Thursday’s Small School Game: Panthers At Norsemen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gardner South Wilmington traveled north to tip-off with the Norsemen of Newark on Thursday night in a Illinois Class 1A matchup. At the end of 1, the game was knotted up and would stay close throughout the second quarter leading into halftime. Newark would then go on a 14 to 6 run during the 3^rd quarter and keep the lead until the final buzzer while capturing their 12th win of the season. Let's look more in depth at a few impactful players from both teams in this contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Points Per Quarter<br>Newark: 13, 25, 39, 47<br>GSW: 13, 19, 25, 37</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"Reggie Chapman","_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":"5'10u0022","_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":"Newark ","_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-697d18aa01d27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Primary ball handler had a hot hand from the early start. Knocked down 3 of 3 from beyond the arc to get things going. Had 1 more throughout the night to finish with 4 total treys. Earned his keep putting it on the deck and getting to the cup. Efficient finisher at the rim. Uses quickness and agility to speed up early offense. Will crash for rebounds from the guard location at times. Solid motor on both ends. Was only other player to score for team in the win pacing for game high 24.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2409519"],"_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-697d18aa01dba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A heavy interior asset that showcased poise and patience with the ball. Felt defender on the catch making smart IQ moves. Crab dribbled either side to then turn on free shoulder to score. Balanced touch on baby hook from 2 to 3 feet away. Used length and size to advantage. Posts up hard showing hands with fundamental footwork. Showcased verticality defensively coming up with at least a handful of blocks. If didn't get to double digit mark on the boards he was certainly close. Positive attributes for the big man. Had half the team's points finishing with 23.</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":"Leondre Kemp","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Gardner South Wilmington ","_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-697d18aa01e8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Athletic wing that fills post spots with teams make-up and system. Defensively came up with a couple clean blocks on drives or tip passes in the lanes. Crashes the glass hard with effort. Plays off two feet in the lane. Had a catch and smart jump stop to then finish vs more height at the rim. Got into the lane at times off the bounce to keep team within striking distance during 4^th. Finished in double digits with 10. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->