West Potomac vs. WT Woodson Notebook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>ALEXANDRIA, VA </em>-- West Potomac and WT Woodson squared off in the opening round of districts on Tuesday. Here are some notes from this Patriot District battle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1767542' first='Theo' last='Burke'] | guard | Woodson ‘25</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burke looked like a true point guard in this game. He demonstrated an understanding of time and score while handling pressure admirably. Burke frequently passed up good shots to get great ones. He's also capable of recognizing when his team needs a bucket and can score himself. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1748236' first='Dom' last='Cianciolo'] | guard | West Potomac ‘23</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cianciolo made a difference on both ends of the floor for the Wolverines. He's a pesky defender both on and off the ball. Cianciolo is also a threat to shoot from virtually anywhere inside half court.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1489084' first='Sean' last='Donovan'] | forward | Woodson ‘24</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Donovan was definitely one of the better players on the court. He commanded plenty of attention in the paint. Donovan scored with his back to the basket and while facing up. He also helped his team control the glass and protected the rim.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Savion Gowder | forward | West Potomac ‘23</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gowder is a nice sleeper in the local 2023 class. At 6'7”, he's a good athlete who is a bonafide lob threat. Gowder can also score with his back to the basket.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Grant Hartzell | wing/forward | West Potomac ‘23</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hartzell is the ultimate team player. He guards multiple positions and has a tireless motor. Whenever West Po needed a big play, Hartzell was there to answer the bell. Whether that meant scoring some key points, blocking a shot, or grabbing an important rebound, he was up to the task.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1483028' first='Owen' last='Lathrop'] | guard | Woodson ‘23</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lathrop hit multiple threes in this game. Once the defense began to close out harder, he looked to attack closeouts and create shots. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Chris Morrison | guard | West Potomac ‘26</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morrison is a promising guard prospect who looks to still be growing. He has clean shot mechanics and a good feel for the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='2333797' first='BJ' last='Nkrumah'] | guard | West Potomac ‘24</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nkrumah has the potential to be a lockdown perimeter defender. He's got length and quickness which help him slash to the rim and finish in traffic.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->