After consecutive wins over Huntington Prep (WV) at Flyin to the Hoop and La Lumiere (IN) at Hoophall, Prolific Prep jumped two spots in The Grind Session Top 9 rankings and took over as the new No. 1 team.
Prolific improved its overall record to 20-2 with its two wins last week, which helped it leapfrog West Oaks (FL) and Our Savior Lutheran (NY) to take its spot as the best team on The Grind Session. Five-star guard Jalen Green put together two strong performances last week with 23 points in the win over Huntington Prep and 26 in the win over La Lumiere. Below is the full Grind Session Top 9 rankings.
The Grind Top 9
Week 9 Rankings
1. Prolific Prep (CA)
2. Our Saviour Lutheran (NY)
3. Minnesota Prep (MN)
4. St. Louis Christian (MO)
5. West Oaks (FL)
6. Arizona Compass (AZ)
7. Word of God Christian (NC)
8. Central Pointe Christian (FL)
9. Orangeville Prep (CAN)
Player of the Week: Kenard Richardson, Life Christian (VA)
The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 26.5 points and eight rebounds in leading the Eagles to two victories, earning Player of the Week honors for Week 9.
Under-the-Radar Player of the Week: Eric Lee, Surge Christian (FL)
The 6-foot-4 senior guard put up 21.5 points, five rebounds and four steals per game as the Panthers came up with two wins last week.
Upcoming Grind Session Events
Crush in the Valley
Fairfield, CA | Solano Community College
Jan. 24-26, 2020
Schedule subject to change
All times pacific (PT)
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 Bella Vista Prep (AZ) v Golden State Prep Black (CA)
8:30am Phhoenix Prep (AZ) v Golden State Prep Grey (CA)
10:00am Veritas Prep (CA) 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)
10:45am Golden State Prep Black (CA) v GSA Prep (CA)
12:30 Arizona Compass (AZ) v Bella Vista Prep (AZ)
2:00 Veritas Prep (CA) v Dream City Christian (AZ)
3:30 Prolific Prep (CA) v Phhoenix Prep (AZ)
Gatortown Hoops Classic
Gainesville, FL | The Rock Gym
Jan. 24-25, 2020
Schedule subject to change
All times eastern (ET)
Friday, Jan. 24
12:30 Potter’s House Christian (FL) v Surge Christian (FL)
2:00 The Rock (FL) v Clearwater International (FL)
3:30 Oldsmar Christian (FL) v George Harris Prep (CAN)
5:00 Victory Rock Prep (FL) v Core4 Academy (GA)
6:30 The Rock (FL) v Cornerstone Christian (TX)
8:00 Central Pointe Christian (FL) v Word of God Christian (NC)
Saturday, Jan. 25
11:00am George Harris Prep (CAN) v Surge Christian (FL)
12:30 Clearwater International (FL) v Victory Rock Prep (FL)
2:00 Core4 Academy (GA) v Central Pointe Christian (FL)
3:30 Cornerstone Christian (TX) v Oldsmar Christian (FL)
5:00 The Rock (FL) v George Harris Prep (CAN)
6:30 Word of God Christian (NC) v Potter’s House Christian (FL)