#NEHF 9th Grade Day 2 Recap
The Northeast Hoops Festival returned to New England this weekend with top teams from throughout the region finally getting back on the court together.
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.
Additional content is available through our other social media platforms at @NERRhoops on both Twitter and Instagram.
Here are my top performers from day one at #NEHF. Follow along all day today on my IG Story to see who I’m watching and impressed by https://t.co/tGd27uUISv pic.twitter.com/2OnxqfMcd5
— Adam Finkelstein (@AdamFinkelstein) April 11, 2021
Michael Dankert of MT Ducks earned #POTG after finishing with 18 and 12 rebounds, scoring in the paint and mid range #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/8afXimO03y
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 11, 2021
Owen Degnan of RI Knights is the #POTG after finishing with a game high 18 points in a close win #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/2lcchJEsr6
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 11, 2021
Sam Rudikoff finished with a double double for @MiddlesexMagic Alex. 20 points, 12 rebounds, and high energy on both ends of the floor #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/NqLTQcyx9S
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 11, 2021
A storms brewing on the South Shore ⛈
— Zero Gravity Basketball (@ZeroGravityBB) April 11, 2021
Who’s ready for Sunday afternoon hoops⁉️ pic.twitter.com/jX0VHmL8mH
Another intriguing new name this weekend was @ExpressionsBall freshman Sam Hughes. 6’4+ and can play a variety of positions/ plug a lot of holes #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/hUWzmvWAO3
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 11, 2021
Pierce Walston and Jayden Kim each had 15 points in a win for Black Bear North to earn them #POTG. #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/pcvb7TZry4
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 11, 2021
Andy Weenan is the #POTG for @ASAhoops. Showing off his versatility and ability to guard multiple positions #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/a0InWlXvsx
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 11, 2021
Owen lederer a 6 foot 9th grader from Breakout displayed his offensive ability today by scoring 13 points and leading his team to victory. #NEHF #9th pic.twitter.com/vaCr9WSJRc
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 11, 2021
Karl Ruffin a 6’0 9th grader from ASA had a offensive explosion and lead his team with 15 points. #NEHF #9th pic.twitter.com/MQeobMGAnF
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 11, 2021
Connor Riley a 6’2 9th grader from the Swarm put on a rebounding clinic this afternoon pulling down 8 boards.#NEHF #9th pic.twitter.com/0DWA1iwIIO
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 11, 2021
Will Savage a 6’2 9th grader from Rise Above was a walking bucket this afternoon, scoring 21 points and leading his team to victory. #NEHF #9th pic.twitter.com/RLO0BVUkhQ
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 11, 2021
Jezreel Corporan (5’11), Dashaun James (5’11), RJ Garfield (5’9), and Michael Burke(5’1) made up a fearsome four for the Boston Bobcats. This band of 9th graders showed great ball movement, basketball IQ, and scoring ability. #NEHF #9th pic.twitter.com/OcDQvJF4Ns
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 11, 2021
Joseph D’angelo a 5’7 9th grader from Supernova displayed his grit and basketball IQ in this afternoon’s showing. #NEHF #9th pic.twitter.com/gCqMCazgPM
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 11, 2021
Sam Hughes