State Title: Standout Performances (3A-4A)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285227' first='Eric' last='Quintana'] - Holy Family</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1285227' first='Eric' last='Quintana'] sets the tone for Holy Family with his in-your-face defense. Eric was the senior leader PG for this group setting the tone on both ends of the floor. Eric was hot early knocking down two three-pointers to start the game. As the point guard he is, he did a very good job getting teammates involved on the offensive end. Eric also made some key steals that helped shift the momentum in Holy Family's favor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1420267' first='Carson' last='Jasa'] - Faith Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1420267' first='Carson' last='Jasa'] manned the paint for Faith Christian and did a good job battling with Salida's [player_tooltip player_id='1325651' first='Tristan' last='Jackson']. Carson made energy plays for his team, swatting away shots and throwing down big dunks. He had one dunk in the second half where one of his guards got him an open look at the rim with a dump-off pass, he threw down an impressive one-hand tomahawk off of two feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1420181' first='Keegan' last='Paige'] - Faith Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1420181' first='Keegan' last='Paige'] did a good job using his off-ball movement and deep shooting range to counter Salida's zone. Keegan made some big threes that kept Faith ahead in the first and second half. He also did a good job leaking on fastbreaks for layups. On the defensive end, Keegan jumped passing lanes starting Faith's fastbreaks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1139987' first='Gabe' last='Tafoya'] - Holy Family</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1139987' first='Gabe' last='Tafoya'] led Holy Family in scoring in the championship showing off his ability to score from inside and out. He knocked down three-point shots and mid-range shots, often getting catch-and-shoot shots from Holy Family's good ball movement. Gabe also got downhill to make kick outs or assists to cutting teammates. He also had a sweet fake pass with a euro step to finish at the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1325651' first='Tristan' last='Jackson'] - Salida</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1325651' first='Tristan' last='Jackson'] looked like the best prospect on the floor in the 3A state championship game. Tristan had a great effort in helping Salida get second place in 3A. He showed off his great athleticism finishing multiple dunks at the rim and protecting it on the other side. Tristan also was able to step out and make two three-point shots, showing off his all-around game. He had a great career helping put the small town of Salida on the big stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1427089' first='Grayden' last='Harkness'] - Holy Family</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1427089' first='Grayden' last='Harkness'] was a great do-it-all glue guy for Holy Family. He made his one three-point attempt and focused mostly on getting his teammates involved and controlling the boards. Grayden used his 6'2-6'3 height and bulky frame to box out taller players and pull down just under 10 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1420310' first='Jacob' last='Barker'] - Resurrection Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1420310' first='Jacob' last='Barker'] used his tall lengthy frame to affect shots on the defensive end. Jacob had a few blocks and used his length to make good contests making the defense take tough shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285205' first='Master' last='Diggins'] - Faith Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1285205' first='Master' last='Diggins'] used his quick first step to get downhill through Salida's defense. While Master may not have made all of his looks when getting downhill it helped draw in the help giving [player_tooltip player_id='1420267' first='Carson' last='Jasa'] easy putback opportunities. He used his athleticism to make some tough flashy layups helping keep the momentum on Faith Christian's side.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->