Nathan Kirk

Owensboro, Kentucky — Saturday night at the Owensboro Sportscenter delivered two compelling matchups as Grind Session programs and national contenders continued their mid-season push. Fans were treated to a dominant performance in the opener and a dramatic comeback battle in the nightcap.

Day 2 of the Grind Session Atlanta stop brought high-level battles, breakout performances, and one of the wildest finishes of the season. Four Power Conference matchups and two Elevation Conference games kept the action rolling from morning to night, highlighted by elite guard play, dominant rebounding efforts, and a controversial ending that will be talked about for weeks.

The final day of quarterfinals action in the Grind Session delivered amazing basketball as four teams punched their tickets to the Final Four in Lawrence, Kansas Ft. Erie International, DME Academy, Prolific Prep and Utah Prep Academy. Here’s a recap of the thrilling matchups that determined who will continue their championship pursuit.

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.