Top Performers: Manual vs Peoria High

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Friday night PHI took in a game between two powerhouse programs and rivals in Peoria High and Manual.&nbsp; This game also featured two of the top 5 seniors in the state in [player_tooltip player_id='1576114' first='Dietrich' last='Richardson'] (Bradley) and [player_tooltip player_id='1766506' first='Leshawn' last='Stowers'] (Miami OH).&nbsp; Peoria High opened the game up 11-0, but the Rams would storm back as Manual won 47-43.&nbsp; Here is our look at the top performers in the contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1576114' first='Dietrich' last='Richardson'] (Manual – 2025 – Bradley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richardson is a long and rangy combo guard that didn't have huge scoring numbers in this one, but certainly left his impact on the game across the board.&nbsp; The Bradley commit first and foremost took on the challenge of guarding Stowers and made him work for absolutely everything he got all night.&nbsp; Moved his feet well laterally, stayed in front of him, used his length, and anticipated well.&nbsp; On the offensive end he was at his best as usual in the open floor using his athleticism slithering through the defense for scores.&nbsp; Got to the rim coast to coast, steal for a dunk, and won on straight line takes.&nbsp; Mixed in a mid-range jumper as well.&nbsp; Thought he rebounded at a pretty high clip from his guard spot and he was effective as a passer finding open guys.&nbsp; Went for 13 points and the victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2734423' first='Jaquan' last='Brown'] (Manual – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liked what we saw out of this junior two guard early in the season.&nbsp; Capable shooter, scrappy on the glass, quality defender, and finishes in the paint as he had 7 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Terrence Paige (Manual - 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paige was the difference maker in this game.&nbsp; The 6'3” senior is a strong bodied and high-motor wing who is powerful slashing through the defense and getting out in transition for scores.&nbsp; Consistently put pressure on the rim for scores in the paint along with crashing the offensive glass for 14 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2734472' first='Reginald' last='Postlewaite'] (Manual – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'11” point guard is super quick off the bounce getting in the lane where he had a nice soft touch finishing game along with scoring with his speed in the open floor as he had 8 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766506' first='Leshawn' last='Stowers'] (Peoria High – 2025 – Miami OH)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Miami OH commit had flashes for sure with a strong left handed baseline drive, pull up three, and a sweet step back from 18 feet.&nbsp; He couldn't ever fully take over the game however.&nbsp; Did like his physicality on the defensive end in the 7 point effort.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2734391' first='Fenix' last='Foy'] (Peoria High – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foy is 6'5” 2026 prospect who finishes out of the dunker spot, slashes, and gets on the offensive glass.&nbsp; Super bouncy around the hoop on his way to 11 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Spencer Russell (Peoria High – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Russell was the one scorching the nets early on as the 6'1” senior poured in four triples in the first quarter.&nbsp; Well built two guard can really shoot it off the catch as he finished with 14 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->