arena)



(3) Springfield 🐱🏆too deep for Sidney ⭐⭐as Stephens clutch💪😈
In one of the top games of the Weekend, Springfields' trio proved to be too much for All -American candidate and Va Tech committ Andre Gordon as the won a tough battle 65-60.
In a game that was tight throughout, Springfield held a 8 point lead midway through the 4th quarter when Gordon took over.
Sidney would get it to 2 but Springfield Jr G Larry Stephens Jr, Sr Star G Raheim Moss, and steady and fast rising G David Sanford was able to guide the Cats to its 4th consecutive District Title Game.


Springfield will face Cincy Elder in their infamous 9pm finale (Saturday Night).


(4) Stivers 🐅🐯🏆steamrolls Waynesville, looks to rematch 👀👀🔥🔥(D-3) 
Stivers rode All-Ohio Junior G Trevon Ellis to a triple double to a Sectional win over Waynesville.
Ellis has a knack for doing whatever the team needs, and while was slightly overlooked for Dayton Public Schools and District 15 Player of The Year Awards, he is no doubt the Player the Tigers look to when things go awry.

Stivers will face the State Champs (Deer Park), the team that ousted them in the tounament last season in this same round on Sunday (3pm) at UD Arena.


(5) Taft 👀👀😲knocks off #1 seed Hughes, faces 🔥🔥🔥 Northridge🐻🐻 team (D-2) 
Eyeballs were raised when Taft decided to join Hughes in the same Sectional bracket.
Well, those eyeballs have widened, as the the Taft Senators knocked off Hughes to win the Sectional title and to setup the Regional Matchup with Trotwood that some expect may be predicting.
However Northridge might have something to say about that
Northridge has stormed to a Sectional with a huge win over #2 seed Ben Logan 64-35.
Led by All-League Player Senior Twon' Hines, can the Polar Bears continue to roll and knock off one of Cincys Powerhouse teams?

Taft will play Northridge tonight at UD Arena (9:30)


(6) Fairmont 💙wins emotional game🙏🙏😢 over Wayne 🚄 (D-1) 
The Fairmont Firebirds,  playing with a heavy heart, took the tragedy and turned it into fuel as they were able to hold off Wayne to win the Sectional Title on Monday Night.
Fairmont held the lead for most of the game, but Wayne made a huge run to cut it to 2 on a Ronnie Hampton basket with less than 2 min remaining.
However the missed FT, and a couple key defensive stops to go with some made FTs and a big basket gave the Firebirds all they needed to squeeze past Wayne.

#6 Fairmont will face a Tough #2 Lakota East team, who just beat Steve Wright led Princeton 52-43 squad to get to the District title game.
The Game will be Saturday at UD Arena (7pm)

Our prayers go out to the families of the kid of a apparent suicide who was a former player for the Fairmont squad. The game was postponed because of the shocking news.


(7) Brookvile 👀👀falls in OT, ends historic season (D-3) 
The Blue Devils season came to an end, in a 2-point loss in the Sectional Finals to Versailles in OT.
Led by All-State Candidate Jacob Gudorf, the Brookeville squad enjoyed their best season ever, amassing the most wins in school history.


(8) Wayne girls fall, Centerville girls cruise (D-1)
The Wayne girls season ended with a loss in the District Finals last weekend.
Coach Travis Trice had hoped to get the girls to its First Regional Semi, but it was not to be as the Warriors couldnt find the range before it was too late.
Coach Trice has a wealth of talent and his seniors have all committed to D-1 schools.

On the other hand, the Centerville Lady Elks are 1 win away from the State after another big win last night.
Good luck to the Lady Elks this weekend as they go for a trip to the Final Four.


(9) Centerville🦌⭐🌟🔥🔥🏆 boys looks impressive in big win (D-1)
The Elks havent lost in 2 months, and they continued the trend with a big win over Butler for the Sectional Title.
With the Tim Duncan like Mo Nije' in the paint and star G Ryan Marchal running the show, Coach Cupps and the #1 Elks are hoping they can reach the Regional Semifinals after this weekend.
They will face a tough Mason team on Saturday.


(10) Alter ♞♞🗡🔥🔥🔥🏆continues its torrid shooting, wins easily (D-2) 
The Alter Knights, still rolling from its huge win over C-J, advanced easily with another big win over Fenwick 71-52..
The Knights have blown out all the competition, but will face a stiff test as Cincinnati Aiken (who defeated Wyoming 65-56) will head to town ready to take  a District Title back to the Nati.
Gametime?
 Tonight at 5:30 (UD Arena)



Top Players in the Sectionals:💪💪💪💪💪 
Andre Gordon - Sidney
Amari Davis - Trotwood
Trevon Ellis - Stivers 
Ryan Marchal - Centerville
Twon Hines - Northridge 
Anthony McComb - Thurgood 
Brady Uhl - Alter 
Mo Nije - Centerville 
Jacob Gudorf - Brookeville 
Danny Lewis - Northmont 



 DISTRICT FINAL MATCHUPS: 🏀🔥🔥🌟🌟
 Tonight  (UD Arena)

#6 Alter vs  #4 Cincinnati Aiken  (5:30)
Can Alter continue its blistering offensive pace? Not likely against a tough, athletic Aiken team coming off a disciplined victory over Wyoming.
 One thing going for Alter?
Playing at UD Arena, as a home style game for visiting Aiken.
Must Watch Meter: 👀👀👀
Rising Star Watch: 🌟🌟🌟
Hype Meter: 🔥🔥


#2 Thurgood   vs #1 Trotwood   (7:30) 
In the Game of the Night, can Thurgood exact revenge on the Beasts of Southwest  Ohio the last 5 years? The Rams boast Mr Basketball option Amari Davis and a celebrated cast of players who are stars in their own right. One thing to watch; The Start of Thurgood and Trotwood, as both teams have gotten off to great starts. Which team gets the jump first tonight?
Must Watch Factor: 👀👀👀👀
Rising Star Watch: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Hype Meter: 🔥🔥🔥🔥


#5 Northridge  vs #2 Cincinnati Taft   (9:30)
Northridge, one of the surprise participants, will face its stiffest competition yet as they face a state ranked Taft team who jus knocked off the #1 seeded Hughes in the Sectional Final. A team who is built for a State run, they seem to be hitting their stride. Can the 2 -headed dynamic duo of Northridge continue to carry the Polar Bears to another deep run?  Or will Taft take the District back to the Nati?
Must Watch Factor: 👀👀👀👀
Rising Star Watch: 🌟🌟🌟
Hype Meter: 🔥🔥🔥




MUST WATCH METER:👀
1 - Catch the Highlights on Social Media
2-  I'll Def Check Out the Game
3- Games Gonna be Lit...
4- Could be a Instant Classic

Flyin to Hoop Recap: Big Winners, Losers, LaMelo Impact; Top Players of Showcase

Heres the Recap on the Flyin to The Hoop Showcase:
Top Headlines:
(1) LaMelo shows, but Spire gets blown out 

(2) Cincinnati commit Curtis explodes for 44 

(3) Prolific Prep handles biz as they go 2-0 

(4) Centerville, Fairmont get Ws 

(5) Springfield senior wins Scholarship 

(6) Top Ranked Carroll (girls) handle biz 


Flyin Recap:
Once again Flyin was a basketball haven in Dayton, despite some of the of conditions. 

On Friday night Fairmont, the host school, started off #FTTH with a win over Nationally Ranked Canadian team, and there would be no stopping 1 of the top 3 HS Showcase Events in the country. 

On Saturday Centerville upset Highly Ranked Oak Ridge (Florida) while 

Stacy Elliott Exclusive: "Zeke is the most focused I ever seen him"

At Springfield HS Early Signing Day, Stacy Elliott, father of star RB Ezekiel Elliott, showed up in support of the seniors.



  "Ambassador_Elliot" as he is known in social media circles, has been very supportive of Coach Maurice Douglass, as he has turned the Springfield program around, garnering over 30 scholarships for HS Seniors in the last 3 years alone.



In a Exclusive Interview with Dayton HS Sports, The Ambassador talked about 5th Down Management, Congratulating the Seniors, Zeke being the "Rushing King", the Cowboys Title Chances, and other great info while at the event.



Check out the Exclusive Interview here:







Is Zeke the Rushing King of the NFL?







Good luck to Mr. Elliott and 5th Down Enterprises.

Wayne - Trotwood Rivalry Resumes tonight; Hoop4U Top 5 Games; Davis Rams All-Time Leading Scorer;

Rams Warriors Clash Best in Miami Valley?

The High School Basketball fans of Miami Valley will get a Xmas gift that should be the price of admission. As it has been for years.

Wayne vs Trotwood.

The 2 schools who have set the bar to a level that very few have been able to reach, specifically in the last decade.
D-1 and D-2 athletes all over the court.
Sold out gyms.  Every time.
Ram Nation and the Wayne Train at it once again tonight (Wayne HS, 7:30pm).

Over the years, the talent and hype level of these games have been second to none in Southwest Ohio.
2 years ago, both teams were ranked in the Top 10 in the state. The game was shown all over the state by Fox Sports.
The former stars who have went on to play collegiately is astounding.
From the likes of Travis Trice, to Torrey Patton, to Blue Smith.
Trey Landers, Amir Foster, Myles Belyeu to name a few.

Now, new stars in the Name of Amari Davis (Trotwood) and Ronnie Hampton (Wayne).

Davis, who just became Trotwood's All-Time leading scorer, has been Mr. Basketball like in his senior year, averaging over 30 ppg, along with almost 9 boards and a whopping 7 steals a game.
7 steals a game?
More than double the 2nd place guy in the GWOC.
From a guy who is as smooth as silk, and has the offensive explosion to play for any college in the country.
Davis has led the Rams, who were ranked #1 in the preseason Polls, to a undefeated ranking and a 100 point average as they have been rolling all season.

Hampton, a dynamic guard for Wayne, has led the Warriors to some big wins late and while he still looks to get loose offensively this season, his skill set, toughness, and ability to lead has Wayne (4-3)winning its last 2 coming into the showdown.

Wayne Coach Martindale knows that this will be one of the toughest games his squad will face this season.
The Rams are loaded,undefeated (6-0) and already upset that they won't be in the GWOC in the future.
So all bets are off.
Look for a intense battle tonight in Huber Heights.
Bragging rights included.
Expect some ESPN type highlights on this warm winter night.

HOOP4U Top 5 Games Tonight:

Here's our HOOP4U  Top Games on this Post Christmas Weekend

(1) Trotwood      @    Wayne
(2) Miamisburg   @   Xenia
(3) Centerville   @ Cin LaSalle
(4) C-J                vs  Gnadenhutten
(5) Stivers           vs  Clinton Massie




Davis Becomes Rams All Time Leading Scorer

Amari Davis, the Mr Basketball Candidate, and Wisconsin GB commit, became the all-time leading scorer in Trotwood Rams history, as he overtook the record in a tourney at Crispus Attackus  (Indianapolis) last weekend.
Davis eclipsed the 1,000 point mark last year in Indy, so the Hoosier state was good to him and his squad, as they garnered up wins to stay undefeated this season.

Davis, a 6'4 lefty who has incredible leaping, a smooth Mid-Range J, and a knack for the dramatic, has improved his game every year, and he could be a real choice for Mr. Basketball, especially if the Rams make it back to the OHSAA State Semifinals, which they have done the last 2 years.

Couldn't happen to a better student athlete.
Davis is well liked throughout the Rams contingent and beyond. Soft spoken, but once its gametime?
A bonafide killer.

Stivers, Thurgood Battle for Top Spot Tonight; Rams stop Elks, Avaiators stay undefeated; Top 5 Games of Weekend

Even though its early in the season, we have reached a key point in the City League Hoop chase as the Holidays near. 

Heres the top games of the Weekend:

(1) Thurgood (4-1)  vs  Stivers  (5-0) 

2 Teams who figured to be sitting in this position have not dissapointed, as the Cougars held off Meadowdale at the buzzer to remain on a 4-game winning streak, while Stivers stayed undefeated behind the heroics of Junior Star G Trevon Ellis in a close win vs Ponitz.

Both teams have a plethora of talent who could make the difference. 

The intriguing notion?

This is Coach Shawn McCullough old alma mater, and was the last place he head coached before getting the Thurgood job. 

(2) Xenia   (3-0)    vs  Trotwood  (2-0) 

Can UC signee Samari Curtis continue his blistering play against the class of the GWOC?

The Rams feel snuffed, after hearing they were kicked out of the GWOC unceremoniously. 

They are showing no mercy and with superstar G Amari Davis averaging 29 a game, they will be ready for all challenges! 

(3) Springfield  (3-0)  @  Centerville.  (3-1)

Can the Field head to Centerville and get a big win over the angry Elks? Centerville lost to Trotwood and will be anxious to get back on the winning track.

Mo Nije scored jus 4 points against Trotwood, so look for him to explode. 

(4) Dunbar  vs.       Ponitz   

In a game that should go down to the wire, can Ponitz get a big win over a Dunbar squad who also needs a win? Both teams feature dynamic guards in Jaren Smith (Ponitz)  & Martel Smith (Dunbar) 

(5) Belmont  @ Northmont  (Saturday)

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