Carmel Christian, ranked as high as No. 23 in the nation, started sluggishly in its first game Friday at home.
Fayetteville’s Northwood Temple was tied with Carmel at halftime of the Carmel Christian Tip-Off. But Carmel ramped up the pressure in the third quarter, won the period by 17 points and cruised to a 98-70 win.
Charlotte Country Day transfer DeAngelo Epps had 17 points. Epps has committed to College of Charleston. Senior Myles Pierre, a Houston Baptist commit, had 12.
▪ The tournament, hosted by Carmel Christian and Phenom Hoop Report, was the first high school basketball event to use a shot clock in the state. Phenom Hoop Report spent $3,000 on two shot clocks.
Fayetteville’s Northwood Temple was tied with Carmel at halftime of the Carmel Christian Tip-Off. But Carmel ramped up the pressure in the third quarter, won the period by 17 points and cruised to a 98-70 win.
Charlotte Country Day transfer DeAngelo Epps had 17 points. Epps has committed to College of Charleston. Senior Myles Pierre, a Houston Baptist commit, had 12.
▪ The tournament, hosted by Carmel Christian and Phenom Hoop Report, was the first high school basketball event to use a shot clock in the state. Phenom Hoop Report spent $3,000 on two shot clocks.
