Live Action: 11/28/2023 – Carlsbad @ Eldorado

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Final Score: Eldorado 52 Carlsbad 47</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player of the Game: [player_tooltip player_id='1679994' first='Josiah' last='Mitchell'], Eldorado - 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leader in Points: [player_tooltip player_id='1679994' first='Josiah' last='Mitchell'], Eldorado - 17</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leader in Rebounds: [player_tooltip player_id='1276348' first='Josh' last='Jackson'], Eldorado - 7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leader in Assists: [player_tooltip player_id='2284311' first='Vincent' last='James'], Eldorado - 4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leader in Steals: [player_tooltip player_id='2293829' first='Kyran' last='Orgain'], Carlsbad - 4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leader in Blocks: [player_tooltip player_id='1679994' first='Josiah' last='Mitchell'], Eldorado - 2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This game was an absolute slugfest that just got more physical as the game went on. Nevertheless, it was great basketball to watch and an incredible game on both sides. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1679994' first='Josiah' last='Mitchell']</strong> was an absolute force on both sides of the ball, showcasing his freak athleticism and ability to score from within the perimeter. His 17 points were the most in the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1276348' first='Josh' last='Jackson']</strong> started the game strong offensively, knocking down 4 straight mid-range shots in the first quarter. Due to foul trouble, he barely played in the second half, but his first half was cause for attention, getting 6 of his 7 rebounds before halftime. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2284311' first='Vincent' last='James']</strong> and <strong>Gabriel Freeman </strong>were able to kickstart the offense when stagnant, leading the team in assists with 4 and 3, respectively. James was also able to utilize his length and vertical ability to provide support on the defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carlsbad played very well but missed many opportunities to score around the basket late in the game. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2879038' first='Shane' last='Sullivan']</strong> was an offensive force in the second half, knocking down 3 threes and hitting 2 clutch layups in crunch time. He also led the Cavemen in rebounds with 6. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2293829' first='Kyran' last='Orgain']</strong> held down Carlsbad defensively, leading the game with 4 steals and being an absolute menace with his on-ball pressure, and adding 10 points onto his stat line, mainly from fast break layups created by his defensive effort. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->