O’Fallon Shootout: Friday Notebook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The O'Fallon Shootoutstarted off on Friday night with a massive performance by the host school, scoring record being broke, and defending state champ recording a huge win!&nbsp; We dive into the action in <strong>O'Fallon Shootout: Friday Notebook</strong>!<em></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sleeper 2023 Post Wilmoth Leads O'Fallon to Win</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the first contest it was all O'Fallon right from the start as they jumped out early and never looked back winning by running clock 65-35 over Whitfield.&nbsp; Class of 2023 post [player_tooltip player_id='1476094' first='Koby' last='Wilmoth'] has solid size and a good frame with strength.&nbsp; He was super efficient in this game going for 25 points (10-14 FG) (3-6 3 PT) along with 5 rebounds.&nbsp; Wilmoth had it all working as he hit spot up threes, spin moves on the interior, put backs, and scored off deep post position.&nbsp; Early on it looked like it was going to be the [player_tooltip player_id='1157355' first='Jaeden' last='Rush'] show as the junior floor general had a quick five points before foul trouble.&nbsp; What we like about him is the ease that he accelerates to the rim, changing gears on a dime, and passes with flair.&nbsp; Showed he can hit an open shot in an 11 point outing.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='1373443' first='Rini' last='Harris'] didn't have a dominant game, but showed he can be a utility wing at the next level doing a little of everything even when his shot isn't falling.&nbsp; Hit the glass hard and passed well for 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 dimes.&nbsp; The x-factor for this team off the bench is Isaiah Camper.&nbsp; The guard does the little things taking charges, making extra pass, being a good defender, and is an effective spot up shooter.&nbsp; He had 8 points.&nbsp; O'Fallon will get a much tougher test on Saturday against Chaminade.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Simon Shows Small College Potential for Whitfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The lone real bright spot for Whitfield was their 6'0” compactly built guard Noah Simon.&nbsp; He was relentless attacking downhill for 16 points using his strength and athleticism to finish at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Newly Minted #3 2024 Certa Breaks Scoring Record in Loss</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We feel pretty good about moving up Bloomington Central Catholic shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1157235' first='Cole' last='Certa'] to #3 and the top wing in the junior class after his performance on Friday night.&nbsp; Against a program known for their defense in small school powerhouse Nashville he dropped 43 points breaking Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum's event scoring record.&nbsp; Despite the loss he did absolutely everything he could to put his team on his back and carry them.&nbsp; The crazy thing is he didn't shoot particularly well from three which is what most know him for as he was only going 3-15 from distance.&nbsp; What was impressive was his shot making ability in the mid-range being able to create his own shot and getting space away from defenders to make difficult shots a little easier.&nbsp; Also took it to the basket for several nifty finishes with either hand including several spin moves.&nbsp; Final stat line read 43 points (16-33 FG), 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='1373447' first='Colin' last='Hayes'] is a junior power forward that hit the glass hard in the second half recording 7 offensive rebounds getting second chance opportunities for his team.&nbsp; Finished with 8 points, 9 rebounds, 3 dimes, and 3 steals.&nbsp; Only other double figure scorer in the game for BCC was guard Chase Fisher.&nbsp; The combo guard hit a pair of threes on his way to 12 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nashville's Depth Shines Through in Win</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The story of the night was Certa, but Nashville picked up a massive win beating BCC 76-70 in overtime.&nbsp; They stormed out early leading 21-10 after the first half.&nbsp; The defending 2A state champs blew a lead late, but persevered in overtime by making gritty plays to get the win.&nbsp; Nashville 6'9” five man [player_tooltip player_id='1215304' first='Bennett' last='Briles'] is the Hornets top prospect.&nbsp; He played like it in a primetime game.&nbsp; Skilled big man that can really shoot it from deep with sound mechanics and a soft touch.&nbsp; In the paint it was more of the same with baseline jumpers, mid-range shots, and hooks.&nbsp; He had 22 points (8-13 FG) (3-6 FG) and 6 rebounds.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='1048393' first='Carter' last='Schoenherr'] is their second leading scorer and was in this one as well netting 18 points (7-11 FG) (2-3 3 PT) as the strong two guard scored on straight line takes finishing with euro steps, runners, and spin moves.&nbsp; Also hit a couple big threes.&nbsp; Trey Reinburg chipped in 11 points (4-6 FG) (2-3 3 PT) and Rylan Hammer went for 13 points (4-4 FG) as key x-factors in the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->