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The Warm-Up: 6th-8th Grade Championship Recaps

2, Mar 2025

The Warm-Up: 6th-8th Grade Championship Recaps

 

12U Championship: TN Impact 55 v Jr. AEBL 12U 36

In the 12u semifinal game on championship Sunday, the guard duo of DJ Andrews and AJ Smith delivered a standout performance. They combined for 20 points to propel their team into the championship.

TN Impact and AEBL battled hard in the first half of the 12u championship, neither team allowing the other to pull away. TN Impact’s King Peace got hot from deep, knocking down four three pointers to give his team a 26–23 lead at halftime.

In the second half, Impact continued their offensive surge, sinking two three-pointers in the first two minutes. They kept the momentum going, extending the lead to 13 points with six minutes remaining. Ultimately, AEBL couldn’t keep pace, and TN Impact secured a 55–36 win.

King Peace finished with 20 points and six three-pointers, one of the best shooting performances of the weekend.

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13U/7th Grade Championship: Fuego Factory 2030 57 v P.A.G Raptors 36

After a back-and-forth first half in the 13U championship, Aidan Bonilla of Fuego Factory began to heat up, contributing 13 points before the break. With just four minutes remaining in the half, Fuego pulled away, establishing a 31–20 lead.

In the second half, they maintained a double-digit margin throughout, continuously piling on points and never allowing the Raptors to close the gap. Fuego secured a 57–36 victory, capped off by Eric Dobson’s standout 18-point performance.

Despite the loss, Deshon Lundy impressed with 13 points and showcased his excellent guard play.

Fuego Factory consistently dominated their opponents this weekend. Over five games, they secured victories with margins of 32, 54, 42, 32, and a 21 point win in the championship.

A standout moment came during the Sunday semifinal against AEBL, where Aidan Bonilla and Jordan Hudson played pivotal roles. Hudson delivered an impressive performance, sinking four three pointers in route to a 16 point game. Bonilla complemented this effort by adding 15 points, including two three pointers propelling them to a championship.

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14U/8th Grade Championship: Georgia Generals 40 v Atlanta Xpress Horton 39

Both teams entered the 14U championship game with high energy, and it was clear from the opening tip that this contest was going to be a nail-biter. The Georgia Generals set the tone early with suffocating defense. They built a 15–6 lead by the 7-minute mark of the first half. However, Atlanta Xpress’s Kingston Clahar quickly responded, scoring four consecutive points to narrow the gap to five. Clahar continued to pour in points, emerging as the key link for Xpress and keeping the Generals from extending their lead further. By halftime, the Generals held a 23–14 advantage led by Trace Adcock’s hot shooting. Adcock knocked down three three pointers to tally 11 points.

In the second half, Atlanta Xpress came out firing, going on a 9–0 run that tied the game at 23, while holding the Generals scoreless for the first five minutes. This surge was led by Trey Carter who was perfect from the free-throw line going 6-6. The Generals were forced to call a timeout to regroup. With four minutes left, the score was 37–36, with the Generals trailing by a single point as they began to regain momentum. With one minute remaining, Jaylen Mitchell delivered two clutch free throws to give the Generals a 40–39 lead.

In the final moments, Atlanta Xpress managed a steal and controlled the clock down to 9 seconds after a timeout. Despite two promising looks at the basket, they couldn’t convert. The Georgia Generals ultimately held on to secure the championship. Trace Adcock led the way for the Georgia generals with 16 points proving to be one of the best shooters this weekend. Despite the loss Kingston Clahar put up 14 points and was dominant getting downhill all weekend.

CHAMP

 

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