Hard Work Region Finals Sunday 15U Recap (Part 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Action wrapped up Sunday afternoon at Bloomington Jefferson High school, as the Hard Work Region Finals came to a close. Here are some of the standouts from the final slate of Sunday games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2447426"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668c3ec5186c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Paulson proved pivotal on defense for the Titans in their win over Team Iowa Blue to close out the Hard Work Region Finals. As a sizeable defender Paulson is able to protect the paint, making life hard on the opposition. Getting his hands up to contest shots and being able to box out and grab the rebound. Paulson showed an ability to finish on the other end as well, driving the paint for easy buckets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2405970"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2485423,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668c3ec5188b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gunderson was the Playmakers standout performer in their Sunday afternoon matchup against the [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat']. Immediately hitting a step back 15-foot jump shot to start the scoring for the Playmakers. Showcasing a solid shooting ability with a quick shot that allowed him to knock down shots from all over the floor. Defensively Gunderson also had a nice steal of the ball, going the length of the floor for any easy layup. A strong shooter with good size Gunderson makes for an ideal point guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2405803"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668c3ec51875f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tangley and the [program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers'] closed out the tournament with a strong performance Sunday afternoon against [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] 2027 GVR. Knocking down multiple long range three pointers with ease. Tangley also showed an ability to pass the ball and run plays for the Playmakers allowing the offense to get set and run efficiently. A solid distributer Tangley knows how to move the ball around but can also take the shot when necessary. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2429772"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668c3ec5187c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With a combination of both good size and speed Falkner found his way tot he rim easily for the Heat in their final game Sunday afternoon against the Playmakers. With an ability to drive the lane Falkner showed no fear taking on defenders with good first step quickness. His aggressiveness also allowed him to go up and grab the ball showing a solid ability to rebound. He can shoot as well with a clean jump shot from the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2430419"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668c3ec51882a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At 6'4 Henriksen's size stands out initially with an ability to go up and grab boards on both offense and defense. But he also possesses a strong shot as well hitting multiple three's from the top of the arc, displaying a clean shot with a quick release. From mid-range he can knock it down as well, with a nice 15-foot fade away shot using that clean form and release to his advantage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->