Class of 2027 State Tourney Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These sophomores have made a significant impact in the postseason, showing their readiness for varsity minutes and an expanded role in the upcoming season. As we look ahead, here are some top 2027 prospects to keep an eye on, showcasing their potential and skills on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382010"],"_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-67c79b0ac70fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Te'Jay Daley finished with 18 points, a rebound, and a steal in Nettleton's 71-69 overtime loss to Catholic. Daley is a slasher who excels at driving to the rim for acrobatic finishes and creating free throw opportunities. His ability to spread the floor and hit shots from deep, combined with his shifty yet solid ball handling and footwork, makes him a versatile guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2473795"],"_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-67c79b0ac722d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='2473795' first='Kennon' last='Johnson'] logged a double-double, scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He also dished out two assists, nabbed a steal, and blocked a shot in Maumelle's 97-67 win over Russellville. He's a player who is worth watching throughout the summer into next year.</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 Strait","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_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":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ridgefield Christian Academy","_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-67c79b0ac71a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In the span of 2 games, sophomore shooting guard Sam Strait compiled 9 total three-pointers and scored 40 points from across the field. In his first game, a major upset win over Brinkley, he scored 22 points with 18 coming from beyond the arc. He followed that performance with an 18-point outing, knocking down 3 triples.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>De'Airreon Parrish scored a game-high 14 points and connected on four three-pointers in Lafayette County's 54-41 win over Lead Hill.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Quincy Perry led the Warriors with 15 points in EPC's 64-57 win over Ozark Catholic.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Zeke Church scored 15 points in Tuckerman's 62-51 win over Marianna.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sophomore Luke Austin scored a game-high 15 points in CRA's 70-46 win over Clarendon.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Rilee Faulkner scored 17 points in Blevins' 86-70 win over Ridgefield Christian.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jamartez Stroud scored 21 points in Fordyce's 74-72 overtime win over Mount Vernon-Enola.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->