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The Sandy’s Spiel Showdown tips-off at 11:00 AM at Cherokee High School this Saturday (12/3). 12:30 – No. 9 North Cobb Christian vs. Chattooga How will Chattooga stop Albert Wilson Albert Wilson 6'6" | PF North Cobb Christian | 2023…
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Continue ReadingThe Sandy’s Spiel Showdown tips-off at 11:00 AM at Cherokee High School this Saturday (12/3).
12:30 – No. 9 North Cobb Christian vs. Chattooga
How will Chattooga stop Albert Wilson Albert Wilson 6'6" | PF North Cobb Christian | 2023 State GA III? That is the simple key to the game. Wilson already has single-handedly torn apart teams, averaging 29.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and 3 blocks through his first two games. If Wilson begins to draw a crowd, he can kick out to three-point shooters Christian Hernandez and CJ Wallace CJ Wallace 5'11" | PG North Cobb Christian School | 2023 State GA . Samuel Ayegunle Samuel Ayegunle 6'5" | PF North Cobb Christian | 2023 State GA could be another area of concern for Chattooga with his aggressive rebounding and interior defense. Chattooga, always plucky, will be playing for the community after the loss of three student-athletes, two from the basketball program. Dan Meyer, Trey Smith and Bowden Heathcock will play elevated roles in the backcourt. 6-foot-6 senior Brady Groce will be important in dictating the action in the paint.
3:30 – Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe vs. Kennesaw Mountain
The transfer bug bit LFO in the offseason but the Warriors still have star power in Brent Bowman Brent Bowman 6'3" | SG Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe | 2023 State GA , a 6-foot-3 knockdown jump shooter who excels at getting to his spots in the mid-range. Fellow senior 6-foot-3 Amari Burnett will play a big role as an inside-out forward that is a valuable rebounder. The Warriors battle an improved Kennesaw Mountain team that is starting to find their identity. Jake Whitaker Jake Whitaker 6'6" | PF Kennesaw Mountain | 2024 GA can be a mismatch at 6-foot-5 with the ability to stretch the floor with his three-point shot. Elijah Ford Elijah Ford 6'0" | PG Kennesaw Mountain | 2023 State GA helps set the tone defensively and is an improving playmaker off the dribble. Keep an eye on Hayden Hall if the game comes down to the wire. He’s a big-shot maker that doesn’t shy away from the moment. His three-point shooting can torch opponents.
6:30 – Cherokee vs. No. 8 Darlington
Little nagging injuries have bothered Cherokee early in the season but they haven’t held the Warriors back as the high-octane offense cracked 80 points twice in their first three games. Cherokee has great offensive firepower in the backcourt with Cameron Pope Cameron Pope 6'0" | SG Cherokee | 2023 State GA , Tayden Owens Tayden Owens 5'9" | PG Cherokee | 2023 State GA and Lawrence Sanford Lawrence Sanford 6'2" | CG Cherokee | 2025 #201 Nation AZ . At the Sandy’s Spiel Tip-Off Classic, the Warriors blasted White County 82-48 with Owens netted 21 points and Pope collecting 18 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Cherokee is very unselfish and loves to work the ball around for open threes. Mason Bennett Mason Bennett 6'1" | PG Cherokee | 2023 GA is a pitbull defender that can also score in spurts. Braylin Giddens Braylin Giddens 6'2" | CG Cherokee | 2023 GA is an unsung hero with his on-ball defense and scoring touch. He tallied 5 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals vs. White County. Dastin Hart Dastin Hart 6'5" | PF Cherokee | 2023 State GA has missed time due to an ankle injury, but when healthy, the 6-foot-5 forward can shoot the corner three and play above the rim inside. Class A D-I No. 8 Darlington doesn’t have the individual offensive fireworks that Cherokee does but the Tigers do have a solid system that spreads the floor on offense and will play hardnosed defense. Darlington is getting a late start to the season, but will have their football players back. D’marion Floyd D’marion Floyd 6'0" | PG Darlington | 2024 State GA is a dynamic athlete that can get downhill and create for others. Szymon Paluch Szymon Paluch 6'4" | SF Darlington | 2023 State GA , Jack Bell Jack Bell 6'2" | SG Darlington | 2024 State GA and Asa Shepard look to space out the defense with their three-point shooting. Joseph Womack has shown signs of taking a major step forward in the backcourt while Braden Bell is a trusted floor general that is an extension of Coach Nathan West. 6-foot-5 stretch forward Charlie Bell and high-energy slasher Quin McClarity could be wild cards along with Mackay Rush.