Around The State: Weekend Storylines
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Prep Hoops Wisconsin looks around the state at some top storylines: Arrowhead proves to a be top contender When March rolls around, don’t be surprised if Arrowhead is able to make a deep tournament run. The Warhawks are very good.…
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Arrowhead proves to a be top contender
When March rolls around, don’t be surprised if Arrowhead is able to make a deep tournament run. The Warhawks are very good. Led by Mac Wrecke Mac Wrecke 6'5" | SG Arrowhead | 2023 State #272 Nation WI and Bennett Basich Bennett Basich 6'3" | SG Arrowhead | 2024 State WI , Arrowhead has gotten off to a 3-0 start this season. On Saturday, Arrowhead cruised past Milwaukee Academy of Science. Austin Villarreal paced his squad in scoring with 30 points in the victory.
Demarion Burch Demarion Burch 6'3" | SG Milwaukee Hamilton | 2023 State WI , Simeon Murchison Simeon Murchison 6'9" | PF Milwaukee Bay View | 2023 State WI form underrated duo
It is now time for the rest of the state to wake up and realize how good Burch and Murchison are. Burch is a dynamic scorer who can get buckets from all three levels. Murchison is a strong, powerful forward. He uses his size and athletic ability to dominate the paint on both ends of the court. Over the weekend, the Milwaukee Hamilton duo combined to score 48 points in a blowout win.
Dominican’s young core continues to thrive
Dominican fell to a very good Pius XI squad on Saturday. But even though they lost, I still thought that Dominican’s young prospects impressed. Markel Webb scored 21 points, Derrick Johnson Derrick Johnson 6'3" | CG Dominican | 2024 State WI tallied 25, Jaiden Martin Jaiden Martin 6'1" | CG Dominican | 2024 State WI posted 16, and Aaron Womack Aaron Womack 6'3" | SF Dominican | 2025 State #228 Nation WI put up 22. Early in this season, Dominican’s young core has proven that they belong. Expect this team to improve and get much better as the season goes on.
Levi Birkholz Levi Birkholz 5'2" | SG Lakeside Luthersn | 2023 State #290 Nation WI posts efficient stat line in win
It doesn’t always have to be an insane stat line. Sometimes efficiency gets the headlines. In a win for Lakeside Lutheran on Saturday, Birkholz posted 16 points on 6-7 shooting. Over the course of the past couple seasons, Birkholz has become one of my favorite prospects to watch. He is a very smart player who always makes the right basketball play.
Nolan Minessale Nolan Minessale 6'5" | SF Marquette | 2024 State WI leads Marquette University past Catholic Memorial
While playing for Chapman Basketball Academy this past AAU season, Minessale’s stock skyrocketed. The small forward impressed scouts with his ability to slash to the paint and make plays at the rim. So far this high school season, the SF has continued to play at a high level. In a win for Marquette University on Saturday, Minessale tallied 21 points.
Muskego’s balanced scoring proves to be dangerous
In a blowout win over Menomonee Falls, Muskego’s balanced scoring was too much to handle. On Saturday, four Muskego prospects were able to score over 15 points. Through five games, Muskego is 5-0. Keep an eye on this squad — they could make some noise in March.