Sweet Sixteen: Standout Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1420176' first='Hunter' last='Hill'] - Eagle Ridge Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1420176' first='Hunter' last='Hill'] did a great job setting the tone for his team leading them past a solid Riverdale Ridge team with ease. Hunter showed off his athleticism throwing down a monstrous dunk through traffic. He led his team in scoring reigning in 25 points, standing out as the guy to be stopped for Eagle Ridge Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1369808' first='LaDavian' last='King'] - Eaglecrest</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite not winning the game LaDavian put up a valiant effort scoring a game scoring 31 points. LaDavian plays with great confidence on the floor, taking and making tough jump shots off of the dribble. He showed off his ability to score from all three levels and put his team on his back when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1318379' first='Tevin' last='Riehl'] - Mesa Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1318379' first='Tevin' last='Riehl'] leading the team in scoring and assists putting up an impressive 15 points and 8 assists. Tevin can take over the game in multiple ways, with his intense defense, and knockdown shooting ability, and is effectively able to assist teammates. He has been the leader of this squad only as a junior making him a very impressive prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Will Grable - Eaton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Will Grable showed a good effort in a close loss to The Classical Academy. Will is a big guard who showed off his versatility pulling down rebounds and pressuring the rim. He did a good job stepping up this game as The Classical Academy did a good job guarding his twin brother. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1509229' first='Kai' last='McGrew'] - Smoky Hill</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1509229' first='Kai' last='McGrew'] has continued to be the most impressive freshman in the state helping Smoky Hill make a Great 8 appearance. Kai only had 10 points but really made a difference on the glass pulling down 8 rebounds. He also did a good job jumping passing lanes racking up 7 steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='973177' first='Andrew' last='Koclanes'] - Colorado Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='973177' first='Andrew' last='Koclanes'] put Colorado Academy on his back in close win over a tough Severance team. Andrew had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. He also had an impressive 6 assists showing off his good passing instincts for a forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1432264' first='Jamar' last='Mitchell'] - Fort Collins</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1432264' first='Jamar' last='Mitchell'] proved to be too much for Legacy's defense as he scored 22 points against them. Jamar does a good job only taking good shots and that showed in this game as he went an efficient 8-11 from the field. Jamar has the chance to be a huge difference-maker for Fort Collins in the rest of the 6A playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kellen Olson - D'Evelyn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sneior guard Kellen Olson had a great last performance of his high school career, catching fire from three-point land. Kellen showed off his ability to come of screens and be ready to shoot. He shot an efficient night from three-point land making 9 of his 14 threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='921110' first='Archer' last='VanSickle'] - Valor Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='921110' first='Archer' last='VanSickle'] did a good job making a difference on both ends of the floor in the win against Vista Ridge. Archer did a great job setting the tone on the defensive end playing with great energy while guarding the opposing team's best player. He also was a very good spot-up shooter making some tough contested shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->