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Takeaways from the ATL Summer Slam

ATL Summer Slam AAU Girls Basketball Hosted by FBC and Insider Exposure July 24-26, 2020 Suwannee, Georgia Suwanee Sports Academy Two premier AAU tournaments this past week, hosted by FBC and Insider Exposure, shed some light on the ‘state’ of girls basketball in the State of Georgia and beyond. The Atlanta Summer Slam and WarContinue reading “Takeaways from the ATL Summer Slam”

Wheeler vs Kell – 2019 TOC Holiday Classic Highlights

Highlights from the 2019 Tournament Of Champions Holiday Classic hosted by Wheeler High (GA). Who: Wheeler High vs Kell When: December 27, 2019 Where: Wheeler High (GA) Subscribe to our Youtube channel, like and follow fam’.  We appreciate your support. Instagram:  popscoutbball Twitter:  pop_scout Popscout Elevate Yo’ Game

Sharife Cooper goes for 30 during TOC Classic.

Auburn commit 2020 Sharife Cooper drops a 30 sack against John Marshall during the Tournament of Champions Holiday Classic hosted by Wheeler High on December 27, 2019.  The kid scores buckets from all levels of the floor.  McEachern comes away with the 70-69 W. Popscout Elevate Yo’ Game Instagram:  popscoutbball Twitter:  pop_scout

Lithonia takes 2019 Peach State Holiday Classic ‘Ship

2019 Peach State Classic ‘Ship Lithonia (GA) 59 Westlake (GA) 56 December 23, 2019 Westlake High (GA) Lithonia improves to 15-0 with a 59-56 W over Westlake High.  Eric Gaines led the Bulldogs with 17pts & 9assts. Frankelin Champion chipped in 16pts while Osiris Corker added 14pts.  Westlake was led by 6’3 So. PG DillonContinue reading “Lithonia takes 2019 Peach State Holiday Classic ‘Ship”

What’s on Tap

“Battle on I-20” Georgia Hoop Circle Showdown of the South Games Played at Newton High in Covington, GA. December 14, 2019 Bring your game faces 😉

Caleb Byrd 2020

Georgia Southern commit Caleb Byrd chats with us after Newton’s 84-80 victory over Grayson (12/10/19) who came in riding an eight-game winning streak and ranked #1 in the State of Georgia.  Newton hits the road to take on Rockdale County today, Friday, December 13, 2019.  Girls tip at 6pm, boys to follow. Follow us onContinue reading “Caleb Byrd 2020”

Newton buckles down for the win over Grayson

Grayson entered the game as the #1 ranked team in the State of Georgia and #15 on MaxPreps’ Xcellent 25 ranking. Newton was able to literally grind one out during regulation.  From there, the 6th man (home crowd) showed up and out during the overtime period.  The victory gives Newton some much-needed credibility after startingContinue reading “Newton buckles down for the win over Grayson”

Popscout Highlights: Woodward Academy vs Pace Academy

Woodward Academy vs Pace Academy November 16, 2019 Hawks-Naismith Tipoff Classic Pace Academy High Top Players: Woodward: Walker Kessler – Univ. of North Carolina commit Will Richard – 6’5 2021 CG Pace Academy Matthew Cleveland – Jr. 2021 Cole Middleton – Jr 2021

Westlake preps for Art Turner Memorial

The Lady Lions took care of business, defeating Parkview 78-30 on November 26, 2019.  MaxPreps has them as the top-ranked team in its Xcellent Rankings as of this post. The Art Turner Memorial Tourney @ Paul VI High School this weekend (Dec 6-8) should shed some light on just how talented these young ladies truly are.Continue reading “Westlake preps for Art Turner Memorial”

Georgia Girls HS Hoops

Highlights from The Lady Warhawks of McDonough as they host the Eastside Eagles on December 03, 2019.  McDonough was able to hold on for the win, 64-54.  Jr. PG Ja’Niah Alexander for McDonough was special. Popscout Elevate Yo’ Game

Popscout Scouting Report: 2021 Brooke Demetre

Brooke Demetre 6’3 Guard 2021 Mater Dei High School (CA) Stanford commit Brooke started as a freshman for the Lady Monarchs as we’ve seen her game continue to develop since 2019.  She loves to move without the ball and finish around the bucket with either hand.  She runs the court well but could improve herContinue reading “Popscout Scouting Report: 2021 Brooke Demetre”

GA Girls Hoops: Heritage holds on for the win

The joint was jumping as the Lady Patriots of Heritage were able to hold off Rockdale County down the stretch 44-41, evening their season record to 2-2. Rockdale County suffered their 1st defeat of the season, dropping their record to 4-1.  Both teams played their hearts out, giving the crowd what they came for…some goodContinue reading “GA Girls Hoops: Heritage holds on for the win”

GA Girls Hoops: Westlake continues to shine

It’s been a while since the Westlake Lady Lions have lost a basketball contest.  Their winning streak currently sits at 32 (per MaxPreps).  MaxPreps also has them sitting pretty in the #4 spot on the MaxPreps Preseason Top 25 National Rankings – 1 spot ahead of Sierra Canyon (CA).  The season has begun and boyContinue reading “GA Girls Hoops: Westlake continues to shine”