Campolindo High vs St. Mary’s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="white-space: normal">A two-game snapshot featuring Campolindo and St. Mary's (Stockton) highlighted a mix of proven contributors and emerging talent. Following up on last summer's National 14U champions [player_tooltip player_id='2952634' first='Dominic' last='Byra'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2952326' first='Will' last='Farrington'], both freshmen are already contributing on the varsity-level, while upperclass guards on both sides showcased scoring and competitiveness. The matchups offered a strong look at the present and future of NorCal hoops.</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2952634"],"_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-696dec60088e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2952634' first='Dominic' last='Byra'] | 5'10 PG | Campolindo | 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2952634' first='Dominic' last='Byra'] did exactly what you want from a point guard—he set the table. Playing a pass-first role this week, Byra controlled the game with poise and feel, consistently putting teammates in the right spots. While his mindset was to facilitate, he showed he can flip the switch and get aggressive offensively when the moment calls for it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What really stands out is his decision-making. For a freshman who isn't afraid to take risks, his assist-to-turnover ratio is impressive and speaks to his confidence and understanding of the game. He plays ahead of the action and sees reads before they fully develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On the defensive end, Byra's anticipation separates him. He jumped passing lanes, created deflections, and was comfortable ripping his man one-on-one. His instincts and competitiveness on both ends gives Campolindo a star point guard for now and for the next few years</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2952326"],"_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-696dec600894f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2952326' first='Will' last='Farrington'] | 6'7 W | 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2952326' first='Will' last='Farrington'] is a natural scorer with a smooth, confident game. He has a great stroke from the outside and knocks down shots with consistency and balance. At 6'7”, he moves like a true wing—fluid, coordinated, and comfortable playing in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As he continues to fill out his frame, Farrington's ceiling rises quickly. With his size, shooting ability, and wing mobility, he's definitely a name to keep an eye on in NorCal's 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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-696dec60089a5"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2710987"],"_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-696dec60089eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Payton Beld | 5'10 G | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Payton Beld is a high-volume shooter who can get hot in a hurry. When he sees one go down, the basket starts to look bigger. He knocked down four threes against St. Mary's and consistently showed his ability to score in bunches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beld plays with an ultra-aggressive mindset on the offensive end. He pushes the pace in transition, putting constant pressure on defenses and forcing them to pick their poison. That approach paid off with 14 points against Miramonte and 16 more versus St. Mary's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whether it's shooting from deep or attacking early before the defense is set, Payton Beld brings energy, confidence, and scoring punch every time he's on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='3101186' first='Aiden' last='Wong']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Campolindo High","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-696dec6008a95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3101186' first='Aiden' last='Wong'] | 6'4 W | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3101186' first='Aiden' last='Wong'] made his impact felt with a strong performance against Miramonte High, scoring 13 points while doing a lot of the little things that help teams win. He was effective as a catch-and-shoot threat from the corners, spacing the floor and knocking down shots in rhythm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beyond the scoring, Wong stood out with his hustle. He consistently went after 50/50 balls and showed a good feel for moving without the ball, putting himself in the right spots offensively. With his size, effort, and understanding of the game, [player_tooltip player_id='3101186' first='Aiden' last='Wong'] continues to show why he's a valuable piece on the wing for Campolindo High.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2495042"],"_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-696dec6008aed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Jaxon Limerick | 6'2 G | St. Mary's | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaxon Limerick is a versatile scorer who finds ways to put pressure on defenses all game long. He can score the ball in a variety of ways and gets to his spots with ease, playing with confidence and purpose on the offensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">His offensive motor stood out. Limerick stays in attack mode, constantly looking to make plays rather than settling. That approach paid off with a strong 15-point performance against Campolindo, where he consistently created scoring opportunities for himself. With his ability to score at multiple levels and his aggressive mindset, Jaxon Limerick continues to establish himself as a guard to watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2689698' first='Kaden' last='Vales'] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Mary's","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-696dec6008b8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2689698' first='Kaden' last='Vales'] | 6'1 PG | St. Mary's | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2689698' first='Kaden' last='Vales'] is a shifty point guard with real wiggle to his game. He has a tight handle and uses his hesitations effectively, keeping defenders off balance as he gets downhill or rises up for pull-ups. His ability to change speeds stands out—it allows him to control the action and play on his terms.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vales showed that control in a strong outing, finishing with 13 points, including 11 in the second half. When the game tightened up, he stayed poised and made plays, picking his spots and attacking when the defense gave him an opening.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With Vales running the show and fellow sophomore guard Jaxon Limerick alongside him, St. Mary's looks to be in good hands moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2724581"],"_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-696dec6008bf2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2724581' first='Jayden' last='Hinkston'] | 6'1 G | St. Mary's | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2724581' first='Jayden' last='Hinkston'] showed he can flat-out put the ball in the hole. He looks especially comfortable going left into his pull-up jumper, getting to his spot and rising with confidence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the highlights of his performance came in transition, where he went full speed into a sharp in-and-out move with his left hand, freezing the defender with a slight hezi before blowing right by him. It was a play that showed both his handle and his ability to score on the move.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->