NHR State Tournament: Saint Thomas Academy Saturday Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11 and 12U action continued at Saint Thomas Academy Saturday afternoon. Action heated up as bracket paly got underway, D1 MN 2031 Grey took on [program_tooltip program_id='2075702' first='MN' last='Lightning'] in the 12U Gold Championship. Later on [program_tooltip program_id='2709883' first='E2E' last='Elite'] took on PJ Hoops ND and Hoops Habits Elite faced off with [program_tooltip program_id='2075702' first='MN' last='Lightning'] in 11U action. Here are the top performers from Saturday afternoon's action. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2386191"],"_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-683bd2a0ea03e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The power forward showed an ability to play in the post in Saturday's matchup with D1 MN. Working his way down low to grab and offensive rebound and put back the second chance opportunity. Rechtzigel showed a willingness to be physical and create chances for tough buckets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2389446"],"_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-683bd2a0ea095"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schmit started off his day strong for D1 MN, knocking down a three point shot from the top of the arc with ease. Later on Schmit showed off an ability to jump in the passing lane, coming away with a steal and a fastbreak layup. Schmit doesn't shy away from shooting when he gets the open look. Always looking to get open and calling for the pass to take the shot himself. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2872164"],"_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-683bd2a0ea0e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Howard showed an ability to play physical down low for E2E on Saturday afternoon. Coming up with a contested offensive rebound and fighting his way to the rim to put away the second chance opportunity. Howard has enough size to fight his way through contact and enough explosiveness to finish at the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2850302"],"_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-683bd2a0ea12d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Despite his small stature Sundley is an aggressive defender , coming away with multiple steals by stripping his opponents. Sundley also uses speed to his advantage getting up the court quickly to get behind the defense and create fastbreak chances. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2827712"],"_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-683bd2a0ea171"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hust was all over the court form the Lightning in their matchup with Hoop Habits on Saturday. Knocking down a big three from the top of the arc in the first half. Later on Hust showed off his ability to get down low and box out for the rebound and get the offense going in transition. Finding open teammates up the court for fastbreak chances on multiple occasions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->