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<p>Derby and Valley Center showcased a competitive matchup, with Derby's core of [player_tooltip player_id='2820782' first='Greg' last='Stiger'], Cale Clingan, Tobin Snider, and Tyler Pontious taking charge early and asserting control on both ends of the floor. Greg led the way with his scoring, Cale and Tobin provided strong inside presence, and Tyler anchored the defense. Valley Center leaned on RayJ Logan, who made his mark in the second half with all 10 of his points, keeping his team within striking distance. The clash highlighted Derby's balanced attack against Valley Center's late-game push, with both sides fighting for every possession.<br></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2820782' first='Greg' last='Stiger'] set the tone early for Derby, carrying the offensive load from the opening tip by scoring the team's first 13 points on an efficient 5-of-6 shooting performance. He consistently found high-percentage looks, showcasing strong touch and decisiveness around the basket. Stiger finished the night with a game-high 23 points and nine rebounds, anchoring Derby on both ends of the floor and providing a steady presence throughout the contest.<br></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Cale Clingan delivered a solid and efficient performance, contributing 14 points while controlling the interior for stretches of the game. He used his size effectively to finish around the rim and provide a reliable scoring presence in the paint. Clingan also added five rebounds, helping secure possessions and offering a steady impact on the glass.<br></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Tobin Snider made a strong all-around contribution, finishing with 10 points and just one rebound shy of a double-double with nine boards. He was active on both ends of the floor, scoring when needed and battling inside to keep his team competitive on the glass. His effort and consistency provided a key presence in the paint throughout the game.<br></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Tyler Pontious made his presence felt on the defensive end, pulling down six rebounds and recording a key block. His activity around the basket helped limit second-chance opportunities for the opponent, while his timing and positioning on defense contributed to his team's overall stability inside. Pontious's effort on the boards and rim protection provided valuable support in the paint.<br></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Valley Center's RayJ Logan made a second-half impact, scoring all 10 of his points after halftime. He provided a needed scoring boost when his team was looking to close the gap, showing energy and aggressiveness on offense. Logan's ability to heat up in the latter part of the game highlighted his persistence and helped keep Valley Center competitive.<br></p>
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Derby and Valley Center showcased a competitive matchup, with Derby's core of Greg StigerGregStiger
6'2" | SG/PG
Derby | 2028 StateKS
, Cale Clingan, Tobin Snider, and Tyler Pontious taking charge early and asserting control on both ends of the floor. Greg led the way with his scoring, Cale and Tobin provided strong inside presence, and Tyler anchored the defense. Valley Center leaned on RayJ Logan, who made his mark in the second half with all 10 of his points, keeping his team within striking distance. The clash highlighted Derby's balanced attack against Valley Center's late-game push, with both sides fighting for every possession.