NORTH AUGUSTA – Nike EYBL Peach Jam crowned three champions as Brad Beal Elite, Indy Heat and the Georgia Stars all won their title games at North Augusta Riverview Park Activities Center on Sunday, July 20.
Brad Beal Elite handily defeated NY Rens 75-55 in the 17U Peach Jam Championship. Arkansas Razorbacks commit Jashawn Andrews led Brad Beal Elite with 20 points in the championship game.
This marked the second consecutive year Brad Beal Elite won the Nike EYBL 17U Peach Jam Title. The team is named after NBA player Bradley Beal, who has had a lot of involvement mentoring young athletes and developing their skills.
Indy Heat continued their undefeated run by defeating the Florida Rebels 68-53 in Sunday’s 16U EYBL Peach Jam championship game. Jahari Miller made 7 of his 9 3-pointers attempted and led the Indy Heat with 21 points in the win.
The Georgia Stars, led by No. 2 sophomore in the nation AJ Williams, defeated Team Takeover 60-56 to win the 15U EYBL Peach Jam Championship. Williams led the Georgia Stars with 28 points.
The Georgia Stars, who also won last year in 15U, are back to back championships.
Sportswriter Christopher Rickerson is an Augusta University graduate who has covered area sports for publications including Augusta University‘s Bell Ringer and Augusta Good News. Subscribe to the Augusta Good News’ free weekly newsletter here.
