Top Performers from around SoCal in Week 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first week of "League" play kicked off in earnest this week around Southern California with marquee matchups galore including between Big VIII League heavyweights Roosevelt and Corona Centennial, St. Bernard and St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in the Del Rey League, Campbell Hall and Winward battled for 1st place in the Gold Coast League, and finally Crespi vs Sierra Canyon in the vaunted Mission League. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1502766"],"_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":"Carter exploded for 39 points and 11 rebounds on Tuesday night in Corona Centennial's huge win over Eastvale Roosevelt. Bryant was electric on the offensive end from the outset in this one as he instantly started hitting difficult pull-up 3's and mid-range jumpers off the dribble in the 1st quarter and was able to sustain his varied offensive impact throughout the game. His dominant offensive impact and contributions on the defensive end showed just why he is one of the highest rated prospects in the country.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1502796"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Darnez finished with 22 points on Tuesday night in Eastvale Roosevelt's tough loss to Corona Centennial on the road. Slater exhibited scoring proficiency from all three levels, contributed in transition plays, and displayed excellent off-the-ball movement, making a significant impact on the game.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1502771"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cdiv class=u0022flex-1 overflow-hiddenu0022u003eTyrone delivered a standout performance with 23 points in St. Pius x-St.Matthias's overtime win over St. Bernard on Wednesday night. Beyond his scoring prowess, he made a substantial impact on the boards, showcasing how effectively he utilizes his to length to rebound. 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