SF Washington vs. RC Stevens: Player Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">The end of the regular season is looming, and the 16 SoDak games will be here in the blink of an eye. Last night's East river vs. West river matchup had playoff seeding implications and the Warriors from Washington took care of business.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px">Rapid City Stevens played hard and stayed around for half of the game. In the second half, it was all Warriors, they finished with a 19-point victory, the subs got in early, and the last portion of the game breezed by. [player_tooltip player_id='1503882' first='Tommy' last='Hoffman'], [player_tooltip player_id='1641566' first='Jhace' last='Woods'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2250285' first='Ben' last='Sprecher'] had big games to help propel the Warriors to the large margin victory. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Up Next</span>: Washington host RC Central at 2:00 today (3/1). Stevens plays at Lincoln (3/1) for a 2:00 game. After today, the playoffs are here for AA!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>SCORES</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Q:</span></strong> Washington 11 Stevens 7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">HALF:</span></strong> Washington 25 Stevens 19</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">FINAL:</span></strong> Washington 62 Stevens 43</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"334px","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:334px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Sioux Falls Washington</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1297810' first='Samuel' last='Baskin'] (2025) |6'1 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His right to left crossover looked good &amp; was effective at creating space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed and O-board early &amp; scored on a putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky steal to start the 2nd quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1503882' first='Tommy' last='Hoffman'] (2025) |5'2 G| </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored 7 points on the first quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3-ball pull-up from the left wing early, quick trigger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tommy Gun needs little room to get his shot off, confident player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his lefty hesi-move, used it to fool the D, righty inside-hand finish at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Money 3-ball in the 2nd Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep triple to end the 2nd Q, his range runs deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a 12-foot J, pass fake to get the D turned around</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Vertical cut &amp; score, smart/aware cut</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kick-out pass to Woods for a 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another assist to Woods, this one for a dunk in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dirty pull-up 3-ball, deep, no stopping that</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacked the hoop &amp; fouled in the 4th, 2/2 from the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brennan Verhey (2025) |6'1 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Role player, hustler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great effort to grab an O-board, unselfish assist to Tommy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed another O-board, back-to-back possessions, went hard for the rock, WHS hit a triple on that extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2250285' first='Ben' last='Sprecher'] (2027) |6'4 F| </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Spark of the bench but easily one of the top Warriors</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-VERY impressed with his outlet passing, eyes down the floor, accurate deep/long passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His deep outlets led to many favorable opportunities for the Warriors</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High-pointed a rebound, deep pass to Woods, SLAM for Jhace</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Productive rebounder, always around the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside score, strong finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score after contact in the 3rd, hit the FT for the 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shoots FT a foot back from the line, you don't see that very often</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-D-rebound, another long outlet, led to uptempo Warrior points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down a triple from the top of the key in the 3rd Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has a surprisingly soft touch for a BIG soph</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Banged home another triple in the 3rd Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1641566' first='Jhace' last='Woods'] (2026) |6'3 G/F| </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Won the tip with ease against a long athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw down 3 momentous dunks </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Locked up the top players for the Raiders, phenomenal on the defensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Spin-move in the 2nd Q, athletic inside score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition 2-handed WHAM, helped spark the Warriors, Ben S with the assist </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his elevation when grabbing rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stepped in front of a pass on D, turnover for WHS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cath-n-shoot three-pointer from the left wing, Hoffman with the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Jump shot looks to be improved</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball O-board out beydon the 3pt arc, extra possession for Warriors</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another transition DUNK, this one was a 2-handed hammer, Hoffman with the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustle &amp; smart play, saved a ball from going out of bounds, jump &amp; threw the rock off a Raider</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-SLOB, catch on the block, spin &amp; attack, 1-handed tomahawk SLAM, wildly impressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-It looked like he was mad at the rim when he threw that one down</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great timing when blocking a shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The best dunker in SD?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DaksHoops/status/1895678316482621450","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DaksHoops/status/1895678316482621450 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Rapid City Stevens</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625085' first='Dayler' last='Segrist'] (2025) |6'3 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Warriors followed him closely and were able to keep Segrist in check</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a triple at the end of the 1st quarter, clock was running low &amp; Dayler delivered </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed quick hands with a poke-out steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fouled on a 3-ball in the 2nd Q, stepped up the the line &amp; hit all 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy to see that he is a quality athlete with sharp skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2111209' first='Kaelem' last='Brooks'] (2025) |6'2 SF| </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1st score of the game, point blank leaning shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong drive to the rack, finger-roll finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Downhill slasher, I like his aggressiveness </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB score, strong &amp; bouncy finish over the defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2288391' first='Minkah' last='Hawley'] (2025) |6'4 SF|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long &amp; lanky athlete, moves well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive wingspan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407009' first='JD' last='Green'] (2025) |5'11 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Known as a good defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moved the ball on O, didn't force, shared the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tip steal, deflected pass for the TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his shooting stroke from the left corner in the 3rd Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2250562' first='Lucas' last='Marcus'] (2027) |5'1 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This kid is a shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shotting almost 50% on the season from beyond the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a triple from the top of the key early 2nd Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid &amp; accurate in the catch-n-shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another trey, this one from the left wing in the 3rd Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Player too keep tabs on, exciting potential as a shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625134' first='Dalton' last='Szymonski'] (2025) |6'2 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong, well-put together</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Powerful attack to the rim, left finish </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how he kept his shoulders parallel/square to the backboard </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet lefty baby-hook for 2 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cut &amp; score, right handed finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with both his R &amp; L hand scoring </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 -->