Player Notes: Tea vs. West Central

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The West Central Trojans picked up a quality win on Thursday night over the Titans from Tea.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px">These two are not in the same class but they are former conference foes, and the coaches/players know each other well. Not to mention that the two schools are about 20 minutes away from each other. It was an intense battle and we saw some impressive performances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD watched a back-and-forth battle for most of the night. Once the game got into the 4th, the Trojans made a run that the Titans could not come back from.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">See below for player notes...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Scores &amp; Stats</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Q</span>: Tea 15 WC 17</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">HALF</span>: Tea 28 WC 27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">3rd Q</span>: Tea 44 WC 48</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">FINAL: Tea 52 WC 67</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">FT's Made</span>: Tea 3/5 WC 11/12</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">3's Made</span>: Tea 5/24 WC 8/26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"260px","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:260px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Tea Area</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marshall Smythe (2025) |6'1 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-22 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays with swag &amp; fire, does not lack confidence </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Is more skilled/crafty/creative than I thought</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed me with his hesi-move &amp; change of speeds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a sweet pull-up jumper from mid-paint, he got the D off balance, rose up &amp; cashed in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed another pull-up J, this one from the 3-point arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drained another 3, back to back triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep penetration, 1-handed J in front of the rim, nice score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Come from behind steal in the post, sneaky play for the TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slippery &amp; elusive slash to the hoop, kiss of the glass for 2 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Step-back triple in the 3rd, tough shot but Smythe made it look easy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-D had a hand in his face many times, no problem</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed quick reactions when picking off a pass in the 4th </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp BLOB cut &amp; score, lefty finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2250284' first='Grifin' last='Wiebenga'] (2027) |6'3 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-16 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good scoring with both hands at the rack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth lefty finish in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong inside score to start the 2nd quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clean finish at the hoop, catch &amp; score in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post up, baseline spin, fallaway score, crafty shot/move that you can't stop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep 3-pointer from the right wing, confident shooter with a quick trigger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a BLOB triple in the 3rd quarter, smooth shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big inside bucket in the 4th to tie the score 48-48</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No question this kid is skilled, tough matchup because of his size/shooting/inside scoring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2623202' first='Jaxson' last='Merrigan'] (2025) |6'3 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-9 points, 6 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is a southpaw with skill &amp; craftiness, I like his feel for the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored with an impressive back-cut &amp; finish at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post move, spins, pivots, create space, score after contact, AND1 bucket, plays the FT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed another quality post move, has some crafty old-man moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his patience and ability to create space around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board tip-in late in the 2nd quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nifty score from under the hoop, out-stretched arm flipped it up to the hoop, got the shooters touch roll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw accurate 1-handed passes off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132816' first='Gavin' last='Shawd'] (2027) |6'0 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a nice-looking 12-foot pull-up J, true &amp; to the mark</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active hands tipped a pass, led to a Tea turnover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He showed a nice stepback move to create space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty slash in the 4th, drew contact, got to the FT-line, hit 1/2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">West Central</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2076018' first='Connor' last='Mebius'] (2027) |5'9 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-28 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Top-notch handles &amp; skill, he is always in control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pushed in transition, got to the rim fouled &amp; hit both 2/2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his skill with a transition assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nifty slash &amp; score in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Maneuvered around the D with a change of speeds &amp; good feet, sweet score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-In-rhythm 3-pointer from the left wing late in the 1st quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Awesome PNR assist to Garry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Straight-line drive &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great finisher for a player his size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3ball from the left wing after a TO, hit it in the 2nd Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Executed after a Sittig timeout, drilled the shot </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sick stepback 3 in the 3rd quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No stopping his middy game, tough pull-up J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He can stop &amp; pop on a dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty slash &amp; lefty score, broke two D on the way to the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 slash-n-score in the 4th, score after contact, hit the FT for old fashioned 3pt player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Amazing pull-up 3 in the 4th, fallaway shot, dagger, super tough shot but Meebs made it look simple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4th quarter FT's late, 2/2 to ice the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1959424' first='Kolte' last='Garry'] (2026) |6'5 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his game, looks to be a positive role player, does not do too much but is effective with the little things</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR score, good hands when catching &amp; finishing on the way to the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1-handed rebound, putback bucket, resilience &amp; persistence </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shared the ball, unselfish passer/teammate </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like the looks of his footwork on the block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in traffic, has a nose for the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132811' first='Boche' last='Knight'] (2027) |5'6 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3 points, 1 rebounds, 1 assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick &amp; speedy fast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Left-handed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal in fullcourt D, attacked, floater bucket plus the AND1, hit the FT for the 3-point play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1919285' first='Will' last='Kuhl'] (2026) |6'9 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-23 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-LONG, mobile, skilled for a 6'9" BIG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft perimeter shot, good feet, moves well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mr. Kuhl is a high% shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot early in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swished a 3-pointer for the first points of the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy lefty score in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot fake, slash, fancy footwork finish in the 1st Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6'9" players are not supposed to make plays the one referenced above </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a triple on a kick-out pass, good hands &amp; balance </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has extended deep range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded well on both hands, showed nice timing when high-pointing the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a pull-up J-shot in the 3rd, quick reactions &amp; anticipation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition SLAM, got out &amp; ran the floor, 2-handed dunk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit another kick-out 3-pointer, this one from the right wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught baseline, slashed middle, beat 2 defenders, got to the rim for the 1-handed WHAM, intriguing play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score late in the 4th, easy 2 points to help put the icing on the cake</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down clutch FT's in the 4th 2/2 to help seal the victory</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1535881' first='Carter' last='Tetzlaff'] (2025) |6'0 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled for O-boards, flew in from the perimeter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Poke-out steal digging in the post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled to save a ball from going out, behind the back throw off the D, saved WC a possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple O-boards on a single possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Battled all game long, high NRG and hustle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132818' first='Hayden' last='Heier'] (2027) |5'9 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2 points, 2 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moved his feet well to cut off slashers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active/ubiquitous hands on D for tips, steal, deflections</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Weaved through the defense in the 4th, contested shot but got it to fall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2698123' first='Luke' last='Knight'] (2025) |6'2 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4 points, 2 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Double-pump score, good hang time &amp; body control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong interior score in the 3rd quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Accurate and unselfish transition pass to Kuhl that led to a 2-handed JAM</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 -->