Must see Class 4A district semi-final games

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The match-ups are set for the District 3/4 4A semi-final games. Olympia will take on Federal Way and Camas takes on defending champion Curtis. Here's a closer look and my predictions for the those games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Olympia vs Federal Way </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Olympia</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1217797"],"_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":"He is the best player in this game as he is in virtually every game this season. He controls the tempo of the game and gets his teammates good looks with his vision and basketball IQ. He is a great shooter who will need to be solid on the offensive end, something he has done all year long. His ability to score and control tempo is huge for Olympia.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1728931' first='Mason' last='Juergens'] ","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"2023","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"Olympia ","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"Roots Academy ","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_1_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"One of the better defensive players you will find in the state. He might be giving up size in this one but that doesn't seem to bother him. He is also a lights out shooter from three who can get heated up and be an equalizer. He handles the point when Gerrits isn't setting the tempo. Another player with great game sense who will be a big reason why if Olympia wins.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1270674"],"_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":"Olympia will be giving up size on the perimeter, which makes his role even more valuable. He will be counted on to rebound and get some easy buckets in the paint. He is also very capable of stepping out and hitting the three. He needs to play big as Olympia will not be as big overall.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63e9c300b2bb4"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1450937' first='Drew' last='Carlson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1485541' first='Matt' last='Lindblom'] are often the beneficiary of Gerrits floor vision in the half court and can get buckets with their overall skills on the offensive end. Two big parts of the Olympia attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Federal Way</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1270612"],"_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":"The MVP of the 4A NPSL, he is a smooth and athletic player who can get it done on both ends. Part of the backcourt and wing players who will have a size advantage and athletic advantage as well. He is a player that can be the difference maker for Federal Way.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["923104"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Here is Federal Way's defensive stopper. He was the defensive player of the year, and 1st team all 4A NPSL. He can be that nightmare match-up with his size and versatility. If Federal Way is able to create turnovers, he will likely be in the middle of it all and can finish with the best of them on the other end.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1450499"],"_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":"A solid perimeter player who can do a lot of things well. He is a more than capable shooter from three and also a great defender. He can attack the defense off the dribble and cause some issues with the match-up for most teams on the perimeter. This is a deep team with a lot of talented athletes. The athleticism advantage goes to Federal Way in this one.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63e9c300b2c7c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction - Olympia 65-59 - They do in fact control the tempo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Camas vs Curtis </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Curtis</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1450483"],"_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":"Curtis has the best player in this one and every one they have played in the state this season. He will be a handful for Camas and can take over games. That ability to take over games will be a difference maker if the game is close. He can dominate the ball and the game.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["923122"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Provides Curtis with a real threat as a second scorer. He is a great shooter and will make teams guard him. If they focus on Zoom, he can be too good and thus a difference maker or equalizer.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1450566"],"_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":"The most likely of the handful of other talented players to step up on the offensive end. These three guards are one of the best trios with Whiten being a three point threat as well. He is an excellent defensive player who might be posed with the task of slowing down [player_tooltip player_id='1450989' first='Beckett' last='Currie'].","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63e9c300b2d81"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Camas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1450989"],"_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":"Curtis might have the best player in the game but if I were a betting man, they won't have the leading scorer in the game. I'd bet Currie is that scorer. He has made some huge gains this year which has resulted in him having huge games in the scoring column. He is a shooter, and scores from all levels with his elite level skill set. He can get to the bucket and finish, or use his mid-range game. It doesn't matter, he will get you buckets. Camas loves to play high tempo and get up and down the floor and he is the catalyst.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1270731"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Another excellent shooter who has stepped up his game and become an all level scorer. He is deceptively quick and can get to the bucket and score. These two are great in the open floor and can live off of mistakes by their opponents. Some of that being forced turnovers. It's unlikely that they turn Curtis over since they have the best player in the state in their backcourt. That means they will have to make plays in the half court and he can do that.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63e9c300b2e45"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction - Curtis 75-67 Zoom says not tonight but Camas hangs around. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->