The 2025 Chipotle Nationals continue Thursday with a must-watch quarterfinal showdown between No. 3 Long Island Lutheran (24-6) and No. 6 Prolific Prep (34-5). Both teams enter this matchup fresh off championship wins in elite prep tournaments, setting the stage for an intense battle in Fishers, Indiana.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the game live, including TV channels, streaming options, key players, and matchup breakdowns.
How to Watch: Long Island Lutheran vs. Prolific Prep
Date & Time: Thursday, April 3, 2025 – 2:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN2
Streaming Options (No Cable Needed)
- ESPN+ – Some games may require a subscription.
- FuboTV – Free trial available (includes ESPN2).
- Sling TV (Orange + Sports Extra) – Affordable ESPN coverage.
- Hulu + Live TV / YouTube TV – Full ESPN network access.
International Fans: Use a VPN (like NordVPN or ExpressVPN) to access ESPN platforms if blacked out in your region.
Game Preview: Key Storylines & Players
Long Island Lutheran (LuHi) – No. 3 Seed
- Recent Win: Defeated Allen (TX) 71-68 in The Throne tournament (March 29).
- Top Performers:
- Kiyan Anthony (Syracuse commit) – Dropped 25 PTS in the finals (MVP).
- Dylan Mingo (No. 11 junior) – Added 15 PTS, 9 REB.
- Kayden Mingo (Penn State commit) & Nigel James (Marquette commit) provide backcourt depth.
Prolific Prep – No. 6 Seed
- Recent Win: Crushed Fort Erie International (Canada) 77-50 to win the Grind Session title.
- Top Performers:
- Darryn Peterson (Kansas commit, ESPN No. 2 senior) – 23 PTS, 9 REB in the finals (Naismith POY).
- Niko Bundalo (Washington commit) – Dominant forward with inside-out scoring.
- Elite underclassmen – Gabe Nesmith (No. 8 sophomore) adds firepower.
Matchup to Watch: Kiyan Anthony vs. Darryn Peterson
- Anthony (LuHi) – Smooth scorer, clutch performer.
- Peterson (Prolific Prep) – Explosive guard, future NBA prospect.
What’s at Stake?
The winner advances to the semifinals on Friday (April 4, ESPN2) and moves one step closer to the National Championship (April 5, ESPN).
- LuHi seeks its first Chipotle Nationals title.
- Prolific Prep looks to prove its ranking against a top-tier opponent.
Full Chipotle Nationals Quarterfinal Schedule (April 3)
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | #3 Long Island Lutheran vs. #6 Prolific Prep | Live Link |
| 4:00 PM | #2 Link Academy vs. Montverde/Dynamic Prep | ESPN2 |
| 6:00 PM | #4 Brewster Academy vs. #5 CIA Bella Vista | ESPNU |
| 8:00 PM | #1 Columbus vs. IMG/Wasatch Academy | ESPNU |
