Prep Hoops KY 5 Best: Franklin-Simpson (80) vs. University Heights (75) – 2/4/17
Franklin-Simpson and University Heights squared off in a Region 4 vs. Region 2 matchup on Saturday night in the Wes Strader Schoolboy Classic at Bowling Green High School. In what would be a very intriguing high school basketball game, the Wildcats and Blazers…
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Continue ReadingFranklin-Simpson and University Heights squared off in a Region 4 vs. Region 2 matchup on Saturday night in the Wes Strader Schoolboy Classic at Bowling Green High School. In what would be a very intriguing high school basketball game, the Wildcats and Blazers went back-and-forth all throughout the contest, but only one team could win.
Both clubs went at it from the ball was thrown up to the final buzzer, as numerous players had big outings, but one athlete from each side outdid the rest. Thanks to a stellar performance from Tavin Lovan, Franklin-Simpson used a big second quarter run to knock off a talented University Heights club by a score of 80-75.
- Most Valuable Player: Tavin Lovan, Franklin-Simpson — The strong forward was one the Wildcats’ main leader on Saturday. The available senior scored 38 points and grabbed 16 rebounds. It took Lovan a little while to get into a rhythm, but once he did, he took control of the affair and carried the Wildcats all throughout the night.
- Best Offensive Performance: Tray Hollowell, University Heights — Hollowell put on an impressive offensive performance on Saturday night. Hollowell is physically gifted and was virtually unstoppable knocking down big-time shots on Saturday. He scored 34 points and helped his Blazers’ club lead by three at 16-13 after the first quarter over Franklin-Simpson. Hollowell’s scoring came in a variety of ways, including layups, free throws, mid-range pull-up jumpers and three-pointers.
- Best Defensive Performance: Ollie Eutsey, Franklin-Simpson — Eutsey made his defensive presence felt all night long. The forward played tenacious defense and made many crucial steals. He also scored 10 points to be one of the Wildcats’ leading scorers.
- Best Rebounder: Tavin Lovan, Franklin-Simpson — Lovan grabbed 16 rebounds in the game. He made a handful of crucial rebounds Saturday that set up scoring opportunities on the opposite end of the court, as well as offensive boards that gave his team second chances.
- Best Coaching Decision/Strategy: Spencer‘s playcalling, Franklin-Simpson — The best coaching decision or strategy of the game was Coach Dee Spencer’s playcalling all throughout the game. From the time the ball was thrown up to the final buzzer, Spencer used his jam-packed basketball mind and guided the Wildcats to their second-straight victory.