COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The inaugural #TheChallenge took place at Africentric on Saturday, offering an entire day's worth of high quality basketball and elite talent. Using an ACC-Big Ten type format, five City League teams took on four OCC and one Central Catholic league team in five games that offered its fair share of highlights.

Game 1: South 76, Westland 44

Game 2: St. Charles 61, Beechcroft 59

Game 3: Northland 47, Upper Arlington 44

Game 4: Eastmoor 71, Westerville North 68

Game 5: Pickerington North 74, Africentric 51

Let's take a look at the event's top performers. 

Treohn Watkins (6'0 PG / South / 2019): Watkins was the best player in the gym in South's 76-44 win over Westland, scoring 21 points to lead all scorers. Watkins did most of his damage in the second quarter, where Westland turned a one-point lead after the first quarter into a 26-point halftime lead. Much of that was due to Watkins' 18 first half points, as the sophomore guard hit four threes. Due to South's large lead, Watkins played just a few minutes in the second half. Watkins has been the top breakout sophomore in the area this season.

Marcus Johnson (6'4 SF / South / 2020): The bouncy freshman showed off in the second half, getting the most playing time that he's received all season. Johnson is a bouncy mismatch on the wing, who showed some play-making ability late in the game. Johnson has great athleticism, can really score from 14 feet and in, and plays with an aggression that will take him far. Johnson's upside is the reason we regard him as an elite prospect in the 2020 class.

Nick Muszynski (6'11 C / St. Charles / 2017): To be straight forward, Muszynski was absolutely dominant in the interior for St. Charles. Finishing with 22 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks, Muszynski dominated to lead St. Charles over Beechcroft in a tight one. Holding his matchup to two points and a rebound, Muszynski finished at a high level inside, controlled the glass and made it difficult for Beechcroft to score inside. Signed to Belmont, Muszynski has made great strides from last season, most notably with improvements in strength and quickness that have turned him into a really reliable low post scorer. 

Jelani Simmons (6'5 SG / Beechcroft / 2018): Shooting the ball at a high level vs. St. Charles, Simmons had a strong afternoon with 18 points. A lanky wing guard who looks like he's still got an inch or two left to grow, Simmons was Beechcroft's top offensive weapon on Saturday, as the Cougars nearly took down St. Charles. An above-average athlete who can rise up with the best of them, Simmons' stock could be helped with a strong end to his junior season heading into an all-important 17u AAU campaign. 

Jejuan Weatherspoon (6'3 SG / Northland / 2018): Weatherspoon played the best all-around game of his career in a head-to-head matchup against Ohio State commit Dane Goodwin. Leading all scorers with 20 points in Northland's big win over Upper Arlington, Weatherspoon came out of the gate with a chip on his shoulder and never let his foot off the gas. Knocking down six threes, Weatherspoon shot the ball at an extremely high level, knocking down several attempts from deep, including three straight to open the third quarter. Weatherspoon showed an edge and brought the type of intensity that Northland needed on the wing to take down a gritty Upper Arlington team. With only one Division I offer from Stony Brook, expect that list to grow for Weatherspoon, whose athleticism helps him play above the rim. 

Rico Robinson (6'2 SG / Northland / 2017): While only finishing with seven points, Robinson is recognized for his defensive efforts which helped turn the tide for Northland. Playing a physical brand of basketball on the defensive perimeter, Robinson keyed in on Goodwin for the entire second half, making it hard for the OSU commit to find good looks. Making several hustle plays, Robinson added three rebounds and two assists to his stat line, as he stepped up big off the bench on Saturday. 

Max Martz (6'5 SF / Upper Arlington / 2019): While Goodwin led Upper Arlington with 17 points, Martz played the best all-around game for the Golden Bears. Finishing with 16 points, eight rebounds and three assists, Martz stepped up for Upper Arlington, especially during a third quarter in which he hit three triples to give the Golden Bears a lead going into the fourth quarter. Rebounding at a high level and defending the post very well, Martz showed an all-around game and hit the type of shots that needed to be made for Upper Arlington. With one Division I offer from Western Carolina, Martz is a talented wing forward prospect who can knock down shots and has enough length to compete defensively. 

Dane Goodwin (6'5 SG / Upper Arlington / 2018): While Goodwin finished with his lowest number of points in any game this season, the junior wing still impressed with his feathery touch from the perimeter. After torching Northland in the district semifinals last season, Goodwin faced a much more stout Viking defense on Saturday. Northland keyed in on preventing quality looks for Goodwin, often sending additional defenders to force him to pass off to teammates. Goodwin did hit two key free throws late that gave Upper Arlington a momentary lead before Northland's game-winning three. 

Taevion Kinsey (6'5 SG / Eastmoor / 2018): Arguably the best athlete in the City League, Kinsey had his best performance of the season to lead Eastmoor to its best win of the year over Westerville North. Getting to the rim consistently and making plays on the perimeter, Kinsey finished with 21 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks, stuffing the stat sheet from all over. Receiving interest from Cleveland State, Ohio and West Virginia, Kinsey is an elite athlete on the wing who can really be a nightmare to defend when he's locked in. Kinsey has been locked in more often than not this season, which will mean great things for his future looking ahead. 

Stanley Williams (6'8 C / Eastmoor / 2018): A player that we have paid attention to since middle school, Williams finally put it all together on Saturday and the results were impressive. Finishing with 19 points, nine rebounds and a block, Williams was effective inside all night for Eastmoor, as he showed improved footwork, post skills and finishing ability on the interior. A lanky post player with improving touch, Williams was regarded as one of the area's elite prospects coming into high school, but other prospects seemed to have past him by. However, if he continues to perform like he did on Saturday, look for Williams to climb back up that list, as he offers great length and enough athleticism to be a force. 

Malik Sammons (6'4 SF / Westerville North / 2017): Sammons had a breakout game on Saturday against Eastmoor, putting it all together in front of a sold out crowd. An absolutely elite athlete, Sammons was tough all night long for the Warriors, finishing with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Finishing at a high level through contact, Sammons was a force on the glass, on the wing and in the post, punishing Eastmoor inside. Possessing great upside, Sammons is a first-class kid with a great academic profile. Receiving primarily Division III and NAIA interest, Sammons would be a great fit at the Division II level, as he has the athleticism and defensive ability to play against that level of competition. 

Jeremiah Keene (6'2 PG / Westerville North / 2019): A night after taking down Olentangy Liberty with a game-winning three, Keene nearly did it two nights in a row, as his potential game-tying three rattled in and out as Westerville North fell to Eastmoor. Regardless, Keene was terrific for the Warriors, shooting the ball at a very high level, knocking down four threes and finishing with 18 points. A quick ball-handler who can get from Point A to Point B as fast as anyone, Keene has turned into a deadly shooter who can get hot in a hurry. Once Keene becomes a more consistent scorer off the bounce, he may become all but impossible to guard for most high school defenders. 

Jerome Hunter (6'7 SF / Pickerington North / 2018): In a game where Pickerington North dominated Africentric for most of the night, Hunter was a big reason for that. Finishing with 17 points, five rebounds, three assists and two blocks, Hunter was deadly from mid-range, hitting several shots from the elbow area. A three-level scorer who works best when he starts inside and extends out, Hunter showed great resilience after a slow start, something he used to struggle with. Impacting the game on every level, Hunter showed why he is a four-star prospect with offers from some of the top programs in the Midwest. 

Dondre Palmer (6'4 SF / Pickerington North / 2018): The player with the most consistent motor of anyone in Central Ohio, Palmer played his best game of the season against Africentric. Finishing with 15 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals, Palmer impacted the game on every level, flying all over the floor defensively to rattle Africentric. Finishing at a high level at the rim, Palmer put it all together for the Panthers on Saturday. 

Tre Baumgardner (6'1 PG / Africentric / 2018): Despite Africentric's loss to Pickerington North, Baumgardner was a bright spot for the host Nubians. Catching fire in the second half, Baumgardner scored 15 of his 19 points in the final two periods, knocking down three triples and creating contact and drawing fouls near the rim. A breakout junior in the City League South this year, Baumgardner has been very solid for Africentric, playing with his highest level of confidence yet.