Corbin Tople Career Night, Centerville takes down Beresford

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas watched Centerville take on Beresford on Tuesday night in a late tip that wrapped up just before 10:00 PM, and it turned out to be an entertaining one. It's not often we get a look at the Tornadoes and Watchdogs in the same gym, and with the two towns separated by just 12 miles, this Class B vs. Class A matchup carried a bit of rivalry flavor and local bragging rights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beresford won the first quarter, but the night belonged to Centerville, and the biggest storyline was [player_tooltip player_id='2632410' first='Corbin' last='Tople']'s breakout performance. The Tornadoes guard poured in a career-high 30 points, playing with confidence and assertiveness after coming off the bench last season. His growth has been evident, and it's clear this is a group that is rallying around him. Coach Kory Muller has Centerville playing connected, unselfish basketball, and it showed throughout the night. Beresford battled despite being shorthanded without [player_tooltip player_id='1641198' first='Malachi' last='James'], and while the result didn't go their way, there were positive flashes from a group with solid athletes. See below for scores, stats, player notes, and standouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SCORES</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st</span>: Centerville 9 Beresford 14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Half</span>: Centerville 33 Beresford 20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">3rd</span>: Centerville 48 Beresford 33</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Final</span>: Centerville 66 Beresford 47</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">STATS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">FT's</span>: Centerville 7/13 Beresford 4/11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">2FG's</span>: Centerville 21 Beresford 11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">3FG's</span>: Centerville 5 Beresford 7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3280052,"width":"365px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.6125985941943446","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/image_02edf5.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/image_02edf5.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3280052" style="aspect-ratio:1.6125985941943446;width:365px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Centerville</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2632410"],"_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-6955521feb113"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-30 points, 3/5 FT's, 3 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Career high in scoring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-First time seeing him play, Tople was impressive to say the least</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Player of the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was a dude, played with confidence </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His triple came in the first and two in the second Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality layup score to start the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic O-board in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive moves inside when finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart player, sealed well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple transition scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good at drawing contact/fouls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp handles, impressive ball skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his catch &amp; shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multi-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his 3-ball when trailing into the half court O</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score in up-tempo offense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice looking stroke from the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished well after contact, noteworthy body control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks like an all-around baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621779"],"_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-6955521feb18b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-8 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big, strong, physical </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well, aggressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Productive on the glass, strong to the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not shy from contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moved the ball well for a forward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch in traffic, scored over Watchdog</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good timing when grabbing O-boards, putback score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice hands catching a lob pass, 2-handed power score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sealed nicely when the D fronted</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2259023"],"_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-6955521feb1e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-7 points, 1/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded well for a G</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Middle drive, 2 feet in the paint, fall-away turn-around J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two more inside scores, nice moves to create space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet baseline baby-hook to start the second half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2259024"],"_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-6955521feb23a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-8 points, 1/2 FT's, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Reacted well on D, blocked a shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline slash, nifty footwork &amp; finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a deep jumper for 2pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cast &amp; shoot 3 ball from the left wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Reacted well for a long O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multi-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Beresford</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1641212"],"_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-6955521feb292"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-16 points, 2/4 FT's, 4 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two treys in the 3rd and two in the 4th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post D, leaned across the D &amp; poked out the ball for a steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another Post D steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled for an O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good cashing a 3 on a BLOB, all net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth in the catch &amp; shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1911443"],"_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-6955521feb2e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-11 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good help D, broke up a pass, forced a TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gave up his body &amp; took a charge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty, who plays hard, hustler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clever steal, active on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a triple in the 3rd Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky fast in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3281027"],"_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-6955521feb33b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Physical score inside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast in transition, bucket at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another score at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active to the hoop, slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another up-tempo score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->