Class 4, District 4 Semifinals Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri spent the evening at MICDS for the semifinals of the Class 4, District 4 tournament. The field featured four excellent teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the first game, No. 1 seed John Burroughs defeated No. 4 seed Maplewood 78-55. The score was tied midway through the third quarter, but the bigger Burroughs team pulled away. In the second game, No. 2 MICDS defeated No. 3 seed Principia 63-60 in a thriller that was close from start to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look a Thursday nights standouts from those semifinal games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>THE STARTING FIVE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2365892,"width":"233px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/IMG_0300.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/IMG_0300.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2365892" style="width:233px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1790003' first='Brandon' last='Clemens'] (MICDS): The 6'2 2025 guard scored a game high 28 points in the Rams victory over Principia. He is the consummate scoring threat who can get a bucket at all three levels. He plays with and without the ball with equal effectiveness and he comes up big in the biggest moments. He sealed last night's win with four free throws in the closing seconds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2295946,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7896.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7896.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2295946" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850526' first='Tristan' last='Reed'] (John Burroughs): The 6'8 2026 power forward was a force inside with a game high 25 points against Maplewood. He was also strong on the boards and blocking shots as well. He commands the ball in the post with his ability to get deep position in the post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2365900,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/IMG_0250.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/IMG_0250.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2365900" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1557399' first='Sheek' last='Pearson'] (John Burroughs): The 6'9 2026 forward scored 20 points in the victory over Maplewood. He came alive in the second half as he scored 14 points, including five dunks. He was also an imposing defender with his shot blocking inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2365901,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/IMG_6921.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/IMG_6921.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2365901" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1790004' first='Jaylen' last='Edwards'] (Principia): The 6'0 2026 point guard scored a team high 15 points against MICDS. Despite being a little banged up down the stretch, he roughed out a great effort last night. He came through with some big buckets in the fourth quarter. His drive game was on point and he was finishing well in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2365906,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/IMG_0268.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/IMG_0268.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2365906" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1571731' first='Eric' last='Shaw'] (Maplewood): The 6'3 2024 guard scored 23 points in his last game as a Blue Devil. He kept his team in the game for three quarters with his scoring, especially from the middle area. He was getting to his spot and shooting over defenders. He has already committed to State Fair Community College.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More Standouts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1561748' first='Mason' last='Swartz'] (MICDS): The 6'5 2024 forward scored 11 points in the win over Principia. The big lefty was effective in the post and he hit a big 3-pointer late in the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ronald Henry (Principia): The 6'7 2026 forward scored 11 points and was a monster on the offensive boards. His motor and bounce was excellent last night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160822' first='Ramzi' last='Salem'] (John Burroughs): The 6'3 2024 guard scored 16 points against Maplewood. He did a good job of letting things come to him last night. He attacked the basket well and hit short jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2352805' first='Quentin' last='Coleman'] (Principia): The 6'0 guard scored 12 points and displayed some good offensive pop. He has creative handles to get his own shot and he hit a 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598820' first='Abraham' last='Nayou'] (Maplewood): A 6'0 2026 guard who scored 13 points last night. He's a tough young lefty who really excels when he gets downhill on the drive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owen Walther (John Burroughs): The 6'3 2025 guard scored 12 points on four made 3-pointers. The kid has a smooth shooting stroke.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->