Saturday, July 6, 2024

Kingdom League Week 3 Headlines Recap, Stars; Week 4 Schedule

 Here are the Kingdom Summer League (Cincy) Headlines, Recap, & Stars from Week 3 


SIMPYS STAYS UNDEFEATED AS 3PM & 4PM PLAY TOGETHER TO STOP CINCINNATI WARRIORS

SIMPYS continued their winning ways behind the trio of Paul Mcmillan IV (30 pts), Kelise Frye (18 pts, 5 reb, 2 blks, 2 stls) & Terry Durham (12pts, 10 reb, 2 blks, 2 stls). With the win SIMPYS stays tied with COMMITTED at the top of the League at 3-0. Big man Coreontae DeBerry led the CINCINNATI WARRIORS with 21 while Obie Bronston came off the bench and dropped 17 in the loss. The Warriors fall to 1-2 on the season. 

Paul McMillan III and Paul McMillan IV played together for the first time in the League this season. Will that winning trend continue? 


MAYSVILLE RIDES HOWARD, MELO TO 2ND WIN OVER KINGDOM 614;

 STAYS 1 GAME OUT OF 1ST PLACE 

The MAYSVILLE MINERS rode the hot hands of Greg Howard and Melo Hunter to a tough win against a hungry KINGDOM 614 squad 87-82.

 Howard dropped 29 points in almost 25 minutes while Melo added 15 points, 5 boards, 5 assists and 2 steals in the win. 

Jerry Saunders was hot, scoring 28 while Dishon Daniels added 21 in the loss. 

With the win MAYSVILLE improves to 2-1 on the season while Kingdom 614 falls to 0-3. 


COMMITTED TO MY CRAFT CONTINUES WINNING STREAK BEHIND MOORE, JOHNSON, WRIGHT STATE TRANSFER; DEFEATS GOD DID 

COMMITTED TO MY CRAFT continued their winning ways as new Wright State transfer  Michael Imariagbe went crazy and former Belmont star G Kendall Moore continued his scorching hot start to lead 5 players in double figures. 

Imariagbe, a 6'6 F, was 10-15 & 3-5 from 3 and added 6 rebounds and 4 steals to lead COMMITTED to a 3-0 record while Moore dropped 21 points 5 assists and 4 rebounds. 

"Mike and Kendall was huge for us today. We're glad to have Mike with us for the rest of the summer league."

 Coach Xander Smart said after the game.

GOD DID was led by big man Nidiaye Cheikh who had a double double (18pts, 13 reb, 2 blks) in the loss. 

GOD DID shot 35% for the game, which has been a testament to COMMITTED team defense this season. They fall to 0-3. 


TEAM QCP HOLDS OFF RED SCARE BEHIND TRIO OF EDWARDS, SINGLETARY & THOMAS;

 FINAL PLAY SPARKS DEBATE AS SIBERT NAILS SHOT 


The final game featured QCP vs RED SCARE and it was all QCP until the end of the game when the RED SCARE made a run. 

After QCP squandered some free throws the RED SCARE had a chance to tie the game, which initially it looked as if they would do. 


However after further review, it was confirmed that Jordan Sibert, the NBA hooper and UD Legend, foot was on the line, making it a 2 and costing the RED SCARE a chance at winning in OT. QCP would win 82-81, giving them their second win in a row.

The trio of Vince Edwards (24pts,11 reb, 5 assists), Charles Singletary (20pts, 14 reb), and Aaron Thomas (20pts, 6 reb) was dominant all game. Add Isaac Stamper 12 rebounds and QCP pummeled RED SCARE on the boards and inside. Nevertheless, RED SCARE had 5 guys in double figures, led by Brandon Doss 16 off the bench. Sibert finished with 15pts, 7 reb,and 4 assists in the loss.

"Missin' them free throws, we gave them a chance to stay in the game. That was close." Vince Edwards, former NBA hooper stated after the game. 

QCP improves to 2-1 on the season while RED SCARE falls to 1-2. 



KINGDOM SUMMER LEAGUE STANDINGS 

Here are the Standings after Week 3: 


COMMITTED TO MY CRAFT  3-0

SIMPYS PLAYHOUSE               3-0

QCP                                             2-1

MARYSVILLE MINERS            2-1 

RED SCARE                                1-2                           

CINCINNATI WARRIORS         1-2 

KINGDOM 614                          0-3 

GOD DID                                    0-3

WEEK 3 STARS  

Here are the top players in week 3: 

PAUL MCMILLAN IV 

GREG HOWARD 

VINCE EDWARDS 

MICHAEL IMARIAGBE 

CHARLES SINGLETARY 

KELISE FRYE  

MELO HUNTER 

NIDIAYE CHEIKH  


WEEK 4 SCHEDULE 

Here is the schedule for Week 4 


1:45 - MAYSVILLE  vs QCP 

Which Team Will win its 3rd game of the season?


3PM- KINGDOM 614  vs COMMITTED TO MY CRAFT 

Can KINGDOM give COMMITTED first L of season?


4:15 -(GAME OF THE WEEK)

CINCINNATI WARRIORS  vs RED SCARE 

Which Team will Reign in a Must Win Type game?


5:30 SIMPYS PLAYHOUSE  vs GOD DID 

Can SIMPYS continue elite play against tough competitor?