Heritage Classic: Winner seniors lead over Roncalli
The Winner Warriors improved to 8-2 on the season with a 53-48 win over Roncalli Saturday night on Heritage Court. Winner used a quick ten points from senior forward Devon Leiferman to push ahead 20-9 early and used that early…
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Continue ReadingThe Winner Warriors improved to 8-2 on the season with a 53-48 win over Roncalli Saturday night on Heritage Court. Winner used a quick ten points from senior forward Devon Leiferman to push ahead 20-9 early and used that early cushion to keep the Cavaliers at arm’s length away the rest of the night.
Roncalli made several comeback attempts behind the youthful scoring of Gus Reede and Brady Morgan but team percentages weren’t high especially when the Warriors locked down defensively late in the game. Leiferman had a run of three face-up scores late in the third quarter and in the four back to back threes from Lattrel Terkildsen and Drew DeMers put the game just out of Roncalli’s reach.
Winner.
Lattrell Terkildsen (5-ft-9, Sr, PG). Wherever we had him ranked in the senior point guard list, it wasn’t enough. There is a fight to Lattrell that few people have. He grabbed nine rebounds because he never quit on plays chasing down every long board. Late in the game he battled over the top of screens to deny Cav shooters quality attempts. He pushed the pace at the right times to grab easy scores. And amongst his 15 points was a late three that served as one of the key daggers.
Drew DeMers (5-ft-11, Jr, PG). A nice running mate with Lattrell, DeMers was always moving into position to set his feet to hit or get his teammate out of a corner to catch and quickly reverse. Drew made a big three late in the game and took care of the handling duties when the senior was off the floor or on the wing.
Devon Leiferman (6-ft-5, Sr, SF). This shooting touch we saw tonight is more than what was shown in the spring and summer. I’m not sure enough schools know about what Devon can do facing the basket and softly touching in mid-range scores with feet set, facing up out of the post, or hitting off one dribble. There were a couple quick pull-ups in there too and his length got him out of a lot of shot contesting jams as he was able to touch the ball in over the top to score his game high numbers.
Roncalli.
Gus Reede (6-ft-1, So, SG). Winner was all over him often denying a touch because they know the danger he can create. Reede made three treys including two in a first half run and an NBA range trey in the second half plus he had some key assists when the Cavs attempted making runs. Did not have the shooting percentage here as he has in other games though but this is one of the most dangerous shooting weapons in the state going forward into the future.
Connor Deutsch (6-ft-3, Jr, F). The junior deserves mention for all of the offensive rebounds he chased down. Does a grab job of using his frame to bump a guy forward and chase the ball.
Brady Morgan (5-ft-9, Fr, G). The young guard knocked out three treys (the opposing coach yelled four actually when he was made at his guy) and the defense was more and more worried about him as the game moved forward. Morgan also had a baseline attack reverse score that caught me so off guard I wasn’t sure it was him. This young man seems to have the capability to be more than just a dangerous shooter.
Braden Sommers (6-ft-1, Jr, PG). Said this the last game but I love everything he does to create for his teammates. Unselfish player who gets the ball in the offense where it needs to be and regularly creates opportunity for shooters. Quality rebounder, good frame defending against other guards, and a guy a coach can trust.