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2026: Big Time Hoops 7th Annual East Coast Showcase
Both our 15U and 17U squads stepped onto the big stage at the 7th Annual Big Time Hoops East Coast Showcase (March 28-29) in Ellicott City, Maryland and made a statement. The 15U battled through top competition from Maryland and Virginia, finishing 2-1 before locking in and bringing home the championship gold.
Our 17U team dominated the court, going a perfect 5–0 against top Maryland talent and showed true grit by storming back from a 12-point deficit to secure the title. Two teams. One standard. Arise Above—bringing home GOLD.
15u Arise Above Team, 1st Place Champions, Silver Bracket
17u Arise Above Team, 1st Place Champions
2026: MARYLAND MAYHEM CLASSIC
Arise Above made its mark in the 15U and 17U varsity divisions, showcasing strong performances at the Premier 1 Events Maryland Mayhem Classic (April 11–12) at The Park School in Baltimore.
The 15U squad delivered a perfect 4–0 performance, earning championship rings with a title-clinching win over Zero Gravity Elite.
The 17U team went 2–1, falling just short of a championship game berth.
15u Arise Above Team, 1st Place Champions 2026, White Division
2026: DMV TIP OFF
The Arise Above varsity boys 17U squad delivered an unforgettable performance, capturing the DMV Tip-Off title at the Love Day Hoops event at Meadowbrook Athletic Complex (April 18–19) with a thrilling sudden-death double overtime victory. It was a true team effort, with every player contributing to a championship run defined by resilience, unity, and composure under pressure.
The 15U team showed strong form, going a perfect 2–0 in early play before falling to Vito Next Up, the eventual tournament champions, in a hard-fought matchup.
@lovedayhoopstv Dame time. ⌚ Liam Connors propels Arise Above Varsity Boys to the DMV Tip-Off Championship Win in Sudden-Death Double OT
17u Arise Above Team, 1st Place Champions, Varsity Boys 2026
2026: DMV JAM
Arise Above 17U delivered a dominant performance at the Love Day Hoops DMV Jam Tournament (May 30-31), held in Ellicott City, Maryland, earning a first place finish with an undefeated 4-0 record.
Facing teams from across Maryland and Philadelphia, Arise Above 17U showcased its talent and toughness all weekend, scoring an impressive 230 points and secured the tournament title after a commanding victory over Henry Hoops in the championship game.
The 15U division posted a strong 2-1 record at the DMV Jam, making a semifinal run before being edged out by Henry Hoops.
17u Arise Above Team, 1st Place Champions, Varsity 2026
2026: charm city next level
Arise Above 17U captured their 4th tournament championship of the season at the Charm City Next Level National Exposure Tournament (June 13–14) in Jessup, Maryland, defeating TS Thunder in the Exposure Boys Division title game.
The 15U team also had a strong showing, finishing 2-0 to earn themselves a championship berth. Although they came up just short in the title matchup, their effort, determination, and growth throughout the weekend were outstanding.
17u Arise Above Team, 1st Place Champions, Exposure Boys 2026