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Pennfield At Jackson Northwest – Player Evaluations

Pennfield At Jackson Northwest – Player Evaluations
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp January 14, 2026 @ 10:20 AM
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Johnathan Lake
Johnathan Lake 6'6" | 2026
MI
Markese Williams
Markese Williams 6'3" | CG/SF | 2027
MI
Peyton Merlington
Peyton Merlington 6'4" | SF | 2027
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pennfield traveled to Jackson Northwest last night and picked up a hard fought 65-58 win. Pennfield built an early lead, but Jackson Northwest battled back. In the end, Pennfield's size and stars helped the team hold on for the victory. We're going to look at pieces of 5 player evaluations, featuring players from both teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2917013"],"_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-6967c25e933bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lake led the way with 29 points in the game. It felt like he took his game to another level in the second half and really dominated. Lake is big, strong, and athletic. He did a really nice job of playing outside-in. Lake is a comfortable shooter from outside, but he was also able to work mismatches and put his back to the basket on the block. Lake showed that he can attack the block in transition and can be a solid secondary ball handler.</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":"Roe DeDeaux II","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Jackson Northwest","_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-6967c25e9349d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This was my first time evaluating DeDeaux's game and I cane away VERY impressed. He has a mature game for a freshman and isn't afraid of the big moment. He's shifty off the ball and able to combine those ball skills with smooth freedom of movement. I really don't track points scored all that much, but DeDeaux had to have over 20. He's definitely a freshman to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2446820"],"_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-6967c25e934f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Merlington is a really talented junior. His game kind of reminds me of his teammate talked about above. He's strong enough to be a difference maker around the rim, but looks really comfortable on the perimeter as well. Merlington's jumper splashed a few times last night. Again, I don't like tracking points, but I'd be shocked if he didn't have over 20.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2539874"],"_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-6967c25e93539"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams definitely caught my eye last night. It felt like he had a huge second half and was key in the Jackson Northwest run. Williams has an athletic jumper that he can hit off the dribble and on the move. He looked comfortable in the open floor, but could also create off the bounce.</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":"Calvin Paesens","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_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":"Pennfield","_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-6967c25e935ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Numbers mean very little sometimes. I have no idea how many points or rebounds Paesens had. It really doesn't matter because his game influence was very obvious. Paesens was another big and strong player that Northwest had to account for, both with the ball in his hands and on the glass. He was patient on offense and a very willing defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Pennfield traveled to Jackson Northwest last night and picked up a hard fought 65-58 win. Pennfield built an early lead, but Jackson Northwest battled back. In the end, Pennfield's size and stars helped the team hold on for the victory. We're going to look at pieces of 5 player evaluations, featuring players from both teams.

Johnathan Lake

Johnathan Lake

MI
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS N/A
CLASS 2026
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Johnathan
Lake
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Pennfield
|
MI
Pennfield At Jackson Northwest – Player Evaluations
Lake led the way with 29 points in the game. It felt like he took his game to...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Johnathan Lake

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State: Michigan
School: Pennfield
Club: United Persuit
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Roe DeDeaux II

Roe DeDeaux II

POS SG
CLASS 2029

Roe DeDeaux II

School: Jackson Northwest
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Peyton Merlington

Peyton Merlington

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Peyton
Merlington SF
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Pennfield
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MI
Pennfield At Jackson Northwest – Player Evaluations
Merlington is a really talented junior. His game kind of reminds me of his teammate talked about above....
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Peyton Merlington

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State: Michigan
School: Pennfield
Club: United Persuit
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Markese Williams

Markese Williams

MI
CG/SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG/SF
CLASS 2027
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Markese
Williams CG/SF
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Northwest
|
MI
Pennfield At Jackson Northwest – Player Evaluations
Williams definitely caught my eye last night. It felt like he had a huge second half and was...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Markese Williams

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State: Michigan
School: Northwest
Club: The Academy
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Calvin Paesens

Calvin Paesens

POS SF
CLASS 2026

Calvin Paesens

School: Pennfield
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