6A State Tournament: Heights vs Olathe North Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a highly competitive Final Four matchup, Olathe North and Wichita Heights battled fiercely, with star players from both teams stepping up in a high-intensity game. [player_tooltip player_id='2211361' first='Jalihn' last='Timmons'] showcased his sharpshooting ability, knocking down clutch threes to keep Heights in the fight, while [player_tooltip player_id='1962885' first='Chase' last='Robinson'] dominated the boards and drew key fouls to give his team valuable free-throw opportunities. On the other side, Olathe North's [player_tooltip player_id='2209776' first='Cameron' last='Love'] played with relentless energy, using his athleticism and physicality to attack the rim, while [player_tooltip player_id='1402310' first='Jaalan' last='Watson'] displayed his smooth pull-up jumper and deadly accuracy from deep, finishing with 17 points. Sam Simmons was a force on both ends, creating space for shots and applying suffocating defense throughout the game. Despite a strong effort from Heights, Olathe North managed to pull away in the closing minutes, securing a hard-fought victory and punching their ticket to the state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2211361"],"_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-67d76e170d6b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beyond his offensive skillset, Timmons is also recognized for his defensive tenacity, often taking on the challenge of guarding the opposing team's top scorers. Timmons has a high IQ and usually plays one step ahead of his opponents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1962885"],"_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-67d76e170d70e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1962885' first='Chase' last='Robinson'] made his presence known in every possible way. He rebounds with the best of him with his size and jumping ability. Offensively, he loves getting to his jump hooks around the rim making it tough to guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Sam Simmons","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Olathe North","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d76e170d7ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">​Sam Simmons, a junior guard for Olathe North High School, showed exceptional skills in a recent game, leading his team with 24 points.  Known for his strength, quickness, and craftiness in creating space, Simmons consistently outmaneuvers defenders to find high-quality shots. His defense adds a presence on the court, often disrupting opponents' offensive strategies. Standing at 5'9" and weighing 160 lbs, Simmons' agility and tenacity make him a standout player for the Eagles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2209776"],"_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-67d76e170d7f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Love played really well against the falcons and despite his lean frame, Love consistently displays a high level of physicality on the court, effectively driving to the basket and defending against larger opponents. His agility and strength make him a versatile player capable of impacting both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1402310"],"_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-67d76e170d841"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a 3-level scorer with quick defensive hands, he demonstrates versatility on both ends of the court. In a recent game, Watson showcased his offensive prowess by scoring 17 points, utilizing his effective pull-up jumper and accuracy from beyond the three-point line. Watson has a spin back jumper that he pulls off every game and its nearly ungurdable when he uses it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->