West Coast Elite Summer Tip-Off: Showtime
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The West Coast Elite Summer Tip-Off took place from Saturday July 2nd to Sunday July 3rd. This event took place in Phoenix, Arizona. This article will cover how team “Showtime” (NM) competed in this tournament. They took place in the…
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Continue ReadingThe West Coast Elite Summer Tip-Off took place from Saturday July 2nd to Sunday July 3rd. This event took place in Phoenix, Arizona. This article will cover how team “Showtime” (NM) competed in this tournament. They took place in the Boys 17U division.
Roster: Donovan Cruz, Brandon Lagunas, Darian Lucero, Torrance Burdex, Elijah Brody Elijah Brody 6'2" | SF West Mesa | 2024 State NM , Sonny Ortiz Sonny Ortiz 6'5" | SF West Mesa | 2023 State NM , Elijah Espinoza, Micah Munoz Micah Munoz 6'3" | PF Albuquerque Prep | 2024 State NM , Erick Villabos and Estevan Espinoza.
Head Coach: Javis Cruz
In the teams first game on Saturday July 2nd, Showtime (NM) defeated Provision Sports (AZ) 60-44 at the Phhacility. In this contest, it was point guard Donovan Cruz who led the way. Donovan shot well from the floor to help his squad with the victory. Later that day, Showtime (NM) defeated AZ Select James 59-41. In the teams second victory, it was Torrance Burdex who stood out. He really ran the floor well from both sides of the floor. The next day on Sunday July 3rd, the team started the tournament after finishing pool play. In the teams first tournament game, they faced off vs AZ Select James for the second time this weekend. Showtime (NM) defeated AZ Select James 53-45. In this game it was Sonny Ortiz Sonny Ortiz 6'5" | SF West Mesa | 2023 State NM who led the way for team Showtime (NM). The sharpshooter really shot the ball well to help Showtime advance to the West Coast Elite Championship game. Later that Sunday, team Showtime faced AZ Select Chaney in the championship game. In a close game back and forth game it was Elijah Brody Elijah Brody 6'2" | SF West Mesa | 2024 State NM and Brandon Lagunas who led the way in the championship game. After trailing in the game, it was Elijah Brody Elijah Brody 6'2" | SF West Mesa | 2024 State NM who went on a run to bring Showtime back in the game. Throughout the game it was Brandon Lagunas who shot the ball well and lights out. Late in the ball game, Showtime trailed 48-46, and it was Brandon Lagunas who hit the game winning three-pointer from an in-bounds play. Showtime (NM) defeated AZ Select Chaney 49-48 to win the West Coast Elite Summer Tip-Off Championship. Elijah Spinoza, Darian Lucero and Micah Munoz Micah Munoz 6'3" | PF Albuquerque Prep | 2024 State NM also did a good job making hustle plays every single time down the floor.