RYZE Athletics

Huge weekend for RYZE Athletics AAU!

Congratulations to RYZE-Nolan(5th Grade Girls) on yet another championship weekend! Huge shoutout as well to RYZE-Van Cleave (8th Grade Boys) for capturing the Prep Boys Hoops Middle School Circuit title.

An outstanding weekend all around for the program. Keep making noise, setting the standard, and taking care of business the right way. We’re incredibly proud of each and every one of you!

May 22-24 Weekend Recap

@ Columbus Championship (Columbus, OH)
• RYZE-Van Cleave 5th Grade Boys: 3-1 (Gold Runner Ups played up in 6th grade division)
• RYZE-Madden 6th Grade Boys: 2-2
• RYZE-Nolan 5th Grade Girls: 4-0 (Gold Champs)
• RYZE-Madden 6th Grade Girls: 2-1
• RYZE-Holmes 7th Grade Girls: 2-2
• RYZE-Perkins 8th Grade Girls: 3-1 (Gold Runner Ups)

@ Prep Boys Hoops Finals (Dayton, OH)
• RYZE-Van Cleave 8th Grade Boys: 3-0 Circuit Champions

@ Capstone Classic (Pataskala, OH)
• RYZE-Cromwell 8th Grade Boys: 2-1

Monster weekend for RYZE Athletics AAU!

RYZE-Lowry 9th Grade Girls went undefeated at 5-0 and RYZE-Biedenbach finished strong at 4-1 at The Classic in Louisville, KY — an stop during this weekend's live period where college coaches from across the country came to watch our athletes compete! The girls showed up and showed OUT!

continues to be one of the nation’s top independent girls basketball circuits, doing an incredible job showcasing talent and connecting athletes with college coaches nationwide.

Shoutout to RYZE-Chandler 10th Grade Boys for going 3-1 during the Prep Boys Hoops Live Period!

Congrats as well to RYZE-Nolan, our 5th Grade Girls who are on an absolute tear this season, and RYZE-Madden for bringing home a 6th Grade Boys Championship!

This weekend our teams competed in Columbus, Chicago and Louisville — and every team continued to represent RYZE with class, toughness, and pride.

We are proud of all of you!

May 15-17 Weekend Recap

@ Spring Finale (Columbus, OH)
• RYZE-Van Cleave 5th Grade Boys: 3-1 (played up in 6th grade division)
• RYZE-Madden 6th Grade Boys: 5-0 (Gold Champs)
• RYZE-Madden 6th Grade Girls: 3-1 (Gold Runner Ups)
• RYZE-Van Winkle 6th Grade Girls: 3-1 (played up in 7th grade division)
• RYZE-Holmes 7th Grade Girls: 2-2

@ The Classic (Louisville, KY)
• RYZE-Lowry 9th Grade Girls: 5-0
• RYZE-Biedenbach 11th Grade Girls: 4-1

@ Prep Boys Hoops Live (Chicago, IL)
• RYZE-Chandler 10th Grade Boys: 3-1

@ Adidas Spring Stripes (Columbus, OH)
• RYZE-Hunt 7th Grade Boys: 2-1

@ Buckeye State Showdown (Columbus, OH)
• RYZE-Nolan 4th Grade Girls: (Shootout Champs)
• RYZE-Nolan 5th Grade Girls: 4-0 (Gold Champs)
• RYZE-Leppla 6th Grade Girls: 2-2

What a fantastic weekend for RYZE Athletics Basketball! It was capped off by an incredible performance in Maryland from our 9th-Grade Girls Team, RYZE-Lowry. The girls earned a huge win over Team Durant, a Nike EYBL program, and made a statement on the national stage.

Congratulations to all the teams for setting the tone and continuing to build recognition for everything this program stands for. The growth across the program has been incredible to watch, and people are starting to take notice. That recognition comes from your hard work, commitment, and relentless effort every single day.

Great job, everyone — stay grounded and stay hungry!

May 8-10 Weekend Recap

@ Eddie Guice (Columbus, OH)
• RYZE-Van Cleave 5th Grade Boys: 2-1
• RYZE-Madden 6th Grade Boys: 3-1 (Silver Champs)
• RYZE-Madden 6th Grade Girls: 3-1 (Gold Runner Ups)
• RYZE-Gage 8th Grade Girls: 3-1 (Gold Runner Ups)

@ Columbus HoopFest (Columbus, OH)
• RYZE-Nolan 4th Grade Girls: 3-0 (Gold Champs)
• RYZE-Nolan 5th Grade Girls: 4-0 (Gold Champs)

@ The Takeover (District Heights, MD)
• RYZE-Lowry 9th Grade Girls: 4-0

@ Buckeye State Bash (Columbus, OH)
• RYZE-Van Cleave 5th Grade Boys: 3-0 (Gold Champs)
• RYZE-Hunt 7th Grade Boys: 2-1 (Gold Runner Ups)
• RYZE-Van Cleave 8th Grade Boys: 2-1 (Gold Runner Ups)
• RYZE-Chandler 10th Grade Boys: 2-2

Another huge weekend for the RYZE AAU Basketball program!

Congratulations to RYZE-Madden (6th Grade Boys) and RYZE-Nolan (5th Grade Girls) on bringing home 1st-place finishes! A big shoutout as well to RYZE-Van Cleave (8th Grade Boys) for representing the program at the Bill Hensley Tournament in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

The tournament featured more than 45 teams in the 8th-grade boys division alone, and RYZE-Van Cleave rose to the challenge. The squad knocked off Michigan’s Jr. EYBL team, The Family, and battled Illinois Jr. EYBL program, Meanstreets, falling by just 3 points. The boys finished the weekend with an impressive 3-1 record.

Congratulations to all of our teams who competed this weekend and continue to represent RYZE the right way. We’re proud of all of you!

May 1-3 Weekend Recap

@ Wolfpack Classic (Columbus, OH)
• RYZE-Madden 6th Grade Boys: 5-0 (Gold Champs)

@ Capital Classic (Columbus, OH)
• RYZE-Nolan 5th Grade Girls: 5-0 (Gold Champs)
• RYZE-Leppla 6th Grade Girls: 2-1

@ Grassroots in the Gem City (Dayton, OH)
• RYZE-Van Winkle 6th Grade Girls: 3-1
• RYZE-Casey 7th Grade Girls: 2-1
• RYZE-Gage 8th Grade Girls: 2-2

@ Bill Hensley (Ft. Wayne, IN)
• RYZE-Van Cleave 8th Grade Boys: 3-1

@ Crossroads Circuit (Ohio Northern University)
• RYZE-Lowry 9th Grade Girls: 2-1
• RYZE-Biedenbach 11th Grade Girls: 2-1

What a weekend for RYZE AAU!

Big-time energy, big-time moments, and even bigger pride in our athletes. You all continue to represent RYZE with class, toughness, and true sportsmanship every time you step on the court.

Shoutout to RYZE-Holmes (7th Grade Girls) for bringing home a 1st place finish! Led by a clutch performance from Reagan Vasileff—knocking down a huge shot to force OT and then taking over to hit the game-winner and seal it. That’s what big players do in big moments.

Keep grinding, keep growing, and keep showing everyone what RYZE is all about. The work behind the scenes is paying off—don’t stop now.

April 24-26 Weekend Recap

@ Columbus Spring Invite (Columbus, OH)
• RYZE-Van Cleave 5th Grade Boys: 4-0 (Gold Champs)
• RYZE-Cromwell 8th Grade Boys: (Silver Runner-Ups)
• RYZE-Madden 6th Grade Girls: 3-1 (Gold Runner-Ups)
• RYZE-Casey 7th Grade Girls: 2-1
• RYZE-Holmes 7th Grade Girls : 5-0 (Gold Champs)
• RYZE-Perkins 8th Grade Girls : 3-1

@ Katie Smith Classic (Columbus, OH)
• RYZE-Chapman 4th Grade Girls: 3-1 (Gold Runner-Ups)
• RYZE-Nolan 5th Grade Girls: 4-0 (Gold Champs)

@ Crossroads Circuit (Allegheny)
• RYZE-Lowry 9th Grade Girls: 2-1

What a HUGE weekend for the program!

Leading the charge, RYZE-Chandler 10th Grade Boys, put on an absolute show—bringing home the Buckeye Championship against some of the TOP teams in Ohio. The boys didn’t just compete—they made a statement and put the whole city on notice!

Shoutout to all our groups for strong performances across the board this weekend. The work is showing—now let’s keep building.

April 17-19 Weekend Recap

@ Buckeye Championship (Columbus, OH)
• RYZE-Chandler 10th Grade Boys: 5-0 (Champs)
• RYZE-Hunt 7th Grade Boys: 4-1 (Runner-Ups)
• RYZE-Casey 7th Grade Girls: (Silver Champs)
• RYZE-Madden 6th Grade Girls: 3-0 (Champs)
• RYZE-Nolan 5th Grade Girls: (Runner-Ups)

@ The Clash (Cincinnati, OH)
• RYZE-Biedenbach 11th Grade Girls: 3-1
• RYZE-Lowry 9th Grade Girls: 4-0
• RYZE-Gage 8th Grade Girls: 2-2
• RYZE-Van Winkle 6th Grade Girls: 3-1

@ Pickerington Classic (Pickerington, OH)
• RYZE-Madden 6th Grade Boys: 4-1 (Champs)

@ The Stage (Indianapolis, IN)
• RYZE-Van Cleave 8th Grade Boys: 4-0 (Champs)

@ Willie Q Jones (Columbus , OH)
• RYZE-Cromwell 8th Grade Boys: 4-1 (Runner-Ups)

Congratulations to , , and .williams.official on their commitments to , , and ! We’re incredibly proud of all three of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish at the next level. Wishing you nothing but success as you continue chasing your basketball dreams!

Another strong weekend for RYZE Athletics! Big congrats to all participants and coaches!

April 10-12 Weekend Recap

@ Western PA Bruins Spring Tip-Off (Pittsburgh , PA)
• RYZE-Biedenbach 11th Grade Girls: 3-1
• RYZE-Lowry 9th Grade Girls: 4-0 (Champs)
• RYZE-Gage 8th Grade Girls: 3-1
• RYZE-Van Winkle 6th Grade Girls: 3-1 (Runner-Ups)

@ Panther Classic (Columbus, OH)
• RYZE-Leppla 6th Grade Girls: (Shoot-Out Champs)
• RYZE-Nolan 5th Grade Girls: 4-0 (Champs)

@ Take Flight Showcase (Dayton, OH)
• RYZE-Madden 6th Grade Girls (Runner-Ups)
• RYZE-Chandler 10th Grade Boys: 4-0 (Champs)

@ Gale Hoops Classic (Lancaster, OH)
• RYZE-Cromwell 8th Grade Boys (Shoot-Out Champs)

@ Made Hoops Midwest Mania (Cincinnati , OH)
• RYZE-Van Cleave 8th Grade Boys: 3-1

Another strong weekend! Congrats to our teams!

April 3-4 Weekend Recap

@ Prep Girls Hoops Shootout (Columbus, OH)
• RYZE-Biedenbach 11th Grade Girls: 2-1
• RYZE-Nolan 9th Grade Girls: 2-0 (Champs)
• RYZE-Gage 8th Grade Girls: 1-1 (Runner Ups)
• RYZE-Perkins 8th Grade Girls: 1-1
• RYZE-Casey 7th Grade Girls: 1-1
• RYZE-Van Winkle 6th Grade Girls: 2-0 (Champs)

@ Easter Classic (Granville, OH)
• RYZE-Van Cleave 5th Grade Boys: 3-1
• RYZE-Vasileff 5th Grade Boys: 3-1 (Silver Champs)

Welcome back! What a great start to the AAU season!

March 28-29 Weekend Recap

@ Crossroads Circuit Stop 1 (Wooster, OH)
• RYZE-Biedenbach 11th Grade Girls: 3-0
• RYZE-Lowry 9th Grade Girls: 3-0

@ Midwest Invitational (Columbus, OH)
• RYZE-Van Cleave 5th Grade Boys: 3-1
• RYZE-Hunt 7th Grade Boys: 3-1
• RYZE-Chandler 10th Grade Boys: Runner Ups
• RYZE-Madden 6th Grade Girls: Silver Champs
• RYZE-Van Winkle 6th Grade Girls: Gold Champs
• RYZE-Holmes 7th Grade Girls: 3-1
• RYZE-Gage 8th Grade Girls: Gold Champs
• RYZE-Perkins 8th Grade Girls: 2-1