MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Championship moments are earned, and Bishop O’Connell (VA) seized theirs in the final minutes of the Beach Ball Classic traditional division finale. With a ferocious second-half comeback, the Knights edged St. John’s College (DC) 57-52 to claim the title in a game that delivered all the drama a championship should.Trailing byRead More
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — CIA Bella Vista (AZ) saved its best for last, roaring to life in the fourth quarter to defeat 1 of 1 Prep Academy (NC) 77-66 in the championship game of the Beach Ball Classic Prep Division on Monday night.A balanced attack and a brilliant final period lifted Bella Vista to itsRead More
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Great Crossing’s Malachi Moreno turned the third-place game of the Beach Ball Classic into his personal showcase, and Ridge View simply had no answer. Moreno’s dominant 31-point, 17-rebound performance propelled the Warhawks to a 74-62 victory on Monday afternoon at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.The 6-foot-11 big man was a forceRead More
Myrtle Beach, SC — Winston Salem Christian (NC) turned the Prep Bracket third-place game of the 2024 Beach Ball Classic into a clinic on efficiency and control, dispatching Balboa (FL) 66-53 behind a balanced attack and suffocating defense.From the opening tip, it was clear Winston Salem Christian had come to play. They dominated the paint,Read More
Myrtle Beach, SC — The fifth-place game in the 2024 Beach Ball Classic Traditional Division was a grinder, a game where every point had to be earned. Archbishop Moeller (OH) brought a disciplined approach on both ends of the floor, pulling away late to secure a 50-36 win over Windermere Prep (FL).For the Crusaders, itRead More
Myrtle Beach, SC — The fifth-place Prep Division game at the 2024 Beach Ball Classic won’t be remembered for flashy plays or high-flying theatrics, but Pace Academy (TX) proved that grit and grind can get the job done, edging out Our Savior Lutheran (NY) 48-45 in a defensive slugfest.This wasn’t a game for the faintRead More
Myrtle Beach, SC — On a brisk Monday morning on the final day of the 2024 Beach Ball Classic boys basketball tournament, Prince George’s Christian Academy (MD) served up a commanding performance, toppling Berean Baptist Academy (NC) 74-55 in the Prep consolation bracket. The game showcased stellar scoring from Neiko Mundey and Cameron Mise, andRead More
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — The Beach Ball Classic showcased its annual spectacle of high-flying jams and long-range sharpshooting on Sunday night, delivering unforgettable moments in the Slam Dunk and 3-Point Contests. Tournament director Chad Smith summed it up best: “This is a fan favorite every year, and tonight was no exception.”Local Star Soars to SlamRead More
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — The Beach Ball Classic is known for drama, and the semifinal matchup between Bella Vista (AZ) and Winston Salem Christian (NC) on Sunday night delivered an instant classic. In a game that saw 11 lead changes and five ties, Bella Vista narrowly escaped with a 67-65 victory to secure a spotRead More
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — For 27 minutes, Balboa (11-8) had everything under control. Then 1 of 1 Prep Academy (15-1) flipped the script. The North Carolina powerhouse erased a 14-point deficit, surging late to secure a dramatic 52-46 victory in the semifinal round of the 2024 Beach Ball Classic Prep Division.Trailing by as many asRead More
