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Rodney McGruder gave the crowd something to talk about
              Rodney McGruder Show!
    With all of the rumors going around about Rodney transferring to Oak Hill next season , all eyes were on the 6'4" all-met shooting guard who put on a scoring clinic against Oxon Hill. The Kansas State bound guard showed off his high rise capability with four dunks that really gave the crowd something to get excited about. McGruder looked silky smooth as he scored a league high 25 points leading he and his teammates over Oxon Hill 67-36. If Rodney decides to stay at Carroll next season , they have to be considered as the pre-season favorite to win the WCAC.

Video: Archbishop Carroll & Rodney McGruder Highlights

Lasan Kormah Roosevelt 21pts in losing effort
        St. Johns 63  Eleanor Roosevelt 53
    
        St. John's got their 1st win this summer at the expense of the Raider team from Greenbelt , MD. The game was a lot closer than the final score entails , and despite 21pts from Lasan Kormah of Eleanor Roosevelt , the backcourt of St. Johns proved too much too handle down the stretch. The backcourt of Chris Martin and #5 , combined for 31 points in the win.

Video : St. Johns vs Eleanor Roosevelt Highlights

Donte Holmes added 12pts for St. Frances
         
              St. Frances 53  Springbrook 49
    The defending Maryland state 4A champions lost their second game of the summer to St. Frances of Baltimore , MD 53 -49. Jamal Olasewere a 6'6" WF from Springbrook looked good early being aggressive and attacking the basket before injuring his ankle early in the 1st half. Springbrook fell behind when Olaswere went out but later went on a big run to colse the half 23-19. In the end St. Frances point guard Williams was to much for Springbrook scoring 16pts and handing out 6 assts. Donte Holmes and Wayne Sparrow from the class of 2010 round out the very talented backcourt and each added 12pts in the win. Big Man Greg Lewis proves to be one to watch as his game develops , the 6'8" PF has the ability to face up and shoot the mid range jump shot and knows how to finish around the rim. St. Frances grinds one out and starts their summer 1-0.
Video: St. Frances vs Springbrook Highlights

Kiliam Azah 6'3" SG Laurel HS
             Class of 2009 On The Rise 

       In the first game of the day Laurel handled Paint Branch 48-34. Kiliam Azah a 6'3" Wing from Laurel HS is a very athletic player that can score around the basket. Azah who's list of schools include Hampton , Jacksonville and Akron with considerable interest in Hampton University at this time. , says " I stay and watch the games just to keep me motivated". After scoring 18pts and grabbing 7 boards Kiliam Azah is entering the summer of his junior year on the right foot. After reaching the maryland state semifinals as a junior last season Azah and the Laurel Spartans are hopeful that they can not only make it to Comcast but come back with a title. Azah is also transittioning to AAU basketball as well and noted that he will be playing with Triple Threat this summer.
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