Senior D1 Commits Dazzle as St. Ignatius Moves to Tosh Title Game

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first semi final from the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic was a big one between #8 St. Ignatius and #32 Glenbard East in the PHI Top 40 rankings.&nbsp; Also a pair of top 25 seniors clashed in this game with a unique storyline.&nbsp; St. Ignatius opened up 9-0, but Glenbard East answered back with their star going off to make it somewhat tight at the half.&nbsp; Iggy held Glenbard East an arms length away in the second half to win 62-52.&nbsp; We look at the game in our <strong>5 Takeaways: St. Ignatius vs Glenbard East</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bolte Gets Wolfpack Out Early</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big time showing from [player_tooltip player_id='2323283' first='Chris' last='Bolte'] in the semis for St. Ignatius.&nbsp; The Yale commit came out aggressive right from the start and it showed as he poured in a plethora of mid-range jumpers, pull up threes, and spot up long balls.&nbsp; Also brought the athleticism on the glass and defensive end inside in a big time performance as he had 15 points (6-11 FG) (3-4 3PT) and 8 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ignatius Depth Shows Up Yet Again</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The thing I liked about Iggy heading into the year was the depth.&nbsp; Bolte is the star, but someone different can take the Robin role in any game.&nbsp; In this one it was [player_tooltip player_id='2125620' first='Duke' last='Ross'].&nbsp; The junior wing has elevated his game as a junior playing with a much higher motor and shooting the ball very well as he nailed 5-7 from three in this game including some massive momentum swinging shots.&nbsp; Also got on the glass and was a connective passer for 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2734415' first='Napolean' last='Harris'] continues his strong senior campaign as the 6'1” guard got in the teeth of the defense for scores in the paint along with pin point passes all game long.&nbsp; Stuffed the stat sheet for 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.&nbsp; Class of 2028 standout lead guard [player_tooltip player_id='2531962' first='Amir' last='Tucker'] played a major role in the win.&nbsp; He didn't shoot it his best, but what we did like is how he made timely ones and was solid getting his teammates who were hitting involved as he had 9 points and 3 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>South Dakota Getting Impact Shot Maker</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2839863' first='Michael' last='Nee'] put on a show for Glenbard East.&nbsp; The two guard carried them after the almost got knocked out by the early Iggy run.&nbsp; He steadied them with his shot making.&nbsp; I mean tough shot making!&nbsp; Drained contested jumpers from two and three over and over.&nbsp; These were not clean looks sometimes his feet were not even set as he hit one to end the half.&nbsp; Kid is a competitor and that showed in this game as he had 23 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Small College Gems for Glenbard East</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Couple small college prospects played well for Glenbard East.&nbsp; Big man Sam Walton has solid size and athleticism up front.&nbsp; He sticks to his role as an athletic finisher, defender, and rebounder.&nbsp; He had 8 points and 9 rebounds.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2415521' first='Danny' last='Snyder'] is a lefty point guard that is tough as nails.&nbsp; Gave them another life late in the game as he made a run of triples along with playing off his toughness.&nbsp; He had 15 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] D1 Duo Battle</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top two players in this game [player_tooltip player_id='2839863' first='Michael' last='Nee'] (South Dakota) and [player_tooltip player_id='2323283' first='Chris' last='Bolte'] (Yale) were teammates for [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] on the Adidas 3SSB circuit last summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->