Academy of the New Church beats top-ranked Findlay Prep, 56-50

Academy of the New Church beat top-ranked Findlay Prep, 56-50, at the State Farm Tournament Of Champions in Washington, Ill.

Findlay Prep, of Henderson, Nev., is ranked the country's No. 1 team in the ESPN Rise preseason rankings.

Savon Goodman of ANC had 24 points on 7-for-11 shooting, to go along with 14 rebounds, and was the tournament MVP. Teammates Malcolm Gilbert had eight points, five rebounds, and five blocked shots, and Dinjiyl Walker had nine points with four assists and two steals.

For Findlay, Myck Kabongo and Nick Johnson each had 15 points.

Academy of the New Church played tough defense early to build a 21-13 halftime lead, and matched Findlay offensively in the final period when both teams scored 23 points. Walker hit 3 of 4 free throws at a critical point late in the game.