SF Washington vs. Pierre

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sioux Falls, SD -</strong> PHD caught a AA matinee today between the Warriors and Governors. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Early on, it looked like the Govs were the better team, they won the 1st quarter by 7 points. Midway through the 2nd quarter, the tide began to turn. Washington went on a run, snatched the momentum, and never looked back. In the second half, it was all Warriors! <span style="text-decoration: underline">See below for player comments</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After today's contest, Washington has a 5-3 record and Pierre moves to 5-3.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1735684,"width":"417px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/GameReport.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/GameReport.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1735684" style="width:417px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>SCORES</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1Q: Pierre <strong>18</strong> Washington <strong>11</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2Q: Pierre <strong>25</strong> Washington <strong>27</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3Q: Pierre <strong>30</strong> Washington <strong>44</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">FINAL: Pierre <strong>40</strong> Washington <strong>56</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1496316,"width":"251px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/NDSDStandouts-crop-752x494-1656375136.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/NDSDStandouts-crop-752x494-1656375136.jpg?w=751" alt="" class="wp-image-1496316" style="width:251px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Pierre</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1784725' first='Luke' last='Olson'] (2025) |5'11 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick, smart, shooter, creator, I like his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pushed tempo, threaded the needle on a few passes, good eyes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down multiple 3-pointers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed baseline and delivered crisp passes, I like how he is always scanning the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made a fluid lefty pass off the dribble, impressive ball skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tipped up an O-board, grabbed it &amp; scored, impressive for a 5'11 PG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet slash late in shot clock, got into the paint, kissed it off the glass, tough &amp; skilled shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1384888' first='Jett' last='Zabel'] (2024) |6'5 PF|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He certainly looks the part of a D1 football player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong, build like a brick house, southpaw</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a nice fake crossover with his right-hand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made a beautiful high-low pass to Terwilliger for 2 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustles, O-boards, created TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 bucket early, strength was on display</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stole the ball, attacked the rim, fouled, hit both FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rushed back on D, blocked a shot from behind, saved a bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1851363' first='Cade' last='Kaiser'] (2024) |6'2 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Took a charge in the 1st quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled, blocked a shot, grabbed multiple O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His physical D led to a steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down a couple of triples </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1784724' first='Dawson' last='Getz'] (2025) |6'3 SF|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Started the game with a 3-pointer from the top of the key, 1st bucket of the contest </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Delivered a nice high-low pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustles &amp; plays hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gobbled up O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught in the middle of Warrior defenders, finished nicely at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has legit potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Miles Doyle (2024) |6'1 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This kid can shoot!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Doyle hit at least two 3-pointers and another perimeter J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sawyer Sonnenschein (2025) |5'7 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit two triples, 1 in the first and 1 in the second</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2044900' first='Cooper' last='Terwilliger'] (2027) |6'6 PF|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard to believe he is a frosh by his size &amp; physicality </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustles, runs like a deer, has good hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught in transition, aggressive to the hoop, fouled going up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed w/ how he caught in traffic, gathered himself, went up strong, soft touch, plays with a good base</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Persistent on the boards, multiple offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loved his high-low seal &amp; score, good feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice frame, good-sized, intriguing to say the least</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Washington</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2231625' first='Lubab' last='Kambalo'] (2024) |5'7 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6th-man, first guy off the bench</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a huge first half, big spark off the pine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-13 points and 3 triples in the first half is what I had down</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very fast up-n-down the court, scored in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stole the rock, sharp reactions </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gave extra effort for the rock, O-board putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3ball top of key, long 3ball in 2nd Q, 3ball right b4 halftime, wide open &amp; it was straight cash</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625211' first='Samuel' last='Baskin'] (2025) |6'1 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The best I have seen him play, looked good!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big &amp; athletic guard/wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition bucket, got it to drop with a soft shot off the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Covers a ton of ground with his first step</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I had him down for three triples, hit one in the 2nd quarter &amp; two in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Triples in the second half both came from the coffin corner, smooth catch-n-release </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1503882' first='Tommy' last='Hoffman'] (2025) |6'2 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-VERY impressed with Tommy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He makes everything look good, smooth/crafty/smart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent rebounder, many assists as well, sees the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky steals on defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive patience when in the paint, did not rush or force </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Seemed to always be around the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beautiful baseline drive, fooled the D, kiss off the window for 2 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty lefty scoop-shot in the paint and around a defender </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loved his vertical cut-n-score, looked like a wily veteran</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stole the ball and showed FANCY footwork when attacking the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a sweet hesitation move, drew help, kicked to Baskin for a $ 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed &amp; weaved past the D, dropped a perfect dime to Woods </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made a sick spin-move to lose the D, shot went down with a shooters-touch roll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another spin-move, scored with a 1-handed jumper, did I saw that he was crafty? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tommy looks to have a complete game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2316168' first='Brennan' last='VerHey'] (2025) |6'1 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple offensive rebounds, scored on a putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice pass/assist to a cutting Hoffman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stole a pass on a BLOB, quick reactions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot w/o fouling, impressive play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1958459' first='Lucas' last='Johnson'] (2025) |6'6 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long &amp; thin, but he plays hard and moves well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good scoring in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in a 3-ball in the 4th quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score, ran the floor hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1641566' first='Jhace' last='Woods'] (2026) |6'3 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wildy athletic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 DUNK in transition, threw it down 2-handed </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed an O-board and showed off his quick/bouncy jumping</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick-hand steal, blocked a shot, O-board tip-in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive slash across the paint, split the defenders, dynamic finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 interior score, hit FT for the old school 3pt play </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a high ceiling </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->