District Play: Richardson vs JJ Pearce Standout Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An early district 7-6A matchup with the Richardson Eagles and JJ Pearce Mustangs, two teams that have aspirations to win the their district, was a game that didn't disappoint. Both teams have players who stood out and impressed with their play throughout the game. These players are big reasons why their teams are off to a great start record wise so far in the season and they showed it during this matchup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2144880"],"_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-6766517d06043"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> Mitchell is a forward who has a solid post game and can makes plays on the perimeter. Has the ability to space the floor and pick and pop to hit threes. Can bring the ball up in an open transition and finish well at the rim. He passes the ball well and can make sharp passes from the high post. He has long arms and he uses his length to affect the passing lane and contest shots at the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2557513"],"_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-6766517d060bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Karp is a tough and smart guard who's always looking to make the right play. He plays well as a ball handler in the half court when executing and setting up plays. Can convert on finishes at the rim with a solid touch at the basket. Moves well without the ball and is a threat to hit threes if left open. He was active on defense making the right rotations and makes the right movements on offense showing off his IQ. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2555966"],"_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-6767298476534"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Impacting the game the most with his aggressiveness when scoring, Riley displayed his scoring ability with his savvy moves on offense. Penetrates in the lane with good strength and uses his body to bump off defenders to score around the rim. Has the ability to finish through contact and uses his crafty handle to get through defenses. Plays with good composure and doesn't get sped up. Plays at his pace in the mid range game and is a good mid range shooter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2393244"],"_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-676729847657b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blair is a guard who has quick and twitchy movements with the ball that makes it hard for defenders to stay in front of him. He plays with good confidence and is a good player when isolating defenders on offense. Is good at communicating with his teammates and knows how to set his teammates up to execute on offense. Plays with high energy and has good hustle showing this by diving for loose balls multiple times. Moves his feet well when playing defense on the perimeter and has quick hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2555250"],"_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-67672984765bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sutherland is a wing with a good feel for the game who makes big plays. Spaces the floor well and is good at making the right passes on the wing. He's a strong finisher at the rim. Is good at cutting to the basket to free up the offense or score at the rim. He shoots the three well and isn't scared of the moment hitting some big shots in the clutch. Plays hard on defense and is aggressive when guarding out on the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->