Tournament Analysis: 6 One and Dones from Big Schools

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Unfortunately, some teams win and advance, while others go home after just one game at state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But that doesn't mean the efforts of the “one-and-dones” are forgettable. In fact, often some of the most impressive performances are turned in in the quarterfinal round by teams who head home on the losing end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of the top one and done performances of the 4A-6A classes:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1080177"],"_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":"On a team loaded with young studs who will have their chance in future years, the senior O'Atis deserves one more shout out for his dynamic game. His blazing speed and quickness and non-stop motor make him a nightmare to opponents. 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