Walters State brought in 3 TN-raised guys this recruiting cycle.
JiYair Rose (Rossview)
Kaden Matthews (Smyrna)
Casey Williams transferring in. He played or Oakland years ago.
A glimpse at our 2027 rankings -
#35 Ivan Moskalenko
#36 Brady Harris
#37 Elijah Lowe
#38 Zay Bridges
#39 Sean Goggins
#40 AJ Polk
Full rankings --> https://t.co/saZPJzHhwu
Y'all, the last game of the Adidas Shootout Classic at Riverdale HS was the best game of the weekend. Featured a clash between Ensworth and Stewart Creek. There was a buzz all day about this one, and it certainly lived up to the hype, needing OT to decide the winner. It was a back-and-forth heavyweight battle from the opening tip till the final buzzer. Momentum swings throughout. Clutch shooting, timely shot making, and highlight reel finishes again and again. Stewart Creek grabbed the early first-quarter lead behind the hot shooting and electric speed of #11 Sean Goggins @Sean_Goggins. No one could stay in front of him as he dropped 9 first-quarter points in a 15-11 frame. But Ensworth had some determination and grit in them and wouldn’t fade as Cutler Smith @cutlersmith12 answered in the 2nd quarter with 8 pts of his own, bringing the rain from deep. Yet Stewart Creek did just enough to hold a 30-27 lead at the half. The third delivered more back-and-forth action, but none bigger than freshman guard Kenneth “Ja’Ray” Tyler, who found his groove for 8 points in the quarter by raining in a couple of big triples. Still, Stewart Creek maintained a slim 46-43 lead after three.
Then came the fourth quarter, which kept the crowd on the edge of its seat as the battle on the floor reached another level, filled with can-you-match-this buckets on both ends. Ensworth lost Cutler Smith to fouls on physical action underneath the boards, a moment that could have tilted the game, but the resilient Ensworth group refused to fold. Balanced scoring and a massive three by #4 gave Ensworth one final chance, sending the game to overtime tied 60-60. Over time came down to execution, missed opportunities, turnovers, and missed free throws by Ensworth ultimately sealed their fate. Stewart Creek capitalized in those moments and escaped with a 71-69 overtime win.
Unofficial scorers:
Stewart Creek
Sean Goggins @Sean_Goggins finished with 24 pts
London Nelson @nelsonlondon98 finished with 13 pts
Jaylen Stegall @JaylenStegall1 finished with 13 pts
Dax Howard @DaxHoward44 with 11 points
Ensworth
Ja’Ray Tyler finished with 21 pts (6 threes)
Cutler Smith @cutlersmith12 finished with 19 pts (5 threes)
Steven Sherman @Sherrmannn finished with 16 pts and an insane windmill throw down that ignited the gym.
This game delivered everything that had been building all day. The energy never dipped, the pressure never let up, and both teams emptied the tank until the very last possession. A true classic that matched the hype, rewarded everyone in the building, and stamped itself as the best game of the weekend.
Here is some clips from Tuesdays game where I Recorded 10 assists in a great team win over a tough Lebanon squad. Always focused on making the right play and getting my teammates involved.
@TNUNITEDHOOPS@PrepHoopsTN
FINAL from the Creek
Stewarts Creek- 48
Independence - 58
The Red Hawks were led by:
London Nelson-16
Nadir Nasir- 12
Jaylen Stegall - 11
Next game is Monday vs. Page
@ Wilson Central HS - 8:30am!
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