The Wilson Academy(GA) Downs Uchenna Academy (ON)

The Wilson Academy (GA)

Myrtle Beach, SC, December 28, 2023 – In an exhilarating match-up at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, The Wilson Academy from Georgia clinched a decisive 55-37 victory over Canada’s Uchenna Academy in the 2023 Beach Ball Classic Prep Bracket. This win elevates Wilson Academy’s record to 11-4, while Uchenna Academy now stands at 17-10.

From the onset, Wilson Academy established a commanding presence, ending the first half with a 33-16 lead. Their robust offensive strategies were matched by a solid defense, limiting Uchenna Academy’s scoring opportunities. The game concluded with Wilson Academy maintaining their dominance, securing an 18-point victory.

Isiah Cameron of Wilson Academy led the scoring with an impressive 19 points, including three 3-pointers. Terryon Stebbins contributed significantly with 15 points and 7 rebounds, showcasing his all-around prowess on the court. Jeremiah Ruffin also made notable contributions, scoring 10 points and dominating the boards with 9 rebounds.

For Uchenna Academy, Cameron Ramirez was the top scorer with 13 points, trying to rally his team with his scoring and defensive efforts. James Kelly supported the team with 8 points and 7 rebounds, but their efforts were not enough to counter Wilson Academy’s momentum.

Wilson Academy’s shooting was key to their victory, with a 42.6% field goal percentage compared to Uchenna Academy’s 33.3%. Wilson Academy also had the upper hand in three-point shooting and showed better efficiency in capitalizing on turnovers, scoring 21 points off Uchenna Academy’s 19 turnovers.

Points in the paint were crucial for Wilson Academy, scoring 32 compared to Uchenna Academy’s 22. Despite a close rebounding battle, Wilson Academy made more out of their second-chance opportunities.

Officials Joe Razzano, Brock Needens, and Mike Hirschman managed the game, ensuring fair play and maintaining the flow of the match. The Beach Ball Classic continues to showcase the high caliber of high school basketball, with teams like Wilson Academy and Uchenna Academy demonstrating the competitive spirit of the sport.

[Game Statistics Source: Official Box Score]

Dec 30 10:15 AM 2023 The Wilson Academy (GA) 46Huntington Prep (WV) 62 Dec 30 12:00 PM 2023 Norcross (GA) 52St. Peter’s (NY) 58 Dec 30 1:45 PM 2023 Blue Ridge (VA) 63J. Addison (ON) 66 Dec 30 3:30 PM 2023 Lexington (SC) 74North Crowley (TX) 69 Dec 30 5:15 PM 2023 Winston-Salem (NC) 581 of 1 Academy (NC) 53 Dec 30 7:15 PM 2023 Great Crossing (KY) 74Bishop O’Connell (VA) 77 Dec 20 1:30 PM Miami Senior (FL) 45Cannon School (NC) 50 Dec 20 1:30 PM Orangeburg-Wilkinson (SC) 41Socastee (SC) 55 Dec 20 3:15 PM N. Mecklenburg (NC) 29Winter Haven (FL) 44 Dec 20 3:15 PM Northridge (OH) 47University (WV) 51 Dec 20 3:15 PM Powdersville (SC) 43St. James (SC) 30 Dec 20 3:15 PM Fort Dorchester (SC) 55Waccamaw (SC) 49 Dec 20 5:00 PM George Washington (WV) 61Thomas Dale (VA) 62 Dec 20 5:00 PM Gray Collegiate SC 55Myrtle Beach (SC) 34 Dec 20 5:00 PM Keenen (SC) 58Lake City (SC) 49 Dec 20 6:45 PM Franklin County (KY) 45Bishop Ireton (VA) 76 Dec 20 6:45 PM Andrew Jackson (SC) 69Trinity Collegiate (SC) 63 Dec 20 6:45 PM Wando (SC) 44Conway (SC) 32 Dec 20 6:45 PM Graves County (KY) 43Carvers Bay (SC) 34 Dec 21 9:30 AM Lake City (SC) 32Carvers Bay (SC) 47 Dec 21 10:00 AM Heathwood Hall (SC) 45Andrew Jackson (SC) 55 Dec 21 11:00 AM Trinity Collegiate (SC) 64Northridge (OH) 51 Dec 21 11:15 AM Loris (SC) 37St. James (SC) 26 Dec 21 11:15 AM Orangeburg-Wilkinson (SC) 57Waccamaw (SC) 51 Dec 21 11:45 AM Miami Senior (FL) 56George Washington (WV) 45 Dec 21 1:00 PM Gray Collegiate SC 45Powdersville (SC) 58 Dec 21 1:00 PM Socastee (SC) 48Fort Dorchester (SC) 44 Dec 21 1:30 PM Lower Richland (SC) 55University (WV) 61 Dec 21 2:45 PM Wando (SC) 55Myrtle Beach (SC) 28 Dec 21 2:45 PM Keenen (SC) 34Graves County (KY) 64 Dec 21 3:15 PM N. Mecklenburg (NC) 52Franklin County (KY) 35 Dec 21 5:00 PM Winter Haven (FL) 50Bishop Ireton (VA) 59 Dec 21 6:45 PM Cannon School (NC) 47Thomas Dale (VA) 33 Dec 23 9:00 AM Miami Senior (FL) 30N. Mecklenburg (NC) 46 Dec 23 9:00 AM Trinity Collegiate (SC) 62Heathwood Hall (SC) 56 Dec 23 9:00 AM Loris (SC) 57Myrtle Beach (SC) 40 Dec 23 9:30 AM St. James (SC) 40Orangeburg-Wilkinson (SC) 38 Dec 23 10:45 AM University (WV) 41Andrew Jackson (SC) 56 Dec 23 10:45 AM George Washington (WV) 51Franklin County (KY) 72 Dec 23 10:45 AM Carvers Bay (SC) 49Powdersville (SC) 40 Dec 23 11:15 AM Fort Dorchester (SC) 51Keenen (SC) 59 Dec 23 12:30 PM Bishop Ireton (VA) 59Cannon School (NC) 47 Dec 23 12:30 PM Northridge (OH) 53Lower Richland (SC) 68 Dec 23 12:30 PM Gray Collegiate SC 54Wando (SC) 49 Dec 23 1:00 PM Socastee (SC) 28Graves County (KY) 68 Dec 23 2:15 PM 2024 Graves County (KY) 68Socastee (SC) 28 Dec 23 2:45 PM Lake City (SC) 58Waccamaw (SC) 56 Dec 27 12:00 PM Balboa (FL) 60Our Savior Lutheran (NY) 52 Dec 27 1:45 PM Prince Georges CA (MD) 741 of 1 (NC) 81 Dec 27 3:30 PM Windermere Prep (FL) 49Great Crossing (KY) 74 Dec 27 5:15 PM St Johns (DC) 81Myrtle Beach (SC) 30 Dec 27 7:00 PM Bishop O’Connell (VA) 72Socastee (SC) 30 Dec 27 8:45 PM Archbishop Moeller (OH) 40Ridge View (SC) 49 Dec 28 12:00 PM Windermere Prep (FL) 50Myrtle Beach (SC) 35 Dec 28 1:45 PM Socastee (SC) 31Archbishop Moeller (OH) 66 Dec 28 3:30 PM Bella Vista (AZ) 94Pace Academy (TX) 51 Dec 28 5:15 PM Bishop O’Connell (VA) 77Ridge View (SC) 43 Dec 28 7:00 PM Great Crossing (KY) 61St Johns (DC) 65 Dec 28 8:45 PM Berean Baptist Academy (NC) 41Winston Salem Christian (NC) 60 Dec 29 12:30 PM Our Savior Lutheran (NY) 62Prince Georges CA (MD) 59 Dec 29 2:15 PM Pace Academy (TX) 66Berean Baptist Academy (NC) 58 Dec 29 4:00 PM Balboa (FL) 461 of 1 (NC) 52 Dec 29 5:45 PM Bella Vista (AZ) 67Winston Salem Christian (NC) 65 Dec 30 8:30 AM Berean Baptist Academy (NC) 55Prince Georges CA (MD) 74 Dec 30 10:15 AM Our Savior Lutheran (NY) 45Pace Academy (TX) 48 Dec 30 12:00 PM Windermere Prep (FL) 36Archbishop Moeller (OH) 50 Dec 30 1:45 PM Balboa (FL) 53Winston Salem Christian (NC) 66 Dec 30 3:30 PM Great Crossing (KY) 74Ridge View (SC) 62 Dec 30 5:15 PM 1 of 1 (NC) 66Bella Vista (AZ) 77 Dec 30 7:15 PM Bishop O’Connell (VA) 57St Johns (DC) 52