Chaska vs Shakopee: Top Performers & Prospects

Wednesday match-up between Chaska and Shakopee featured the unranked Chaska Hawks taking on the #4 ranked Shakopee Sabers. The Sabers were 23-6 last season in a year they made it to state, falling to eventual champion Minnetonka. Wednesday Shakopee was upset by unranked Chaska in a<a href="https://prephoops.com/game/shakopee-vs-chaska-december-4-2024/"> 67-62 final</a>.    [player_tooltip player_id='1575345' first='Tray' last='Lenzen'] - The six-foot-seven-inch Lenzen had a fantastic summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] and came out the first game right where his summer left off. He scored an impressive 24 points, and I really liked his catch in the post and face-up game around 15-feet. Lenzen also showed range knocking down multiple 3-pointers. Lenzen looked like the game game easy to him throughout, nothing the opposition could do could slow him down.     [player_tooltip player_id='2126118' first='Tyler' last='Forrest'] - The six-foot-two-inch 2027 sophomore who's been starting since 8th Forrest is a natural point guard. He's responsible for all the set-up, and lead. Forrest's best ability is passing the ball from various spots on the floor giving his teammates excellent chances at scores. Forrest showed his defensive IQ doubling down low and his passing chops with a near three quarters court pass for streaking lay-up. Forrest dribble pull-up to elbow looked as good as ever like when I saw with Team Tyus 2 years ago.     [player_tooltip player_id='2126143' first='Kalin' last='Jochum'] - The six-foot-three-inch 2027 sophomore was tough inside on the offensive glass, and he made a nice dribble hand-off move in the 2nd half that got him a corner 3-pointer. Jochum made a good impression scoring 12 points, grabbing 3 rebounds and handing out 5 assists.Jochum used his body well to get inside for scores too. Just a sophomore but already a bit mature making it possible for him to work inside versus older players.     [player_tooltip player_id='2104517' first='Jimmy' last='Coddington'] - Coddington is a six-foot-four-inch 2025 guard for Chaska. He ran the floor in transition a few times to give himself early good opportunities, had one of his 3 steals and took the distance for a score, and grabbed 7 rebounds. He showed something from the outside when he knocked a 3-pointer in transition.     Lucas Wherley - The 2025 six-foot-five-inch wing lefty showcased a number of skills all over the court throughout the contest and had a game high 27 points. He hit corner 3 and two other 3-pointers showing shooting ability, good passer operating nicely out of the pinch post, and made a nice recovery on defense to block a corner 3-point attempt. He used his length to collect 8 rebounds and 3 steals.     [player_tooltip player_id='1575342' first='Isaac' last='Cordes'] - The 2025 six-foot guard Cordes had a solid game for the Sabers. Scoring with dribble drives, and then being crafty to enable himself chances at close shots. He finished the game with 13 points. Tough defender and able rebounder, grabbing 6 boards, and napping 2 steals and blocking one shot on a good play where he came over to help a teammate on a reverse lay-up.     [player_tooltip player_id='1436821' first='Eli' last='Schroeder'] - The 2025 senior guard Schroeder had glimpses of his AAU self, made a driving floater, individual defense on the ball blocking a jump shooter, pushed pace, and did well drawing defenders and fouls while driving.     [player_tooltip player_id='2405212' first='Tommy' last='Auge'] - The six-foot-ten-inch 2025 Auge does a decent job running the floor, including one possession where he stayed with a speedy guard and blocked his shot attempt going to the rim. He stretches the floor a bit as he did knock down a 3-pointer in this contest.    Marcus Bailey - The six-foot-five-inch Bailey was using his length to cause a bit of havoc defensively and his aggressiveness to score at the basket. The 2025 senior guard netted 3 steals for the Sabers and scored 8 points in the first half.   2027 Sophomore's to Key Eye On   [player_tooltip player_id='2126468' first='Blake' last='Betton'] (injured in State Football game vs Maple Grove)   [player_tooltip player_id='2440059' first='Luke' last='Schroeder']

Wednesday match-up between Chaska and Shakopee featured the unranked Chaska Hawks taking on the #4 ranked Shakopee Sabers. The Sabers were 23-6 last season in a year they made it to state, falling to eventual champion Minnetonka. Wednesday Shakopee was upset by unranked Chaska in a 67-62 final.