Sad news from the college basketball world. McDaniel head coach Kevin Curley passed away last night after a courageous battle with cancer. The coaching veteran was the all-time winningest coach in McDaniel history and by all accounts a great person. Thoughts are with his family and team during this unimaginably tough time.
My second highlighted game of Championship Sunday at Pitt Jamfest by (@TheHoopGroup) was a straight-up war between @SWVHustle2025 New Balance 17U and Inspire Elite. This was one of the fiercest, hardest-fought battles of the entire weekend. Every possession had weight. Every stop, every bucket, every loose ball felt like it could decide the outcome. The intensity stayed high from start to finish, fueled by relentless effort, physical defense, and clutch shot-making on both sides.
WV Hustle was down two players and still brought fight on every possession. They played with heart and toughness, refusing to let anything come easy. Inspire Elite matched that energy with purpose, playing like a team locked in on one thing only… walking out with the win. No one was backing down, and the action on the floor reflected that mindset the entire way.
Inspire Elite held a 35-30 lead at halftime after a back-and-forth first half filled with defensive stands and timely buckets. The second half only turned things up another level. Both teams traded blows, answering each other bucket for bucket and stop for stop. The pace stayed high, the physicality stayed real, and the margin stayed razor thin all the way into the closing moments.
The crowd felt it. Every possession had them buzzing. Every shot had people on edge. It came down to execution under pressure.
Tied 51-51 late, WV Hustle had opportunities but couldn’t convert, forcing them to foul. #4 @EthanRay.3 (IG) stepped to the line not once, but twice, and delivered with ice in his veins. Calm, composed, and clutch, he knocked down those free throws to seal a 56-51 victory for Inspire Elite.
Ethan led the way with 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks. He controlled both ends, scoring when needed, creating disruption defensively, and stepping up in the biggest moments of the game.
WV Hustle was led by #2 @amarihelmm with 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals, attacking and competing all night long. #12 @CarsenHayle added 13 points and 4 rebounds, providing scoring support in key stretches. #3 @AshbyChadwick brought a gritty inside presence with 8 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 1 steal, battling on the glass and protecting the paint.
This one came down to toughness, composure, and who could deliver in the final moments. Inspire Elite made the plays when it mattered most and earned every bit of that win.
New Date is Set! Come Check out the County's Top Seniors all in one place!
North/West All-Stars Vs. South/East All-Stars
Wednesday, March 25th - 6PM
Montgomery College, Rockville
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There’s a college out there that’s going to be VERY lucky to add this young man to their roster! Extremely coachable, hardest worker in the room, and a knock down shooter with the ability to take over a game! Don’t miss out!
Senior season highlights. Thankful for my coaches, teammates, and the entire @hornet_bball program for the support and development throughout the journey. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Announcing the 2025/2026 MoCo Coaches Senior All-Stars! Set to take the floor, Wednesday, March 18th at 6pm @ Montgomery College - Rockville. #MoCoHoops#RecruitMoCo Teams To Be Announced!
Today, we look at the handful of teams located in northern Montgomery County & the prospects putting together impressive 2025-26 campaigns.
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Hornets take down a very tough Sherwood team 52-44 at home in front of a PACKED crowd! What an atmosphere! Led tonight by @JayThompson2026 (Gramps) 26 pts. Ethan Ray 12 pts. & EJ Simpson 10 pts! What a team defensive effort! Locked down!🏀🔥 back at it tomorrow!
Hornets get a HUGE opening game road win against Churchill 62-58 in front of an absolutely electric crowd! Extremely proud of how we fought as one unit tonight. Led tonight by Ethan Ray 33 pts & Tony Destefano 11 pts. Total team effort to get the win!🏀🔥
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