SoCal Clash: Third Five
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Downey’s Apollo Park was the site of Alex Carmon’s (aka Beach City Hoops) latest installment of the So-Cal Clash, an event that pits many of the top 2024 and 2023 players against each other for a battle for class supremacy.…
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Continue ReadingDowney’s Apollo Park was the site of Alex Carmon’s (aka Beach City Hoops) latest installment of the So-Cal Clash, an event that pits many of the top 2024 and 2023 players against each other for a battle for class supremacy.
And for the first time in the event’s history, the junior group claimed the crown, defeating a heavy-legged senior group 61-46 in a target-score finale that saw Narbonne junior forward
Marcus Adams, Jr.
Marcus
Adams, Jr.
6'8" | PF
Narbonne | 2023
State
CA-S
dominate down the stretch.
Adams won MVP for the event, and his LA City Section counterpart, senior forward
Zyier Beverly
Zyier
Beverly
6'7" | SF
Washington Prep | 2023
State
CA-S
, was the most oustanding player for the senior class.
These were my next five performers from the event, regardless of class (Note* these might differ from the All-Tournament team awards that will be announced on social media)
Mikah Ballew Mikah Ballew 6'6" | SF Valencia | 2023 State CA-S , 6-6 2023 F, Valencia
Ballew, a stocky and strong 6-6 hybrid forward, impacted the game with his scoring (really soft perimeter touch and showcased some dexterity on a couple of tough reverse layups) and his physicality on defense and the boards. He’s a solid college prospect.
Ryan Enos Ryan Enos 6'8" | PF Cathedral Catholic | 2024 State CA-S , 6-8 2024 F, Cathedral Catholic
The 6-8+ Enos (yes, he’s grown again), did what he’s done in several recent showcases: took – and made – shots from the perimeter and shown solid rim protection. Where I thought he showed growth in this setting was being much more aggressive on the boards and looking to attack closeouts and finish baskets through contact.
Aidan Fowler Aidan Fowler 5'10" | PG JSerra | 2024 State CA-S , 5-11 2024 PG, JSerra Catholic
Fowler jumped out the gate with a pair of deep threes and a strong driving layup off of a pretty nifty crossover. He’s a wiry yet strong and savvy point guard who’s shooting from the perimeter doubles well with his toughness and ability to get into the paint.
Marcos Korch, 6-2 2024 G, Mission Bay
Korch, a late addition to the event, was among it’s biggest surprises. He knocked down four threes and looked very fluid on all of them, and showed a blend of power and balance finishing in the paint. A big-bodied guard, Korch played under more control than we’ve seen him in earlier viewings. This was a positive step forward.
Trey Jones, 5-11 2023 PG, Narbonne
Jones, a transfer from Windward, quietly had his imprints on the game for the seniors with his passing, scoring off the drive and streaky shooting from three. He scored 9 points in his team’s championship loss, but showed poise and played hard on both ends.