Carolina Thunder Wins National Tournament

The Carolina Thunder 8th grade (14U) basketball team from Selma recently traveled to Greensboro to play in the Always Live National Tournament.

Head Coach Cortney Moore and other members of the coaching staff prepared the young players throughout the season.

Carolina Thunder defeated the Apex Spurs in the championship game to bring home the championship trophy and rings to Johnston County.

Bottom row: Jeremiah Allen, Cameron McCain, Jaquan Watson, Malachi Heaven. Second Row: Coach Travis Holder, Carmelo Banks, Jahlil Howell, Xavier Best, Head Coach Cortney Moore. Third row: Elijah Mays, Decarrus Poston, DeAiren Campbell, Christian Perris, Jalen Stancil. Back row Quinlan Simms, not pictured Hugh Collins, Wyatt Stepnowski, Jahmir Chrisp, Coach Carlos McCain, Coach Terrance Holder, Coach Dee Ray

“As a coach I’m proud of the guys for their hard work and dedication throughout the season,” Coach Moore said. “During the championship game, Jaylen Stancil was unstoppable. He added a double-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and was named the MVP of the game. I’m happy for the organization as a whole. This is the first National Championship for Carolina Thunder. We are looking forward to many more to come.”

Moore also thanked Coach Travis Holder and Carlos McCain for their support.

Any youth looking to be a part of the Carolina Thunder family for next season can contact Coach Moore at 919-320-7241.  The teams motto is ‘One Team, One God, One Goal we are Carolina Thunder’.

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