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. J Addison will advance to the Prep Bracket Championship game. J Addison improves to 15-1 overall, while the Skills Factory falls to 17-7 on the season.  KEY J ADDISON JAGUARS (ON) ·       #30 Ibrahim Sacko had 30 points, 14 boards, 2 assists, 1 block, and 4 steals to lead the Jaguars ·       #08 Nemanja Sarkanovic added 11 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists ·       #01 Ravjeet Randhawa contributed 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists ·       #30 Jacyn Taylor had 7 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block ·       #13 Mohamed Mahadhi added 6 points, 3 boards and 2 assists KEY THE SKILL FACTORY PREP (GA) ·       #02 Desmond White had 20 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals to co-lead the Skill Factory ·       #05 Jeremiah Wilkinson added 16 points, 3 boards, 4 assists, and 2 steals ·       #04 Issac Jones contributed 9 points ·       #24 Lathan Sommerville had 8 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals  ·       #03 Wesley Tubbs added 7 points, 4 boards, and 3 assists Key Stats ·       J Addison shot 52.9 percent from the field; The Skill Factory shot 49.0 percent ·       J Addison hit 8-of-16 threes; The Skill Factory went 11-of-24 from deep ·       J Addison out rebounded The Skill Factory 32-24 ·       J Addison was 6-for-14 at the free throw line; the Skill Factory went 8-for-9 from the free throw line UP NEXT ·       J Addison (ON) is back in action Dec. 30 versus the Winner of Game 15 either Balboa (CA) or Central Pointe (FL) | at 5:30 PM ·       The Skill Factory Prep (GA) is back in action Dec. 30 versus Fort Erie Academy (ON) at 10:15 AM

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 and the Braves closed within 6 with 6:53 left in the 4th period but the Cardinals went on an 8-0 run to keep the win out of reach of the Braves.   KEY CARDINALS #11 Jerome Morton had 20 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 4 steals to lead the Cardinals #12 Sam Parish added 18 points, 4 boards, 5 assists, and 2 steals  #13 Trent Edwards contributed 17 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 6 blocks #30 Tyleik Maxwell had 12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block #03 Reshaun Hampton added 7 points, 5 boards and 2 steals KEY BRAVES #00 Preston Smith had 15 points,  7 rebounds, and 1 steal to co-lead the Braves #01 Ashton Dupee added 15 points, and five boards  #30 Bryson Sams contributed  12 points, and 3 rebounds #12 Ryan Repik had  4 points, and 5 rebounds  #24 Quadir Scott added  4 points, and 2 boards Key Stats George Rogers Clark (KY) shot 52.2 percent from the field; Socastee shot 45.8 percent George Rogers Clark (KY) hit 4-of-17 threes; Socastee went 5-of-12 from deep Socastee held a 37-31 rebounding advantage The Cardinals were 9-for-12 at the free throw line; the Braves went 9-for-12 as well UP NEXT The Cardinals are back in action Dec. 29 versus Dorman (SC) at 8:45 PM The Braves are back in action Dec. 29 versus Jonesboro (GA) at 1:45 PM