Mid season Report: Fresh Faces

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we take a look at some players who put their names on the radar with their play during the high school season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1737727"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Nelson has made a splash for the Wolves this year. The junior forward has had some big scoring games including 17 against Anchorage, and 18 against Boulder City. 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He's had 8 double figure rebounding games, including a season high 12 agasint Doral.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1538223"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Guthrie highlights the overall depth of the class of 2025. The Shadow sophomore is averaging almost 16 per game and has scored in double figures in every game this season. He exploded for a career high 31 against Eldorado, in a game in which the sniper hit 5 threes.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1715481"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Barney has come from out of nowhere to lead the Gators. The junior foward is averaging over 16 per game, while powering Green Valley to a 12-8 record. He's one of the state leaders in double doubles with his signature game being a 35 point 18 rebound performance against Rancho.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1489257"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Small sample size for sure but, Franklin has proved that he's going to have an impact for the Skyhawks. The junior wing is averaging 8.5ppg in his first two contest. His size, scoring, and playmaking provide the #3 ranked Skyhawks with another weapon.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1571075"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Mikias has been thrust into a tough situation, but has handled it admirably. Filling in for the reigning 4A player of the year [player_tooltip player_id='986798' first='Alijah' last='Adem'], Mikas' value goes far beyond the numbers. The sophomore PG has brought stability to the position, with his poise and ballhandling. Behind his play, the Grizzlies are off to a 2-0 conference start.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1345414"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"I got a glimpse of Gomez during the Fall and was impressed with his improvement. He's been even better during the season. Gomez, who's one of the best 1 v 1 players in the state, is putting up 16 points per game this season. 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