PrepHoops Circuit Season Review: Peoria Area Elite

<p>This past season on the PrepHoops Circuit we were able to catch a ton of quality Illinois programs in the Hard Work Region!  Now it is time for our Season Reviews!  Today we speak with <strong>Gale Johnson</strong> of <strong>Peoria Area Elite</strong> breaking down their top players, accomplishments, and favorite moments from the PrepHoops Circuit!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How did your program perform on the inaugural PrepHoops Circuit this spring and summer?</strong></p> <p>17U</p> <p>Finished top 16 out of 64 17u teams from Midwest!  We were the number #1 seed going in.  Lost on a last second shot in sweet 16!</p> <p>16U</p> <p>Finished strong in Minnesota and had some close games in 2 sessions.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Highlight a few of your programs accomplishments on the PrepHoops Circuit?</strong></p> <p>Pee Wee Brown – All-Illinois 1st team and 2nd team All-Hard Work Region, Top player in Indiana and St Louis.</p> <p>Myreice Byrd – All-Illinois 4th team</p> <p>PAE 17U - Top 16 finish in Minnesota</p> <p>PAE 16u - Lost by 9 to PHC 16U champs in pool game in Minnesota.  Closest game they played all weekend.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Which PrepHoops Circuit event did you enjoy the most and why? </strong></p> <p>All Were Great! No joking! Great competition, great atmosphere, great job!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Who were the top performers in your program this summer on the PrepHoops Circuit and tell us why?</strong></p> <p>Peewee Brown 17U</p> <p>Myreice Bryd 17U</p> <p>Emaryon Byrd 16U and 17U</p> <p>Chris Williams 17U</p> <p>Devon Vanderhydt 16U and 17U</p> <p>Nate Thornton 17U</p> <p>Nick Petty 16U and 17U</p> <p>Josiah Getz 16U and 17U</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What players are you excited about for next year’s PrepHoops Circuit squad?</strong></p> <p>Josiah Getz 2021</p> <p>Andrew Lewis 2022</p> <p>Emaryon Byrd 2021</p> <p>Gavin Johnson 2022</p> <p>Devon Vanderhydt  2021</p> <p>Nick Petty 2021</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What did you enjoy most about participating in the PrepHoops Circuit?</strong></p> <p>The Exposure for my players!  We played in front of college coaches and top Midwest writers every game.  Priceless exposure all circuit!  Can’t wait for 2020!!!!!</p>