Greensboro Grinders Demolish Black Panthers in Day 1 Loboton Opener
Date: May 20, 2025
Location: Greensboro, NC
Tournament: Pro Loboton Tournament – Day 1
The Greensboro Grinders lived up to their name—and then some—in a dominant Day 1 performance at the 2025 Pro Loboton Tournament, steamrolling the Black Panthers by a final score of 21-4. It was a masterclass in consistency, composure, and chemistry as the Green Team—anchored by Loboton stars Wil Spencer and Mitch Stewart—controlled the pace from the very first point.
🔄 A Last-Minute Shake-Up
The Black Panthers were dealt an early setback when second-highest-rated player Nathan Jameison was ruled out due to illness. In his place stepped Kyle Zhou, a capable local player from the NC State/GTP system. While Zhou held his own in stretches, the chemistry and cohesion suffered—an issue amplified by the Grinders’ relentless rhythm.
🔥 Green Team: Relentless, Composed, and Clinical
With Wil Spencer (former Georgia No. 1) dictating long, grinding rallies and Mitch Stewart covering every inch of the court with sharp hands and calculated feeds, the Grinders jumped out to an 11-1 halftime lead. Spencer and Stewart also found time for a little friendly rivalry, battling to stay atop the individual points leaderboard—a subplot nearly as entertaining as the scoreboard itself.
Drew Broadstreet, the crowd-favorite assistant pro from Greensboro Country Club, provided both laughs and highlight reels. His jaw-dropping overhead smash in the second half went viral within minutes—earning calls from the broadcast booth for an immediate ESPN Top 10 feature. Ozeira, a GTP alum now at the College of Charleston, held her own in the much-watched “battle of the girls,” winning key points and showcasing Loboton’s rising female talent.
⚫ Black Panthers: Slow Start, Second-Half Spark
Coached by David Budler, the Panthers came out flat. Players looked uncomfortable with the format early on, especially Carl from Cleveland State, who struggled with aggressive feeds but later settled into his trademark crafty game. Andrew Delgado (Wake Forest) remained the lone bright spot for much of the match—delivering thunderous baseline strikes and vocal leadership.
Victoria Mann, fresh off a win over a top-50 junior, found her rhythm in the second half and came through clutch in a few games. The Panthers briefly sparked life after falling behind 11-0, ultimately putting four games on the board—but the hole was far too deep to climb out of.
Coach Budler noted post-match, “Once you grind out that first win, the rest starts to click—but we just couldn’t get it going fast enough today.”
📊 Final Score:
Greensboro Grinders (Green) – 21
Black Panthers (Black) – 4
🏅 Individual Point Leaders
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Wil Spencer – 74 points
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Mitch Stewart – 71 points
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Drew Broadstreet – 64 points
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Andrew Delgado – 63 points
🎙 Atmosphere & Crowd
With AI-generated music, a full concessions stand, and enthusiastic commentary from Harrison and Gabby, the environment at the Greensboro venue felt electric. The bleachers were packed, the crowd energized, and the Loboton brand was on full display. Between the fast-paced action and dynamic player personalities, it was clear: Loboton is building something big.
🔜 Coming Up Next:
The Black Panthers will look to regroup in their next matchup against the Carolina Cardinals, while the Greensboro Grinders will attempt to continue their tear against a rising Red Team.
Quote of the Day: “Will and Mitch on the same team? Honestly, it’s not even fair.” – Gabby Slovak