Hopkinsville High School | Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Daytime action at Grind Session Christian County delivered two high-energy matchups on Saturday at Hopkinsville High School, featuring explosive scoring, balanced team efforts, and standout individual performances as the event nears its conclusion.
Huntington Expression 99, Hamilton Heights 84
Huntington Expression put together a complete offensive performance to open the day, pulling away late to secure a 99–84 victory over Hamilton Heights.
Toms Birste hits the short jumper for Hamilton Heights
Taj Saragba led the charge for Huntington Expression, pouring in 26 points while grabbing 7 rebounds and setting the tone throughout the contest. Hendrik Pertel was equally impactful, adding 24 points, while Aviv Aronov contributed 12 points. Dazon Reid chipped in 16 points, and Tylen Kingsby rounded out the double-figure scoring with 10 points, highlighting Huntington Expression’s depth and scoring balance.
Taj Saragba hits the "and one" for Huntington Expression
Hamilton Heights countered with a balanced attack of its own, placing six players in double figures. Cheick Coulibaly led the way with 14 points, but the group was unable to slow Huntington Expression’s pace and efficiency down the stretch.
Up Next:
- Hamilton Heights will face DNA Prep on Sunday afternoon at 12:45 PM.
- Huntington Expression returns to the floor at 2:30 PM against Florida Coastal Prep.
Academy of Central Florida vs. DNA Prep (Los Angeles, CA)
The second game of the day saw Academy of Central Florida come out of the gates with authority and maintain control from start to finish against DNA Prep winning 94-57.
Fallilou Mbengue hits a three for Central Florida
Fallilou Mbengue anchored Central Florida’s effort with a strong double-double, finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Symon Ghai followed closely behind with 17 points and 5 rebounds, providing a consistent presence in the paint.
Symon Ghai puts in two of his 17 points
Point guard Martay Barnes orchestrated the offense with poise, recording 9 points and 5 assists. One of those assists came on a highlight-reel, no-look behind-the-back pass that brought the crowd to its feet and underscored Central Florida’s confidence and flow.
Looking Ahead
Grind Session Christian County wraps up Sunday afternoon with three final games in Hopkinsville before the circuit shifts to Texas. The next stop is Grind Session Dallas, scheduled for December 19–21 at Nolan High School, where another weekend of elite competition awaits.
As always, Grind Session Christian County continues to showcase high-level talent, competitive matchups, and the intensity that defines the Grind Session circuit.
