STANDOUT GAMES PART 2

<p>This season has been different. The MIAA made the choice to not hold the state tournament. Some league’s held their own league tournament, some did not. Here we look at standout game performances from the last part of the MIAA high school basketball season. Clink on the links to watch videos.</p> <p><strong>Max Aicardi, Newton South VS Acton Boxborough, 2/16 DCL large semi Finals, 20 points, 4 assists, 3 steals</strong></p> <p>Max finished his career strong for the Lions helping lead the team to the DCL large championship.  In the Semi finals Max had a very strong game, and had an and 1 three to send the game into overtime. Max hit many big baskets down the stretch. In his time on varsity since his freshman year, Max has continued to improve, and been an impact player. Max showed his leadership with the team down in the 4th. Max made many key stops down the stretch. Max showed his determination. If you need a big shot, Max is a player you can count on. Max also had a standout game vs Wayland earlier in the week, and was named DCL large MVP. Click the link below to see the video of the and 1 three to send the game to overtime. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/02/IMG_1910-1-1.mov" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IMG_1910-1</a></p> <p><strong>Karim Belhouchet Newton North, VS Needham, 2/11 20 points 4 rebounds, 3 assist.</strong></p> <p>Any game, Karim is one of the best shooters in the gym. In the win vs rival Needham, Karim made a lot of nice plays in the game. Karim hit some tough shots with hands in his face, off the dribble and off screens. Karim has a smooth and soft shooting touch, and I like they way he has his elbow in and at a 90 degree angle in his form. .  He is a point guard who can control the game. Karim is not just a shooter, and impacted this game in other ways. I liked that Karim did not force any shots. Karim is committed to Lassell College in newton, and will be playing basketball there. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Matt Fernandez, Needham, Vs Wellesley, 2/13. 7 threes</strong></p> <p>Matt Fernandez ended his career with a Bang. The senior could not miss hitting 7 three pointers. Matt had 4 in one quarter.  Sometimes shooters get in this zone, where everything seems to fall. Needham really moved the ball well to help Matt get good looks. This was a great shooting display to end his career.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1081770" first="Kurtis" last="Henderson"], Catholic memorial, VS BC high, 2/19. Catholic conference semi finals. 26 points, 6 rebounds 4 steals.</strong></p> <p>Kurtis is a dominate player in the Catholic conference. The guard show his skill getting to the basket with ease. He is very strong and that was shown with his finishing at the rim. Kurtis is super quick was great in transition.  Kurtis forced a lot of turnover in this game and showed he is a tough player to guard. Kurtis is committed to playing at Hartford. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Declan Walmsley, Franklin, 2/13, vs Stoughton. 34 points, 11 rebounds, 74 percent shooting.</strong></p> <p>Declan’s father is a college coach at Wheaton college. The apple does not fall far from the tree here, as the power forward is a very skilled player for Franklin.  Declan had one of the top games of the season vs Stoughton.  He made so many big shots, and did it at such a impressive shooting percentage, and high volume. Declan showed his variety of skills, shooting from the outside, scoring on fast breaks, and down low. He also showed his defense, forcing turnovers with great anticipation on where the ball would be. Declan also had 11 rebounds, and impacted the game in more ways than just scoring.  Declan had his best performance in the final game of the season. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>