"Hall of Fame high school careers": Hoops fans react to Carlos Boozer Twins defeating Cooper Flagg's alma mater at the City of Palms Championship

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: JAN 13 Hoophall Classic - Source: Getty
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: JAN 13 Hoophall Classic - Source: Getty

The Boozer Twins, Cameron and Cayden Boozer, added another golden chapter to their storied high school careers. They led Miami’s Christopher Columbus High School to a thrilling 59-57 victory over Cooper Flagg's alma mater, Montverde Academy, to claim their first City of Palms Classic Championship on Monday.

The game, held at Florida SouthWestern State College's Suncoast Arena, was as intense as the final score suggests, with Cameron and Cayden delivering clutch performances. SportsCenter Next shared highlights of the game on Instagram on Monday. Fans didn’t hold back their excitement, taking to the comments section to shower praises on Carlos Boozer's twin sons.

Many fans couldn’t help but reflect on the twins’ incredible careers, with one writing:

“They have had hall of fame highschool careers.”
sportscenternext via Instagram
sportscenternext via Instagram

One fan summed it up simply:

“Damn, they run City of Palms🔥.”

Another praised their talent:

“Them twins are so good, vow.”

However, amid praise for the Boozer twins, Montverde Academy, once home to the Duke Blue Devils freshman star, wasn't spared criticism. Fans remembering Cooper Flagg pointed out:

“Cooper Flagg would never.”

And:

"After he left, they started losing.”

The close score also caught the attention of one user:

“Some defense was played 59-57.”
sportscenternext via Instagram
sportscenternext via Instagram

For the Explorers, junior small forward Jaxon Richardson led the charge, scoring 18 points. Cayden scored eight. His brother, Cameron, raked up 14 points while also stashing nine rebounds and four assists. Furthermore, he was also named the Co-MVP, according to USA Today. This was the first City of Palms Championship title for Columbus High School.

The Explorers also became the first team from Dade County to win the title in 28 years.

Boozer Twins dropped exceptional performances during City of Palms Classic

The Boozer Twins’ contributions in the ultimate showdown for the City of Palms Classic helped their team win against the formidable Montverde Academy. However, the Duke Blue Devils signees have been great throughout the event.

On Day 2, Columbus Explorers were up against Great Crossing.

Thanks to the dominant gameplay of the Boozer Twins, the Explorers registered a 90-37 victory. Cameron had 23 points and nine rebounds, while Cayden Boozer contributed 16 points and eight assists.

The Boozer twins and their team will next lock horns with the Bullis Bulldogs, and fans will surely expect another explosive performance from the Duke commits.

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