Game Report: Brownsburg 53 Westfield 44
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Westfield came into this road matchup ranked #6 in 4A, and they were being led by Braden Smith Braden Smith 6'0" | PG Westfield | 2022 State IN at 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists per game this year.…
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Continue ReadingWestfield came into this road matchup ranked #6 in 4A, and they were being led by Braden Smith Braden Smith 6'0" | PG Westfield | 2022 State IN at 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists per game this year. Brownsburg came in at a 9-6 record with five losses by five points or less. In the first quarter though, it was all Brownsburg as Kanon Catchings Kanon Catchings 6'8" | PF Overtime Elite (GA) | 2024 #31 Nation GA caught fire with 7 first-quarter points, and Elhadj Diallo knocked down two triples. However, Westfield got hot from the outside and was able to go end the first quarter down just one possession. Brownsburg would lead 15-12.
In the second quarter, Westfield’s Cam Haffner got hot, and he started launching from the outside. He would hit three 3’s in the first half to lead Westfield with 9 points. However, Brownsburg started getting it inside to Shon Tupuola Shon Tupuola 6'8" | C Brownsburg | 2022 State IN who was dominating the paint all half. He would have 5 points and 7 rebounds early. The big story, however, was Braden Smith Braden Smith 6'0" | PG Westfield | 2022 State IN who had just 2 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist in the first half. The two teams were tied at 25 at the break.
The big story in the second half was the absence of Braden Smith Braden Smith 6'0" | PG Westfield | 2022 State IN for Westfield. He was on the end of the bench and not in uniform, so Westfield had to find someone to step up. This person was a sophomore, Trey Buchanan Trey Buchanan 6'0" | PG Westfield | 2024 State IN . He played the entire second half, and he came up big for the Shamrocks with two triples in the quarter. However, Kanon Catchings Kanon Catchings 6'8" | PF Overtime Elite (GA) | 2024 #31 Nation GA continued his success as he was getting to his spots and knocking down the jumpers. Brownsburg would lead 38-33 after three quarters.
In the final quarter, both teams went cold, but Elhadj Diallo stepped up in a major way, getting to the rim or knocking down shots from the outside. He seemed to be able to answer every single one of Westfield’s buckets. On the other end, Buchanan continued to knock down triples, and Nic Despasquale was getting buckets on the inside. However, Westfield was not able to get enough offense going without Smith on the floor. Brownsburg would hold on for a 53-44 victory behind 21 points from Diallo. Kanon Catchings Kanon Catchings 6'8" | PF Overtime Elite (GA) | 2024 #31 Nation GA also added 14, and Shon Tupuola Shon Tupuola 6'8" | C Brownsburg | 2022 State IN added 5 points and a career-high 16 rebounds. Westfield was led by Trey Buchanan Trey Buchanan 6'0" | PG Westfield | 2024 State IN with 12 points on 4-5 from three and 7 rebounds. Cam Haffner added 11 points on 3 triples, and Nic Depasquale Nic Depasquale 6'2" | SG Westfield | 2022 State IN added 10 points and 6 rebounds.
On Sunday, we will be back with some player evaluations from this game. For now, just know that the Braden Smith Braden Smith 6'0" | PG Westfield | 2022 State IN story is going to be one to watch, but Trey Buchanan Trey Buchanan 6'0" | PG Westfield | 2024 State IN stepped up in a major way and was able to step up to provide valuable minutes. He will be one to watch in the years to come. The young squad at Brownsburg is very impressive, and the scoring duo of Elhadj Diallo and Kanon Catchings Kanon Catchings 6'8" | PF Overtime Elite (GA) | 2024 #31 Nation GA make this team tough to beat and should be players to watch in the coming years.