Prospect Upshot: Katy vs Katy Taylor
This game has big-time implications. The winner of this game locks in the final playoff spot in district 19. Katy Tigers are 13-19 overall. Katy Taylor Mustangs are 17-17 overall. They’ve already split the season match-up. Game 1 Katy Taylor…
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Continue ReadingThis game has big-time implications. The winner of this game locks in the final playoff spot in district 19. Katy Tigers are 13-19 overall. Katy Taylor Mustangs are 17-17 overall. They’ve already split the season match-up. Game 1 Katy Taylor beats Katy 76-72. Game 2 was the final game of the regular season, and Katy came out triumphant over Katy Taylor 59-54. Here is our synopsis and upshot of the game tonight.
1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | FINAL | |
Katy | 6 | 11 | 20 | 25 | 62 |
Katy Taylor | 18 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 85 |
Katy Taylor controlled the game early straight from the tip. Katy had no answer for them at all. The Mustangs was scoring from all levels on the floor. They also played stingy defense in the first half. Blocking shots and coming away with a handful of steals. The Tigers didn’t know what hit them and before they knew it they were down by 20 at the half. The Tigers played more poised in the second half of the game, but the Mustangs were still on fire offensively. Even though the Mustangs came out victorious they had a total of 20 team fouls to the Tigers 13 team fouls. With the win, the Mustangs move into the playoffs to face Fort Bend Elkins in the first round.
Steve Fontenette 6’5 SF / Katy / 2019
Steve played solid in the game. He was able to get to the rim from the wing. He finished through contact. Active on the glass as well as he pulled down 10 rebounds in the game. Has a good handle on the ball. Active hands defensively. Finished the game with 16 points.
Justus Mouton 6’3 CG / Katy / 2019
Justus really poured it on in the 3rd qtr but played a solid game overall. He attacked the rim. Played the passing lanes defensively. Ran the floor well in transitions. Got in the mix and after 50/50 balls. He finished with 18 points in the game.
Aidan Walsh 6’1 SG / Katy Taylor / 2019
Played solid the entire game. Though he was in foul trouble early he stayed aggressive on the defensive end. He came away with 3 steals in the game. He attacked the rim. Finished well in the lane and through contact. Had a nice dunk to start the 4th. Displayed good speed with the ball. Was able to beat his defender off the dribble each time. Finished the game with 16 points.
Austin Arnold 6’0 SG / Katy Taylor / 2019 [ST. Thomas (D3) signee]
Ran the point the entire game for his team. Though he is a known shooter. Thrives off the ball more than with it in his hands. I was impressed with his decision-making skills. He did display his catch and shoot ability which was tightly contested each time. He went 2/3 from behind the arc. He also played tough on-ball defense. Played with a lot of emotion which was able to affect his opponents mentally. Finished with 15 points and shot 7/8 from the charity stripe.
Jake Arnold 6’1 SG / Katy Taylor / 2021
Played with a good motor the entire game. He was everywhere on the floor. Did a little bit of everything on both sides of the ball. His play from off the bench kept things glued together. Finished the game with 16 points and shot 6/7 from the foul line.
Ky Blodget 6’4 WG / Katy Taylor / 2019
Played like a man on a mission. He had been injured with a fractured finger. Yesterday game was a statement game as I’m back and better. He played with a super high motor. He was able to get to the rim and finish in traffic. Played solid on-ball defense with active hands that led him to 5 steals in the game. Cleaned up on the boards and came down with 11 rebounds. Went coast to coast a couple of times. Knocked down both trey balls that he shot. Can create for himself and others. Has a nice bounce and can play above the rim. Finished the game with 28 points.
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