The Grind Session action is in full swing for the 2019-20 season and The Webb School (TN) shooting guard Keon Johnson earned Player of the Week honors. The five-star, class of 2020 shooting guard put on an all-around display through his first three games of the season, averaging 31.3 points, 9.3 rebounds and 6.7 assists. The 6-foot-5 Johnson, who is signed with Tennessee, was named the MVP of the Lighthouse Classic in leading his team to three victories over Franklin County (TN), Center Hill (MS) and Holly Springs (MS).
Under-the-Radar Player of the Week: A.J. Staton, West Oaks (FL)
Through six games this season, Staton is averaging 12.8 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. The 6-foot-4 guard has helped the Flame jump out to a 4-2 start and a No. 6 ranking in the latest Grind Session Top 9 rankings.
The Grind Top 9 Week 3 Rankings
1. Prolific Prep (CA)
2. Dream City Christian (AZ)
3. Our Saviour Lutheran (NY)
4. Trinity International (NV)
5. Arizona Compass (AZ)
6. West Oaks (FL)
7. Core4 Academy (GA)
8. Word of God Christian (NC)
9. St. Louis Christian (MO)
More upcoming Grind Session events to keep an eye on:
Kentucky Lake Showcase, Dec. 27-28, Benton, KY | Marshall County High School
Friday, Dec. 27
12:00 George Harris Prep (CAN) v Prodigy Prep (FL)
1:30 Minnesota Prep (MN) v Life Christian (VA)
3:00 Phhoenix Prep (AZ) v Wesley Christian (KY)
4:30 Marshall County (KY) v Franklin County (TN)
6:00 Ballard (KY) v Sebring (FL)
Saturday, Dec. 28
9:00am Ballard (KY) v Franklin County (TN)
10:30am Marshall County (KY) v Sebring (FL)
12:00 Prodigy Prep (FL) v Minnesota Prep (MN)
1:30 Wesley Christian (KY) v George Harris Prep (CAN)
3:00 Life Christian (VA) v Phhoenix Prep (AZ)
6:00 Franklin County (TN) v Sebring (FL)
7:30 Marshall County (KY) v Ballard (KY)
Crush in the Valley, Jan. 24-26, Fairfield, CA | Solano Community College
Friday, Jan. 24
2:00 Golden State Prep Grey (CA) v Veritas Prep (CA)
3:30 Golden State Prep Black (CA) v Phhoenix Prep (AZ)
5:00 Arizona Compass (AZ) v Dream City Christian (AZ)
6:30 Desert Pines (NV) v Modesto Christian (CA)
8:00 Prolific Prep (CA) v Bella Vista Prep (AZ)
Saturday, Jan. 25
7:00am Veritas Prep (CA) v Golden State Prep Black (CA)
8:30am Bella Vista Prep (AZ) v Golden State Prep Grey (CA)
10:00am Phhoenix Prep (AZ) v Arizona Compass (AZ)
11:30am Edison (CA) v Berkeley (CA)
1:00 Weston Ranch (CA) v St. Patrick-St. Vincent (CA)
2:30 Stuart Hall (CA) v Jesuit (CA)
4:00 Vanden (CA) v Sacramento (CA)
5:30 Modesto Christian (CA) v Coronado (NV)
7:00 Dream City Christian (AZ) v Prolific Prep (CA)
8:15 Chaminade (CA) v Salesian College Prep (CA)
9:30 Bishop O’Dowd (CA) v Desert Pines (NV)
Sunday, Jan. 26
9:00am Golden State Prep Grey (CA) v College Prep Academy (CA) post grad
10:45am Golden State Prep Black (CA) v GSA Prep (CA) post grad
12:30 Bella Vista Prep (AZ) v Arizona Compass (AZ)
2:00 Veritas Prep (CA) v Dream City Christian (AZ)
3:30 Prolific Prep (CA) v Phhoenix Prep (AZ)
