Grind Session Owensboro — Friday Recap
Eight Games, Big Plays, and High Drama at the Sportscenter**
Owensboro, Kentucky — Friday delivered a full day of Grind Session basketball as eight matchups unfolded inside the Owensboro Sportscenter. From ranked national programs and international talent to local high-school showcases, fans were treated to drama, highlight moments, and standout performances.
Here’s a game-by-game look at Friday’s action:
Game 1 — Ft. Erie (Women) 71, ABC Prep 52
The day opened with a commanding performance from Canada’s Ft. Erie women, who controlled the tempo for four quarters. Lisa Sirgi was dominant, posting 20 points and 10 rebounds in a balanced two-way effort.
Porsche Reisen with the dribble drive
Despite the setback, freshman sensation Tink Gary shined again for ABC Prep, pouring in a game-high 23 points and continuing to establish herself as one of the brightest young bigs on the circuit.
Game 2 — Example Academy 78, Hamilton Heights 76 (women)
The second matchup became an instant Owensboro thriller. Example Academy edged Hamilton Heights 78–76 behind a monster outing from Marlee-Michelle Coleman, who posted 29 points and 14 rebounds.
Marlee-Michelle Coleman with 29 pts and 14 boards
Teammate Shania James added 18 points and 7 assists in the win.
Hamilton Heights stayed within striking distance thanks to Kamora Moore, who lit it up from deep — 29 points including 5-for-9 from three — but their comeback fell just short.
Game 3 — Academy of Central Florida 90, Hamilton Heights 51
Central Florida wasted no time, opening the first quarter with a decisive 28–11 surge before cruising to a 90–51 victory.
Martay Barnes gets up in the air and drains a three
Junior guard Martay Barnes controlled the game with 23 points and 5 assists, pacing the attack with confidence and pace.
Hamilton Heights was led by a trio of players with 9 points each — Asa Wood, BJ Bradford, and Cheick Coulibaly.
Game 4 — Briarcrest 76, Wesley Christian 57 (Local Showcase Game)
In a game played under Kentucky high-school rules, Briarcrest took down Wesley Christian 76–57.
The matchup was not an official Grind Session contest but drew strong local interest from the Friday crowd.
Game 5 — SEPA 96, Gillion Academy 84
A nationally ranked showdown lived up to its billing.
Gillion Academy and SEPA — both ESPN Top-25 programs — traded blows early before SEPA took control with a fast-paced second quarter surge.
Beckham Black drains his lobe three of the evening
Star point guard Beckham Black orchestrated the attack, pushing tempo and stretching the floor to help SEPA build an 11-point buffer they held late to secure a 96–84 win.
Game 6 — Ft. Erie 72, Winston-Salem Christian 71
One of the wildest games of the day featured 64 combined fouls and momentum swings on nearly every possession.
Ft. Erie held off Winston-Salem Christian down the stretch for a dramatic 72–71 win.
Eli Jolin hits a three point shot for Ft Erie
Eli Jolin led Ft. Erie with 17 points, while teammate Promis N’Landu added 14.
Winston-Salem’s Kenyon St. Louis nearly posted a monster double-double — 24 points and 9 rebounds — but his effort wasn’t quite enough to steal the victory.
Game 7 — Albuquerque Prep 75, Daviess County 69
In a Grind Session vs. Kentucky local showcase, the Owensboro-area fans rallied behind Daviess County as they battled hard from start to finish.
But ABC Prep surged late, scoring 26 fourth-quarter points to escape with a 75–69 victory — despite playing without a shot clock under local rule format.
Jayonni Durrough drives to the hole for two points
DJ Smith paced ABC Prep with 20 points, while Brandson Mason Jr. scored 14 and Jayonni Durrogh added 17.
Daviess County star Jonathan Moss thrilled the crowd with 30 points, continuing to show why he is college-bound next season at Chattanooga.
Game 8 — Prolific Prep 78, iSchool 47
The defending three-time Grind Session champions, Prolific Prep, closed the night with a 78–47 statement win — but not without the play of the day.
Bruce Branch III finishes the break with a monstor dunk
Leading 40–33 at half, Prolific stayed in control until the third quarter’s bizarre moment:
JoJo Mokweza hammered a dunk that went through the net, caught, and bounced back out — appearing as if it didn’t score.
The sequence triggered a prolonged review, where officials ultimately ruled no basket and changed out the net after a 15-minute delay.
The stoppage awakened Prolific — who exploded on a 19–2 run to seize control and put the game away.
Bruce Branch III led the champions with 21 points and 9 rebounds, while Quincy Baker led the opponent with 17 points.
Final Thoughts
Friday was everything the Grind Session embodies — rising stars, elite national competition, high emotions, and wild moments that become season-long talking points.
Day Three tips Saturday with more powerhouse matchups and headline prospects back on the floor.
Stay tuned to Grind Session media and the YouTube broadcast — produced by Tanager Sports — for continued coverage from Owensboro.
