Friday Night Standouts

<p>The Prep Hoops Missouri Magical Stream Machine took in the action at a number of rivalry games plus some tournament action that wasn’t postponed during the bad weather conditions around the state. Here is a look at some of the top Friday Night Standouts.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="984258" first="Anthony" last="Lewis"] 6’1" St. Dominic: The stout 2021 shooting guard had one of the best games of his career in leading St. Dominic to a 64-45 victory over Pattonville in the championship game of the Washington Tournament. Lewis scored a season-high 30 points and made eight 3-pointers. He was really on fire in the first half when he hit a scorching seven 3-pointers. With fellow backcourt-mate [player_tooltip player_id="824186" first="Brendan" last="Deters"] out of the lineup, he really took up the scoring load as hit shots off the catch and running off screens.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824178" first="Ryce" last="Piper"] 6’4" Hartville: The 2021 point guard scored a game-high 20 points to lead the Eagles to an impressive 48-31 victory over Greenwood at the SPS Winter Classic at the JQH Arena in Springfield. He put his stamp on the game in the first few minutes with a 3-pointer, back-door layup and a couple of dimes to open teammates. With his size and versatility he is able to control the game from different spots on the floor. Hartville is truly a five-man unit, but he is the straw that stirs the drink.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824144" first="Nick" last="Roper"] 6’7" MICDS: The 2021 wing had 19 points and 10 rebounds in the Rams’ 62-44 victory over John Burroughs. He is just solid in all facets of the game from his perimeter shooting to his ability to drive the ball and rebound at a high level. He is excellent without the ball and he puts himself in the right position at all times. He is also an unselfish passer who will give up wide open looks to find an open teammate with a better look.</p> <p>Diante Morton 6’0" Kansas City Central: The 2021 combo guard scored 22 points in the Blue Eagles victory over Belton at the Pleasant Hill Tournament. He is a solidly built guard who handles it well and he can knock down shots from 3-point range. He hit a total of five in the game. He has good quickness and he also plays well in the open court.</p>