Desert Pines at Liberty Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Final Score - Liberty 64 Desert Pines 50</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Liberty is now 13-9, and they are 3rd in 5A.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Desert Pines moves to 9-9, and they are 6th in 5A.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1252347"],"_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-67a53b25dbd23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1252347' first='Jaden' last='Riley'] appeared to be in attack mode in the first half. The senior guard made his first 3 baskets by getting downhill and finishing at the rim. From there he started connecting on three 3-pointers, hitting three in a a short matter of time. The Desert Pines defenders then began to foul him, which resulted in him making a few trips to the line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 24 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1493480"],"_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-67a53b25dbd9c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1493480' first='Dante' last='Steward'] had quite the night for the Patriots. He splashed in a bunch of 2-point jump shots and also went straight at the Desert Pines bigs in the paint. He was very efficient and didn't miss many shots. On defense, Steward used his frame and wingspan to disrupt his opponents release. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 20 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2642334"],"_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-67a53b25dbde6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2642334' first='Jalen' last='Parker'] was floating around off ball for the Patriots and his teammates hit him for catch and shoot opportunities. He knocked down a pair of 3-pointers and also chipped an additional 2 points. On the other side of the court, Parker played well in Liberty's zone defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 8 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2374347"],"_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-67a53b25dbe2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2374347' first='Aaron' last='McMorran II'] lit it up from downtown on Wednesday. He utilized a variety of moves to get to his spots and a few of his 3-pointers were from well beyond the arc. I was also a fan of how he kept his eyes up when he was dribbling and found his teammates for some good open looks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 22 Points, 4 Assists, 5 3PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2468244"],"_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-67a53b25dbe6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Redding was collecting rebounds and also did some scoring for the Jaguars. He does a great job of crashing the boards as the ball is up in the air and he consistently gets offensive rebounds and second chance points. I also noticed him using his athleticism to get to the rack on his drives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 10 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1965156"],"_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-67a53b25dbeac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1965156' first='Mike' last='Taylor'] worked the middle of the court on offense and his teammates fed him the rock. From there Taylor made some explosive moves to lay the ball up and he also drew contact in the process. On defense, he did his best did limit Liberty's interior scoring but he had his hands full guarding [player_tooltip player_id='1493480' first='Dante' last='Steward'] who is more than a couple of inches taller than him, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 11 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->