OPEN Elite-8: Difference Makers 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tonight kicks off the Elite-8 games for the OPEN Playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is it easy to mention [player_tooltip player_id='1354953' first='I'yar' last='Shadowvine'], [player_tooltip player_id='1150843' first='Andrew' last='Bhesania'], [player_tooltip player_id='996176' first='Bryce' last='Quinet'], [player_tooltip player_id='1129193' first='Koa' last='Peat'], [player_tooltip player_id='1150822' first='Cameron' last='Holmes'], [player_tooltip player_id='1301344' first='Kingston' last='Tosi'], [player_tooltip player_id='1323290' first='Mason' last='Magee'], [player_tooltip player_id='1555179' first='Darius' last='Wabbington'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1333492' first='Michael' last='Simcoe'] but who will be some of the other difference makers on each team that can change the outcome of a game! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Here are 8 Difference Makers (1 per team)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1150848' first='Nolan' last='Brown'] Perry&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A defensive star is one of the best at getting into the faces of the opposing point guards and disrupting their pace and handle. He hits big shots every game and seems to always throw perfect lobs to Peat, Harrison and Branch.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1482165' first='Rider' last='Portela'] Sunnyslope</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A Swiss Army Knife does a little bit of everything for the #2 seeded Vikings. He handles some of the lead guard role and will defend the 1-3 for them. He makes plays, scores it from the perimeter and will slash to the basket.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1555181' first='Adrian' last='Higuera'] Millennium</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Their older trio of Holmes, Tosi and Everson are a handful to deal with but when Adrian is playing well it is a very hard team to beat. His pull-up off the dribble is becoming a weapon and he will still set the table plus defend opposing guards.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1482164' first='Desean' last='Middlebrook'] Basha (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high motored wing forward will be asked to defend all the size that SDO throws at you plus rebound at a high level and score from mid-range and in.&nbsp;His energy and motor combined with his athleticism will be needed in this big-time match-up. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1697293' first='Ryker' last='Hughes'] Sandra Day O'Connor</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another high motored power forward plays and defends multiple positions. He may not fill up the stat sheet with points but rebounds at a high clip and he will defend the 3-5 for the Eagles.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1491233' first='Will' last='Feagles'] Notre Dame Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high flying guard can change a game quickly with his shooting and jaw dropping dunks on the break. He flies on the break with grace and he has a pretty three point shooting stroke.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1680984' first='Kaleb' last='Conley'] Boulder Creek&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile bigger wing has taken immense pressure off of their big 3 or Riordan, Bhesania and Delgado. He has stepped up alleviating some of their usage in a positive way from inside scores to catch threes and defending the post players.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1680907' first='Josh' last='Dillard'] Ironwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A glue player who will be asked to defend Branch and Harrison down low. He will also score with rip thrus and he is evolving his game as a true three point threat. He is slowly becoming a coveted 3 and D type.   </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->