Grind Session Dallas – Day 1 Recap

Nolan Catholic High School | Fort Worth, Texas

The opening day of Grind Session Dallas delivered a full slate of competitive matchups at Nolan Catholic High School, featuring international talent, nationally ranked prospects, and statement performances across both the boys’ and girls’ divisions. From a strong showing by a Florida powerhouse to a dominant women’s performance from Oklahoma, Day 1 set the tone for a high-level weekend in Fort Worth.

Zephyrhills Christian (FL) 78, Star Alliance (Italy) 63

The day tipped off with an international matchup as Zephyrhills Christian took control early and never relinquished the lead against Star Alliance from Italy. Zephyrhills’ balanced scoring attack proved too much over four quarters.

Yale Davis led the way with a game-high 24 points, while five-star forward Toni Bryant continued to show why he is one of the nation’s elite prospects, posting a dominant double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Alexander Davis and Ethan Know added valuable secondary scoring with 14 and 12 points, respectively.

Star Alliance was led by Ricards Aizpurs, who finished with 19 points in the loss. Brian Angeletti and Fallou Sow chipped in 15 and 13 points, but the Italian side could not overcome Zephyrhills’ depth and physicality.

Grind Prep (OK) 71, Life Prep 40

The lone women’s game of the day saw Grind Prep put on a commanding performance, rolling past Life Prep in a runaway victory. Grind Prep set the tempo early with defensive pressure and efficient scoring, building a decisive halftime lead.

Jayla Jackson paced the offense with 21 points, while De’Andra Minor delivered a complete performance, recording a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Saniya Douglas and Aja Smith also reached double figures, finishing with 12 and 10 points, respectively.

Life Prep was led by Lili Szabo, who scored 18 points in the loss.

DME Academy 81, The New School 66

In the third game of the day, DME Academy controlled the action en route to a solid win over The New School. After a measured start, DME took over in the second quarter and maintained its advantage through the final buzzer.

Ryan Hampton was the catalyst for DME, pouring in 28 points to lead all scorers. Chris Chrinovic added 12 points, and Yohane Kabongo contributed 11 as DME showcased its depth and composure.

The New School was led by Aiden Chronister, who had an impressive 29-point effort in the loss.

BV Academy 67, iSchool 51

The final game of Day 1 saw BV Academy close the night with a convincing win over iSchool. BV Academy played with energy on both ends of the floor, pulling away in the second half to secure the victory.

Noah George led BV Academy with 16 points, while Loucas Toukam added 10 in a balanced team effort. iSchool was paced by Keonte Greybear, who finished with 17 points. Greybear recently transferred from Link Academy and continued to show his scoring ability despite the loss.

Day 1 at Grind Session Dallas delivered strong performances, emerging storylines, and a glimpse of what promises to be an exciting weekend of elite basketball in Fort Worth. Action continues with more high-level matchups as teams look to make their mark on one of the Grind Session’s premier stages.