Sunday’s Arch Madness Highlights and Observations

The summer grassroots season came to a close with this weekend's Prep Hoops Missouri Arch Madnes, which was held in Chesterfield. Here are a few of our highlights and observations from Sunday's final day of action.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6753.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6753.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2507258" /></a></figure>   All-SEMO 15U FINAL   The championship game of the 15U Division featured SEMO United vs Select Select, which are both from the Southeast reigon. Ironically, it was the first time that these two teams met during the summer grassroots season.   SEMO United held off a very game [program_tooltip program_id='2607320' first='SEMO' last='Select'] team 67-61 to win the championship and finish with a perfect 20-0 record in Prep Hoops events. Here is a look at some of those top standouts from the game.   ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6764.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6764.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2507260" /></a></figure>   SEMO United Game MVP: Ty Campbell: The 6'0" 2027 point guard from South Pemiscot scored a game-high 16 points and was able to impact the game at both ends of the court. He had a big steal at the end of the semifinals to seal a close victory and he came up with multiple steals in the championship game. He had two that immediately led to his own transition buckets, which came on runners in the lane. He creates all kinds of havoc with his defensive pressure and tenacity. He scored well on penetrating drives and he also fed his teammates for easy buckets. His energy level knows no bounds.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6776.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6776.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2507261" /></a></figure>   Earl's [program_tooltip program_id='2607320' first='SEMO' last='Select'] Game MVP: [player_tooltip player_id='2205732' first='Jacob' last='Barnes']: A 6'1" 2025 wing player from Farmington who scored a team-high 15 points in the finals. He is a high-motor player who was always looking to attack the basket with strength and authority. He was also running the court to get offensive rebounds and putbacks. He was also able to compliment his relentless driving by hitting two 3-pointers.   ******   Other Championship Standouts   [player_tooltip player_id='2205728' first='Brennen' last='Meloy'] (SEMO United): The 6'3" 2027 guard from Bunker had 14 points in the championship game to follow up his 21-point effort in the semifinals against LHBA. He is a physically tough guard who loves to work in the low post where he was able to score, get himself to the free throw line and also find open teammates when he saw a double team. He scored 10 of his 14 points from the free throw line in the championship game.   [player_tooltip player_id='2414268' first='Ryder' last='Gollaher'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2607320' first='SEMO' last='Select']): A 6'2" 2027 guard from Farmington who scored 14 points in the championship game. He was scoring on acrobatic drives in the lane while also making a pair of 3-pointers.   [player_tooltip player_id='2528029' first='Nicolai' last='Combat'] (SEMO United): A 6'3" 2027 guard from Hayti who is a smooth scoring threat on the perimeter. He finished the game with 10 points. The young lefty knocked down a pair of long 3-pointers. He also scored on a pair a nice slashing drives into the lane.   Ledon Webb (SEMO United): A 6'0" 2027 point guard from Hayti who scored 12 points. He started the game off by hitting a 25-footer, which is something he did quite often in the tournament. He can also get into the lane with his strong body to score on short jumpers and drives. He closed out his team's victory with four consecutive free throws down the stretch.   [player_tooltip player_id='2414264' first='Ethan' last='Schaupert'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2607320' first='SEMO' last='Select']): A 5'10" 2027 guard from Farmington who scored 12 points in the finals. The young lefty is an impressive perimeter shooter who hit three 3-pointers, which two of them coming from well beyond the 3-point line.   ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6775.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6775.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2507274" /></a></figure>   HARDWOOD ELITE WINS 16U TITLE   Hardwood Elite had a very productive Sunday as it came away with the 16U championship. They defeated the Mavericks 16U-1 squad in the semifinals and the Illinois Orange 64-53 in the championship game. Hardwood Elite is a well balanced team that got good play from a number of players. [player_tooltip player_id='2404040' first='Nolan' last='Savoie'] is a 6'2" 2026 guard (Lafayette) who scored 17 points in the semifinals and 10 points in the championship game. He is a solidly built guard who plays at his own pace and doesn't get sped up. He can also hit mid-range jumpers and 3-pointers. Guard [player_tooltip player_id='2404058' first='Lincoln' last='Swan'] (Francis Howell) is a 6'0" 2026 who created all kinds of offensive opportunities with his dribble penetration. [player_tooltip player_id='2404041' first='Drew' last='Johnson'] (Festus) is a 6'4" 2026 guard who can shoot it from long distance and get to the middle area. Holding things down inside were 6'5" [player_tooltip player_id='2717735' first='Jacob' last='Sidwell'] (Parkway South) and 6'4" [player_tooltip player_id='2404050' first='Bodie' last='Wilken'] (Eureka) who took turns hitting the offensive boards and scoring key buckets inside. Oliver Vanbuskirk (Oakville) is a solid guard who was getting timely baskets throughout the weekend.   ********     MORE SUNDAY STANDOUTS   Jayden McCoo (Illinois Bears 17U): A 6'0" 2025 point guard from Mascoutah (IL) who had a dominant performance in Friday morning's opening game. He scored 14 points, but he was also able to control tempo and pace throughout the game. He fed his teammates beautifully for open 3-pointers, layups and alley-oop dunks. He was also disruptive on defense as he forced turnovers with his relentless pressure. He had full command of the offense as he kept things organized throughout the game.   [player_tooltip player_id='2383033' first='Kain' last='Eivins'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2244352' first='Dangerous' last='Alliance'] 17U): I liked watching this 6'3" 2025 forward from Clopton work this morning as he scored 15 points while going up against players that were six and seven inches taller. He was getting things done with his footwork and nice use of pump fakes inside. He also had a nice touch which was high off the glass and over potential blocks. He also drew opposing bigs outside and drove by them for layups.   [player_tooltip player_id='2381376' first='Jack' last='Storck'] (Mavericks 16U-1): A 5'11" 2026 guard from Oakville who scored 14 points in the semifinals against Hardwood Elite. He changes speeds and directions well to get himself into the lane to score on twisting drives. His float game was on point and he also hit a nice step-back 3-pointer.   [player_tooltip player_id='2508286' first='Will' last='Becker'] (LHBA 16U): A 5'10" 2027 point guard from Ladue who had a big second half in the semifinals with all 12 of his points. He had some very entertaining moments as he had an ankle-breaking move which led to a 3-pointer. He hit another 3-pointer in transition and he was working his way into the lane.

The summer grassroots season came to a close with this weekend's Prep Hoops Missouri Arch Madnes, which was held in Chesterfield. Here are a few of our highlights and observations from Sunday's final day of action.