EK BASKETBALL
Log in Sign Up Free
YOUR LENS
ADVERTISEMENT
Under Armour The only way is through.
Shop UA
TOURNAMENT RECAP

RYZE Hoops Easter Jam Crowns Six Champions Across a Full Weekend

EKO Staff··

The RYZE Hoops Easter Jam brought together 31 teams across 6 divisions for 46 games, and the courts produced champions in every bracket.

In the 10th Grade Boys division, Iron City Hoops Edmonds topped Shannon Hawks 75-62, with Mac Howard earning MVP honors. The 4th Grade Boys title went to the FCA Stars, who handled the Ga Stunners 43-23 behind MVP Timothy GA.

The 5th Grade Boys crown belonged to the Chattanooga Steam, who beat Wood Elite 68-54, with KARTER BEAN AROWOOD named MVP. That same Steam program reached the 6th Grade Boys final, where Hoopin for Jesus prevailed 47-23 and Marqueete Wade took MVP.

In the 7th Grade Boys division, B4 Academy claimed the title over Wood Elite, with Parks Neese named MVP. And in the 8th Grade Boys bracket, Elite Playmakers 2030 (Coach Fly) defeated NME UA FUTURE - 14U/8TH GRADE/2030 75-47, with Havyn Highfield earning MVP.

A few performances stood above the rest. The highest-scoring game of the weekend came in the 10th Grade Boys division, a 95-53 result. The biggest individual outing belonged to Parks Neese, who poured in 35 points in 7th Grade Boys play, nearly carrying his division on his own.

Thanks to every team, coach, family, and volunteer who made the RYZE Hoops Easter Jam a great weekend of hoops. See you on the court next time.

TOURNAMENT RECAP RYZE Hoops Easter Jam
ADVERTISEMENT
Nike
Built different.
Shop Basketball

By the numbers

ADVERTISEMENT
Gatorade
Win from within.
Fuel the grind
E
EKO

Rankings, stats, game recaps and more for youth travel basketball — all in one place.

GET STARTED
Sign Up Free
© 2026 EKO Basketball. All rights reserved.