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My final highlighted game of the day at the Grassroots Showcase by @hoopseen was a straight-up backyard brawl between Team All In and TWU Elite. From the opening tip, this one had that heavyweight feel, two teams trading punches, matching energy, and refusing to give an inch. Team All In came out swinging first, setting the tone early and edging their way to a 27-25 lead at the half in a game where every possession felt like it mattered.
The second half turned into a war of runs. One team would strike, the other answered right back. No panic, no backing down, just high-level competition on both ends. Then came the shift. With about 5 minutes left, #34 @simmons_jahari flipped the game on its head, catching fire from deep and raining in shot after shot. Those threes opened everything up and gave TWU Elite the breathing room they needed, stretching the lead out to 9.
Team All In didn’t go anywhere. They kept battling, knocking down big shots and fighting to claw their way back into it. Every time it looked like the gap might close, TWU responded with another answer. In the end, they held firm and secured a hard-fought 61-52 win in what was easily the best game of the day.
TWU Elite was led by #34 @simmons_jahari, who took over late and finished with 18 points, including 4 from deep, along with 4 rebounds and 2 steals. His shot-making down the stretch was the difference. Teammate #10 @BenElson23_ brought steady production all game long, adding 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, impacting the game in multiple ways.
Team All In showed toughness from start to finish, led by #1 with 13 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists, keeping his squad within striking distance. @AidenHaehnlein5 added 11 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal, continuing to compete and make plays in a game that never lacked intensity.
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