BCAT Live Period Recap Day 3
The Eagles finish the weekend 4-2 against some very good competition from across the state. Proud of the way our guys competed, battled through adversity, and continued to grow every game.
Game 1:
TCA 56
Bartlett 63
Game 2:
TCA 79
LEAD Academy 53
Day 2 at BCAT Live was a great day for our Eagles. We appreciate all of the college programs that took time to stop by and watch our team compete in both games yesterday.
Great first day at BCAT Live Period! day 1
We battled through adversity today with two players going down with injuries, but our guys continued to compete and represent Tri-Cities Christian the right way.
Game Results
* TCA 98, FRA 46
* McCallie 60, TCA 46
Coaches everywhere
My next highlighted game at the Rock the Rock with @PaulBiancardi, powered by @BigShotsGlobal, turned into an absolute slugfest between SWV Hustle and Hot Shots Charlotte 17U. This wasn’t one of those games where either side ever truly grabbed control for long. This was a straight battle of wills. A possession-by-possession fight where every bucket felt heavy, and every defensive stop brought another emotional swing inside the gym.
From the opening tip, both teams came out throwing punches. The Hustle attacked with confidence and toughness, while Hot Shots answered with shot-making and physical defense of their own. Nobody was backing down. Players were battling for every rebound, and the intensity kept climbing with every possession.
The first half became a nonstop exchange of momentum swings. Every time one team looked ready to separate, the other stormed right back with a response. Tough finishes at the rim, clutch jumpers, and second-chance buckets kept the pressure building until the Hustle barely carried a razor-thin 37-36 lead into halftime.
But the second half took the intensity to another level entirely. Runs started flying from both sides. One minute, the Hustle had momentum; the next minute, Hot Shots answered with a massive shot or key defensive stand. It had that playoff-type tension where every possession suddenly felt massive. Players were making big-time plays under pressure while both squads fought desperately not to let the game slip away.
Down the stretch, Hot Shots Charlotte finally found the response they needed. Big baskets started falling, the defense tightened up, and they slowly grabbed control during winning time. Even with the Hustle refusing to quit and continuing to battle possession after possession, Hot Shots kept answering every push.
The closing seconds brought one final dramatic moment as the Hustle had a last chance to tie the game. But Hot Shots slammed the door shut with suffocating defense that never allowed a clean look at the basket, securing a hard-fought 72-69 victory in one of the toughest battles of the event.
Hot Shots Charlotte was led by #1 @braywitdashift, and he absolutely lived up to his name all game long. Bray exploded for a game-high 27 points and constantly delivered when his team needed him most. Whether it was attacking downhill, knocking down tough shots, or answering momentum swings with another bucket, he played fearless basketball from start to finish.
Teammate #15 @ucantguard_j added 11 points and continued helping steady the offense during critical stretches while bringing toughness and energy to the floor.
For the Hustle, Jordan Peters led the scoring charge with 18 points and continued battling all night long in a game full of pressure and physicality.
@AshbyChadwick stuffed the stat sheet with 11 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, and a steal while making his impact felt everywhere. Ashby brought toughness around the rim, protected the paint, and fought relentlessly on both ends while helping keep the Hustle alive until the very final seconds.
#BigShots#RockTheRock
Ashby Chadwick for WV Hustle P32 with great size and movement at 6’10” has great footwork and body control around the basket. Moves well for his size and continues to impact the game on both ends of the floor