Class 2, District 8 Preview
The field is set for the Class 2, District 8 Tournament, which will be held from Feb. 21-25 at Sturgeon. It is a competitive field with at least five teams with a chance to bring home the championship trophy. Here…
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Continue ReadingThe field is set for the Class 2, District 8 Tournament, which will be held from Feb. 21-25 at Sturgeon. It is a competitive field with at least five teams with a chance to bring home the championship trophy. Here is a look at Class 2, District 8.
Top Seed: Eugene – The Eagles feature one of the most balanced teams in the state with five players averaging in double figures in scoring. The top scorers are 5’10” 2018 guard Austin Engelbrecht and 6’2″ 2018 forward Austin Dickey. Holding down the paint is 6’7″ 2018 forward Zach Bond while 6’3″ 2020 Tre Kempker has enjoyed an excellent freshman season. The Eagles will shoot and make a lot of 3-pointers.
Top Challenger: Harrisburg – The Bulldogs feature one of the top individual players in the field in 6’4″ 2018 wing Cade Combs, who is averaging more than 20 points a game. Combs is capable of getting buckets from almost anywhere on the court. Guard Brendan Gray is a nice 2017 performer who can shoot the 3-pointer. Harrisburg also has a solid tradition of postseason success.
Darkhorse: Fayette – The Falcons also feature an excellent individual performer in 6’1″ 2018 guard Blake Dawson, who averages 20 points a game. Forward Tommy Phillips is also a good player to watch.
Schedule
Tuesday, Feb. 21 (First Round)
Eugene vs. Russellville, 4:30 p.m.
Linn vs. New Bloomfield, 6 p.m.
Harrisburg vs. Calvary Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
Fayette vs. Sturgeon, 9 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 23 (Semifinals)
Eugene-Russellville winner vs. Linn-New Bloomfield winner, 6 p.m.
Harrisburg-Calvary winner vs. Fayette-Sturgeon winner, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 25
Championship Game, 1 p.m.
Players to Watch
2017
Brandon Hatfield Sturgeon
Landon Rogers Sturgeon
Luke Allen 6’1″ Calvary Lutheran
2018
Jak Kitchens 6’6″ New Bloomfield
Cade Combs 6’4″ Harrisburg
Blake Dawson 6’1′ Fayette
Austin Engelbrecht 5’10” Eugene
Austin Dickey 6’2″ Eugene
Zach Bond 6’7″ Eugene
2019
Kenny Stone Sturgeon
2020
Tre Kempker 6’3″ Eugene