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VIDEO: Michigan State signee Miles Bridges adds another highlight reel dunk to his collection

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Huntington Prep (W.Va.) had two high-profile games over the weekend at the PrimeTime Shootout in Roselle, N.J.

While Huntington came away with two losses — 78-68 to No. 19 St. Benedict’s Prep (Newark) and 73-69 to hose Roselle Catholic — Miles Bridges again proved why he’s among the best players in the nation.

The Michigan State signee had 20 points against St. Benedict’s and then added 31 points and eight rebounds against Roselle.

RELATED: Miles Bridges redefines the term “highlight reel”

But as much as it’s the amount of points he scored, it’s often the style in which he scores them.

Here is another to add to the collection:

 


Get 2 The Game - Sacha Killeya-Jones

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Dreams don’t come easy. They take sweat, sacrifice and committed support from people who believe in you. Follow along as we meet top high school athletes and share their stories of inspiration, support and success. #Get2TheGame

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PLAYER PROFILE:

Sacha Killeya-Jones
School: Virginia Episcopal School  (Lynchburg, Va.)
Position: Power Forward
Height/Weight: 6-10/207
Class: 2016

Sacha Killeya-Jones knows what it means to dream big. The 6’10’ power forward for Virginia Episcopal School has his eyes set on the pros – and is well on his way to achieving that dream.

“A couple years ago nobody knew who I was. I was this little skinny kid from Chapel Hill and now I’m going to one of the top schools in the country – it’s crazy to think about sometimes.”

FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Start unknown, finish unforgettable.”

FAVORITE SUBJECT:
History

PEOPLE WHO INSPIRE HIM:
“My parents, they’re big role models in my life.”

I HAVE TO GO OUT THERE AND EARN EVERYTHING, SO I SET MY GOALS AND I GO OUT AND CHASE THEM.

A DREAM IN THE MAKING
Sacha Killeya-Jones doesn’t just enjoy a challenge; he seeks them out. After all, his love of basketball lies in the competition.

“I love going out every night and going head to head with whoever they put on the floor with you,” says Sacha. “I love when the person on the floor is ranked higher, and you’re going back and forth with the best. That’s how you get better.”

That drive to better himself has served him well – Sacha is ranked one of the best high school basketball players in the country, and has just signed with one of the best college teams in the league. His coach has seen that drive firsthand – long hours in the gym, challenging himself in the classroom, even continuing to play a basketball game with a broken arm after suffering a fall.

“We found out after the game was over that he had actually broken his arm. I realized that this kid is pretty tough,” remembers his coach, Curtis Staples. “Plus he actually had a very dominant game.”

Sacha’s ability and drive to overcome challenges is just one of the ways he pursues his dream of one day playing for the pros. He is inspired by his idols: the pros he follows, who were once elite high school athletes themselves.

“Everything you can possibly dream of is right there at your fingertips, so all you have to do is go out and get it. Just put in the effort and you can do anything you want to do.”
Of course, no dream is possible without support. His family, friends, and coaches have been with him, cheering him on every step of the way. His mother, Ley, a former basketball player herself, has watched him grow into the powerhouse he is today.

“We tried not to push him in one direction or another, so once he decided what he wanted, then we tried to put him in a position to succeed and give him the support he needs,” says Ley.

And with support like that, there’s no doubt that Sacha is poised for success.

Get 2 The Game - Jonathan Isaac

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PLAYER PROFILE:

Jonathan Isaac
School: IMG Academy (Brandenton, Fla.)
Position: Shooting Forward
Height/Weight: 6-10/185
Class: 2016

Jonathan Isaac, small forward for IMG Academy, knows what he wants – to play basketball for the pros. And he knows what it takes to make that dream his reality.

“What I love about the game of basketball is that you get exactly what you put in. How hard you work is how successful you become.”

FAVORITE PLAYER
Kevin Durant

SOMEDAY I WILL:
“Play professional basketball.”

BIGGEST INFLUENCES:
“My mom, my coaches, and my faith.”

BE PASSIONATE, SELF-MOTIVATED, AND WORK HARD – AND REMEMBER THAT PROGRESS IS PATIENT.

A DREAMER TO WATCH
One word that describes Jonathan Isaac? Humble.

Despite being one of the best high school basketball players in the country, it’s his modest humility that is touted as one of his best assets.

“John Isaac is a very humble kid – quiet, sensitive, but fun to be around,” says his coach, John Mahoney. “However, at the same time, he’s a very, very competitive person. He hates to lose.”

That drive to be at the top of his game, coupled with his approachable, respectful personality is one of the reasons Jonathan has become a powerhouse – both on and off the court.

“Working hard is just a lifestyle to me,” John says. “You have to work hard and be passionate at everything you do.”

His lifestyle stems from his deep commitment to his family. He sets the example for his younger siblings, and acts as a leader. His mother, Ordeth Allen, has seen it firsthand.

“I taught my kids to always take care of each other, be there for each other, and love each other. I think that’s what’s really important,” she says. “That’s what’s going to keep him grounded, knowing that he has his family with him a hundred percent.”
With his feet firmly planted and his goal – to play professional basketball – in his sights, Jonathan has been doing what it takes to achieve his dream. His philosophy is that “work ethic is everything,” and his grueling schedule between the classroom and the court is proof that he takes it seriously.

Jonathan dreams of the day his talent and hard work comes to fruition – draft night. He reveals that in addition to his accomplishments, his family would always be top of mind.

“In my speech, I would say, ‘I’m here, I made it, but I’m not done yet,’” envisions Jonathan. “I would thank my family because my plan was to give them the world, and now I have the ability to do so.”

Get 2 The Game - Tony Bradley

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PLAYER PROFILE:

Tony Bradley
School: Bartow (Fla.)
Position: Center
Height/Weight: 6-11/235
Class: 2016

For Bartow High School power forward, Tony Bradley, practice really has made perfect. As a natural athlete who possesses the talent to play on the world’s most prestigious courts, Tony puts in the work it takes to excel in every aspect of the game and realize his greatest dreams.

INSPIRATION
“My parents. They tell me to do whatever I want to do, just work hard and do your best to achieve your goals.”

SOMETHING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME
“I play the drums at each church service.”

PHILOSOPHY
“Work hard. Never stop. Don’t quit.”

MY DREAM IS TO BE THE BEST PERSON I CAN BE – AND TO WORK HARD AT WHATEVER I DO.

A PLAN TO DREAM
As every person pursuing a dream knows, success rarely comes easily. It takes practice, work and commitment to realize any goal – a process that Tony Bradley and his family take seriously. From the first time Tony showed interest in playing basketball to the time he began considering colleges to play for, he’s had the support of his family and the drive from within to continue climbing the ladder to success.

“I taught Tony to work hard and know where you need to go to get to your dream,” says his father, Tony Bradley Sr.

With a clear map to his dreams laid out, Tony began to put his plan into action, and that meant practice, practice, practice.

“I think what inspires Tony is the desire to be the best. So he would practice over and over again, even at night,” continues Tony Sr.

Even with his dedication to his craft, Tony knows that there will be setbacks. He does his best to work through whatever the game throws at him.

“I learned from experience just to have patience. You don’t have to rush, your time will come,” he explains.

As a well-rounded and inspirational young athlete, Tony is the perfect example of a player you’d want representing your team. No matter what amount of attention he receives for his talent, he remains humble and stays focused on the goal ahead.

“All of the cameras and notoriety he’s received in the last six months – he’s not looking for it,” says Terrence McGriff, the Bartow High School boys’ basketball coach. “He’s got such great character and he’s a natural role model – not a prima donna athlete that you can’t talk to. It makes me proud to be his coach.”

With a strong foundation for his goals, inspiring talent and impressive work ethic, Tony Bradley is a dreamer we can all learn from. As he continues on his path to amazing achievements, he lives by one simple rule:

“Just keep pushing. Never quit.”

Five-star linebacker Baron Browning decommits from Baylor

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Five-star outside linebacker Baron Browning has decommitted from Baylor, he announced on Twitter.

Browning, ranked as the No. 2 OLB in the nation by the 247Sports Composite rankings and No. 26 overall in the Class of 2017, had been committed since July. He plays for Kennedale in Texas.

According to 247Sports, Browning is scheduled to visit Texas for the school’s junior day in late February. He has 34 listed offers, including Alabama, Florida State and LSU, among many others.

VIDEO: What happens when youth soccer players recognize Abby Wambach at airport

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More than 110 girls youth soccer teams in the Elite Clubs National League spent the weekend in Houston.

Monday was departure day so that meant hundreds of girls who play in the Under-14 through Under-17 age groups at the airport. Imagine their surprise — and hers — when the players recognized U.S. National Team star and World Cup champion Abby Wambach.

Wambach captured the moment on Instagram with photos and video.

“Literally every girl that plays youth soccer was in the Houston airport!!!,” she wrote

No joke

A video posted by @abbywambach on

She added, “Finally felt like a superstar. Hahaha. They are still following me.”

Wambach is a superstar to more than just youth soccer players as evidenced by the massive outpouring of support and well wishes from other athletes, her teammates and many others when she announced her retirement.

Super 25 Game of the Day: Word of God at No. 3 Oak Hill

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Rawle Alkins would love to add Lonzo Ball's passing ability. (Photo: adidas)

Rawle Alkins, shown playing over the summer in AAU (Photo: adidas)

The Matchup: Word of God Academy (Raleigh, N.C.) at Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) at  7 p.m. ET

Word of God player(s) to watch: Rawle Alkins is ranked No. 17 in the Class of 2016 and remains among the most coveted uncommitted players in the class. He has recently visited St. John’s, Arizona and UNLV as he aims to narrow his choices.

ALL-USA Watch: See why Rawle Alkins is such a coveted recruit

Alkins, though, is just a starting point with UNC-Wilmington signee Jaylen Fornes, senior guard Jalen Harris and emerging eighth grader Evan Johnson all taking star turns for the deep Holy Rams.

Oak Hill Academy forward Mario Kegler (Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports)

Oak Hill Academy forward Mario Kegler (Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports)

Oak Hill player(s) to watch: The Warriors’ star-studded lineup has five players averaging in double figures led by Lindell Wigginton (17.3). Mario Kegler averages 13.3, Braxton Key at 13.1 Ty-Shon Alexander at 12.8 and Matt Coleman at 11.2. Key is the leading rebounder at 7.8 per game.

What to expect: Oak Hill is 33-1 and begins a run of four games in five nights — all at home. The Warriors are coming off a 77-67 win in Toronto against Orangeville Prep in the Jordan Brand Invitational. Its lone loss was to 22 Feet Academy in mid-November in the fourth game of the year.  Word of God is 18-11 but don’t let that record fool you. The Holy Rams are on a six-game winning streak, including a 74-71 win against Victory Rock Prep and 92-91 victory against Arlington Country Day during The Grind Session event in Tampa over the weekend. Coach Brian Clifford knows the challenge that awaits, especially at Oak Hill. “They are one of the most storied high school programs in the country so we are going to have to hit on all cylinders to beat them there or anywhere,” he said.

Hopkins (Minn.), Sierra Canyon (Calif.) back into Top 10 in Super 25 Computer boys basketball rankings

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Cody Riley (2) is among Sierra Canyon's leaders (Photo: David Butler II, USA TODAY Sports)

Cody Riley (2) is among Sierra Canyon’s leaders (Photo: David Butler II, USA TODAY Sports)

Hopkins (Minn.) and Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) rejoin the Top 10 in the Super 25 Computer rankings for boys basketball.

Hopkins, which had fallen from the Top 10 last week, returns at No. 8. Sierra Canyon, which had slipped a bit after back-to-back losses to top-three teams Oak Hill (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) and Montverde (Fla.) Academy in mid-January, is No. 9 this week.

RELATED: Full computer rankings searchable by state

The top six teams remain the same led by No. 1 Oak Hill, No. 2 Chino Hills (Calif.) and No. 3 Montverde. Oak Hill moved ahead of Chino Hills last week. Atascocita (Humble, Texas) is No. 4 followed by Apple Valley (Minn.) and Bishop Montgomery (Torrance, Calif.).

Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.) is up two spots to No. 7 with Hopkins and Sierra Canyon next. St. Benedict’s Prep (Newark, N.J.) remains at No. 10.


Maine freshman sets state high jump record, then plays in basketball playoff game

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Westbrook (Maine) freshman Nyagoa Bayak was already the top freshman high jumper in the nation and No. 6 overall, but she had an ambitious schedule ahead of her Monday.

The 6-2 Bayak, 14, competed in the long, triple and high jumps at the state Class A track meet in Gorham, then she headed about 20 miles away to Portland to compete in a girls basketball playoff game.

On the track, Bayak set a state record with a jump of 5-7, breaking the state mark set in 2010 by Grace MacLean of Bangor, according to the Portland Press-Herald.

She won the event at 5-4, but kept going for the record. She narrowly missed at 5-8.

“I wish I had gotten 5-8, but it’s OK,” Bayak told the Press-Herald. “I was pretty tired after the long jump and triple jump. And I was nervous. That was the thing. States is different than (regular-season) meets. And I didn’t want to let the team down.”

Speaking of team, among those in the stands at the track meet cheering her on were her teammates from the Westbrook girls basketball team.

“The kids are pulling for her. They know what a special athlete she is. Her charisma is contagious. She’s very humble, and she’s always smiling,” basketball coach Chris Aube told the Press-Herald.

Aube said that Bayak did not miss any basketball practices for track. She has been getting most of her practice time in for track at the meets. She plans to take part in the New Balance national high school championships in New York in March.

After her feats on the track, Bayak played all 32 minutes at center in Westbrook’s loss to top-seeded York in a Class A South quarterfinal playoff game. Bayak had six points and four rebounds in the 56-35 defeat.

As a freshman, she was a starter all season after an offseason growth spurt.

Four-star tight end Josh Falo says Cal is sending him 10 letters per day

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Josh Falo from Inderkum (Sacramento) is ranked as the No. 6 tight end in the Class of 2017, and the coaches at Cal want him really badly. At least if his mailbox is any indication.

Cal fell behind in his mind over the summer, but Falo told Scout.com that Cal coaches are sending him as many as 10 letters per day. The Bears have lost a number of receivers to graduation.

“They needed me,” Falo told Scout. “They’ve come back. They’ve been sending me a lot of letters, day in and day out, and I’ve been reading them — one from every coach, so more than 10 every day. I read them all when I get them.”

RELATED: Which schools are off to good starts inClass of 2017 recruiting?

Falo, who is up to 6-5, 230 pounds, was not able to make Cal’s junior day but is looking to visit soon. He feels like his versatility will help him in the Cal offense under new coordinator Jake Spavital.

“It’s close to home, it’s a great school for education, and with football, it’s perfect,” Falo said.

He has added offers from Arizona, Louisville, Washington State, Michiga and Miami just in the last three weeks.

Cal does not have any players committed for the 2017 class.

VIDEO: See the 'Red Mamba' -- Arizona eighth grader Nico Mannion -- in action

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Nico Mannion is an eighth grader from Scottsdale, Ariz., and is known as the “Red Mamba.”

Check out the highlights from the West Coast Junior Elite All-American Camp from our friends at Courtside Films:

Mannion won the MVP of the Hoop Source Portland tournament last weekend.

Braintree (Mass.) girls basketball team reaches 60 consecutive victories

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The Braintree (Mass.) girls basketball reached another milestone on its winning streak, hitting No. 60 on Monday night.

The Wamps beat Woburn 54-40 in the championship game of the Comcast/Arbella Division 1 girls basketball tournament. Keelah Dixon had 22 points and was named the tournament MVP.

Woburn entered the game at 17-1.

Braintree has not lost since falling to Christ The King (Middle Village, N.Y.) on Jan. 17, 2014 at the HoopHall Classic in Springfield, Mass.

Braintree is now 19-0 on the season after finishing 25-0 last season and is attempting to become the fifth girls basketball program in Massachusetts history to win at least three consecutive state titles.

That the Braintree run has continued this season is impressive when you consider the program lost three 1,000-point scorers in Ashley Russell, Bridget Herlihy and Molly Reagan after last season. All are playing Division I basketball.

 

 

Jason Groome, Riley Pint are only high schoolers on Golden Spikes Award watch list

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St. Thomas Aquinas pitcher Riley Pint — Twitter

St. Thomas Aquinas pitcher Riley Pint — Twitter

Pitchers Jason Groome and Riley Pint are the lone high school players on the preseason watch list for the Golden Spikes Award, given to the nation’s top amateur baseball player.

The award, to be given June 30 in Los Angeles, is sponsored by Major League Baseball and presented in partnership with the Rod Dedeaux Foundation.

There are 50 players on the list with nine different conferences from the NIAA and NCAA represented. The Southeastern Conference has 11 players. The Atlantic Coast Conference has nine and the Pac-12 has six.

Groome, a lefthander from Barnegat High in New Jersey, is projected by many to be the top draft pick in the MLB draft in June. A Vanderbilt commit, he returns to South Jersey after spending last season at IMG Academy.

The 6-6, 220-pound Groome was 5-0 this past season with a 1.22 ERA and 81 strikeouts and only nine walks in 43 innings for the Ascenders. He was 6-2 with a 0.57 ERA and 107 strikeouts in 61.1 innings as a sophomore at Barnegat. Groome’s fastball has an easy motion that belies its speed, which reached 97 mph this season and consistently was between 92-95 mph.

Pint, an LSU commit, is from St. Thomas Aquinas in Overland Park, Kan. Pint’s junior season finished with a 5-2 record on the mound with a 2.20 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 35 innings. He was just as good at the plate, racking up a .362 average, with one homer and 15 RBI while leading St. Thomas Aquinas to Kansas’ Class 5A regional tournament.

The 6-foot-4, 195-pounder packs serious punch with his fastball, topping out at 96 miles-per-hour, and he mixes in two plus breaking pitches; an 84 mile-per-hour changeup and 82 mile-per-hour curveball.

Get 2 The Game - Marques Bolden

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PLAYER PROFILE:

Marques Bolden
School: DeSoto (Texas)
Position: Center
Height/Weight: 6-10/254
Class: 2016

For Marques Bolden, it’s all about his love of the game. The power forward center from DeSoto High School dreams of the day he can count himself among the greats, but until then, he’s focused on working hard and learning everything he can.

FAVORITE QUOTE
“Hard work defeats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

FAVORITE SUBJECT
English

PEOPLE WHO INSPIRE HIM
“My parents. They have always been together and they get through all of their problems.”

I DREAM A LITTLE BIGGER THAN MY COMPETITION BY SETTING HIGHER STANDARDS FOR MYSELF. I DON’T FEEL LIKE ANYBODY CAN PUT MORE PRESSURE ON ME THAN I DO MYSELF.

PROTECTING A DREAM
People look up to Marques Bolden. And not just because of his height.

The 6’11” power forward center from DeSoto High School has grown into his leadership role on the team.

“I try my best to lead this team in any way I can, whether it be on or off the court,” says Marques. “I really try to teach them everything I know and I learn from them as well.”

While Marques is a current force on the high school hardwood, he dreams of one day playing professional basketball. He confesses that he dreams of becoming a player that kids look up to, much like he did – and still does – for some of the biggest names in the game today.

“I want to be one of those guys where kids growing up will say ‘I want to be like Marques,’” he says.

So how is he working towards this dream? Hard work, focus, and dedication – not to mention a second-to-none support system. Marques describes his father, Melvin, as his biggest influence.

“I protect his dream by making sure that he gets the chance and opportunity to do whatever he wants to do and to make sure there is nothing in his way that can stop him,” Melvin reveals, “and to make sure that he doesn’t get distracted by any outside elements.”

Marques is clearly well on his way towards the pros – yet he still takes time to reflect on the work he’s put in. He uses his success to advise other athletes in his position. And his message rings true for anyone with a dream.

“Set high goals and just believe in yourself because you’re the only person that can make those things come true,” says Marques, “Just continue to work for it and be ready to achieve your goals when you set them.”

Maine HS football player charged with sexual assault of two children under 8

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A decorated high school football player in Maine has been charged with sexually assaulting two children under the age of 8 in 2013 and 2014, according to court documents cited in multiple reports.

Tyrell Gullatt, a lineman for Windham High School, is 18 but was a juvenile when the assaults are alleged to have occurred. According to the Portland Press-Herald, Gullatt is accused of assaulted a child who is now 8 sometime between June 1 and June 30, 2013, and assaulting a second child who is now 5 sometime between Sept. 7 and Dec. 28, 2014.

Gullatt appeared in court last November and was released on court conditions that the Press-Herald says are not stated in the file. He is scheduled to return to court March 7.

The single-page document that is available does not contain additional specifics.

“These are just allegations,” his attorney, Robert Ruffner, told the Press-Herald. “My client is presumed to be innocent. He’s a good kid in high school. And the case isn’t resolved yet.”

Gullatt was a recent finalist for the Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Awards, a program that awards scholarships to the top offensive and defensive linemen in Maine. Gullatt was a runner-up and received a $1,000 scholarship. He also is listed as a team captain as well.

In a press release announcing the finalists, organizers described Gullatt this way:

“Gullatt has made the honor roll in each of his four years at Windham High School. He has been a member of the Spanish Honor Society and received recognition for his academics in algebra, social studies and chemistry. In addition to being a member of the Be The Influence Action Committee, Gullatt helps with Windham youth football camps, volunteers at the Windham Car Show and cleans Kingdom Hall. On the field, he has received several honors, including being named a first team all conference lineman and lineman of the week at Windham 13 times during his career.”


8th-grader impaled by piece of basketball court during middle school tourney

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An eighth-grader in Wisconsin was injured when she was impaled by a piece of the court during a basketball tournament.

As noted by our friends at For the Win, the 14-year-old Wisconsin Heights player is shown hitting the floor, sliding and then not getting up.  The reason was a three to four inch piece of the floor was stuck in her stomach. She told the official that she couldn’t get up, according to CNN affiliate WISC-TV in Madison.

“And the official said, ‘What do you mean? Are you hurt?’” tournament director Perry Hibner told the station. “And she said, ‘There’s a piece of wood stuck to me.’”

Emergency crews responded to the gym and the fans were asked to leave as the player was loaded on a stretcher. She spent the night in the hospital and Hibner said doctors found no internal injuries.

The tournament, which had 34 teams of middle school girls, was finished in another facility.

Hibner also told WISC that he doesn’t expect the player or her family to take any sort of legal action, and he added that he believes she’ll be back on the court this week.

Big weekend shows little change in latest Super 25 wrestling rankings

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It was a big weekend of team dual championships last weekend in New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.

In Pennsylvania, No. 4 Bethlehem Catholic (Bethlehem, Pa.) beat No. 21 Boyertown (Boyertown, Pa.) for the PIAA Class AAA dual team championship. In the semifinals, Becahi beat No. 10 Belle Vernon (Belle Vernon, Pa.) 33-30. Boyertown’s state tournament performance, which included beating nationally-ranked Nazareth (Nazareth, Pa.) moved the Bears up one spot in the latest USA TODAY/NHSCA Super 25 High School Wrestling Rankings.

RELATED: Super 25 Wrestling Rankings

In Ohio, both No. 3 Graham (St. Paris, Ohio) and No. 7 St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio) proved worthy of their national rankings. Graham won its fourth straight OHSAA Division II title, while St. Edward won the Division I title by beating former No. 20 Elyria (Elyria, Ohio), which jumped-up to No. 19 this week.

No. 5 Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.) held at No. 5 this week after capturing its fifth straight team title.

In Oklahoma, No. 12 Tuttle (Tuttle, Okla.) won its seventh straight team dual title.

There are no new teams in this week’s rankings.

VIDEO: Why wasn't Steph Curry highly recruited out of high school?

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Steph Curry was ranked as the No. 16 player in North Carolina in the Class of 2006 as a senior at Charlotte Christian in North Carolina. He was ranked as nearly the No. 60 point guard in the nation and the No. 300 player overall.

At the time he signed with Davidson, he had six other offers from schools such as Virginia Tech, William & Mary, Winthrop, High.

The current version of Steph Curry is the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player and leader on a Golden State Warriors team with the best record in the league.

So why was Curry so lightly recruited coming out of high school? Evan Daniels from our partners at Scout.com provides the answer in the video above.

For much more insight and analysis, check out www.scout.com/membership

Xavier signee Quentin Gooden posts quadruple-double ... in three quarters

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Quentin Goodin (Photo: adidas)

Quentin Goodin (Photo: adidas via 247Sports)

Quentin Gooden, ranked as the No. 1 player in the state of Kentucky, has a quadruple double Tuesday night — and did it in only three quarters.

Gooden posted 14 points,12 rebounds,11 assists and 10 steals for Taylor County (Campbellsville) in a 75-41 victory over Nelson County (Bardstown). The quadruple double comes a week after he posted a triple double.

Gooden, a Xavier signee who is ranked as the No. 16 point guard in the nation by 247Sports, is making a strong case to be Mr. Basketball in the state.

Here are some highlights from Gooden this season:

Riverdale Baptist (Md.) returns to Top 10 in Super 25 Computer girls basketball rankings

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Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro, Md.) is back into the Top 10 in the Super 25 Computer rankings for girls basketball.

Riverdale is ranked No. 9 this and had been as high as the top three earlier this season, according to the computer.

RELATED: Computer rankings searchable by state

St. Mary’s (Stockton, Calif.), which took over the top spot last week, remains No. 1, followed by Duncanville (Texas), Miramonte (Orinda, Calif.), Centennial (Las Vegas) and Bellevue (Wash.).

Paul VI (Fairfax, Va.) flipped one spot with Lynnwood (Bothell, Wash.) to move to No. 6.

Neuman Goretti (Philadelphia) is No. 8, followed by Riverdale Baptist and Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, Calif.).

Highlands Ranch (Colo.) moves from No. 9 last week to No. 11.

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