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'It's something I can tell my kids someday': Headlines from Tournament of Champions Day 1

A number of the best high school basketball players once again took the JQH Arena court Thursday night for the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions.

While some teams dominated and put up big numbers, some athletes smiled as they looked at their defeat and still appreciated the moment.

Here are headlines from the first day of the tournament of champions:

Darius Garland makes a name for himself at his dad's old stomping grounds

Wasatch Academy threatened to make it a game as they closed the gap to two when the Eagles from Tennessee controlled most of the first three quarters.