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The recent arctic blast impacting the Eastern Coast did not disrupt the activities of the 15 teams participating at Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill in Hamilton, Ohio, from December 5-7, 2025, during the third stop of the Grind Session Contenders Conference. The three-day event brought together teams from Minnesota, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Chicago, and Canada to compete for qualification in the Contenders Conference championship scheduled for March.

The local Louisville basketball fans packed the gym tonight to see the newest commit to coach Pat Kelsey’s team Mikel Brown Jr. play in the Grind Session event in Louisville. Brown's DME Academy team from Daytona Beach Florida took on West Oaks Academy and beat them 73-63. Brown and his teammate Nathan Kirk each put in 25 points in the victory with Trey Simpson III getting a double double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

The latest edition of the winter circuit from Grind Session lit up the court on Sunday, November 10 at the Pan American Centre in Toronto, showcasing elite high-school basketball at its finest. With dominant showings, clutch finishes, and standout performances, this day set a serious tone for what’s ahead in the season.

This past Sunday, Denver was the setting for an exhilarating day of high-stakes Grind Session basketball, where elite high school teams battled for dominance in multiple conferences. From nail-biting finishes to stellar individual performances, the action did not disappoint. The day tipped off with...