The 60th Annual Metro Basketball Tournament started at the end of week 4 at numerous high schools across Nebraska. This week (week 5) students get the privilege to showcase their skills at the Baxter Arena, which cost 88.1 million to…
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Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log inThe 60th Annual Metro Basketball Tournament started at the end of week 4 at numerous high schools across Nebraska. This week (week 5) students get the privilege to showcase their skills at the Baxter Arena, which cost 88.1 million to construct in 2015. There were amazing matchups all day Tuesday and I will share with you what I observed in this article from day one at Baxter Arena.
Bellevue West Thunderbirds vs Gretna Dragons
The Thunderbirds delivered a balanced attack to defeat the Dragons by 25.
Evan Inselman
Evan
Inselman
6'6" | SF
Bellevue West | 2022
State
NE
led Bellevue West with 14 points.
TK Barnett
TK
Barnett
5'9" | PG
Bellevue West | 2023
AL
(Bellevue West) hit three shots from behind the arc ending the game with a 75% three-point percentage.
William Kyle
William
Kyle
6'8" | C
Bellevue West | 2022
State
NE
(Bellevue West) would lead in rebounding with 7.
Eldon Turner
Eldon
Turner
5'10" | PG
Bellevue West | 2024
State
NE
(Bellevue West) provided three steals and
Josiah Dotzler
Josiah
Dotzler
6'3" | CG
Bellevue West | 2023
State
#225
Nation
NE
(Bellevue West) played like a true point guard dishing 12 assists. The Thunderbirds will face Omaha Central next.
Omaha Central Eagles vs Creighton Prep Junior Jays
Omaha Central defeated the Junior Jays 58 to 53 in an exciting Class A holiday tournament match-up. Division 1 recruit
Jayden Dawson
Jayden
Dawson
6'4" | CG
Omaha Central | 2022
State
NE
would led the Eagles with 22 points ( 8-14 FG / 57% ), 3 blocks, 3 steals, and 4 rebounds. Dawson was dunking, finger rolling, etc. DeOmbre Brody had 6 points but a crucial six points because if you subtract him going 2 for 2 from three, they lose by 1.
PJ Davis
PJ
Davis
6'2" | SG
Omaha Central | 2022
State
NE
scored 11 points using his midrange game and getting to the free-throw line. Davis also had 5 steals. Jdyn Bullion had seven rebounds and 9 points going 3 for 3 from the field. Martell Evans (Creighton Prep) had an impressive two-hand slam receiving a pass from
Luke Jungers
Luke
Jungers
6'9" | PF
Omaha Creighton Prep | 2022
State
NE
. The Junior Jays played very well and still remain a threat to opposing teams. The Eagles will play Bellevue West next.
Omaha Westside Warriors vs Elkhorn South Storm
Westside beat Elkhorn South by 20 points.
CJ Mitchell
CJ
Mitchell
5'10" | CG
Omaha Westside | 2024
State
NE
and Paul Gillespie scored double digits for the Warriors.
Tate Odvody
Tate
Odvody
6'4" | SF
Omaha Westside | 2023
State
NE
led all scorers with 16 points. Reggie(Omaha Westside) Thomas played solid going 50% from the field and grabbing 8 rebounds.
Chandler Meeks
Chandler
Meeks
6'2" | CG
Omaha Westside | 2022
State
NE
scored 8 points for Westside using strength and craftiness.
Caden Peterson
Caden
Peterson
6'5" | SF
Elkhorn South | 2022
State
NE
had a monster two-hand fastbreak dunk for Elkhorn South. Petersen scored 10 points on 4 for 8 from the field. Also for the Storm,
Henry Burt
Henry
Burt
6'5" | C
Elkhorn South | 2022
State
NE
had 9 points, shooting 67% from the field. Westside will match against Milard North in their next game.
Millard North Mustangs vs Papillion-Lavista Monarchs
Millard North rolled past the Monarchs 74-35!
David Harmon
David
Harmon
6'3" | CG
Millard North | 2022
State
NE
would lead the Mustangs with 17 points 7 rebounds and going 3 for 4 from the free-throw line. He had 3 dunks in all including a fastbreak windmill that impressed!
Jasen Green
Jasen
Green
6'7" | PF
Millard North | 2022
State
#153
Nation
NE
looked very good as well. Green had a sweet 12 points, 11 rebounds, and two big blocks. Every member on the Millard North roster contributed. They are a fun group to watch play basketball.
Isaiah McMorris
Isaiah
McMorris
6'0" | CG
Bellevue West | 2024
State
NE
played true. Jackson Page was slick.
Elijah Gaeth
Elijah
Gaeth
6'1" | CG
Millard North | 2024
State
NE
had his moments.
Nick Dolezal
Nick
Dolezal
6'4" | SF
Millard North | 2022
State
NE
set the tone for the Mustangs coming out after opening tip with a powerful finish at the basket.
Devin Wilson
Devin
Wilson
6'2" | SG
Millard North | 2022
State
NE
had 6 points.
Neal Mosser
Neal
Mosser
6'2" | SF
Millard North | 2024
State
NE
stroked a three-pointer and had the crowd hype.
Camden Monie
Camden
Monie
6'1" | SF
Millard North | 2024
State
NE
had six and Sam Lootens went 1 for 1. The Mustangs will face-off against the Westside Warriors next.