St Thomas More vs Spearfish Spartans: Player Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spartans came to town last night to take on the Cavaleirs in a Class A vs AA Matchup. Both teams came into the game with star studded lineups and alot of athleticism. Spartans entered the game with a #3 ranking and 7-0 record in Class AA while the Cavaliers entered the contest with a 8-3 record and #7 ranking in Class A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From the opening tip there was great energy from both teams and that continued throughout the first half. [player_tooltip player_id='2080607' first='Ashton' last='Paulsen'] set the tone for the game with his shot making as he continually made tough shots. Caveleirs also realy took control of the boards early and often getting second and third chance opportunities and limiting the Spartans on there end to one and done trips. St Thomas took the lead and bever looked back opening up an 8 point lead after one and an 18 point lead going into halftime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second half was much of the same, this was just not the Spartans night they did all the things as a coach you would wanna see, attacking the basket/competing and running good sets but just couldn't get any shots to fall whether they were open jumpers or in close. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quarter Scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St Thomas 16 37 50 61</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spearfish 8 19 27 38</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2080607"],"_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-697ab12333e27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored game high 28 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed deep range on two of his three's, was definitely feeling it tonight not many of his shots even hit the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacked basket and showed good finishing strength at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Explosive first step got to his spot on the floor almost at will tonight </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a swagger on the offensive end tonight/knew he was in the zone </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active defender moves feet very well and takes pride on that side of the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good leader </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice left hand finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had one nice post up/saw excellent footwork on up n under move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed good court vision on drives when defense rotatored over and hit teammates in rhythm for catch and shoot opportunities </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1641568"],"_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-697ab12333ea7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored 12 points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had couple strong finishes on offensive rebound put backs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very active on both ends of the floor rebounding the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong defender/will guard every position on the floor other then the 5 spot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hardest worker on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth pull up jumper/elevates quickly and is hard to stop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic/great feet on the defensive and offensive end </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick hands/had several tips amd deflections </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice court vision/made nice passes leading to points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does everything on the floor very well and likes being a complete player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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More","_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-697ab12333f8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored 6 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does so much more for his team then score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong post player/uses body well and guards without fouling</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart defender also, beat his matchup to the spot often, has good and quick feet inside the painted area</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded the ball with intensity and power/ grabbed ball with two hands </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great shot fake on his offensive rebound put back scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1641569"],"_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-697ab1233406a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored 4 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did a great job in the rebounding department on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Glue guy/ultimate team player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had several assists tonight also</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard nose player/tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2344085"],"_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-697ab8ca21d68"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored 9 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elite defender/had LeBron like run down block </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elite athleticism </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had multiple rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had several tips and deflections </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extremely active player on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will definitely have better scoing nights (as will his teammates) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Should have had several assists tonight but the whole spearfish team was just a bit off tonight </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had showtime style dunk in 4th quarter 🔥 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick first step and smooth pull up j </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very solid defender/takes pride in that department </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2338059"],"_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-697ab8ca21e03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored 7 points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had highlight dunk in 4th quarter off steal </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long very active player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive defender </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lightning quick hands/had a few steals and several deflections </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth stroke from anywhere on the floor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can get his shot off at anytime with his jumping ability </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Could grab 7-10 rebounds a game with just pure athleticism alone</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2344051"],"_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-697ab8ca21e7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored 9 points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elite athleticism as well (common theme with this team) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can/will and did guard all 5 spots on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can see he has the ability to be a double double guy on any given night </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stronger then he looks for his length/tough player doesn't back down from a challenge guarding the bigger guys</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had nice touch around the basket/mini hook </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can also get his shot off at anytime/turn and just elevated over defender for two </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loves the transition game and excels there also </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2612675"],"_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-697ab8ca21ee4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored 4 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contested everything at the rim/either blocking or changing several shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long very active athlete </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice footwork on the post with soft touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crashes offensive boards hard and extremely difficult to keep off the boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice looking fluid shot/he also will habe better shooting and offensive days</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed great effort on defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2544075"],"_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-697ab8ca21f5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-5 points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has great handles/very shifty guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Love how he stayed low in his drives to get past his defender </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-If the whole spearfish team had not had an off night shooting he could of easily had 7 or 8 assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made couple tough jumpers in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice finishes at the basket off of curl screens</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will definitely have some bigger scoring nights </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->