Chi-Prep Sports Academy

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Chi-Prep (IL) [M] Elevation Conference

Chicago, Illinois

At Chi-Prep, development goes beyond academics and athletics. Our student-athletes actively participate in year-round programming that includes community outreach, financial literacy training, and media management. As the athletic landscape continues to evolve, we prepare our students to face real-world challenges with the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed.

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Final Contenders Event

Final 2025-2026 Contenders Event

Spire Academy (Geneva, Ohio) – This past weekend, 15 teams participated in the final Grind Session Contenders Conference stop at Spire Academy in Ohio. As the snow cleared outside, five teams concluded the three-day showcase with undefeated records.
Women's schedule at Spire Academy in Ohio

Women's schedule at Spire Academy in Ohio

Women's schedule at Spire Academy in Geneva, Ohio.

Martay Barnes sets up for a three

Prolific Prep's Holt, Branch and Anderson Headline Champaign Stop

Champaign, Illinois will sit squarely at the center of the national high school basketball universe next weekend (January 30-February 1) when the Grind Session tips off its latest three-day showcase at Parkland College.

Contenders Conference Georgia

Contenders Conference Georgia

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.
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Orangeville Prep and Code Academy Extend Contenders Perfect Records

The recent arctic blast impacting the Eastern Coast did not disrupt the activities of the 15 teams participating at Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill in Hamilton, Ohio, from December 5-7, 2025, during the third stop of the Grind Session Contenders Conference. The three-day event brought together teams from Minnesota, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Chicago, and Canada to compete for qualification in the Contenders Conference championship scheduled for March.
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Mikel Brown Jr. comes to Louisville

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.
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Grind Session Recap: Sunday, November 10th Games at Pan American Center in Toronto

The latest edition of the winter circuit from Grind Session lit up the court on Sunday, November 10 at the Pan American Centre in Toronto, showcasing elite high-school basketball at its finest. With dominant showings, clutch finishes, and standout performances, this day set a serious tone for what’s ahead in the season.
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Exciting final day in Denver

This past Sunday, Denver was the setting for an exhilarating day of high-stakes Grind Session basketball, where elite high school teams battled for dominance in multiple conferences. From nail-biting finishes to stellar individual performances, the action did not disappoint.

Grind Session

Grind Session

Grind Session is the first-ever winter circuit of elite high school basketball events. In past seasons, our teams have played in some of the greatest and most unique cities across the U.S., as well as Canada, the Bahamas, and Puerto Rico. From November to March over 400 action-packed games will be played. Grind Session is more than just great games: it's an opportunity to prepare for the next chapter of your basketball career.

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