Player Notes: Groton vs. Florence-Henry

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD caught a Class A South Dakota game on Monday night. We watched the Falcons take on the Tigers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">Heading into Monday night's matchup, Florence-Henry had an 11-6 record and Groton was 12-5.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px">The Tigers were the more talented, longer, and deeper team in this one. Groton was in control all of the game, but Florence-Henry battled and kept it close for three quarters. Once we got to the 4th quarter, the Tigers were off to the races and the score got out of control. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px">Groton got the large margin victory but the Falcons battled and they have some legit players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">See below for Player Notes...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SCORES</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Q:</span> Groton 18 Florence-Henry 9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">HALF:</span> Groton 32 Florence-Henry 25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">3rd Q:</span> Groton 49 Florence-Henry 38</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">FINAL: Groton 74 Florence-Henry 43</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">FT's:</span> Gronton 4/8 Florence-Henry 3/8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">3's Made:</span> Groton 6 Florence-Henry 6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"323px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2302277" style="width:323px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"35px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:35px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">GROTON</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1548634' first='Ryder' last='Johnson'] (2026) |6'4 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Money in the catch &amp; shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Backside cut to the elbow, caught &amp; drilled the 15' J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth &amp; deep 3-pointer from the right wing, 3rd Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board stickback bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good dropping assists in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy score at the hoop off a Tiger turnover </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his athleticism when blocking a shot in the 4th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet baby-hook bucket in the 4th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs well in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vertical cut, catch, finish, Crafty inside-hand score at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a smooth baseline jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast transition score in the 4th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Turner Thompson (2025) |6'3 SF|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1/1 from beyond the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty, looked good catching &amp; shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1548641' first='Gage' last='Sippel'] (2026) |6'6 PF|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks, 2/5 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-LONG and lanky</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score from the left block, 1st points of the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Delivered a nice lob assist to Bosma</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good high-pointing rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Passed out of the post, shared the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive timing when blocking a shot, left his feet at the perfect time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside catch &amp; score from the right block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fouled on a 2-handed dunk attempt, hit 1/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-In the 3rd quarter he blocked 2 shots in the same possession, rim protector</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2475034' first='Karson' last='Zak'] (2028) |5'11 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Reverse layup score to end the first quarter, crafty bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Speedy lefty transition score, looked like a bolt of lightning, FAST for a frosh</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board putback score, nice play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score before halftime, showed off his hustle &amp; speed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2052800' first='Jayden' last='Schwan'] (2026) |6'0 G| </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Worked hard for an O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dive on the floor for a loose ball, hustler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran hard, transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Point-blank bucket late in the 4th Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2475033' first='Easton' last='Weber'] (2028) |6'0 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-9 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 3 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This youngster looks to be a big-time shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught my eye in the 2nd quarter with a fluid 3-pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a quality transition assist </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two 3-pointers in the 4th, appears to be a quick-trigger sniper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1821026' first='Becker' last='Bosma'] (2026) |6'5 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-14 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-DOUBLE-DOUBLE &amp; stat stuffer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board tip-in bucket in the 1st Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass when the Tigers were playing their trapping defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Alley-oop finish in transition, athlete catch, beautiful score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1-hand J-shot over the D from mid-paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board &amp; putback in the 2nd Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offensive rebound, 1-handed tip to himself, off-balance putback score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Top-steal in the 4th, easy breakaway score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked like a QB with a precision transition dime, 1-handed bullet pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-score from the right block, elevate over D for the score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive game, playmaker &amp; versatile</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1548633' first='Keegen' last='Tracy'] (2026) |6'0 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2/3 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like the looks of his shooting mechanics</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard slash to the rim in the 1st Q, fouled &amp; hit 1/2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Speedy transition score early in the game, shortly after he dished an assist in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was quick to dive on the floor for a loose defensive rebound</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled for a long O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played tough on-ball defense, cut off dribbled/attackers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score, showed off his speed &amp; athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Streaked down the court in transition, cut to the rim/catch/score, AND1 lefty finish, plus the FT for 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality athlete, slasher who finishes with both hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"35px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:35px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">FLORENCE-HENRY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2422735' first='Ty' last='Bergh'] (2025) |6'5 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-15 points, 1/2 FT's, 2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made 1 three in the first half and 1 three in the second half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A good-sized lefty, versatile, can score from all levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a nice spin-move when attacking the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Altered/changed shots on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline slash, crafty reverse layup finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great execution on a BLOB, faked coming off a screen, cut back to the block, catch &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed some strength when finishing around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw accurate 1-handed righty passes off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid catch &amp; score on the block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp awareness on D when picking off a pass in the 3rd</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I liked the looks of his step-through move from the block, good patience &amp; footwork</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a 3-pointer in the 4th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Logan Koll (2026) |6'5 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Left block score over the D, good patience</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-blocked a shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal to start the 4th Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Interior score, sandwiched between 2 Tigers, he was still able to finish </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2779763' first='Carson' last='Kelly'] (2028) |5'11 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-10 points, 3 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to be a creative passer in the halfcourt &amp; in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3-ball right wing in the 1st quarter, catch-n-shoot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another catch-n-shoot 3, this one from the left wing, accurate set-shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked up a loose ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Three-ball from the top of the key in the 2nd Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; score from the left block to start the 3rd quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2270973' first='Carson' last='Vavruska'] (2025) |5'9 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-15 points, 1/2 FT's, 2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Speedy fast, fiery player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smaer pass early to find Kelly for an open 3-pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp reactions when picking off a pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lightning quick first step</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beat the D for a drive &amp; dish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive handles, he can make all the dribble moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw crisp &amp; accurate 1-handed passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tip/deflected pass for a steal, attacked on the other end, fouled on a floater-shot, hit 1/2 from the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score, finger-roll finisher, showed off the speed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beautiful back cut off the post for a score, love the cut</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive cutter, scored with the D in his face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another breakaway score, turned on the burners</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a deep 3-ball from the left wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacked via the dribble, floated away from D, 1-handed runner kiss of the glass, tough angle &amp; shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved he is an elusive &amp; shifty slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-SLOB catch &amp; shoot 3-pointer from the top of the key, showed off the deep range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2631420' first='Tucker' last='Keller'] (2027) |5'8 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not the biggest baller but he played hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled to gather in a long O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dove on the floor for a loose ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1735684,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/GameReport.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/GameReport.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1735684" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->