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The final session of the Panini Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Missouri, is under way, and it's guaranteed to shake up Tuesday's next edition of The Sporting News High School Boys Basketball Top 25.
No. 7 Dynamic Prep [Irving, TX] already pulled a minor upset of the No. 4 Prolific Prep [Fort Lauderdale, FL] Crew, 78-66, in the early action, and the nightcap could shake things up even further if undefeated No. 10 SPIRE Academy [Geneva, OH] takes down the No. 2 Brewster Academy [Wolfeboro, NH] Bobcats. That game is scheduled to tip off at 5 p.m. EST.
It could even be enough to lift SPIRE Academy into the No. 1 position when the rankings are released. SPIRE already has a head-to-head win over the current No. 1 AZ Compass Prep [Chandler, AZ] Dragons, a team that is also in the Bay State for the event at Springfield College. The Dragons beat the No. 3 Link Academy [Branson, MO] Lions Sunday night, 64-54, but whether that will be enough for the Dragons to hold onto the top spot might depend on the outcome of the SPIRE-Brewster matchup.
The first contest of the Monday session was also a surprise with the Newman National [Boston, MA] Cardinals upsetting the Southeastern Prep Academy National [Orlando, FL] Falcons, 67-60. Southeastern Prep has spent time in the national Top 25 this season, and the loss is guaranteed to keep them from re-entering the list for now. On the flip side, the win for Newman will raise the Cardinals' profile on the national scene.
Monday's contests are being televised on the ESPN networks, including ESPN2 and ESPNU. Complete results and the rest of the upcoming schedule are listed below.
All times are EST local.
Hoophall Classic boys basketball schedule
Below is the full day-by-day schedule along with a spotlight on the best games each day.
CLICK TO SKIP DOWN: Thursday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday
Thursday, January 15
Final results from opening day action
- Shaker [Latham, NY] Bison 65 (9-2), East Catholic [Manchester, CT] Eagles 54 (8-2)
- Chicopee [MA] Comp Colts 51 (7-2), South Hadley [MA] Tigers 45 (0-3)
- Sci-Tech [Springfield, MA] CyberCats 63 (2-1), Putnam Vo-Tech [Springfield, MA] Beavers 43 (2-7)
- Pope Francis Prep [Springfield, MA] Cardinals 80 (8-1), Springfield [MA] Central Golden Eagles 78 (6-3) [2OT]
Saturday, January 17
Session 1 Schedule
- Notre Dame Prep [Fairfield, CT] Lancers 72 (7-4), Mater Dei [Santa Ana, CA] Monarchs 57 (14-9)
- Blair Academy [Blairstown, NJ] Bucs 78 (7-2), TMI-Episcopal [San Antonio, TX] Panthers 52 (13-7)
- No. 1 AZ Compass Prep [Chandler, AZ] Dragons 59 (13-1), Long Island Lutheran [Brookville, NY] Crusaders 58 (5-7)
- Millennium [Goodyear, AZ] Tigers (17-2), Christ the King [Middle Village, NY] Royals 43 (9-3)
Session 2 Schedule
- No. 8 Sierra Canyon [Chatsworth, CA] Trailblazers 75 (18-1), No. 23 Columbus [Miami, FL] Explorers 58 (14-5)
- No. 16 Archbishop Stepinac [White Plains, NY] Crusaders 56 (12-4), No. 24 IMG Academy [Bradenton, FL] Ascenders 53 (13-6)
- Inglewood [CA] Sentinels 81 (20-5), Notre Dame [West Haven, CT] Green Knights 80 (9-3)
- No. 3 Link Academy [Branson, MO] Lions 64 (15-1), No. 14 Montverde [FL] Academy Eagles 59 (8-5)
Sunday, January 18
Session 1 Schedule
- Bergen Catholic [Oradell, NJ] Crusaders 80 (10-5), Central Catholic [Lawrence, MA] Raiders (8-2)
- Imhotep Charter [Philadelphia, PA] Panthers 59 (12-5), Providence Christian [Murfreesboro, TN] Lions 49 (14-6)
- No. 2 Brewster Academy [Wolfeboro, NH] Bobcats 69 (18-1) vs. Oak Hill Academy [Mouth of Wilson, VA] Warriors 60 (13-6)
- Rainier Beach [Seattle, WA] Vikings 91 (15-1), Bishop McNamara [Forestville, MD] Mustangs 85 (8-11)
Session 2 Schedule
- No. 6 CIA-Bella Vista [Phoenix, AZ] Bears 67 (13-2), No. 24 IMG Academy [Bradenton, FL] Ascenders 32 (13-7)
- No. 14 Montverde [FL] Academy Eagles 71 (8-5), Long Island Lutheran [Brookville, NY] Crusaders 58 (5-8)
- No. 10 SPIRE Academy National [Geneva, OH] 57 (9-0), Sunrise Christian Academy [Bel Aire, KS] Buffaloes 48 (6-5)
- No. 1 AZ Compass Prep [Chandler, AZ] Dragons 64 (14-1), No. 3 Link Academy [Branson, MO] Lions 54 (15-2)
Monday, January 19
Monday's final session of the 2026 Panini Hoophall Classic is under way and features one extended session of five games highlighted by two Top 10 battles that are guaranteed to reshape the rankings on Tuesday.
That's because No. 7 Dynamic Prep of Texas already defeated No. 4 Prolific Prep of Florida, 78-66. No. 10 SPIRE Academy can shake things up even further when they take on No. 2 Brewster Academy.
Final results
- Newman National [Boston, MA] Cardinals 67 (13-1), Southeastern Prep Academy National [Orlando, FL] Falcons 60 (26-8)
- No. 7 Dynamic Prep [Irving, TX] 78 (15-1), No. 4 Prolific Prep [Fort Lauderdale, FL] Crew 66 (20-3)
Schedule
- 1 p.m. — No. 5 Paul VI [Chantilly, VA] Panthers (16-2) vs. St. Mary's [Phoenix, AZ] Knights (13-4), ESPN2
- 3 p.m. — No. 23 Columbus [Miami, FL] Explorers (14-5) vs. St. John Bosco [Bellflower, CA] Braves (15-5), ESPNU
- 5 p.m. — No. 10 SPIRE Academy [Geneva, OH] (8-0) vs. No. 2 Brewster Academy National [Wolfeboro, NH] Bobcats (18-1), ESPNU
Top prospects, individual matchups at Hoophall Classic 2026
The Hoophall Classic is loaded with talent. Of 247Sports.com's top 68 prospects in the Class of 2026, a whopping 46 of them play for teams participating this weekend. The event also features the top six players from the Class of 2027 and a handful of the top sophomores in the Class of 2028.
If you're looking for a far more comprehensive breakdown of the top prospect matchups, we've got you covered. Here's a quick snapshot (all times eastern):
Sunday
- 1:30 p.m.: Qayden Samuels (Bishop McNamara) vs. Tyran Stokes (Rainier Beach)
- 4 p.m.: Miles Sadler, Vaughn Karvala (CIA-Bella Vista) vs. Cole Cloer, Chase Foster, Ralph Scott, Aziz Olajuwon, Trey Beamer, Maxime Meyer (IMG Academy)
MORE: Where to watch Tyran Stokes games this season
Monday
- 1 p.m.: Jordan Smith (Paul VI) vs. Cameron Williams (St. Mary's)
- 3 p.m.: Caleb Gaskins (Columbus) vs. Christian Collins (St. John Bosco)
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