Asian shares were mixed on Monday after stocks fell broadly on Friday as Wall Street closed out a holiday-shortened week on a down note. U.S. futures were lower while oil prices were little changed. In Asia, South Korea’s Kospi added 0.6% to 2,418.80. But shares of Jeju Air Co. lost 8.8% after one of the company’s jets skidded off a runway , slammed into a concrete fence and burst into flames Sunday in South Korea as its landing gear failed to deploy. 179 people died in the crash. Political turmoil continued as South Korean law enforcement officials requested a court warrant on Monday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. They are investigating whether his martial law decree on Dec. 3 amounted to rebellion. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index lost 0.9% to 39,914.21 as the dollar gained against the Japanese yen, trading at 157.83 yen, up from 157.75 yen. The Tokyo market will wrap up trading for 2024 with a yearend ceremony as Japan begins its New Year holidays, the biggest festival of the year. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong shed 0.3% to 20,030.63 while the Shanghai Composite index was up 0.3% at 3,408.72. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dipped 0.9% to 8,191.50. On Friday, the S&P 500 fell 1.1% to 5,970.84. Roughly 90% of stocks in the benchmark index lost ground, but it managed to hold onto a modest gain of 0.7% for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.8% to 42,992.21. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite fell 1.5%, to 19,722.03. The losses were made worse by sharp declines for the Big Tech stocks known as the “Magnificent 7”, which can heavily influence the direction of the market because of their large size. A wide range of retailers also fell. Amazon fell 1.5% and Best Buy slipped 1.5%. The sector is being closely watched for clues on how it performed during the holiday shopping season. The S&P 500 gained nearly 3% over a 3-day stretch before breaking for the Christmas holiday. On Thursday, the index posted a small decline. Despite Friday's drop, the market is moving closer to another standout annual finish . The S&P 500 is on track for a gain of around 25% in 2024. That would mark a second consecutive yearly gain of more than 20%, the first time that has happened since 1997-1998. The gains have been driven partly by upbeat economic data showing that consumers continued spending and the labor market remained strong. Inflation, while still high, has also been steadily easing. A report on Friday showed that sales and inventory estimates for the wholesales trade industry fell 0.2% in November, following a slight gain in October. That weaker-than-expected report follows an update on the labor market Thursday that showed unemployment benefits held steady last week. The stream of upbeat economic data and easing inflation helped prompt a reversal in the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy this year. Expectations for interest rate cuts also helped drive market gains. The central bank recently delivered its third cut to interest rates in 2024. Even though inflation has come closer to the central bank's target of 2%, it remains stubbornly above that mark and worries about it heating up again have tempered the forecast for more interest rate cuts. Inflation concerns have added to uncertainties heading into 2025, which include the labor market’s path ahead and shifting economic policies under incoming President Donald Trump. Worries have risen that Trump’s preference for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , a bigger U.S. government debt and difficulties for global trade. In other dealings early Monday, U.S. benchmark crude oil picked up 1 cent to $70.61 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, lost 1 cent to $73.78 per barrel. The euro fell to $1.0427 from $1.0433.De Tomaso shows production-spec P72 hypercarAnoto announces outcome of rights issue
Published 08:41 IST, December 30th 2024 ISRO is all set to launch its ambitious year-end mission, the "Space Docking Experiment" (SpaDeX), today, Monday, at 9:58 PM. New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation ( ISRO ) is all set to launch its ambitious year-end mission, the "Space Docking Experiment" (SpaDeX), today, Monday, at 9:58 PM from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The mission will use the PSLV-C60. The space agency will launch two small satellites for its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) atop the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). Mission's Objective The primary objective of the SpaDeX mission is to develop and demonstrate the technology needed for the rendezvous, docking, and undocking of two small spacecraft (SDX01, the Chaser, and SDX02, the Target) in a low-Earth circular orbit. "In addition, SpaDeX, because of its small size and mass, is even more challenging due to the finer precision required for the rendezvous and docking maneuvers compared to docking two large spacecraft. This mission will serve as a precursor for autonomous docking needed for future lunar missions, such as Chandrayaan-4, without relying on GNSS from Earth," ISRO said in a statement. Currently, only three countries—the United States, Russia, and China have the capability to dock two spacecraft in outer space. With this mission, India aims to become the fourth country in the world to possess space docking technology. What is Docking? Docking refers to the process of aligning and physically connecting two spacecraft, such as satellites, in space. The two satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), will orbit the Earth at an altitude of 470 km, following a circular trajectory with an inclination of 55°. Initially, the satellites will be in close proximity, but over a 24-hour period, they will gradually drift apart. Like all ISRO satellites in low-Earth orbit, both SpaDeX spacecraft carry a differential GNSS-based Satellite Positioning System (SPS), which provides Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions for the satellites. "In SpaDeX, a novel RODP processor is included in the SPS receiver, which allows for accurate determination of the relative position and velocity of the Chaser and the Target. By subtracting the carrier phase measurements from the same GNSS satellites in both Chaser and Target SPS receivers, highly accurate relative states of the two satellites are determined. The VHF/UHF transceivers in both satellites assist this process by transferring the GNSS satellite measurements from one satellite to the other. Hardware and software test beds, including closed-loop verifications, were conducted to characterize the RODP performance," the statement said. The SpaDeX spacecraft were designed and developed by the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) with support from other ISRO centers (VSSC, LPSC, SAC, IISU, and LEOS). The spacecraft, in its orbital phase, will be controlled from ISTRAC using ISRO ground stations and other externally hired ground stations. "The full integration and testing of the satellites were carried out at M/s Ananth Technologies, Bangalore, under the supervision of URSC. After completing all tests and clearances, the spacecraft has moved from URSC to SDSC and is undergoing final preparations for launch," the statement added. Far Rendezvous The Target spacecraft's propulsion system will prevent the satellites from drifting apart and maintain a distance of 20 km between them, a process known as Far Rendezvous. Subsequently, the Chaser spacecraft will gradually approach the Target, reducing the distance between them to 5 km, 1.5 km, 500 m, 225 m, 15 m, and finally 3 m, leading to their docking. When and Where to Watch The launch will be streamed live by the space agency, and you can watch it on YouTube. The broadcast is expected to begin at 11 AM EST (1600 GMT). (Inputs from ANI) Updated 08:46 IST, December 30th 2024PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Chris Austin's 20 points off of the bench helped lead Portland to a 74-64 victory over Lafayette on Saturday night. Austin shot 6 of 11 from the field and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Pilots (5-8). Austin Rapp scored 15 points while shooting 4 for 6 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line and added eight rebounds. Kelson Gebbers shot 2 for 4 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points. Justin Vander Baan led the Leopards (5-7) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and two steals. Lafayette also got 11 points and four assists from Mark Butler. Alex Chaikin also had 11 points. Portland entered halftime up 31-22. Austin paced the team in scoring in the first half with 12 points. Portland used a 14-3 second-half run to come back from a one-point deficit and take the lead at 55-45 with 8:56 remaining in the half before finishing off the victory. Rapp scored nine second-half points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
The Latest: State funeral for Jimmy Carter will be Jan. 9NEW YORK , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CLOSING PRICES AS OF 11/30/24 NAV 11.80 MKT 10.32 AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 11/30/24 NAV (%) MKT (%) One-Month* 11.32 10.73 Year to Date* 19.30 18.23 One-Year 32.77 31.23 Three-Year 6.30 6.46 Five-Year 14.13 13.80 10-Year 10.17 9.69 *Not Annualized Important Performance and Expense Information All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis, net of the Fund's investment advisory fee, and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. Returns as of the recent month-end may be obtained at www.royceinvest.com . The market price of the Fund's shares will fluctuate, so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when sold. The Fund normally invests in micro-cap companies, which may involve considerably more risk than investing in larger-cap companies. The Fund's broadly diversified portfolio does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss. PORTFOLIO DIAGNOSTICS Average Market Cap 1 $854.6M Weighted Average P/B 2 2.2x Net Assets $603.1M 1 Geometric Average : This weighted calculation uses each portfolio holding's market cap in a way designed to not skew the effect of very large or small holdings; instead, it aims to better identify the portfolio's center, which Royce believes offers a more accurate measure of average market cap than a simple mean or median. 2 Harmonic Average : This weighted calculation evaluates a portfolio as if it were a single stock and measures it overall. It compares the total market value of the portfolio to the portfolio's share in the earnings of its underlying stocks. The Price-to-Book , or P/B, Ratio is calculated by dividing a company's share price by its book value per share. Portfolio Composition TOP 10 POSITIONS % OF NET ASSETS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Transcat 1.8 Sprott 1.7 PAR Technology 1.6 Richardson Electronics 1.6 Universal Technical Institute 1.5 Applied Optoelectronics 1.5 BioLife Solutions 1.3 Mesa Laboratories 1.3 IES Holdings 1.2 nLIGHT 1.2 TOP FIVE SECTORS % OF NET ASSETS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Information Technology 23.3 Industrials 23.3 Financials 16.1 Health Care 11.8 Consumer Discretionary 5.7 Recent Developments Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. is a closed-end diversified investment company whose shares of Common Stock (RMT) are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The Fund's investment goal is long-term capital growth, which it seeks by investing primarily in equity securities of companies that, at the time of investment, have market capitalization of $1 billion or less. Daily net asset values (NAVs) for Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. are now available on our website and online through most ticker symbol lookup services and on broker terminals under the symbol XOTCX. For more information, please call The Royce Funds at (800) 221-4268 or visit our website at www.royceinvest.com An investor in Royce Micro-Cap Trust should consider the Fund's investment goals, risks, fees, and expenses carefully before investing. Important Disclosure Information Closed-End Funds are registered investment companies whose shares of common stock may trade at a discount to their net asset value. Shares of each Fund's common stock are also subject to the market risks of investing in the underlying portfolio securities held by the Fund. Royce Fund Services, LLC. ("RFS") is a member of FINRA and has filed this material with FINRA on behalf of each Fund. RFS does not serve as a distributor or as an underwriter to the closed-end funds. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/royce-micro-cap-trust-nyse-rmt-as-of-nov-30-2024-302338580.html SOURCE Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc.A Complete Guide to Radiodetection and Utility Locating TechnologiesStran & Company Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Staff Delisting Determination
Several NFL teams attended the Miami Hurricanes' 42-14 blowout win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons to scout projected top-5 pick Cam Ward, per Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz . Among them were the New York Giants, who are in desperate need of a quarterback after releasing Daniel Jones and placed a "key focus" on Ward. In the Hurricanes' victory, Ward completed 27-of-38 passes for 280 yards and three total touchdowns, while throwing one interception. Ward is a top contender for the Heisman Trophy this season, leading the Hurricanes to a 10-1 record while throwing for 3,494 yards, 32 touchdowns and posting an 89.4 quarterback rating. The senior's standout performance on Saturday comes after six-year Giants veteran Daniel Jones and the team "mutually agreed" to part ways, according to a statement made on New York's social media. Jones was benched by head coach Brian Daboll earlier in the week, dropping to fourth string on the team's quarterback depth chart after a disappointing season. The former Giant recorded 2,070 passing yards this season, throwing eight touchdowns and seven interceptions while posting a quarterback rating of 46.5. The Giants will continue to evaluate their future at the quarterback position as they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
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Share Tweet Share Share Email Blockchain, decentralised data storage, and artificial intelligence are reshaping industries globally, driving innovation and transforming traditional systems. Among the leading players in these fields are Qubetics , Arweave, and the Artificial Super Intelligence Alliance (ASIA). These platforms represent a trifecta of innovation, each contributing to a more connected, efficient, and intelligent future. Let’s dive deeper into their unique value propositions and transformative potential. 1- Qubetics: Revolutionizing Tokenized Asset Marketplaces Qubetics stands as a beacon of innovation in the realm of tokenised assets. Its marketplace is a vibrant ecosystem designed to address the needs of modern investors. The platform offers access to diverse tokenised assets, ranging from real estate and commodities to equity and intellectual property. Each asset is meticulously structured to open new avenues for diversification and growth. The marketplace is not just about accessibility; it tackles critical challenges that have long plagued traditional asset markets. Liquidity, often limited in conventional settings, is enhanced by creating a secondary market. This allows seamless trading, making it easier for investors to buy, sell, and manage their holdings. Enhanced liquidity facilitates faster asset value appreciation and provides more frequent opportunities for investors to realise gains. Transparency is another hallmark of Qubetics. By leveraging blockchain technology, the platform ensures a clear and immutable record of transactions, instilling trust and confidence among users. The presale phase has been particularly successful, currently in its 14th stage, with $TICS tokens priced at $0.037. Over $7.7 million has been raised, with 11,700 holders and 374 million tokens sold. Weekly price hikes of 10% add to the momentum, culminating in a final phase surge of 20%. The success of Qubetics illustrates its potential to democratize access to tokenized assets, empowering investors globally and creating a robust ecosystem for growth. 2- Arweave: Permanent Data Storage for the Digital Age In an era where data drives decision-making and innovation, Arweave offers a groundbreaking solution: permanent, decentralised data storage. Recurring costs and potential vulnerabilities often limit traditional cloud storage models. Arweave disrupts this paradigm with a one-time payment model that ensures indefinite data storage. At the core of Arweave’s architecture lies the Permaweb—a decentralised web where data is stored immutably. The platform’s Proof of Access (PoA) consensus mechanism underpins its operations, requiring miners to validate new transactions and retrieve and provide previously stored data. This ensures the integrity and longevity of stored information while promoting a more environmentally sustainable approach than traditional Proof of Work systems. 3- Artificial Super Intelligence Alliance (ASIA): A New Frontier in AI Artificial Super Intelligence Alliance (ASIA) is shaping the future of artificial intelligence, pushing the boundaries of what machines can achieve. The alliance focuses on developing Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI), an advanced form of AI that surpasses human intelligence across all domains. ASIA’s mission is multifaceted. At its core is the commitment to ethical AI development, ensuring that ASI systems are aligned with human values and operate safely and reliably. The organisation fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, combining technology, ethics, and policy experts to create a holistic framework for AI advancement. The potential applications of ASI are transformative. In healthcare, it could revolutionise diagnostics and treatment planning, delivering personalised care at an unprecedented scale. In finance, it promises more sophisticated risk assessments and fraud detection systems. Education, too, stands to benefit, with adaptive learning platforms tailored to individual needs. Conclusion Qubetics, Arweave, and ASIA exemplify the transformative power of technology. Each tackles unique challenges, yet together, they represent a cohesive narrative of progress. Qubetics redefines asset markets with tokenisation, Arweave ensures data permanence in a decentralised manner, and ASIA charts the course for the next generation of artificial intelligence. These platforms are more than just technological achievements—they are stepping stones to the future, prioritising accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability. 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Austin scores 20 off the bench, Portland downs Lafayette 74-64
Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver, on Friday announced committee assignments for members of the Democratic Senate caucus. There will be 10 committees in the 2025 session, six of which will have a narrow one-seat majority. Democrats retained 23 seats in the November election out of 35 in the Senate. Only 20 members of the Democratic caucus are assigned to committees. Notably, Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis of Longmont, who is under fire for allegations of mistreating her aides, was stripped of all committee assignments, as well as any aides paid for by the state Senate. She will have to use campaign funds to cover the costs of her aides, if any. An ethics complaint was filed against her by a constituent, according to the Colorado Sun. However, it's unlikely to go anywhere before the General Assembly convenes for the 2025 session on Jan. 8. That complaint will have to be filed again after the next Senate President, Sen. James Coleman of Denver, takes the gavel. Two Senate Democrats, Sens. Janet Buckner of Aurora and Chris Hansen of Denver, intend to resign their Senate seats on Jan. 9, leaving assignments open for their replacements. Sen. Faith Winter of Westminster, who was stripped of her leadership of the Senate Transportation & Energy Committee after being accused of showing up intoxicated at a meeting in Thornton, is back as chair of that committee. A Senate ethics committee had voted, 4-1, in July to find she violated Senate rules. The Senate's top leader admonished her, but the committee didn't take further action, such as a censure or expulsion. Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet of Commerce City will serve as President Pro Tempore during the 2025-26 sessions. The committee assignments are: Agriculture & Natural Resources , 7 members (4-3) Senator Dylan Roberts of Dillon, Chair Senator Jessie Danielson of Wheat Ridge, Vice Chair Senator Nick Hinrichsen of Pueblo Senator Janice Marchman of Berthoud Appropriations, 7 members (4-3) Senator-elect Judy Amabile of Boulder, Chair (Amabile also serves on the Joint Budget Committee) Senator Jeff Bridges of Greenwood Village, Vice Chair (Bridges is the chair of the Joint Budget Committee) Senator Chris Kolker of Littleton Senator Julie Gonzales of Denver Business, Labor, & Technology , 7 members (4-3) Senator Jessie Danielson, Chair Senator Nick Hinrichsen, Vice Chair Senator Faith Winter of Westminster Open Democratic seat Education , 7 members (4-3) Senator Chris Kolker, Chair Senator Janice Marchman, Vice Chair Senator-elect Cathy Kipp of Fort Collins Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet Finance , 9 members (6-3) Senator-elect Cathy Kipp, Chair Senator Janice Marchman, Vice Chair Senator Chris Kolker Senator Julie Gonzales Senator-elect Marc Snyder of Manitou Springs Senator Kyle Mullica of Thornton Health & Human Services , 9 members (6-3) Senator Kyle Mullica, Chair Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet, Vice Chair Senator Lisa Cutter of Littleton Senator-elect Mike Weissman of Aurora Senator-elect Lindsey Daugherty of Arvada Open Democratic seat Judiciary , 7 members (5-2) Senator Julie Gonzales, Chair Senator-elect Mike Weissman, Vice Chair Senator Dylan Roberts Senator-elect Lindsey Daugherty Open Democratic seat Local Government & Housing , 7 members (4-3) Senator Tony Exum, Sr. of Colorado Springs, Chair Senator Julie Gonzales, Vice Chair Senator-elect Marc Snyder Senator Faith Winter State, Veterans, & Military Affairs, 5 members (3-2) Senator-elect Mike Weissman, Chair Senator Tom Sullivan of Centennial, Vice Chair Open Democratic seat Transportation & Energy , 9 members (6-3) Senator Faith Winter, Chair Senator Lisa Cutter, Vice Chair Senator Nick Hinrichsen Senator Tony Exum, Sr. Senator Tom Sullivan Senator Kyle MullicaPresentation Includes Discussion of Monetization of NurseMagicTM DETROIT, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ: AMST), a pioneering technology company specializing in the development and marketing of B2C and B2B AI-driven solutions, announced today it will release an end of year video shareholder update to its website today, December 23, 2024 at 3:00 pm ET. The presentation will be available to shareholders here: https://ir.amesite.com/news-events/media . As part of the update, Amesite's CEO, Dr. Ann Marie Sastry, will review: Amesite Inc. (Nasdaq: AMST) is a pioneering technology company specializing in the development and marketing of B2C and B2B AI-driven solutions. Leveraging its proprietary AI infrastructure, Amesite offers cutting-edge applications that cater to both individual and professional needs. NurseMagicTM, the company's mobile app for health and care professionals, streamlines creation of nursing notes and documentation tasks, enhances patient communication, and offers personalized guidance to nurses on patient care, medications, and handling challenging workplace situations. Forward Looking Statements This communication contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning the Company, the Company's planned online machine learning platform, the Company's business plans, any future commercialization of the Company's online learning solutions, potential customers, business objectives and other matters. Forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as "may," "will," "should," "would," "expect," "plan," "believe," "intend," "look forward," and other similar expressions among others. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Risks facing the Company and its planned platform are set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 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Wall St closes lower at end of holiday-shortened weekIt's not even Christmas yet, but high school girls basketball season now has its fourth No. 1 team following Mitty's dominance at the Nike TOC. Here are the national high school girls basketball rankings from The Sporting News for the week of Dec. 23. READ: Last week's rankings (Dec. 16) Top 25 High School Girls Basketball Rankings Mitty beat the top-ranked team in the country to win the Nike TOC behind dominance from McKenna Woliczko? Seems like deja vu. One year after leaping to No. 1 following an upset of Long Island Lutheran, the Monarchs have done it again for a shocking 59-34 blowout of Ontario Christian in the finals. Wolizcko was named the MVP again after dropping 38 points and 17 rebounds against Clackamas and 25 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists against Ontario Christian. It's rare to see potential CIF Open Division state championship previews occur during the regular season, but how about this. Ontario Christian doesn't have to wait until a potential March rematch for another crack at Archbishop Mitty – they play again on Jan. 4 at the SI 20 Showcase. 3. Mater Dei (CA) (12-2 – 17th) When was the last time that California teams swept the top three of a national ranking? Not sure, but the last time Mater Dei was ranked this high on a national level was during the 2019-20 and 2019-20 seasons when it went back-to-back as CIF-SS Open Division champions. Mater Dei's only losses came to the only two higher-ranked teams, so it was clear for takeoff in the rankings after upsetting Bishop McNamara. Mater Dei was No. 17 last week, so why didn't Bishop McNamara drop more for the loss? Before getting upset, it had already beaten IMG Academy by 23 points, Central Pointe Christian Academy by 25, Bullis by eight, and Sage Hill by 26. And Bishop McNamara bounced back after losing to beat Clackamas 53-48. Now it's the conference favorite entering another brutal year of Washington Catholic play. Biding time while most other top-ranked teams have gotten their hands dirty with national competition. Westtown did handle Shining Star Sports Academy 73-64 in its one crack at a ranked foe. LuHi has only played five games, but its season-opening wins against Bishop Ireton (79-73) and St. Paul VI (78-44) are already aging particularly well as those downed foes have otherwise been untouchable. Long Island Lutheran opens the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational as a heavy favorite against ever-dangerous Miami Country Day. Unsurprisingly, Sierra Canyon had no trouble winning the top division at the Tarkanian Classic for the second time in three years, although Couer D'Alene and Vanden managed not to get totally dismantled. Expect a similar showing – or perhaps an even more dominant one – this week at the Glendora Christmas Tournament. Still unbeaten, and for the most part unscathed. Lawrence North is the lone team to give the Bears a scare, losing 52-51 to them on Dec. 12, and that rematch is on Jan. 16. 9. Sidwell Friends (DC) (7-0 – 12 th ) Make it seven wins against seven excellent teams for the Quakers. They beat Potomac School 58-35 in their only game of the week. Narrowly avoided disaster against a quality foe in St. Frances Academy, winning 58-55 in its first test of the season. It's a nine-spot drop for Montverde Academy after a major upset to Canadian powerhouse Fort Erie International, which has lost to Bishop McNamara and Paul VI (VA). It didn't help the Eagles' stock that some of the best teams they've beaten, such as Purcell Marian, Winston-Salem Christian, and St. Thomas Aquinas, recently took stop-dropping losses. With that said, Montverde has been without arguably its top player, Agot Makeer, since November. This might not prove to be a season-altering loss. In one of the biggest upsets of the year so far, Hebron Christian fell 55-52 to Langston Hughes on Friday at the Cherokee Invitational. So why didn't Hebron Christian fall more? The Lions defeated Langston Hughes 62-55 six days prior, and Langston Hughes, now on the bubble, is otherwise unbeaten with wins against Holy Innocents' Episcopal, Hoover (AL), and Westminster Academy. 13. Bradley Central (TN) (13-0 – 13 th ) Bradley Central handily defeated McMinn County, Bartlett, and Clarksville Christian to stay unbeaten. After much ado, the Caseys are finally underway and off to a good start. They beat St. Joseph-by-the-Sea 70-44 and Virginia Academy 61-37. The Red Raiders jump back into action after Christmas at the Visitation Christmas Tournament. 16. Pewaukee (WI) (7-0 – 18th) Still nothing but wins of 15 points or more for the Pirates, which defeated West Allis Central 89-4 and Homestead 55-40. They play one of the biggest tests of the season on Friday against Whitney Young. Johnston finally was tested and won a defensive grinder 49-41 against Dowling Catholic. They meet again in conference play on Jan. 24. The tour de force continues. Princess Anne has scored at least 80 points and more than doubled its opponents score in all seven contests, including against recent victims Ocean Lakes (95-24) and First Colonial (97-9). Sitting pretty at 21-0 after a well-earned week off from games. With most of its big tests already in the past, Lincoln has a strong chance at an undefeated regular season. 20. Clackamas (OR) (3-2 – 23rd) Despite two losses, the Nike TOC wasn't a bad showing for the Cavaliers. They were close losses to national title contenders in Archbishop Mitty and Bishop McNamara, and those were sandwiched in between convincing wins against Princeton and Purcell Marian. 21. Putnam City North (OK) (11-1 – Bubble) Getting a rematch three days after a loss sounds like the perfect amount of time to reflect, rest up, and prepare for revenge. Thus was the case for the Panthers, who beat Norman 57-49 on Tuesday after losing 65-62 on Saturday. The rubber match worth a 6A District 2 title is on Feb. 4. Reeling after a 40-38 loss to PHH Prep on Friday. The Ascenders did pick up a nice win the day before, blowing out another Arizona power Bella Vista College Prep 62-24. 23. Duncanville (TX) (11-4 – Bubble) Fired up after beating rival DeSoto 74-55. Duncanville will pick right after Christmas at the Sandra Meadows Classic, which includes a high-profile matchup with Boswell. 24. Cypress Springs (TX) (17-3 Bubble) Now up to 13 wins in a row, including against Etiwanda, Summer Creek, and Audenried, since starting 4-3. It turns out Cypress Springs was missing an important piece, junior guard Tamiah Harrison, in its last loss, which came 51-48 to Frisco Memorial. Its only others were against Lincoln and Duncanville. Etiwanda resumes play after Christmas at the SoCal Holiday Prep Classic. Teams on the bubble: AZ Compass Prep (AZ) Bishop Ireton (VA) Blue Valley North (KS) Boswell (TX) Bullis (MD) Central Pointe Christian Academy (FL) Clovis West (CA) Elizabeth Seton (MD) Grandview (CO) Grind Prep (OK) Guyer Denton (TX) Flower Mound (TX) Langston Hughes (GA) Lyons (IL) Norman (OK) Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy (TX) PHH Prep (AZ) Purcell Marian (OH) River Ridge (GA) Shining Star Sports Academy (VA) South Bend Washington (IN) St. Francis (GA) St. John's (DC) St. Paul VI (VA) Tualatin (OR) Valor Christian (CO) Winston-Salem Christian National (NC)
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Chris Austin's 20 points off of the bench helped lead Portland to a 74-64 victory over Lafayette on Saturday night. Austin shot 6 of 11 from the field and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Pilots (5-8). Austin Rapp scored 15 points while shooting 4 for 6 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line and added eight rebounds. Kelson Gebbers shot 2 for 4 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points. Justin Vander Baan led the Leopards (5-7) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and two steals. Lafayette also got 11 points and four assists from Mark Butler. Alex Chaikin also had 11 points. Portland entered halftime up 31-22. Austin paced the team in scoring in the first half with 12 points. Portland used a 14-3 second-half run to come back from a one-point deficit and take the lead at 55-45 with 8:56 remaining in the half before finishing off the victory. Rapp scored nine second-half points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
