No. 3 Oak Hill Academy dominates showdown with No. 2 University at Spalding Hoophall Classic

By Staff Report Jan 15, 2018, 3:00pm

Warriors close 4-0 weekend by rolling past City of Palms Classic champion University 83-69.

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Results at Spalding Hoophall Classic sure to shake-up next week's rankings.

Capping an impressive stretch of four wins in five nights, No. 3 Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) dominated No. 2 University (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) 83-69 in a highly-anticipated showdown Monday at the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass.

The Warriors improved to 28-0 behind strong play from future Kentucky Wildcat Keldon Johnson (21 points, seven rebounds) and Oregon signee Will Richardson (18 points, nine rebounds and nine assists).

Oak Hill Academy began the weekend by winning three games in Springfield, Mo., en route to the Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions title.

University (17-1) fell for the first time this season despite 29 points and 11 rebounds from Class of 2019 star Vernon Carey Jr. The Sharks entered with a strong resume featuring wins over teams from six states outside of Florida and the tournament title at the City of Palms Classic.
Keldon Johnson scored 21 points to lead Oak Hill Academy at the Spalding Hoophall Classic.
Keldon Johnson scored 21 points to lead Oak Hill Academy at the Spalding Hoophall Classic.
Photo by: Lonnie Webb
Other Monday games at Spalding Hoophall Classic



No. 1 Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.) 74, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) 48: R.J. Barrett posted 22 points and 10 rebounds for the top-ranked winners, who improved to 22-0 on the season.

Hudson Catholic (Jersey City, N.J.) 71, John Carroll (Bel Air, Md.) 58: Future Oregon Duck Louis King was the man in this one for Hudson Catholic, piling up 32 points and seven rebounds.

Webster Groves (Mo.) 90, Mt. Vernon (N.Y.) 75: Courtney Ramey and Carte'Are Gordon combined for 57 points and 18 rebounds as the Statesmen rolled in the 9 a.m. contest.
A near triple-double from Will Richardson helped Oak Hill Academy cap a 4-0 weekend at two different events.
A near triple-double from Will Richardson helped Oak Hill Academy cap a 4-0 weekend at two different events.
Photo by: Lonnie Webb