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Broughton’s Jordan Page (1) goes up for the dunk against Wilson’s Josh Leonard (23) during the first half. The Broughton Capitals and the Wilson (SC) Tigers played in the first round of the John Wall Holiday Tournament on December 26, 2025.
RALEIGH
Score one for South Carolina’s top high school junior class recruit in a head-to-head matchup with North Carolina’s best.
In a game featuring a pair of top 2027 starters, Wilson High School of Florence, South Carolina held off Raleigh’s Broughton High School, 60-54, on Friday in the teams’ first game of the John Wall Holiday Invitational at the Raleigh school’s home gym.
Wilson’s Josh Leonard, listed as 247Sports’ and On3’s top 2027 South Carolina recruit — and top-25 nationally — led all players with 24 points in the win. Leonard also grabbed 10 boards. KJ Allen added 10 points for the Tigers, who advance to the semifinals of the Day-Ron Sharpe boys’ bracket to face Coronado High School of Nevada on Monday at 5 p.m.
Broughton’s Jordan Page. North Carolina’s top-ranked 2027 player by both 247Sports and On3 — and top-15 nationally — led the Capitals with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Freshman Jon Bowen was solid for Broughton with eight points and was a key piece of the home team’s comeback attempt in the third quarter.
Broughton will face regional rival Garner in a losers’ bracket game Saturday at 12:30 p.m. All the games in the boys’ brackets of the annual showcase are at Broughton High School.
Greensboro Day 81, Millbrook 39
After a tight opening quarter, Greensboro Day pulled away in the second anf third quarters to post a convincing 81-39 win over Millbrook in the opening game for both schools at the John Wall Invitational.
Marty Giant led Greensboro Day with 24 points, including five made 3-pointers. Micah Gunter added 12 points, while Grant Duggins added 11 points and 12 rebounds for an impressive double-double.
Millbrook’s Josh Conti led his team with 24 points, while Will Pickett grabbed 10 boards for the Wildcats in the loss.
Christ School 78, Southeast Raleigh 54
Southeast Raleigh sped out to an early lead, but Christ School chipped away in the second quarter and then stepped on the gas in the third as the Greenies posted a 78-54 in the teams’ opening game of the John Wall Invitational.
Tyler Jones led four players in double figures for Christ School with 19 points. Dacen Petty had 15 points — all on 3-pointers — and Kingston Whitty also posted 15 points for the Greenies in the win.
Aaron Parker led the way for Southeast Raleigh with 20 points and nine rebounds.
Greenfield 62, Petersburg 51
After playing to a deadlock at the half, Greenfield pulled away in the third quarter and held off a Petersburg charge in the fourth to post a 62-51 win in the teams’ opening game of the John Wall Invitational.
Donovan Dickens led Greenfield with 16 points. Kobe Edwards added 12 while Cameron Moore and Braxton Dubose chipped in with 10 each in the win.
Latrell Allmond led all players with 22 points and 10 rebounds in the loss for Petersburg.
Highland 59, Southern Durham 53
Brayden Ragland went 11-of-18 from the field and poured in 26 points to help Highland of Virginia pull away from Southern Durham for a 59-53 win in the teams’ opening game of the John Wall Invitational.
Ragland’s total included a pair of 3-pointers, and he hauled in seven rebounds, as well. Isaiah Carter added eight in the win for Highland.
KJ Terry led the way for Southern Durham with 14 points, while Aden Jeffries added 10.
Washington 78, Reidsville 74
Reidsville mounted a furious second-half comeback Friday night against Washington in the teams’ opening game at the John Wall Invitational, but the Pam Pack held on to post a 78-74 win.
Shimere Garris led Washington with 33 points. Jarryn Payne added 16 and Chaise Smith 14 for the Pack.
Dionte Neal, a UNC-Greensboro-bound guard, led Reidsville’s comeback and poured in a game-high 42. Paul Cauthen Jr. added 16 for the Rams.
Coronado 50, Garner 45
Playing more than 2,000 miles from home, Coronado High School of Nevada showed no plane legs early against Garner, swooned a bit just after the half, but regained its composure to post a 50-45 win in the teams’ opening game at the John Wall Invitational on Friday.
Munir Greig led a balanced attack for the Cougars with 12 points. Amare Oba added 11 points and eight rebounds in the win.
Darius Whitner led all players with 14 points for Garner, with Kingston Beale chipping in 12.
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