7A District 5 Semifinals Preview: West Orange vs. Olympia
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ORLANDO – The West Orange Warriors (8-17) advanced to the 7A District 5 semifinals after defeating Cypress Creek 54-42 on Tuesday night. Now, the team faces off against the No. 4 ranked team in the state Olympia Titans (23-2). Prep…
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Continue ReadingORLANDO – The West Orange Warriors (8-17) advanced to the 7A District 5 semifinals after defeating Cypress Creek 54-42 on Tuesday night. Now, the team faces off against the No. 4 ranked team in the state Olympia Titans (23-2). Prep Hoops scout Riley Sheppard will be in attendance for this district semifinal matchup.
Better known as Jizzle, James has been the driving force behind the Titans offense for the majority of the year. Averaging over 23 points per game, the future Cincinnati Bearcat can score in a variety of ways off the dribble. James is a scoring threat as soon as the ball finds him with an elite handle and knockdown jumper whether he’s contested or not.
Kaiden White
Kaiden White
The Titans second leading scorer this season, White is an elusive combo guard with three-level scoring ability. The junior guard shot over 40% from three-point range with his quick release off the catch and shoot and ability to create off the bounce. Defensively, White is lockdown on the perimeter leading to easy fast break buckets.
At 6-7, McDole poises unlimited potential with his combination of length, athleticism and shot-making. The junior, who holds an offer from Robert Morris University, has made his presence felt on the interior for the Titans, averaging 6.5 rebounds and over 1.5 steals per contest.
Charles has taken charge of the dirty work for Olympia all season. Posting over six rebounds per game, the 6-5 and 190lb forward is physically gifted all-around with his combination of quickness and strength. West Orange could have its hands full dealing with Charles on both ends.
The leading scorers for the Warriors this season, Narcisse can stripe it from all over the court. His limitless range bodes extremely well with a combination of quickness and ball-handling. The senior floor general can catch fire in a hurry, poising a threat for the Titans defense.
Outside of scoring the basketball, Behrle can make an impact in multiple ways. Starting with his shooting ability, the 6-6 senior is a near can’t miss off the catch-and-shoot while also being able to knock down fadeaways at a high clip. Behrle is also a high caliber rebounder and defender on the inside, going after misses with intensity every possession.