Long Island Lutheran (47) squeak out a win over Stepinac (46)
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Tonight Long Island Lutheran (LuHi) paid a visit to Stepinac who was fresh off of their Brother Stoldt Series championship. There were a number of Division 1 players in tonight’s game. The matchup lived up to the hype coming down…
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Continue ReadingTonight Long Island Lutheran (LuHi) paid a visit to Stepinac who was fresh off of their Brother Stoldt Series championship. There were a number of Division 1 players in tonight’s game. The matchup lived up to the hype coming down the wire in a tightly played contest.
LuHi Standouts
Jayden Reid Jayden Reid 5'10" | PG LuHi | 2023 State #119 Nation NY ’23 was a difference-maker off the bench tonight. The shifty point guard was able to get into the lane and utilize his go-to runner often. Jayden used his speed to get downhill and connect on a late layup, which ended up being the game-winner. He finished the game with 16 points.
Kacper Klaczek Kacper Klaczek 6'7" | PF Long Island Lutheran | 2021 State NY ’21 was a beast on the glass finishing with 14 rebounds (4 offensive). Kacper’s versatility stood out on both ends in addition to his underrated passing tonight. Tonight he contributed 7 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks.
Ryan Dunn ’21 who grew seven inches since last May was all over the court. He struggled on the offensive end but contributed in other ways. He was extremely active in the second half. He came out of halftime with a new energy. Ryan added 2 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks.
Stepinac Standouts
Johnuel “Boogie” Fland ’24, who recently received an offer from Maryland, was fearless tonight. He made a number of timely plays. He never seemed rattled throughout the game, collecting a late steal leading to a pull-up three in transition. He also stepped to the lined and connected on two late free throws. Boogie lead the way with 12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals.
Malcolm Chimezie Malcolm Chimezie 6'8" | PF Stepinac | 2021 State NY ’21 earned everything tonight. The Boston University commit had to deal with Drissa Traore Drissa Traore 6'9" | PF Long Island Lutheran | 2021 State NY and Kacper Klaczek Kacper Klaczek 6'7" | PF Long Island Lutheran | 2021 State NY inside on both ends throughout the night, but came on late with multiple and 1’s. Chimezie’s energy lifted the team to close the game. The senior finished with 11 points and 6 rebounds.
Tyler Randolph Tyler Randolph 6'2" | SG Uniondale | 2022 State NY ’22 was the glue guy for Stepinac tonight. He used his athletic ability to blow up a lob pass, took a charge, and was constantly on the floor going after loose balls. The junior wing contributed 6 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists.
Additional Standouts
Andres Pinzon ’21 LuHi
Drissa Traore
Drissa
Traore
6'9" | PF
Long Island Lutheran | 2021
State
NY
’21 LuHi
Matt Walsh
Matt
Walsh
6'3" | SF
Comsewogue | 2022
State
NY
’22 Stepinac
Isaiah Alexander ’22 Stepinac