Clark State Handles Business After Layoff; Moves Win Streak to 4; Readies for Wittenberg Tonight

Clark State Handles Business After Layoff; Moves Win Streak to 4 as Richardson, Ajaezu Shine

Readies for Wittenberg Tonight

 The Clark State men's team took a week off due to bad weather, but found their rhythm to defeat  Bryant-Stratton and look to continue the winning streak tonight. 

After a close game in the first portion of the 1st half, the Eagles found a groove heading into halftime, and took a 38-29 lead. 

In the 2nd half the game would stay a 10-15 point advantage for Clark State, until the final 7 minutes of the game, where the Eagles just wore down Bryant-Stratton and went on a huge game closing run to win easily 93-69. 

Clark State is in the top 5 in the country in scoring average in junior college. 

The Eagles were lead by rising two-way forward Isaiah Richardson, who dropped 19 points with 11 rebounds and was a force all night. 

Richardson, a 6'7 combo forward, is a legitimate D-1 prsopect. 

The Eagles had four players in double figures as All-America candidate Nnamdi Ajaezu (18 pts, 12 reb), sharpshooter Trevor Platton (12 pts, 4 3's), and point guard Jaden Dunn (14 pts) all did work. 

"We looked rusty, but we were able to shake off the rust and get going like we need to." Coach Alstork stated. 

The Eagles now sit at 7-3 in the OCCAC as they prep for Wittenberg tonight, Wright Patt Tuesday, and then another conference game vs Lorain on Saturday before a non conference game and then the final 3 game stretch of Edison State, Lakeland and Cuyahoga to end the season. 

"We have to get back to playing our best ball. Now is the time." Coach Alstork stated. 

Bryant-Stratton had a former Northmont and West Carrollton hooper in the starting lineup in sophomore guard Remi Gilmore.

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Clark State Knocks Off #1 Cuyahoga; Back on 3 Game Winning Streak; Dunn, Miller, Thompson Come up Clutch

 Clark State Knocks Off  #1 Cuyahoga, Back on 3-Game Winning Streak; Dunn, Miller, Thompson Come up Clutch

The Clark State Eagles has been on a roller coaster ride this season, and once again, they are on the good side of the tracks as they knocked off one of the top teams in the OCCAC with a thrilling 106-98 victory to keep their hopes alive in a tough conference against a elite team.

In a game where the intensity was high and the stakes were even higher, Clark State lead by a small margin at half. Lakeland and Clark State would trade battles all night long. 

In the decisive moments, with the game tied late, G-F Brandon Miller, the Eagles sophomore leader,  hit a tough layup to give the Eagles the lead. Lakeland would miss on their attempt, and G Tabias Thompson would seal the deal with two clutch free throws to grab the win it the decisive moments.

"That was sensational effort by the team. We knew what we had to do, and we got it done. To lose multiple starters and still continue to fight and knock off the top team?  I'm so proud of my boys, and now we have to keep that momentum." Coach Alstork stated. 

Starters Isaiah Richardson (F)  had a good game with a double double (14 pts, 13 reb, 2 blks) along with guard Nnamdi Ajaezu (17pts, 7 reb, 4 stls)  while subs Trevor Platton (5 three pointers, 16pts),  Jaden Dunn (16 pts, 9 dimes, 2 stls), Omar Banks (10 pts) and F-C Julius Pullen (15 pts, 6 reb) provided some great bench production.  Add a starter back to the mix in Jarmaine Tubbs and now the Eagles could be ready for a late run for a tournament bid.

The Eagles are now 11-7 and sit in 3rd place in the conference. With 5 teams who have 3 losses or less, the OCCAC is still up for grabs entering the 2nd half and stretch run of the season.

"We have to stay grounded and grind every game. We are getting healthy, and  we have to focus on one game at a time. We are right there. we have to finish strong." Alstork stated after the big win.

WILMINGTON GAME POSTPONED AS EAGLES START 5-GAME HOMESTAND ON WEDNESDAY 

The Eagles now ready for a long stretch of home games where they will play 5 games in Springfield,  starting with Community Christian (Mich) on the 28th. On Saturday the 31st they have Bryant Stratton, followed by Wright Patt on Monday. 

The game on Monday vs Wilmington was postponed.  No date has been re-scheduled for game yet.  

Here's the upcoming home Schedule for Eagles: 

Jan 26th  - Wilmington JV (Postponed)

Jan 28th - Community Christian (Mich)

Jan 31st - Bryant - Stratton 

Feb 2nd - Wright Patt 

Feb 3rd - Wittenberg JV

This is a crucial stretch for the Eagles as they prep for a huge ending in the conference. With #1 vs #2 battling, and the Eagles just a game or two from the top, anything is possible in the OCCAC. 

After this home stand they will face Edison State on the 11th of February.  

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Ricky White III Set For Super Bowl Appearance With Seattle in Rookie Year

Ricky White III, Seahawks WR,  Defeat Rams, Head to Super Bowl vs Patriots 

 White's Father was PG on City League Champion Team

Ricky White Jr, a smooth point guard who lead the Patterson Beavers to a City League Championship, now gets the joy of watching his son play in the biggest football game in the world in two weeks.

Ricky White III, a rookie WR who plays for the Seattle Seahawks, will have a chance to be apart of  the Super Bowl in two weeks.

White Jr. played in the Dayton Public Schools circuit in the 90s, and help hoist one of the only City League titles for Patterson in his senior year. 

White Jr. would play in college, before focusing on his kids and their careers as time moved on.

His first born son, Ricky White III, was a "Can't Miss" prospect (WR - KR - PR) out of the Georgia area. He took his talents to the D-1 level, finishing out at UNLV with some All-American type numbers.

He would be a All-League selection at UNLV, get invited to Senior Day, and would take advantage of all the opportunities with a chance to play for the Seattle Seahawks after being drafted in the 7th round.  

White has been solid in his first season, and the Seahawks, with the addiditon of Sam Darnold, has elevated to Super Bowl status. 

White Jr. would post a video celebrating on the field after the victory on Sunday night. 

Congrats to the White family and his son, as White Jr has a bright future in the NFL with the Seahawks. 

Guess winning titles is nothing new to the White family, who also have some daughters who are  throroughbreds in the track department and are setting records all over the place as well.

While the White family has suffered some heartbreaking tragedy, they definitely will remember this amazing moment as White III prepares with the team for a chance to win a Super Bowl.

Seattle will face New England on February 8th in the Super Bowl. 

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Eagles Bounce Back, Prep For Showdown Friday

 Eagles Bounce Back, Prep For Showdown vs #1 Cuyahoga Friday

By Deon Cash 

The Clark State Eagles grabbed a much needed win on the road as they defeated Hocking College on the road.  

With the win it improves the team record to 4-3 in the conference and 9-7 overall.  

After a couple of really tough losses, the Eagles finally got that taste of victory back in their mouth after a rough 3-game stretch following a 7-game winning streak. 

"We absolutely needed this one. We know we are still in the mix. But we have to be able to find a way to win. We were able to do that tonight. Losing 3 in a row is tough mentally. But I believe in my guys and we will figure it out." 

Since losing two starters at the holiday break, the Eagles are trying to recalibrate and get back to their winning ways. 

They will host the top seed in the OCCAC in Cuyahoga on Friday night, then take on another foe on the road on Saturday night. 

"We have to find a way to win Friday. Cuyahoga is a top team in the country and the top team in our league. We will be ready." Coach Alstork stated. 

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T3TV SNOWBALL READIES FOR ACTION THIS WEEKEND

 T3TV SNOWBALL READIES FOR ACTION THIS MLK WEEKEND IN THE NATI 

The T3TV Snowball Classic Team Tournament is here and will go down this weekend in the Cincinnati area as the annual event kicks off on Martin Luther Day Weekend.

Terry Holt Jr, the CEO and Owner of T3TV,  will host some of the top programs throughout the country, who come to battle it out for early AAU supremacy in 2026.

Once just a idea, now has become one of the "events you don't want to miss" on the circuit. 

"Im definitely excited for the talent that will be in the building this weekend. We ready for all the smoke." Holt stated. 

"I thank everyone for all the support."

Weekend SCHEDULE BELOW

Holt has been putting this event on for years now, and feels like this event showcases the best talent there is. Teams come from all over the country and also Canada and other countries as well.

"I feel blessed to be able to get Snowball to this point. We just want to keep providing events that the next generation want to come to."

The event is in Batavia, starts on Friday, and will go through Sunday.  There are teams from 3rd grade all the way to 8th grade.

Here's are some of the elite programs & teams that will be in the building this weekend:

***** Top Teams & Players ****

CLASS  OF 2035

Mike Dean Athletics 

Garden State Bounce 

Blueprint JR 3SSB 

B Maze Elite 

Together On 3 

The Family 

Gem City Heat 

CLASS OF 2034

-Blueprint JR 3SSB 

-Fam Elite  

-SC Elite Nat  

-94 Feet 

-Trap and Train 

-Run Pure Elite

CLASS OF 2033

-The Family 

-Mike Dean Athletics  

-94 Feet 

-LPC Creators 

-Legends Elite 

-Centerville Black  

CLASS OF 2032

-Phenom United Buckeye Prep 

-B Maze Elite 

-Phenom United Charg1ng 

-Indiana Wolves 

-Midwest Basketball Club

-Pure Run Elite  

-SC Elite Nat  

-Gem City Heat  

CLASS OF 2031

-SC Elite Nat 

-Bates Fundamentals 

-SDK 

CLASS OF 2030

-SC Elite Nat 

-Taft 

-SDK 

Look for some of the most intense and elite hoop action this weekend at the Snowball Classic. 

For more information go to T3TV.com or @T3TV on social media for more information on the Tourney.

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Starks Heads Home as Southeastern Prep Plays in Flyin To the Hoop

 Starks Heads Home as Southeastern Prep Plays in Flyin To the Hoop

Griffin Starks, one of the top players in the 2027 class, will head home of sorts, as his Southeastern squad was a late commit to Flyin to the Hoop that starts tonight.  

Starks, a 6'9 235 Combo Forward, had a breakout year last year for Newport (KY), where he help lead the Wildcats to a nice run in the tourney. 

Starks moved from Top 60 to Top 20 in the ESPN Top 100 rankings of 2027 in his Sophomore year.

With the jump came new opportunities, and the Starks family felt like "Griff" needed to expand, so he transferred to the Prep Academy in Florida.

Starks has gotten stronger this year, mentally and physically,  and the junior is ready for a breakout performance which could happen this weekend.

The team is arguably the best in the country, and you will see why, boasting some elite talent throughout the roster. 

While Starks has had to adjust as he is playing with high profile HS Stars, he has kept a "Pro Mentality", and his work is paying off. He looks stronger, faster, and his offensive game is coming around while his defense continues to improve, which could be his calling when he gets to the next level. 

The coaches love his demeanor and his "Team First" mentality. He's the first in the gym and always one of the last to leave. 

Southeastern plays tonight against highly touted Ohio team in Reynoldsburg (830pm)  then will play Saturday night at 6:30 before road tripping to another location.

Southeastern Prep plays over 60 games a year, all over the country, so Starks is getting to see what the "Pro Lifestyle" is all about.

Starks, a Cincinnati native, is excited about coming back to the area to play. 

Look for more on Starks and Southeastern Prep at Flying to the Hoop this weekend. 

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Eagles Fall in Wild Game, Ends Winning Streak; Will Face Lakeland Today

 Eagles Fall in Wild Game Back From Break, Ends Winning Streak; 

Will Face League Leading Lakeland Today 

The Clark State Eagles came out of the holiday break with a fast start, but Terra State used a huge 3rd quarter run to walk away with a upset win in Springfield Wednesday night. 

The loss ends the Eagles 7-game winning streak, spanning back over 60+ days. 

Despite having 2 starters out, Clark State jumped out to a 19-point lead, as they used their pressure defense and fast pace tempo to jump out to a double digit lead at half.

In the 3rd quarter Terra State would start to make the comeback,  taking the lead midway through the 4th and holding a 6-point lead with just 3 minutes to go.

Clark State would make a final push, tying the game up on a Tabias Thompson 3-pointer. With the score tied at 94, Terra State would get fouled at half court on a questionable call on the final possession, sending them to the line with 5-seconds remaining. 

They would miss the 1st free throw, then hit the 2nd to take the lead and secure the win.

Clark State had a shot on the final possession but the 3-pointer by Trevor Platton was slightly off. 

Terra State would celebrate the win, moving their record to 5-2 in the conference, while Clark State falls to 3-1 in OCCAC play. 

"We let this game get away. We cannot have that happen again." Coach Quinton Alstork stated.

Today the Eagles will face Lakeland at home, one of the leaders in the OCCAC. They are one of the leaders in the conference (4-1).  It is a doubleheader.

"We need some players to step it up. The effort and intensity was there. We lost a couple of guys to injuries and things. Some guys have to elevate their game. We have to finish the game. There is no excuses for losing that game." Alstork would add. 

The Eagles will face Lakeland today at 11am, followed by the women at 1pm ET.

NOTES:

Trotwood senior G Chase Shumate was at the game, as the Eagles are a possible landing spot for the explosive senior guard. 

Curtis Enis, one of the greatest running backs in the history of OHSAA sports, was officiating the game. He was a star RB at Mississinawa Valley before heading to star at Penn State during the Joe Paterno days. 

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