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Silent Killer2
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wow. Parks can carry a team by himself. no one score more than 10pts in his team. he can be a ricky rubio of asia. im wondering, what's his assist average?
TrueBluePinoy2
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I think Ray Parks could adjust very well with the RP U-16 team. I hope with his presence, he could turn it into another Gryphons team. Short in height but very successful.
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tomcat2
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watch now the live broadcast game of the Gryphons against the Harding Academy,
end of the 1st half, score 16-18 in favor of the Harding Academy. Ray Parks now has 11 points
http://www.justin.tv/johnchristianwilliams
end of the 1st half, score 16-18 in favor of the Harding Academy. Ray Parks now has 11 points
http://www.justin.tv/johnchristianwilliams
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tomcat2
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Ray Parks leads the Gryphons to a 54-47 win over the Harding Academy scoring 26 points and making the last 4 free throw to seal the win for the Gryphons..
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nardy2
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pictures of the pool:
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nardy2
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Here's more:
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Gryphons edge Lions to move into first place
St. George's 54, Harding 47
By Pete Wickham
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
St. George's did the wedding thing Tuesday night. Something old, something new ... and leave Harding Academy feeling a little blue.
Old? Remember those moves that Bobby Parks used to light up the Mid-South Coliseum, and every Memphis Tiger fan in the joint? They're new again, in the 6-3 person of St. George's sophomore Bobby Parks Jr., who with his team, took a giant step forward with a 54-47 home victory.
Shaking off three first-half fouls, Parks dazzled with 17 of his 26 points in the second half, including four free throws in a bizarre final 30 seconds.
The win avenged a 61-54 early-season loss at Harding. It also moved the Gryphons (16-6, 11-2) into a half-game 2-A lead over the Lions (13-6, 10-2).
"We've got three more games, and we've given ourselves a chance to be the top seed in the (West Regional) tournament," Parks said.
Young Parks showed the same ability to slither in close quarters for short jump shots and layups, and the same penchant for coming up big off the glass that his father displayed with the Tigers in the mid-1980s.
"I had to adjust my defense, and concentrate more on pulling up for short jumpers instead of driving hard," Parks said. "My dad taught me that to have an NBA game, you've got to do those things. He's worked me hard."
Parks Sr. was smiling broadly after the game. "You get three fouls, you've got to give up something in order to keep playing. He's learned that."
Harding star Marlon Brown said that Parks "is sharing the ball more, and getting his teammates involved. He did a lot better this time."
It didn't start happening in earnest until after an ugly first half in which Harding built an 18-16 lead, on a last-second bucket by Brown.
Parks scored seven first-quarter points, then got two quick fouls and a seat on the bench. A quick basket, and quick foul, in the second banished him again until halftime.
But in the third quarter, he started to find the short-range solution, and the Gryphons' offense also started dishing assists with points. They found senior Allen Bobango open on the left wing three times for three-pointers to open a 38-31 edge.
St. George's coach Jeff Ruffin, back after missing three weeks because of an appendectomy, said the bigger deal was that "Bobby and the rest of the team started reading the (Harding) defense so much better, sensing the double-team and kicking to the open man."
The Gryphons also played splendid defense on Brown, who had 20 points, but could only get loose for brief stretches against a zone that concentrated on taking away the lane.
"We really did a nice job concentrating on Marlon and taking away what he wants to do," Ruffin said. "You can always play defense while waiting for offense to come around."
"We know he likes to drive, so we wanted to keep him from doing that," said St. George's junior guard Asa Toney, who added 12 points. "Let others try to hit long shots."
It wasn't happening much of the night. "We were 2-of-15 from the three-point line in the first half. Team plays zone, and you can't hit three pointers, you're in trouble," Harding coach Kevin Starks said. "We've also got to be more than just one star player."
Still, the Lions had a chance at the end. A 9-3 run, capped by five of Keilan Stittiams' 15 points closed the gap to 48-47 with 1:38 to play. The last three points came from the free throw line, after he was fouled by Parks while trying a trey.
Following a St. George's miss, Harding guard Dove Houston, who earlier hit two three-pointers, tried to call a timeout to avoid the trap. Instead he was called out of bounds, Harding had to foul Parks, and his two free throws made it 50-47 with 24.9-seconds left.
"Dove was pushed and tried to call the time, but they called him out," said Starks, who argued that call.
Seconds later, after a timeout, Starks could only shake his head as his team was called for a technical for six men on the court with 14.1 seconds on the clock. Parks hit the free throws for a 51-47 cushion.
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Harding (47) -- Marlon Brown 20, Houston Dove 8, Chris Nunn 2, Chris Scott 2, Keilan Stittiams 15.
St. George's (54) -- Allen Bobango 9, Blake Hirschman 2, Trey Lasley 2, Bobby Parks Jr. 26, Jonathan Smith 3, Asa Toney 12.
Harding / 9 / 9 / 13 / 16 / -- / 47 /
St. George's / 9 / 7 / 22 / 16 / -- / 54 /
Records -- St. George's 16-5 (11-2).
St. George's 54, Harding 47
By Pete Wickham
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
St. George's did the wedding thing Tuesday night. Something old, something new ... and leave Harding Academy feeling a little blue.
Old? Remember those moves that Bobby Parks used to light up the Mid-South Coliseum, and every Memphis Tiger fan in the joint? They're new again, in the 6-3 person of St. George's sophomore Bobby Parks Jr., who with his team, took a giant step forward with a 54-47 home victory.
Shaking off three first-half fouls, Parks dazzled with 17 of his 26 points in the second half, including four free throws in a bizarre final 30 seconds.
The win avenged a 61-54 early-season loss at Harding. It also moved the Gryphons (16-6, 11-2) into a half-game 2-A lead over the Lions (13-6, 10-2).
"We've got three more games, and we've given ourselves a chance to be the top seed in the (West Regional) tournament," Parks said.
Young Parks showed the same ability to slither in close quarters for short jump shots and layups, and the same penchant for coming up big off the glass that his father displayed with the Tigers in the mid-1980s.
"I had to adjust my defense, and concentrate more on pulling up for short jumpers instead of driving hard," Parks said. "My dad taught me that to have an NBA game, you've got to do those things. He's worked me hard."
Parks Sr. was smiling broadly after the game. "You get three fouls, you've got to give up something in order to keep playing. He's learned that."
Harding star Marlon Brown said that Parks "is sharing the ball more, and getting his teammates involved. He did a lot better this time."
It didn't start happening in earnest until after an ugly first half in which Harding built an 18-16 lead, on a last-second bucket by Brown.
Parks scored seven first-quarter points, then got two quick fouls and a seat on the bench. A quick basket, and quick foul, in the second banished him again until halftime.
But in the third quarter, he started to find the short-range solution, and the Gryphons' offense also started dishing assists with points. They found senior Allen Bobango open on the left wing three times for three-pointers to open a 38-31 edge.
St. George's coach Jeff Ruffin, back after missing three weeks because of an appendectomy, said the bigger deal was that "Bobby and the rest of the team started reading the (Harding) defense so much better, sensing the double-team and kicking to the open man."
The Gryphons also played splendid defense on Brown, who had 20 points, but could only get loose for brief stretches against a zone that concentrated on taking away the lane.
"We really did a nice job concentrating on Marlon and taking away what he wants to do," Ruffin said. "You can always play defense while waiting for offense to come around."
"We know he likes to drive, so we wanted to keep him from doing that," said St. George's junior guard Asa Toney, who added 12 points. "Let others try to hit long shots."
It wasn't happening much of the night. "We were 2-of-15 from the three-point line in the first half. Team plays zone, and you can't hit three pointers, you're in trouble," Harding coach Kevin Starks said. "We've also got to be more than just one star player."
Still, the Lions had a chance at the end. A 9-3 run, capped by five of Keilan Stittiams' 15 points closed the gap to 48-47 with 1:38 to play. The last three points came from the free throw line, after he was fouled by Parks while trying a trey.
Following a St. George's miss, Harding guard Dove Houston, who earlier hit two three-pointers, tried to call a timeout to avoid the trap. Instead he was called out of bounds, Harding had to foul Parks, and his two free throws made it 50-47 with 24.9-seconds left.
"Dove was pushed and tried to call the time, but they called him out," said Starks, who argued that call.
Seconds later, after a timeout, Starks could only shake his head as his team was called for a technical for six men on the court with 14.1 seconds on the clock. Parks hit the free throws for a 51-47 cushion.
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Harding (47) -- Marlon Brown 20, Houston Dove 8, Chris Nunn 2, Chris Scott 2, Keilan Stittiams 15.
St. George's (54) -- Allen Bobango 9, Blake Hirschman 2, Trey Lasley 2, Bobby Parks Jr. 26, Jonathan Smith 3, Asa Toney 12.
Harding / 9 / 9 / 13 / 16 / -- / 47 /
St. George's / 9 / 7 / 22 / 16 / -- / 54 /
Records -- St. George's 16-5 (11-2).
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tomcat2
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Prior to this game, the Gryphons suffered a 55-39 loss against Memphis University School last January 24.
MUS (55) -- Stephon Allmond 9, Joey Amagliani 6, Jordan Brown 6, Robert Counce 12, Dylan Cunningham 3, Taylor Reed 17, Mitchell Thompson 2.
St. George's (39) -- Allen Bobango 6, Blake Deaton 1, Blake Hirschman 2, Bobby Parks Jr. 16, Jonathan Smith 6, Asa Toney 6, Logan Townes 2.
MUS / 11 / 20 / 13 / 11 / -- / 55 /
St. George's / 6 / 5 / 14 / 14 / -- / 39 /
Records -- MUS 13-10, St. George's 15-6.
MUS (55) -- Stephon Allmond 9, Joey Amagliani 6, Jordan Brown 6, Robert Counce 12, Dylan Cunningham 3, Taylor Reed 17, Mitchell Thompson 2.
St. George's (39) -- Allen Bobango 6, Blake Deaton 1, Blake Hirschman 2, Bobby Parks Jr. 16, Jonathan Smith 6, Asa Toney 6, Logan Townes 2.
MUS / 11 / 20 / 13 / 11 / -- / 55 /
St. George's / 6 / 5 / 14 / 14 / -- / 39 /
Records -- MUS 13-10, St. George's 15-6.
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tomcat2
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John Christian Williams told me that Ray Parks is out of town and he didn't play when the Gryphons won over Rossville Christian Academy last January 13.
Rossville Christian (46) -- Daniel Banks 3, Cody Climer 9, Jake Eskew 5, Dean Helton 10, Logan Johns 3, Spencer Rawie 16.
St. George's (68) -- Allen Bobango 15, Blake Deaton 6, Blake Hirschman 2, Jonathan Smith 16, Asa Toney 18, Logan Townes 11.
Rossville Christian / 6 / 10 / 16 / 14 / -- / 46 /
St. George's / 14 / 10 / 22 / 22 / -- / 68 /
Records -- St. George's 13-3 (6-1, D-2A).
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TrueBluePinoy2
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pictures of the pool:
Is Lunas around when these photos were taken? There's a player here who looks like he has roots from the middle-east. His facial features look Arab.
And boy, they JUMP HIGH!! Just what an undersized team needs.
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Alex072
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hope our boys could get a training like this
hope our boys could get a training like this
Gao Shang Tops Australian Youth Tourney in Scoring, Shi Hongfei Leads in Assists, Steals - Jan 27, 2009 (by Arthur Volbert)
Below are statistics for the top players at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival. China's Gao Shang (197-F-92) led the tournament in scoring with a 22.3 average. He hit 58.8 percent of his field goals including 4 of 8 three-pointers. He hit 75.8 percent of his free throws. Ju Mingxin (200-F-93) was third in scoring, Shi Hongfei (180-G-93) was seventh and Shan Zhiming (196-F-92) was ninth.
197 cm Gao was third in rebounding with 8.3 per game, indicating his athleticism. Point guard Shi Hongfei was tied for eighth with his teammate Zhu Xuhang (207-F-93). Zhu led the tournament with 10 blocks.
Shi led the tournament in assists with 5.5 per game. Shi was tied for the lead in steals with Ju Mingxing and Australia's Jackson Hussey.
Gao was the most prolific all-round player in the tourney. Gao was born in 1992, if we can now believe that the youth teams have accurate ages.
Zhu, Ju and Shi were born in 1993 and, if this is true, are also hugely promising players. Zhu is 207 cm and played center but is projected as a forward. Shi had 15 turnovers but his 3-2 assist-turnover ratio is good with two games against the Australians. At 180 cm, Shi was eighth in rebounding, indicating that he is extremely athletic.
It is clear from photos that Li Muhao (216-C-92) has not received heavy weight training while he is still growing. But he may currently be as tall as 218 cm, according to some observers, and is projected to grow to 220 cm.
He seems to have the type of build that Yao Ming had when young, and likely will be given proper weight training when his growth is complete. So Li is definitely a player to watch.
INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS:
POINTS (average)
1. Shang Gao (CHN) 22.3 per game
2. Kodai Kimura (JPN) 17.8
3. Mingxin Ju (CHN) 16.8
4. Kengo Nomoto 15.5
5. Ethan Rusbatch 15.3
6. Jackson Aldridge 15.0
7. Hongfei Shi (CHN) 14.8
8. Hugh Greenwood (AUS) 14.0
9. Zhiming Shan (CHN) 13.3
10. Anthony Drmic (AUS) 12.8
REBOUNDS (average)
1. Tepasu Thomas (NZL) 11.3 per game
2. Max Williams (NZL) 9.0
3. Shang Gao (CHN) 8.3
4. Samuel Rowley (AUS) 6.5
4. Kodai Kumura (JPN) 6.5
6. Anthony Drmic (AUS) 6.3
6. Hugh Greenwood (AUS) 6.3
8. Xuhang Zhu (CHN) 6.0
8. Hongfei Shi (CHN) 6.0
10. Jackson Hussey (AUS) 5.5
10. Ethan Rusbatch (NZL) 5.5
10. Kengo Nomoto (JPN) 5.5
ASSISTS (average)
1. Hongfei Shi (CHN) 5.5
2. Anthony Drmic (AUS) 5.0
3. Corban Wroe (AUS) 4.0
4. Hugh Greenwood (AUS) 3.5
5. Kensho Sugimoto (JPN) 3.0
6. Kengo Nomoto (JPN) 2.8
7. Jackson Aldridge (AUS) 2.5
8. Takahiro Takahashi (JPN) 2.3
8. Ethan Rusbatch (NZL) 2.3
8. Kodai Kimura (JPN) 2.3
8. Tepasu Thomas (NZL) 2.3
STEALS (total)
1. Jackson Hussey (AUS) 9
1. Mingxin Ju (CHN) 9
1. Hongfei Shi (CHN) 9
4. Hugh Greenwood (AUS) 7
4. Anthony Drmic (AUS) 7
6. Kodai Kimura (JPN) 5
7. Shang Gao (CHN) 4
7. Zhiming Shan (CHN) 4
7. Ethan Rusbatch (NZL) 4
7. Kengo Nomoto (JPN) 4
7. Kensho Sugimoto (JPN) 4
7. Corban Wroe (AUS) 4
BLOCKED SHOTS (total)
1. Xuhang Zhu (CHN) 10
2. Kodai Kimura (JPN) 9
3. Muhao Li (CHN) 5
4. Zihao Guo (CHN) 4
4. Taku Bando (JPN) 4
6. Tia-Toa Temata-Frost (NZL) 3
6. Kai Ren (CHN) 3
6. Shang Gao (CHN) 3
hope our boys could get a training like this
Gao Shang Tops Australian Youth Tourney in Scoring, Shi Hongfei Leads in Assists, Steals - Jan 27, 2009 (by Arthur Volbert)
Below are statistics for the top players at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival. China's Gao Shang (197-F-92) led the tournament in scoring with a 22.3 average. He hit 58.8 percent of his field goals including 4 of 8 three-pointers. He hit 75.8 percent of his free throws. Ju Mingxin (200-F-93) was third in scoring, Shi Hongfei (180-G-93) was seventh and Shan Zhiming (196-F-92) was ninth.
197 cm Gao was third in rebounding with 8.3 per game, indicating his athleticism. Point guard Shi Hongfei was tied for eighth with his teammate Zhu Xuhang (207-F-93). Zhu led the tournament with 10 blocks.
Shi led the tournament in assists with 5.5 per game. Shi was tied for the lead in steals with Ju Mingxing and Australia's Jackson Hussey.
Gao was the most prolific all-round player in the tourney. Gao was born in 1992, if we can now believe that the youth teams have accurate ages.
Zhu, Ju and Shi were born in 1993 and, if this is true, are also hugely promising players. Zhu is 207 cm and played center but is projected as a forward. Shi had 15 turnovers but his 3-2 assist-turnover ratio is good with two games against the Australians. At 180 cm, Shi was eighth in rebounding, indicating that he is extremely athletic.
It is clear from photos that Li Muhao (216-C-92) has not received heavy weight training while he is still growing. But he may currently be as tall as 218 cm, according to some observers, and is projected to grow to 220 cm.
He seems to have the type of build that Yao Ming had when young, and likely will be given proper weight training when his growth is complete. So Li is definitely a player to watch.
INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS:
POINTS (average)
1. Shang Gao (CHN) 22.3 per game
2. Kodai Kimura (JPN) 17.8
3. Mingxin Ju (CHN) 16.8
4. Kengo Nomoto 15.5
5. Ethan Rusbatch 15.3
6. Jackson Aldridge 15.0
7. Hongfei Shi (CHN) 14.8
8. Hugh Greenwood (AUS) 14.0
9. Zhiming Shan (CHN) 13.3
10. Anthony Drmic (AUS) 12.8
REBOUNDS (average)
1. Tepasu Thomas (NZL) 11.3 per game
2. Max Williams (NZL) 9.0
3. Shang Gao (CHN) 8.3
4. Samuel Rowley (AUS) 6.5
4. Kodai Kumura (JPN) 6.5
6. Anthony Drmic (AUS) 6.3
6. Hugh Greenwood (AUS) 6.3
8. Xuhang Zhu (CHN) 6.0
8. Hongfei Shi (CHN) 6.0
10. Jackson Hussey (AUS) 5.5
10. Ethan Rusbatch (NZL) 5.5
10. Kengo Nomoto (JPN) 5.5
ASSISTS (average)
1. Hongfei Shi (CHN) 5.5
2. Anthony Drmic (AUS) 5.0
3. Corban Wroe (AUS) 4.0
4. Hugh Greenwood (AUS) 3.5
5. Kensho Sugimoto (JPN) 3.0
6. Kengo Nomoto (JPN) 2.8
7. Jackson Aldridge (AUS) 2.5
8. Takahiro Takahashi (JPN) 2.3
8. Ethan Rusbatch (NZL) 2.3
8. Kodai Kimura (JPN) 2.3
8. Tepasu Thomas (NZL) 2.3
STEALS (total)
1. Jackson Hussey (AUS) 9
1. Mingxin Ju (CHN) 9
1. Hongfei Shi (CHN) 9
4. Hugh Greenwood (AUS) 7
4. Anthony Drmic (AUS) 7
6. Kodai Kimura (JPN) 5
7. Shang Gao (CHN) 4
7. Zhiming Shan (CHN) 4
7. Ethan Rusbatch (NZL) 4
7. Kengo Nomoto (JPN) 4
7. Kensho Sugimoto (JPN) 4
7. Corban Wroe (AUS) 4
BLOCKED SHOTS (total)
1. Xuhang Zhu (CHN) 10
2. Kodai Kimura (JPN) 9
3. Muhao Li (CHN) 5
4. Zihao Guo (CHN) 4
4. Taku Bando (JPN) 4
6. Tia-Toa Temata-Frost (NZL) 3
6. Kai Ren (CHN) 3
6. Shang Gao (CHN) 3
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nardy2
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been told by Coach Eric, the U16 boys would soon be leaving for Australia for their training under the Australian Institute of Sports (AIS) based in Canberra.
As per AIS:
They are just ironing out some things, as the kids would be away for a long time from their family and school.
I think the soon to be formed U16 girls team would also follow the boys to Australia.
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Alex072
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thanks for the info
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sharky2
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based on that game against RTU who's the most impressive player in the U-16 pool?
we have a U-13 pool and a developmental team.. any plans on making a U-18 and U-21 pool soon?
THNX.
we have a U-13 pool and a developmental team.. any plans on making a U-18 and U-21 pool soon?
THNX.
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tomcat2
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Ray Parks Stats
Scoring/Shooting
PPG 20.8
Total Points 353
Scoring/Shooting Game By Game
Date Opponent ------------------------------Pts
11/18/08 St. Benedict ---------------------- 19
11/22/08 Jackson Christian ------------------ 24
11/25/08 SBEC ----------------------------- Did not play
12/02/08 Bishop Byrne----------------------- 20
12/03/08 Memphis Catholic ------------------ 17
12/05/08 Harding Academy------------------- 10
12/09/08 Rossville Christian Academy--------- 22
12/12/08 University School Of Nashville------- 22
12/13/08 Davidson Academy----------------- 15
12/19/08 Central Baptist -------------------- 22
1/03/09 SBEC ------------------------------ Did not play
1/06/09 Tipton Rosemark -------------------- Did not play
1/07/09 Christian Brothers High School ------- 16
1/09/09 Lausanne Collegiate School ---------- 25
1/13/09 Rossville Christian Academy ---------- Did not play
1/15/09 First Assembly Christian School ------ 29
1/16/09 Briarcrest Christian School ----------- 26
1/20/09 Bishop Byrne ------------------------ 17
1/23/09 Memphis Catholic -------------------- 27
1/24/09 Memphis University School ----------- 16
1/27/09 Harding Academy -------------------- 26
Season Totals: ------------------------------- 353
Scoring/Shooting
PPG 20.8
Total Points 353
Scoring/Shooting Game By Game
Date Opponent ------------------------------Pts
11/18/08 St. Benedict ---------------------- 19
11/22/08 Jackson Christian ------------------ 24
11/25/08 SBEC ----------------------------- Did not play
12/02/08 Bishop Byrne----------------------- 20
12/03/08 Memphis Catholic ------------------ 17
12/05/08 Harding Academy------------------- 10
12/09/08 Rossville Christian Academy--------- 22
12/12/08 University School Of Nashville------- 22
12/13/08 Davidson Academy----------------- 15
12/19/08 Central Baptist -------------------- 22
1/03/09 SBEC ------------------------------ Did not play
1/06/09 Tipton Rosemark -------------------- Did not play
1/07/09 Christian Brothers High School ------- 16
1/09/09 Lausanne Collegiate School ---------- 25
1/13/09 Rossville Christian Academy ---------- Did not play
1/15/09 First Assembly Christian School ------ 29
1/16/09 Briarcrest Christian School ----------- 26
1/20/09 Bishop Byrne ------------------------ 17
1/23/09 Memphis Catholic -------------------- 27
1/24/09 Memphis University School ----------- 16
1/27/09 Harding Academy -------------------- 26
Season Totals: ------------------------------- 353
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kerouac822
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A sophomore averaging 20 PPG. This kid will be an absolute monster in two years.
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tomcat2
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watch now the live broadcast game of the Gryphons against the First Assemble Christian School. End of 1st half, score is 42-26 in favor of the gryphons. Ray 21 points in the 1st half, 5 3-pointers
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