Banterra Bank Warrior Showcase Preview | Friday Night Games

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Friday January 16th, Evansville Harrison will play host to the 6th Annual Banterra Bank Warrior Showcase. A two day event that will have three games on Friday night followed by seven games on Saturday. Here is a preview of the three Friday Night Games:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Schedule</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Game 1: </strong>Arsenal Tech vs Evansville Harrison</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Game 2: </strong>Hopkinsville (KY) vs Evansville Reitz</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Game 3: </strong>Indianapolis Cathedral vs Evansville Bosse</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Game Previews</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Arsenal Tech vs Evansville Harrison</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Arsenal Tech</strong> comes into the matchup just 3-7, but winner of their last contest over KIPP Legacy. The Titans are led by the senior trio of Salmone Mitchell, [player_tooltip player_id='1728675' first='Elexander' last='Harris'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2414594' first='Qualin' last='Lollis']. They combine for 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evansville Harrison</strong> is one of the more surprise teams in the Southwest Indiana. Winners of 5 out of their last 7 games, the Warriors rely heavily on their young talent. 6'5” Freshman Forward [player_tooltip player_id='2889976' first='Romyiez' last='Calvin'] is a double-double threat every game out leading the Warriors at 13.3 points and 7.4 rebounds. Freshman Guard [player_tooltip player_id='3253027' first='Aiden' last='Terry'] also in double figures at 11.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists. Sophomore Guard [player_tooltip player_id='2821857' first='Amaury' last='Harrell'] has turned a corner and continues to get better and better every time I see him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hopkinsville vs Evansville Reitz</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hopkinsville (KY) comes in winners of 5 of their last 6 games and 10-7 overall. The Tigers have four players averaging double figures led by senior James Bradley averaging 13 points and 9 rebounds per game. With only four seniors on the roster, Hopkinsville relies on a slew of underclassmen including Jonovan Leavell and Jayon Bass, a talented sophomore duo combining for 21 points and 7 rebounds per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evansville Reitz </strong>started the season 5-2 before the holiday break and went through a gauntlet of a two week stretch with losses to Noblesville, Brebeuf Jesuit, Decatur Central, and Jasper. The Guard, Wing, Forward combo the Panthers have had a good start to the season. Senior Forward [player_tooltip player_id='2466252' first='Preston' last='Tolliver'] leading the way averaging 17.2 points and 6.8 rebounds. Freshman Wing [player_tooltip player_id='3254540' first='Grayson' last='Dease'] is a double-doible threat every game averaging 12.2 points and a team high 7.2 rebounds. Senior Guard [player_tooltip player_id='2892526' first='Tim' last='Swope'] rounds out the trio averaging 10 points and 5.5 assists per game running the show from the point guard spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Indianapolis Cathedral vs Evansville Bosse</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The night cap for night one of the Banterra Bank Warrior Showcase is a potential Class 3A Semi-State preview between two of the top programs in the state with rich basketball history. The <strong>Indianapolis Cathedral Fighting Irish </strong>led by Coach Jason Delaney have a hit a rough patch of the season after starting 7-0, have lost three of their last four games to fall to 8-3. Detroit Mercy bound Forward [player_tooltip player_id='1561135' first='Keaton' last='Aldridge Jr'] leads the Irish averaging 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.3 steals per game as that Swiss Army Knife player that impacts the game in multiple ways. Mount St. Mary's bound Guard [player_tooltip player_id='1561435' first='Julien' last='Smith'] follows at 17.5 points and 5.2 rebounds while shooting 44% from 3. A look into the future for the Irish is Freshman Guard [player_tooltip player_id='2955304' first='Ryan' last='Gold Jr'] having a nice start to his high school averaging 8.3 points and 2.7 assists per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evansville Bosse </strong>comes into this high profile matchup winners of 5 of their last 6, including a big win over Princeton last Saturday night. The emergence of 6'6” Senior Guard [player_tooltip player_id='1760994' first='Dorion' last='Bowen'] has jump started the Bulldogs in this winning streak. In the last two games he's averaging 25 points and 6 rebounds. Versatile offensive weapon that can play on or off the ball and defends at a high level. Senior Guard [player_tooltip player_id='2172596' first='Marrius' last='Harris'] is second on the team in scoring averaging 16.1 points to go along with 3.1 assists and 2 steals per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->