Thursday Night Recap: Andover vs Salina Central Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Thursday night, [player_tooltip player_id='1588392' first='Josh' last='Kim'], [player_tooltip player_id='2394513' first='Paul' last='Evans'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2635662' first='Walker' last='McClellan'] led the charge for Andover, while Kaden Snyder and Kamryn Jones paced Salina Central in a competitive matchup. Kim’s 21-point performance set the tone for the Trojans, with Evans adding 17 and McClellan providing 10 points and relentless effort on both ends. Snyder and Jones kept Salina Central in the fight with 11 and 10 points, respectively, but Andover’s balanced attack proved too much to overcome. In the end, the Trojans executed down the stretch and secured the hard-fought victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588392"],"_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-679c570542791"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1588392' first='Josh' last='Kim'] led the Andover Trojans to a hard-fought victory over Salina Central, showcasing his skill and leadership on the court. The big guard dominated the game, scoring 21 points and making key plays on both ends of the floor. Kim’s ability to attack the basket, hit clutch shots, and control the tempo kept the Trojans in command throughout the contest. His performance proved instrumental in securing the win, as Andover outlasted Salina Central in a competitive matchup.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2394513"],"_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-679c57054280d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2394513' first='Paul' last='Evans'] delivered a strong performance against Salina Central, contributing 17 points to help power the Andover Trojans to victory. The talented scorer showcased his offensive versatility, knocking down key shots and finding ways to attack the defense. Whether driving to the rim or hitting from mid-range, Evans played a crucial role in keeping Andover’s offense rolling. His scoring presence added a valuable boost, complementing [player_tooltip player_id='1588392' first='Josh' last='Kim']’s standout performance and helping the Trojans secure the win.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2635662"],"_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-679c570542855"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2635662' first='Walker' last='McClellan'] put in a gritty performance for the Andover Trojans, finishing the game with 10 points while making an impact on both ends of the floor. Known for his relentless effort, McClellan played tough defense, battled for rebounds, and provided energy throughout the game. His ability to contribute offensively while also locking in on defense made him a key factor in Andover’s victory over Salina Central. Whether hustling for loose balls or knocking down timely shots, McClellan’s hard-nosed play helped push the Trojans to a well-earned win.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kaden Snyder","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Salina Central","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679c570542904"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaden Snyder led Salina Central in scoring with 11 points, providing a steady offensive presence in a tough matchup against Andover. The skilled guard found ways to contribute, knocking down shots and attacking the defense to keep his team in the game. Despite facing a strong Trojans squad, Snyder remained aggressive, looking for opportunities to spark the offense. His effort and leadership helped keep Salina Central competitive, but his team ultimately fell short in the hard-fought battle.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kamryn Jones","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Salina Central","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679c570542991"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kamryn Jones put together a solid performance for Salina Central, scoring 10 points while showcasing his smooth pace and composure on the court. The skilled guard played with patience, picking his spots and making smart offensive decisions. Whether creating his own shot or finishing in transition, Jones maintained a steady rhythm that helped keep Salina Central in the game. His ability to control the tempo and find scoring opportunities made him a key contributor, even as his team battled in a tough loss to Andover.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->