More Standout Performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the season keeps going along, I will be taking a look into the top performances of the games throughout the season and giving players who stood out on the court! Here's a couple from the few weeks of action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140827' first='Judah' last='Noonan'] - 2027 - Life Christian Academy</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Judah is just a freshman, so doesn't have much varsity experience at all. He showcased a lot of great things on the court during the PrepHoopsWA showcase. He has a stellar jump shot and can get his shot off at a high rate. In one of his very first varsity games ever, Noonan dropped 27 points, shooting 9-10 from three point range. Keep an eye on this sharpshooter throughout the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1450959' first='Quinn' last='Swanson'] - 2024 - Mount Vernon HS</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quinn is a fantastic scorer. He can score at all three levels very efficiently and has solid handles. His basketball IQ is extremely high, so he knows exactly where &amp; how to get to his spots on the court to hit easy jumpers. Defenders need to step up quickly on him as he can launch it from DEEP, hitting the back of the net often. Against Mount Baker this season, Quinn broke the Mount Vernon school record with 47 points. He also grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out 8 assists in the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1450987' first='Eli' last='Esquivel'] - 2025 - East Valley HS</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eli is an electric guard who makes big time plays. He is a fantastic leader for his team and can carry them on his back with ease. His offense game is very well rounded as he can easily hit deep shots, or attack the bucket and get by defenders smoothly. His game has showed a lot of improvement since last year, being a lot more well rounded. Against Toppenish this season, Eli dropped 29 points with 3 three pointers on the night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1631540' first='Nirvaan' last='Misra'] - 2025 - Seattle Prep HS</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nirvaan has been playing great to start this season. He has a great frame, standing around 6'4”. He stretches the floor out nicely by hitting his mid range &amp; deep shots at a consistent rate. Misra is gritty down low, always being aggressive on the boards and fighting for every rebound. Against Bishop Blanchet this season, Nirvaan dropped 27 points and pulled in 10 rebounds. He's a 2025 to keep an eye on going forward, if you haven't already been following his game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1710013' first='Nick' last='Linhardt'] - 2024 - Kings HS</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nick is a tough, tough guard. His lefty shot is super smooth and natural. Nick can shoot from just about anywhere on the court, which is what makes him dangerous. He's also not afraid to use his solid frame to out-body opposing players to give himself the advantage. This leads to him being involved in the rebounding game in a very positive way. Against Berwick, Nick dropped 30 points on the night and pulled down 13 rebounds. He's going to have a big season being the main option for Kings HS this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->