Top Performers: Deerfield vs Lake Forest

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deerfield and Lake Forest locked up in a defensive battle in their sectional semi on Wednesday evening.  Deerfield had a 10-4 lead at the half if that tells you how it was going.  Things picked up a little in the second half as Deerfield pushed the lead, but Lake Forest fought back despite their star being in foul trouble as they didn't give up.  In the end Deerfield edged past for the win 33-31.  Here are our <strong>Top Performers: Deerfield vs Lake Forest!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1552404"],"_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-67c91bf450461"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The player of the game by a pretty significant margin was Pollack.  The junior four man had a workman like effort of 17 points on the night.  He did a little bit of everything in this contest.  Played physical around the hoop getting to the line, the southpaw poured in mid-range jumpers along with a three, and also put it on the deck.  Rebounded at a high rate and was very good defensively on the interior throughout the game.  Primed for a big summer and looking like a D1 post!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2217962"],"_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-67c91bf4504d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nagler was the second leading scorer for Deerfield with 7 points.  The guard made several crafty plays off the bounce and was good defensively including an impressive block on a jump shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2538995"],"_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-67c91bf45051c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We have been intrigued with this 6'10” five since last summer.  Can't teach that legit size and he had a breakout game with Scroggins in foul trouble.  The long and lanky five man high pointed rebounds and kept them alive for second chance points for his teammates.  Definitely an intimidating defensive presence with his shot blocking potential.  Rim ran for a couple of buckets.  Also had a pair of fluid conversions including a reverse layup for 8 points.  Small colleges and JUCOs should definitely be intrigued.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2499191"],"_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-67c91bf450560"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Haas is a sophomore to track long term for Lake Forest.  He can really shoot the rock from distance which is what he did in this game nailing a pair of threes for 6 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->