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Mikey Williams leads comeback as Lake Norman defeats Emoni Bates, Ypsi Prep, 68-64
By JUSTIN POTTINGER
Led by a 19-point performance from Mikey Williams, Lake Norman Christian (NC) defeated Emoni Bates and Ypsilanti Prep (MI) Academy 68-64 in the Battle Showcase at Bob Jones University (SC) on Saturday.
Williams, the 6-foot-2, 175-pound point guard, is ranked by 247Sports.com as the No. 1 combo guard and No. 2 overall prospect in the Class of 2023.
Bates, who led all scorers with 20 points, came off the bench and was sidelined due to a mouth injury for a portion of the game.
The 6-foot-8, 200-pound small forward, was recently named as a semifinalist for the 2021 Naismith High School Player of the Year Award.
Ranked by 247Sports.com as the No. 1 overall prospect in the Class of 2022, Bates committed to Michigan State on June 29.
Bates has one final chance to tie the game with under 30 seconds remaining, but missed the game-tying three-pointer.
This marks Lake Norman Christian’s second win over a top-25 opponent in the last two weeks.
Lake Norman Christian also had a solid contribution from 2023 point guard Trey Green, who finished with 16 points including a clutch three-pointer to give his team the lead with 40 second remaining.
This ends a six-game winning streak for Ypsi Prep as they look to bounce back with a Feb. 20 matchup with Blue Magic (VA) at the Future Stars Basketball Classic.
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