Top Performers: Wally Keller Classic (Part 1)
The 13th annual Wally Keller Classic wrapped up on Saturday with a full slate of games, six apiece on two different courts at Charlotte High in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Here are the results.
Main gym
Vero Beach 52, Lakewood Ranch 48
The Villages 81, North Miami 71
Stranahan 77, Lakeland 61
Osceola 87, Miami Christian 80
Riverview 73, Palmetto 62
Oldsmar Christian 54, Charlotte 52
Fish tank (auxiliary gym)
North Port 46, Mariner 33
Bartow 65, Lehigh 48
Hillsborough 59, Evangelical Christian 44
Booker 55, South Miami 51
Jensen Beach 67, Venice 43
Fort Myers 75, Lemon Bay 50
Now a look at the top performers on the day.
Jadrian Tracey (Oldsmar Christian)
Saving his best for last, Ft. Myers born guard Jadrian Tracey hit a buzzer beating 3-pointer to beat the host school Charlotte in front of a raucous crowd. The 2020 athlete led Oldsmar Christian with 20 points in a come from behind win. The fourth quarter was a fun one and Tracey didn't disappoint in front of a large group of his hometown supporters.
Final Score:
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Oldsmar Christian 54
Charlotte 52@JadrianTracey hits the game winner at the buzzer in his hometown.
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Jadrian Tracey 20
Braxton Bartlett 12@tarponhoops
Ahmad Johnson 19
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Tre Mann (The Villages)
One of the hardest draws of the season for The Villages found themselves in a close meeting with North Miami. 2019 Florida signee Tre Mann didn't stop fighting and getting to the rack, especially in the second half. He scored a day high 34 points and the Buffalo needed each and every one of his points to earn the win. Mann uses every part of his body when he goes to the basket, scoring often and drawing contact. He's very elusive (VIDEO).
Josh Marte (Osceola)
Osceola doesn't matter where it plays and either does 2019 Bethune Cookman signee Josh Marte. He epitomizes the rigid way the Kowboys play. Marte dropped 33 points for his side in a seven-point victory over a fast paced Miami Christian squad. He gets it going as a driver to the basket and a corner 3-point shooter. Marte has taken senior leadership to a new level for the always sound Osceola.
Algenis Quintana (Miami Christian)
For Miami Christian, the Victors found themselves in a back and forth high scoring battle with Osceola. 2019 guard Algenis Quintana was smooth with 32 points. He was getting inside with his strength, quick feet and overall tenacity. Quintana has a nice mid-range shot and he really got the job done for Miami Christian. He's just hitting the peak of his talents and really has a ton of mature qualities for an attacking point guard.
Joshua Simons (Bartow)
A gritty 2020, Joshua Simons has been an underrated talent for Bartow and he showed up on Saturday with 27 points. The junior forward was all over the paint getting things going for the athletic Yellow Jackets. Simons will be a feature piece for Bartow for the rest of the season and rightfully so. He's simply a smart and dedicated talent.
Christian De Leon (Hillsborough)
It was a superb afternoon for 2019 Hillsborough guard Christian De Leon in a convincing win over Evangelical Christian. The Terriers made a second half push behind an electric De Leon, who seemed to be making everything all over the floor. His jump shot was on and his quick twitch floater game was on display per usual. De Leon has been the glue for Hillsborough for a few years now and he just keeps grinding.
