Top 25 Teams Advance at Montverde Academy Invitational

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The Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament (MAIT) kicked off on Thursday, with No. 14 Montverde Academy and No. 25 Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy both advancing to the winner's bracket. Montverde Academy cruised to a 90-34 victory over Northside Christian, while Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy held off Dr. Phillips 69-59 in a tighter contest. The Rock National also pulled off an upset, defeating No. 50 Riviera Prep 82-78.

Why it matters

The MAIT is a prestigious high school basketball tournament that features some of the top teams and prospects in the country. Montverde Academy and Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy are both nationally ranked programs, and their potential matchup in the championship game would be a highly anticipated showdown.

The details

Montverde Academy, the host school, dominated Northside Christian in their opening-round game. Meanwhile, Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy had a tougher time against Dr. Phillips, but ultimately prevailed 69-59. The Rock National also made a statement, handing a loss to No. 50 Riviera Prep. The tournament will continue on Friday, with Montverde Academy taking on The Rock National and Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy facing DME Academy.

• The Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament began on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
• Montverde Academy defeated Northside Christian 90-34 in the opening round on Thursday.
• Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy defeated Dr. Phillips 69-59 in the opening round on Thursday.
• The Rock National defeated Riviera Prep 82-78 in the opening round on Thursday.
• The tournament will continue on Friday, January 30, 2026.

What’s next

The tournament will continue on Friday, January 30, with Montverde Academy taking on The Rock National and Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy facing DME Academy. The championship game is scheduled for Saturday, January 31.