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Each year two of the best conferences in the area clash in a single-day event that always puts on a spectacle. Today we will preview some of our favorite individual and team matchups as well as some potential standouts from…
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Continue ReadingEach year two of the best conferences in the area clash in a single-day event that always puts on a spectacle. Today we will preview some of our favorite individual and team matchups as well as some potential standouts from the event. Tune into my Twitter accounts for game updates, standouts, and highlights.
Best individual matchup:
St. Andrews’
Lawrence Brown
Lawrence
Brown
5'11" | PG
Paul VI | 2026
State
VA
vs Landon’s
Ube Zaid
Ube
Zaid
5'8" | PG
Landon | 2026
State
MD
-Both undersized guards initiate a ton of offense for their team in the paint, one of the biggest keys to the game for both will be distributing at a high level without turning the ball over against some high-level ball pressure. Both sophomore guards are asked to score in addition to running the offense for their squads, knowing when to shoot and when to find somebody will be important for each team to establish rhythm in this one.
Best team matchup: Sidwell vs Bullis
The champions from each conference will meet in the nightcap looking to gain some momentum from a win over the other, Bullis coming off an OT loss to Jackson-Reed while Sidwell went 1-1 in the Jordan Holiday Classic in NYC.
Acaden Lewis
Acaden
Lewis
6'3" | PG
Sidwell Friends | 2025
State
#149
Nation
MD
shined in the JHC and will look to continue his well-rounded hot streak in a big matchup with one of the area’s best 2025’s in Bullis star guard
Adrien Stevens
Adrien
Stevens
6'4" | SG
Bullis | 2025
State
#113
Nation
MD
. Both guards excel in hitting shots off the dribble or using a tight handle to get past their matchup to the rim- their steady scoring will be important for their individual teams, which places both at the top of the scouting report. Caleb Williams will have his hands full being guarded by ODU-commit
Caden Diggs
Caden
Diggs
6'7" | SF
Bullis | 2024
State
#125
Nation
MD
and
Jayson Peterson
Jayson
Peterson
6'8" | PF
St. Andrew's | 2026
State
MD
, a lot of length and comparable size from the duo that will likely take turns guarding the Georgetown commit. I think the role players will be the unlikely heroes in this game,
Jake Williams
Jake
Williams
6'4" | SG
Sidwell Friends | 2024
State
MD
and
Caleb Gillus
Caleb
Gillus
6'1" | PG
Sidwell Friends | 2025
State
MD
will need to combine for 15-20 while
Darren Moore
Darren
Moore
6'1" | PG
Bullis | 2025
State
MD
and
Angelo Dickerson
Angelo
Dickerson
6'4" | SG
Bullis | 2026
State
MD
will look to extend Sidwell’s defense with their perimeter shooting. Toss in the top flight coaching from each staff, we should be in for a great game.
Underrated game: Georgetown Prep vs Maret
Chuck Driesell has piloted his Maret squad to an early 10-2 start and will look to bring that mojo into a matchup with one of the area’s most balanced teams in Georgetown Prep.
DJ Hill
DJ
Hill
5'8" | PG
Maret | 2026
State
MD
and
Averi Knight
Averi
Knight
5'10" | PG
Maret School | 2027
State
MD
create a ton of offense with paint touches that lead to easy opportunities for their team, they will need to match the perimeter scoring of Pat McDonough and
Rulian (RJ) Stewart
Rulian
(RJ) Stewart
6'1" | PG
Georgetown Prep | 2024
State
MD
. Intriguing matchup on the interior between Maret’s Malachi Marable and a frontcourt trio of
Tyler Garrett
Tyler
Garrett
6'10" | C
Georgetown Prep | 2025
State
MD
and
Goap Kodi
Goap
Kodi
6'10" | C
Georgetown Prep | 2024
State
MD
, controlling the glass and creating extra possessions for their team while scoring at the rim will be paramount to coming away with this win.
Unsigned senior who could make a name for himself: SSSA W
Blake Neal
Blake
Neal
6'6" | PF
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes | 2024
State
VA
, Potomac School W
Elijah Flowers
Elijah
Flowers
6'8" | PF
Potomac School | 2025
New E
-Neal’s activity on both ends of the floor is a floor raiser for this Saints’ team, always finds himself in the middle of the action and his stats reflect his well-rounded impact on both ends. The way that he puts pressure on the rim while guarding at a high level at the other end has been impressive. Flowers provides the scoring punch for Potomac, scoring most of his points in the paint or off of midrange pull-ups with some threes mixed in when he’s left open- Potomac will need a big game out of him today.
2025 I’m most excited to see: SSSA F
Riley Jacobs
Riley
Jacobs
6'8" | C
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes | 2025
State
VA
Jacobs does so much defensively and on the glass for a young SSSA team in need of consistent production. Blocking shots at the rim, sliding defensively with guards on switches, finishing at the rim, as well as ferocious rebounding in the paint– he is so vital to their success.
Underclassmen that will put himself on radars: SSAS G
Andrew Ross
Andrew
Ross
6'3" | CG
Paul VI | 2027
State
VA
, Maret PG
Averi Knight
Averi
Knight
5'10" | PG
Maret School | 2027
State
MD
, Landon PG
Ube Zaid
Ube
Zaid
5'8" | PG
Landon | 2026
State
MD
-Ross has earned himself early opportunities for a Saints team that needs his perimeter shooting and overall scoring ability to compete in a tough league, fully expect that continue for the smooth 6’3 combo. As mentioned before, Knight’s paint touches and scoring ability have been key in a strong 10-2 start for Maret- interested to see how he produces in a matchup with junior and senior guards. Zaid’s activity at both ends of the floor really sets the tone for a Landon Bears squad that needs that leadership. I’m interested in seeing how he has developed over the past season, would love to see more scoring from the perimeter.