#NEHF 9th Grade Day 1 Recap
The Northeast Hoops Festival returned on Saturday as NERR and Zero Gravity once again collaborated to deliver one of the region's most talented fields of the grassroots season.
Our NERR team was out in full force to cover all the action.
Below you'll find our "twitter" blog recapping all of the action for the 9th grade division.
Be sure to follow @NERRhoops to keep up with all the action on Sunday.
My first major grassroots event in almost 20 months this weekend at the #NEHF.
— Adam Finkelstein (@AdamFinkelstein) April 10, 2021
Want to know who I’m watching and impressed by? Follow my IG story all weekend. https://t.co/2X5p3DXXBV pic.twitter.com/asRtNZPi4K
Jackson Shaw with what ended up being the game winning basket for the Middlesex Magic- Swenson #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/c87BzwTycF
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021
Momo Nkugwa is a prospect to know for @MassEliteHoop 9th grade team. Solid base to his frame, good footwork and a high motor! #POTG #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/RMeQclxop3
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 10, 2021
Not over yet! RI Knights staying close with @NEStormBball in the final minutes of the game #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/ofUcGwvFrU
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 11, 2021
Check out this side to side ball reversal leading to a three from @RivalsNation Bo Moody #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/HA8iB7vjYa
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021
Adam Conheeny (right)with 10 and Amare Marshall (left)with 15 points to help lead a very athletic and energetic Expressions- 2025 Black team to a win. #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/kUu9OzKbV8
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021
Tyler Bike of One Dream- Austin is a high IQ guard that finds the open man and can score on all three levels. College coaches take notice. #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/FGx0l5ktUu
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021
Hansy Jacques of Take Charge- DeStephano is the #POTG with 15 points. He has a high motor and great potential #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/DpAScyrpmD
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021
Joshua Pearson of New Haven Heat lead his team with 14 points to get the win. Physical wing that knows how to create #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/yHi80JRzwI
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021
Drew Brander of @MVRivals was very impressive today, getting into the lane & making the right decision #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/dctSYuV702
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021
RI Warriors Quin Fayh is a developing true freshman post player. He rebounds, sets particularly effective ball screens, and has shown some touch around the rim #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/SbTdCSxZPS
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021
2024 Jackson Jones earned #POTG for Spartans with his ability to facilitate, score off the bounce, and defend multiple positions #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/JXQAythj07
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 11, 2021
Dominating performance from start to finish from @TNEBBallClub 2024 forward Caleb Middleton. Alters shots at the rim, runs the floor well, and is beginning to extend his game to the perimeter #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/fEiBaogOg3
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 10, 2021
6’4 freshman Joey Hart is an impressive young prospect for @MiddlesexMagic. Aggressive with an all around game. Bright future!! #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/89jMI8vLBv
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 10, 2021
Pierce Walston capitizes on a steal with a break away layup. Has played well tonight with @BBN_Maine #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/nGFegh5LHw
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 11, 2021
2024 Joson Sanon is a fast and athletic wing whose versatility earned him #POTG in a @thebabc win #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/pwRtLf7rds
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 11, 2021
Andrew Alekseyenko is a versatile 6’5 freshman who stands out defensively, earning him #POTG in tonight’s @ASAhoops win #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/P6kaQouN5z
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 11, 2021
A big time player coming up the ranks, @jeremiah_235 had a great afternoon for @ExpressionsBall, setting the pace of play, and scoring with ease #POTG #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/ugj6vohsbQ
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 10, 2021
Bladimir Hiraldo of @NEStormBball with the halftime buzzer beater! #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/FtxIIH2Z5F
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 11, 2021
Liam Buys was automatic for Meerkats, going for 33 points (8 threes) in a huge win to cap off the night #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/RKQmd2VdqL
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 11, 2021
Caleb Middleton