Gillion Academy's Marcis Ponder leads all defenders with an average of 5.4 blocks per game.
Prolific Prep's six stars lead a full lineup of standouts this weekend as the tournament moves to Champaign. Prolific Prep stars include Caleb Holt, Bruce Branch III, Nasir Anderson, Davion Akins, Alex Smith, and MJ Madison.
Ft. Erie International 's Amelia Sow leads all point scorers averaging 25.3 PPG.
DME Academy remains undefeated and at the top of the Women's Power Conference.
Prolific Prep at 9-0 sits a top of the Men's Power Conference as January comes to a close.
DME Academy and Ft. Erie International top the women's standings this week.
The 10th annual Crush in the Valley Basketball Showcase returns to Napa, CA at Napa Valley College on January 23-25, 2026. The Crush in the Valley Basketball Showcase is presented by Napa Valley College Athletics and is co-hosted by Salesian College Preparatory HS and NextMax Inc. and will once again be the premier High School basketball event in Northern California.
With nine events completed so far during the 2025-2026 Grind Session season, a few teams are starting to separate themselves as teams to beat in the Power Conference. One team is undefeated, Prolific Prep, the Crew have won all seven of their Power Conference games and stand at 7-0 in first place.
Alpharetta (Georgia) – IX International (GA) delivered a convincing performance this
weekend, achieving a flawless 4-0 record at the sixth stop of the Contenders Conference
held in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Teams representing Atlanta, Florida, Arizona, and Chicago participated in the three-day
Showcase, competing for the opportunity to qualify for the March Contenders Conference
championship.
Introducing GiGi's Journal, a look inside DME senior GiGi Battle's basketball journey. We'll be following the reigning Grind Session MVP throughout her senior year as she gives us a glimpse into her life as an elite athlete. Logo created by GiGi herself!
The final day of Grind Session Dallas wrapped up Sunday morning at Nolan Catholic High School with four competitive matchups featuring teams from across the United States and abroad. From high-level women’s play to nationally ranked men’s programs closing out the weekend, the event delivered another full slate of physical, fast-paced basketball.
Windsor (Colorado) – Colorado Prep and Colorado Prep Black were the only two teams with perfect records during the fifth stop of the Contenders Conference (Grind Session) at NOCO Sports Center in Colorado. Teams from Colorado, Utah, Virginia and Oklahoma took part in the three-day Showcase for a spot in the March Contenders Conference championship.
Saturday at Nolan Catholic High School delivered a full slate of competitive matchups as Grind Session Dallas continued with seven games featuring programs from across the country and abroad. From last-second drama to dominant individual performances, Day 2 provided plenty of storylines heading into the Sunday finale.
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.
Five teams came out on top with perfect records during the fourth stop of the Contenders Conference (Grind Session) this past weekend at Briarcrest High School and the P7 Sports Academy in Tennessee. Teams from Utah, Tennessee, Texas, Chicago, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Washington, Colorado, Florida, Arizona, Atlanta, and Canada competed in the four-day Showcase for a spot in the March Contenders Conference championship.
