Chaska v Eden Prairie; And More From Friday Night Around MN

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2126118' first='Tyler' last='Forrest'] Scores 40 but Eden Prairie Wins 78-76</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126118' first='Tyler' last='Forrest'] - The 2027 Chaska guard was putting pressure on the Eagles all evening with drives to the basket and deep shooting. Forrest who has been mostly a traditional lead point with his passing and defense, which was on display early and mid-way through the 2nd half. In the first half alone had Forrest push by driving and getting 9 free throw attempts and knocked down three 3-pointers scoring 19 of 40 points. Forrest is a sure defender at the POA, and a good help defender at his six-foot-three-inch size.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/U6ec0MBJjgk?si=sUgiHP9xfG4Mdh67","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/U6ec0MBJjgk?si=sUgiHP9xfG4Mdh67 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2119596' first='Cooper' last='Fahning'] - The six-foot-six-inch 2026 forward scored 14 first half points for Eden Prairie, and he did the scoring from many different ways. Fahning scored in the post on post-up catch and turned to his left, hit a 3-pointer showing his floor stretching ability, and scored while driving from the perimeter showing he can put his head down and get to the cup. Fahning held his own in the post versus Jochum Chaska's leading interior scorer and showed length on a block he made.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2380768' first='Jamir' last='Davis'] - Davis is a six-foot-two-inch 2028 guard from Eden Prairie that is an explosive athlete in transition and the half-court. Davis current development he is good in transition running up the sideline ready to catch passes and attack. Davis does well lurky on defense and jumping passing lanes and once getting to the rim he has exploded for dunks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560851' first='Hamze' last='Yusuf'] - The six-foot-one-inch 2026 guard showed an array of driving moves versus Chaska. In the half-court Yusuf drove left-handed a few different times getting all the way to the basket. Yusuf's speed in the open floor sets him apart from many and he gets excellent extension when finishing at the rim. Yusuf has putting up good point totals all year as the #1 scorer for Eden Prairie and doing it with a combination of making a couple 3-pointers each game and getting the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/GJe6VV1LJfA?si=jb7_NeRkOFBGJOXX","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/GJe6VV1LJfA?si=jb7_NeRkOFBGJOXX </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2127293' first='Phillip' last='Moita'] - Moita is a 2027 six-foot-five-inch forward for Eden Prairie that has excellent reach with a 6'9 wingspan. Moita had a block that he reached over multiple players to get. As a basketball prospect he looks very raw offensively but as an athlete offers defense and rebounding with his physical attributes.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2113031' first='Eli' last='Herzog'] - Herzog is a six-foot-one-guard 2027 guard for Chaska that helps spread the floor for the Hawks. His quick release from the perimeter and good shooting really helps Forrest have room to operate in the middle of the floor and above the break.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Friday Top Performers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2846686' first='Charlie' last='Walker'] - Walker is a six-foot-one-inch guard from Hayfield that scored 39 points Friday in a win over Schaeffer Academy.&nbsp; Walker showed long distance shooting ability making 8 of 13 3-pointers while also collecting 10 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560795' first='Maddox' last='Lewis'] - The 2026 six-foot-four-inch forward of Sartell scored 27 points Friday night in a tough game versus Buffalo. The senior forward who is committed to Black Hills State is a very good floor spreading player who can make 3-pointers in bunches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peyton Coplan - Coplan is a 2027 guard from Cambridge-Isanti that scored 27 Friday night in Cambridge's 75-66 victory over St. Francis. The Bluejackets who are playing a zone trap full-court press this season defense allowed Coplan to score four times in fast break situations. Coplan ended up with 8 steals while blocking 2 shots as well for the Bluejackets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2271330' first='Trey' last='Parker'] - The 2026 Apple Valley guard scored 33 points as Apple Valley cruised past Shakopee out scoring the Sabers by 20 in the 2nd half. Parker hit 7 3-pointers as the Eagles improved to 5-2 on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2560535' first='Trevor' last='Terfehr'] - The six-foot-three-inch 2028 guard from St. Cloud Apollo scored 30 points to lead the Eagles versus Alexandria Friday night. Terfehr, who can really get going from the perimeter, knocked down 7 3-pointers.Terfehr has solid size at the guard position and his strength enables him to rebound for as he grabbed 6.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->