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LSI Champions
The Warriors nabbed their fifth Les Schwab Invitational Championship in Beaverton, OR Friday night and advanced to 25-0. Oak Hill defeated Jesuit 57-50. Jordan Adams was named to the All-Tournament Team and Tyler Lewis was crowned MVP.
Preseason Update from Coach Smith
We’ve had two good scrimmages in the past week. The first, against Hargrave Military Academy on 10/21, was productive, but showed we have some defensive things to work on in practice.
Here are some stats from Hargrave…
Five Warriors in Double Points in Convenant Christian Win
Five Warriors scored in double points Monday night and the team’s record is now at 37-0 after defeating Covenant Christian (Georgia) 101-73.
Bryon Allen scored 17 points, Tiny Gallon added 15 and 8 rebounds, Momo Jones lead the team with 21 points and 9 assists, Baye Keita hit for 10 points and Jordan Gallagher added 11. The team had nine blocks and 12 steals in the game, to go along with 29 assists. (Download the Box Score – PDF)
Warriors Take Down Charlotte Christian, Montrose Awaits
After a week off, the Warriors prepped for a big week that tops off this Friday with a rematch against Montrose Christian on Friday. Playing at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena on Saturday, the Warriors topped Charlotte Christian 76-66. (Download the Box Score – PDF)
Lamb scored 23, Jones 17, Gallon had 12 points and Howard 11. The Warriors jumped out to an 11-point lead after the first quarter, and the teams played almost dead even the rest of the way.
Tickets for Friday night’s matchup against Montrose Christian (#6 USA Today) at Georgetown Prep in Bethesda, MD are available online. The game at 7pm ET will also air on ESPN2.
Warriors Win Last Home Game, Feb. 20th & 23rd Games Cancelled
The Warriors defeated Quality Education Academy of Winston-Salem, NC Thursday night 104-75, rounding out the team’s home schedule. The team continues to roll on to a 35-0 record. Tiny Gallon had 19 points and 12 boards, Doron Lamb added 16 points, six assists and six rebounds and MoMo Jones chipped in 19 points. The win follows a 74-37 victory over Linden (NJ) Sunday.
The games previously scheduled for early next week have been canceled. The team next plays Saturday, February 28th at Noon, at Bobcats Arena in Charlotte. Admission is free. Tickets for the March 6 nationally-televised match up against Montrose Christian, in Bethesda, MD are available online.
In Top 5 Battle, Warriors Overtake St. Patrick’s 73-64
From NJ.com: Bryon Allen scored nine of his team-leading 17 points in the fourth quarter as Oak Hill Academy of Virginia defeated St. Patrick, 73-64. The score was tied at 53-53 with 5:30 remaining when Oak Hill, ranked No. 3 by USA Today, made the game-deciding run. Allen scored five quick points to give Oak Hill the lead for good at 58-53 with 4:35 remaining. Paris Bennett pulled St. Patrick, the top-ranked team in The Star-Ledger Top 20 and the No. 4 team in the USA Today poll, within 60-57 with 3:50 remaining, but the Elizabeth school would come no closer. Glenn Bryant added 15 points for Oak Hill, Doron Lamb had 14 and Pe’Shon Howard contributed 12. Read the Full Story on NJ.com. Also check out this story: Top boys basketball programs nationwide must travel to be successful
Warriors Take Pair Over Weekend, Now 32-0
The Warriors took both games this weekend to move to 32-0 on the season heading into Saturday’s matchup against Top-10 ranked St. Patrick’s (NJ) in Trenton. On Friday, the Warriors defeated the Blueridge School, 78-55. Glenn Bryant had 27 points and 12 blocks on Saturday night, taking a home game against Sound Doctrine Academy (GA) 112-60.
The Warriors travel to Trenton for the Saturday night matchup against St. Patrick’s, who defeated Top 3-ranked St. Benedict’s this week. The Warriors were also recently featured in an ESPN Rise article, Oak Hill Boosts Virginia’s Resume. Box Scores will be posted when available.
Warrriors Top South Atlanta on Tiny’s Three-Point Barrage
Oak Hill got a surprise six three-pointers from center Keith “Tiny” Gallon to stay unbeaten, defeating nationally-ranked South Atlanta 65-58 in the Spalding Hoophall Classic at Springfield College, Massachusetts.
Oak Hill (21-0) and No. 4 in the USA TODAY Super 25 rankings, used its depth and Gallon’s 22 points, including several shots by him beyond NBA three-point range, to overcome South Atlanta (14-3) and Georgia Tech-bound power forward Derrick Favors, who had 25 points and 17 rebounds, USA Today reported.
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Warriors Take Iolani Classic in 2OT Thriller Over Montrose Christian
Tourney MVP Lamont “MoMo” Jones poured in 40 points, including eight in the final period, as the Warriors rallied for an amazing 74-62 double-overtime win over Montrose Christian (Md.) Monday in the final of the ‘Iolani Classic before a sellout crowd. It is the Warriors’ fifth ‘Iolani Classic crown.
After scoring 29 points in just over a half of play, Jones was completely shut down for a 14-minute stretch with Montrose Christian freshman Justin Anderson hounding him every inch of the floor. That allowed Oak Hill to rally from an eight-point deficit in the final quarter.
Warriors Head to Iolani Championship, Face Montrose Christian
Tiny Gallon had 17 points and Lamont Jones added 15 as the Warriors held on to defeat the LeFlore (Alabama) Rattlers (USA Today #13) 68-66 to earn a trip to the Iolani Classic’s championship game on Monday in Honolulu.
The team will take on a familiar foe Monday for the crown in Montrose Christian, MD, ranked #7 in USA Today. Montrose defeated Fairfax (California) 45-38 to earn the matchup.
Browse photos from day three of the tournament here.
Warriors Win First Two in Iolani Classic
The Warriors took their first two games in the Iolani Classic in Honolulu.
Thursday’s night matchup against Mid-Pacific (Hawaii) had the Warriors coming away with the victory 74-44. On Friday night, the Warriors topped the host school, Iolani, 80-44.
The team moves to Monday’s championship game if they defeat LeFlore (Alabama — USA Today #13) on Saturday. They’d play the winner of the Fairfax (Los Angeles – #9 USA Today) or Montrose Christian (Maryland – #7 USA Today) game for the title. If they lose, the will play for 3rd place.
Warriors Top #16 Chicago Whitney Young, Move to 14-0
The Warriors moved to 14-0 on the season after topping USA Today 16th-ranked Chicago Whitney Young 65-57 (Box Score) in the Converse/Eastbay Classic at the Al McGuire Center in Milwaukee Saturday night.
The Warriors led Young (ranked second in the Chicago area) by 21 points before emptying the bench in the fourth quarter. Tiny Gallon and Glenn Bryant combined for 22 points and 18 rebounds. Read More at ChicagoTribune.com
Earlier in the week, Oak Hill defeated Northern Guilford HS of Greensboro (NC) 78-67 (Box Score). MoMo Jones and Doron Lamb scored 18 each, Glenn Bryant (12 rebounds) and Bryon Allen chimed in with 16 apiece.
Warriors Top #2 Duncanville, Chicago Simeon in Hoops Fest
In one of the marquee matchups at the Marshall County Hoops Fest, the Warriors defeated USA Today second-ranked Duncanville, Texas 69-57 Friday night. (Local News Story – Box Score)
Tiny Gallon left the game early in the first quarter with a knee injury and did not return. His status is still being determined. Junior Baye Moussa Keita stepped in and did a great job rebounding, altering and blocking shots. The Warriors ended Duncanville’s long winning streak last season.
On Saturday, the Warriors overcame a turnover plagued game by both teams to defeat Chicago Simeon High, ranked regionally in the Midwest by USA Today, 58-52 (Box Score). Solid defense and made free throws sealed the victory.
Warriors Start December with 10 Wins Under Belt
The Warriors start the month of December with 10 wins under their belt, having won the last two games before the Thanksgiving Holiday. The competition heats up in December, with several tournaments including the Iolani Prep Classic in Hawaii and a matchup with Chicago Whitney Young.
Several Warrior games will be televised online this month by Wazoo Sports, including the Marshall County Hoops Fest and the game vs. Ridgeview. The Warriors open the season ranked #12 nationally by USA Today. The team will be tested throughout the season. Following the Whitney Young matchup (USA Today #17), the Warriors have a rematch later this season with Duncanville High (Texas).
Three More Wins Move Warriors to 8-0, Watch Game Vids Online
On Friday night, the Warriors took on Gaston Day School in the Gaston Day Invitational (North Carolina), coming away with the 81-71 victory (Box Score). Tiny Gallon led the team with 28 points and 18 rebounds. Saturday night’s game was a bit more of a nail-biter, with the team squeaking out a 75-74 victory over [...]
