5 Takeaways: Peoria Notre Dame vs Peoria High
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WHAT A GAME! Peoria High hosted Peoria Notre Dame in a game that had many twists and turns. In the end Peoria Notre Dame won it in spectacular fashion 58-55. You have to read all about it in 5 Takeaways:…
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Continue ReadingWHAT A GAME! Peoria High hosted Peoria Notre Dame in a game that had many twists and turns. In the end Peoria Notre Dame won it in spectacular fashion 58-55. You have to read all about it in 5 Takeaways: Peoria Notre Dame vs Peoria High!
Crazy Ending
We have to start off with how we got to the final score. There were runs by both teams in the first quarter swinging the momentum. PND looked like they were in control until a scoring spurt from Dekwon Brown Dekwon Brown 6'4" | PG Simeon | 2024 #273 Nation IL got them back in the game. Then when he fouled out Peoria High looked in trouble, but they didn’t give up coming back to tie the game in the final seconds on a three from sophomore Lashawn Stevens. Then Jacob Johnson threw in a half court shot at the buzzer to stun the crowd as Peoria Notre Dame won by three on Johnson’s only points of the game.
Iowa Commit is Back Posting Double Doubles
It was great to see Iowa Hawkeyes commit Cooper Koch Cooper Koch 6'8" | PF Metamora | 2024 State #81 Nation IL back on the floor after missing the early portion of the season. He looked like a Big 10 commit in this one as the 2024 four man spaced the floor draining in an array of threes. Skilled post moves including a turn around hook shot and took his man off the bounce from the high-post for a conversion with his off hand. Rebounded very well all night keeping possessions alive. Koch had 18 points and 13 rebounds in the victory.
Dillon and Hudson are Legit Prospects
PND is more than just Koch. Eoin Dillon Eoin Dillon 6'8" | C Peoria Notre Dame | 2024 State #294 Nation IL is a 6’9” skilled five man that brings versatility to the table. He can stretch the floor with his shooting out to well beyond the arc off the catch. Touch around the basket. Rebounds well in his area. Very gifted passing post. He had 12 points and looks like a D1 prospect. Kayden Hudson is a combo guard in the 2025 class to track. He had his floater game flowing hitting them over and over again for 12 points
Dekwon Brown Dekwon Brown 6'4" | PG Simeon | 2024 #273 Nation IL is a Bucket!
It was a slow first half for Peoria High star combo guard Dekwon Brown Dekwon Brown 6'4" | PG Simeon | 2024 #273 Nation IL only recording three points. He went for 17 in the second stanza before fouling out finishing the night with 20 points. Electric guard with the ball in his hands with the way he handles it with speed and his shifty handles. Burst off the bounce and is an acrobatic finisher at the cup. Drained three triples including a couple off the catch from the corners. Also flashed some growth as a passer. D1 combo guard.
Role Players Step Up for Peoria High Late
Early on in the game Peoria High got a big contribution from senior guard Mikequese Taylor. He was excellent getting to the rim off the dribble for 9 points. Wide bodied five man Eli Love is only 6’4”, but used his space eating frame to get fouled and rebound. Good free throw shooter finishing with 10 points. Keep an eye on Leshawn Stowers. The 2025 small forward has a good frame and rebounds well. Good activity level and hit the key three late to tie it as part of his 8 points.