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2023 Teams and BBC Schedule Announced

Myrtle Beach, SC – The Beach Ball Classic (BBC) committee is excited to announce the lineup and first-round matchups for the 43rd annual event at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, on December 27-30, 2023. This year’s event will once again showcase some of the top talent from across the country, including Bryson Tucker ‘24, ESPN...
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BBC 32nd Annual golf Tournament

32nd Annual Golf Tournament

32nd Annual Beach Ball Classic Golf Tournament Saturday – August 26th  – 9 AM SHOTGUN Come for a day on the golf course! Includes golf, breakfast, lunch, beverage cart, mulligan, and raffle ticket. Captains choice format : $300 per team ($75 per player) Click here to signup online Please include your Team or Captain’s name in...
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Dorman Advances to BBC 2022 Traditional Finals

Dorman Advances To Finals

Myrtle Beach, S.C.– Dorman (SC) defeated George Rogers Clark (KY)  71-62 in the last semi-final of the Traditional Bracket of the Beachball Classic Tournament Thursday night.   Dorman will advance to the Traditional Bracket Championship game. Dorman improves to 13-1 overall, while the George Rogers Clark falls to 8-3 on the season.  Key Stats  Dorman (SC) 71Record: 13-1No.PlayerSPtsFG3FGFTTRABlkStlMin03HARRIS,...
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2022 BBC Championship Games Set

2022 Championship Games Set

Myrtle Beach, S.C.–The Beachball Classic Tournament sponsored by VisitMyrtleBeach.com Championship Games are set.  In the first game J Addison (ON) faces off against Central Point (FL) at 5:30 PM in the Prep Bracket Championship.  Followed at 7:15 PM with Roman Catholic (PA) vs Dorman (SC) in the Traditional Bracket Championship. Both games will be a spectacular...
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J Addison (ON) Tops The Skill Factory Prep (GA) to advance to Prep Championship Game

Power Prep Down To The Final Shot

Myrtle Beach, S.C.– The Skill Factory Prep (GA) missed a 3 pointer at the buzzer to fall to the J Addison (ON) Jaguars 68-67 in the first Prep Bracket semi-final game of the Beachball Classic Tournament Thursday afternoon.  The game was close all the way with the game tied 11 times and 16 lead changes....
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George Rogers Clark (KY) Tops Socastee in 1st Round Action of 2022 BBC

George Rogers Clark (KY) Tops Socastee

Myrtle Beach, S.C.–The George Rogers Clark (KY) Cardinals edged the BBC host team Socastee Braves 83-68 in the first round of the Traditional Bracket of the Beachball Classic Tournament Wednesday evening. George Rogers Clark (KY) improves to 7-2 overall, while the Braves fall to 10-6 on the season.  The Cardinals lead 39-32 at the half...
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the Dorman (SC) Cavaliers lead them to a victory over the Jonesboro (GA) Cardinals, 58-50, in 1st round action in the Traditional Bracket of the Beachball Classic

Team Effort Leads Dorman Over Jonesboro

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – A consistent team effort from the Dorman (SC) Cavaliers lead them to a victory over the Jonesboro (GA) Cardinals, 58-50, in 1st round action in the Traditional Bracket of the Beachball Classic Wednesday afternoon.  Dorman had three scorers in double digits with Jarmarcus Wilkins leading Dorman with 14 points, followed by Terry...
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J Addison (ON) Jaguars cruised by BFL Prep (WA) Kings, 67-32

J Addison Cruises Past BFL Prep

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The J Addison (ON) Jaguars cruised by BFL Prep (WA) Kings, 67-32, in action 12/28/2022 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Game 5 of the annual Beachball Classic.Leading scorers for J Addison were Ravj Randhawa with 24, Ibrahim Sacko with 10, and Jacyn Taylor with 8 points. Chris White lead...
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#2 Roman PA BBC 2022 Game4

Oliver-Bush, Stewart-Herring Lead Roman Catholic (PA) By St. James (SC)

MYRTLE BEACH, SC —Oliver-Bush, Stewart-Herring lead Roman Catholic (PA)  by St. James (SC) 67-33 during Game 4 of the Beachball Classic Tuesday evening.  Jermai Stewart-Herring lead all scorers with 14 points followed by Erik Oliver Bush with 11 points.  Bobbit and Brown each had 7 points to lead St James.Come out and catch the action...
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Dorman Defeats Balboa in Game 3 65-52

Dorman Defeats Balboa In Game 3

MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Much as the record cold weather has affected many a travelers plans this holiday season, so has it changed the schedules on Day 1 of the 2022 Beachball Classic.  In game 3 today, Dorman (SC) faced off against Balboa (CA) because Balboa’s original opponent had not yet arrived..  The result was...
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Tampa Catholic (FL) Downs Myrtle Beach 88-51 in Game 2 of Beachball Classic

Tampa Catholic (FL) Downs Myrtle Beach, 88-51

MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Karter Knox led the way with 27 points for Tampa Catholic (FL) in downing the Myrtle Beach Seahawks in game 2 of the Beachball Classic.   Come out and cath the action today through Friday at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
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Central Pointe (FL) Wins Thriller in OT over J. Addison (ON)

Central Pointe Wins Thriller in OT

MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Down by 9 at the end of the 3rd period with the score 36 to 45, Central Pointe (FL) outscored J. Addison (ON) in the 4th 21 to 12 to force the game into overtime.  Central Pointe’s surge in momentum then continued in overtime to win 69 to 62 in the...
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BBC To Use Shot Clock For First Time in History Of The Tournament

Beachball Classic To Use Shot Clock

In accordance with National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) board of governors vote to permit a 35-second shot clock for the 2022-23 season, the Beachball Classic will use a 35 second clock in 2022 for the first time in tournament history.  Chad Smith, Beachball Classic Tournament Director said, “Over the years, we have...
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George Rogers Clark (KY) Preseason #16 by Maxpreps.com and currently 12th ranked in Kentucky

BBC 2022 Traditional Teams Set

The 2022 Beachball Classic Traditional Teams are set and include the preseason #17 team,  the George Rogers Clark (KY) Cardinals featuring 6’8″ Senior Trent Edwards and 6′ 4″ Senior Jerone Morton.BBC Traditional Tournament 1st Round Game MatchupsGame 2 @ 5:15 PM – Roman Catholic (PA) vs #59 Durango (NV) Game 4 @ 8:45 PM – Tampa...
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Congrats to Baye Fall and Assane Diop on making their college commitments. Arkansas Razorback Men's Basketball Arkansas Razorbacks Colorado Buffaloes

Accelerated Prep College Commitments

Accelerated Prep team members Baye Fall and Assane Diop announced their college committments on November 22, 2022.  Fall has committed to the Arkansas Razor Backs and Diop committed to the Colorado Buffaloes.
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Baye Fall #6 2023 Recruit and Accelerated Prep to participate in 2022 BBC Prep Tournament

#20 2023 Recruit Baye Fall and Accelerated Prep (CO) Featured in 2022 BBC Prep Tournament

ESPN #20 2023 High School recruit Baye Fall and the Accelerated Prep (CO) team are set to participate in the 2022 Beachball Classic Prep Tournament.  Fall has committed to the Arkansas Razor Backs basketball team. 2022 BBC Prep Tournament Schedule of Games Game 1 @ 3:30 PM – Prep – Central Pointe (FL) vs J Addison...
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Joyce Edwards from Camden (SC) was named the 2022 UBHI Tournament Most Valuable Player

Edwards Named Most Valuable Player 2022

Myrtle Beach, SC —- Joyce Edwards,  the 6’3″ PF, SF from Camden (SC) ,#12, was named the UBHI 2022 Most Valuable Player.   For the 3 games of the tournament Edwards averaged 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 blocks per a game.  Congratulations to Joyce Edwards the 2022 United Bank Holiday Invitational Most Valuable Player! About The...
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#24 Laura Williams named UBHI Most Outstanding Player for 2022 Tournament

Williams Named Most Outstanding Player 2022

Myrtle Beach, SC —- Laura Williams, the 6’2″ PF from Paul VI (VA) ,#24, was named the UBHI 2022 Most Outstanding Player.   For the 3 games of the tournament Williams averaged 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks per a game.  Congratulations to Laura the 2022 United Bank Holiday Invitational Most Outstanding Player! About The United...
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Lakeway Christian (TN) 2022 Kay Yow Champs

Lakeway Christian (TN) Kay Yow Champs

Myrtle Beach, S.C.—- Lakeway Christian (TN) defeated Waccamaw (SC)  42–34 to win the Kay Yow Division Championship of the United Bank Holiday Invitational Tournament in Myrtle Beach SC in women’s basketball action Wednesday afternoon.   Box Score and Game Details About The United Bank Holiday Invitational and Carolinas College Challenge Started in 1999, by then Tournament...
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Winter Haven 2022 Sylvia Hatchell Champs

Winter Haven Tops Trinity Collegiate In Sylvia Hatchell Championship

Myrtle Beach, S.C.—- Winter Haven (FL)  defeated  Trinity Collegiate (SC) 76-46 to win the Sylvia Hatchell Division Championship of the United Bank Holiday Invitational Tournament in Myrtle Beach SC in women’s basketball action Wednesday morning.  Box Score and Game DetailsAbout The United Bank Holiday Invitational and Carolinas College ChallengeStarted in 1999, by then Tournament Director...
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Bishop O'Connell Crowned John Rhodes Division Champs

Bishop O’Connell Wins John Rhodes Division Championship

Myrtle Beach, S.C.—-The Bishop O’Connell (VA)  Knights easily handled the Phillips Simmons (SC) Iron Horses in a 48-34 win in the John Rhodes Division Championship of the United Bank Holiday Invitational Tournament in Myrtle Beach SC in women’s basketball action Wednesday morning.  Daniya Brown led the effort for the Knights with 14 points while Kylee...
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Camden (SC) UBHI 2022 Champs

Camden Wins! 2022 UBHI Champs

Myrtle Beach, S.C.  —  Joyce Edwards had 29 points and 15 rebounds in a dominating performance from start to finish as the Camden (SC) Bulldogs (10-2) won the United Bank Holiday Invitational 48-34  over the Paul VI (VA) Panthers (6-3) Wednesday at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.  Edwards, the 6’-3” Junior, was 12 of 16...
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Westwood High School – 2022 UBHI Division Consolation Champions

UBHI Division Consolation Champions

Westwood High School - 2022 UBHI Division Consolation Champions Myrtle Beach, S.C.—-Westwood (SC) (11-3) defeated Cumberland Valley (PA) (6-2), 52-41 in the Consolation Championship round of the  United Bank Holiday Invitational Wednesday morning at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Jessica Woods lead all Westwood players with 17 points.  Jill Jekot was the top scorer for...
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United Bank Holiday Invitational Pictures

Picture Gallery From This Week's United Bank Holiday Invitational This year’s United Bank Holiday Invitational Tournament has been fast and fun with plenty of great games.  Like every year since the United Bank Holiday Invitational Tournament began in 1999,  attendees got the opportunity to see some up and coming future stars of women’s college teams...
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Volker Leads Paul VI (VA) in Win over Keenan (SC) to Advance to Finals in UBHI

Paul VI Advances to Finals

Louis Volker scored 19 and had 11 rebounds as Paul VI (VA) defeated Keenan (SC) 48 to 39 to advance to tomorrow’s final in the United Bank Holiday Invitational Tournament at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Lila Fulwiley lead Keenan with 28 points and 8 rebounds.Paul VI (VA) will face Camden...
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5 Star Prospect Joyce Edwards leads the Camden Bulldogs in their semi-final matchup over Miami Senior (FL) in the United Bank Holiday Invitational

Camden Defeats Miami Senior 60-37

Lead by 5 star power house Joyce Edwards, with 26 points and 17 rebounds , the Camden (SC) Bulldogs defeated Miami Senior (FL) Lady Stings 62-39 in the last semi-final of the United Bank Holiday Invitational Tuesday night at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Miami Senior had the lead at half time and through the...
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Carolina Martin of North Georgia Led the effort as the Nighthawks beat Wingate. Photo Courtesy of the University of North Georgia

No. 12 Nighthawks Top Wingate in Region Battle

A 24-point effort from Caroline Martin led the effort from No. 12 University of North Georgia women’s basketball team to a 67-61 victory over Wingate at the Carolinas College Challenge hosted by the Beachball Classic. North Georgia’s defense was a key factor in the win holding the Bulldogs to only 12 points in each of the...
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Photo Courtesy of Wingate University and Hugh Patton

Wingate Bulldogs Defeat Lander in OT

Myrtle Beach, S.C.- Hannah Clark drilled a three pointer at the end of regulation to force overtime, leading the Wingate University Bulldogs to a thrilling 79-74 victory over Lander University in NCAA Division II women’s basketball action in the opening game of Carolinas College Challenge at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.  . Wingate wins its fifth...
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