Takeaways: Metamora vs Normal Community
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In one of the blockbuster matchups of the regular season in Illinois, it’s fair to say this game lived up to the hype with a close fight for the majority of the game. Metamora overcame a late Normal Community charge…
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Continue ReadingIn one of the blockbuster matchups of the regular season in Illinois, it’s fair to say this game lived up to the hype with a close fight for the majority of the game. Metamora overcame a late Normal Community charge to pull out the win 47-38 at the Midwest Crossroads Shootout. Here are some takeaways from the game!
Metamora’s Stars Shine
Iowa commit Cooper Koch Cooper Koch 6'8" | PF Metamora | 2024 State #81 Nation IL led the way for the Redbirds finishing with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Koch is a tough guard with his combination of size and shooting ability. He has such a high floor as a prospect with his soft touch and quick release. Speaking of soft touch, junior wing Matthew Zobrist Matthew Zobrist 6'5" | SG Metamora | 2025 State IL is one of the better shooters in the state and added a pair of threes in this game on his way to 8 points and 4 assists. Winona State commit Tyler Mason Tyler Mason 6'2" | SG Metamora | 2024 State IL provided a nice boost offensively with 9 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds. Mason is a playmaker who just makes things happen offensively. Unsigned big man Luke Hopp Luke Hopp 6'8" | C Metamora | 2024 State IL posted 6 points and 3 rebounds scoring efficiently around the rim. Junior guard Ashton Grieves Ashton Grieves 6'2" | PG Metamora | 2025 State IL had a quiet statline but made a big impact with 3 points and 4 assists.
Roman Steps Up In Tough Loss
While it was a night to forget offensively for the Ironmen, unsigned senior guard Braylon Roman Braylon Roman 6'3" | SG Normal Community | 2024 State IL found his groove and kept his team going. He scored 19 points with 4 assists and is another shooter with phenomenal touch, scoring several of his buckets off the backboard. Roman has a smooth offensive game and gets to his spots with ease. He is also a rangy defender with his size at 6’4. One of the best players still on the board in the state. Wright State commit Jaheem Webber Jaheem Webber 6'9" | C Normal Community | 2024 State #300 Nation IL had a quiet game offensively but made his presence felt in the paint with a statline of 6 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Unsigned big man Noah Cleveland Noah Cleveland 6'8" | C Normal Community | 2024 State IL was also active in the paint posting 5 points and 6 rebounds.