Postseason Sparkplugs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every team needs that spark to pick them up at different spots in the game or come out of the gates with infectious energy. These next seven players brought big efforts in their team's postseason games and provided a spark that can often be the difference in these important games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1450992"],"_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":"Agosto is a speedy, gritty guard who showed up right away in their win against Sammamish with tough on ball defense. He's quick side-to-side, gave ballhandlers very little room to operate, and was able to get his hands in on a couple of balls to poke them free and disrupt the offense's rhythm. Agosto also did a great job sprinting out on breaks, whether pushing the ball or filling lanes on the wings. He was able to make some plays scoring and distributing and was a big source of energy for his team in a tight game.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1984490"],"_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":"Howell was really impressive in their win over Kamiakin in the District 8 quarterfinals. He made a few key plays early on, first reading the defense for a nice backdoor cut for an easy layup, then jumping the ballhandler next time down and timing his dribble for a steal. Then, a little later in the first he came down and drained an open 3 from the top. He kept up that scrappy defense in the second half, anticipating driving angles to get in front, causing more steals, and threw a couple of really nice dimes while working around the paint. He was a big factor on both ends and should be a guy to watch as the Bullpups get ready for the 4A tournament.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1450579"],"_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":"The Grandview guard provided a steady spark throughout their matchup with Selah, controlling the ball at times, putting in timely buckets, and playing solid defense throughout the night. Dorsett really looked like a poised player with the ball, attacking gaps early on and playing with strength and assertiveness that helped him score around the hoop. Later in the game they ran a few ball screens for him, and the defense kept going under, so Dorsett kept hitting open jumpers off the screen. 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That player was Michael Henderson. He didn't get much to go prior to the fourth quarter but he's a speedy player who can attack the hoop and get downhill in a hurry, so when guys started to tire a bit in the fourth, Henderson stepped up and started really attacking lanes to the rim. He got a couple of easy blow-by's and then helped seal the game with some free throws. 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