Tyler Impresses in Return to Chicago as Higley Wins vs Crane

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saturday night at Malcolm X College featured one of the most anticipated matchups of MLK Weekend as Higley (AZ), with Chicago ties, returned to the city to take on an up-and-coming Crane program. The nightcap lived up to billing with Higley pulling away late for a 71–63 win in a competitive high-energy environment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Higley Standouts</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Andre Tyler | 6'4 | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyler's return to Chicago didn't disappoint. The athletic wing consistently ignited the crowd with downhill drives finishing through traffic and converting tough layups. He was equally effective from the mid-range knocking down multiple jumpers against Crane's zone. On the defensive end Tyler made timely plays jumping passing lanes and turning steals into emphatic transition dunks. He finished with 19 points delivering in key moments of the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Noah Gloor | 5'10 | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gloor was instrumental in keeping Higley steady early. The sharp shooting guard buried five three-pointers in the first half capitalizing on spot-up opportunities created by Tyler's penetration. Beyond the arc Gloor showed poise off the bounce converting floaters in the lane when defenders closed out too hard. He led Higley with 21 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marquice Pless | 6'5 | 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pless&nbsp;impressed as a young prospect. The long and lanky freshman forward played with confidence using his length to disrupt passing lanes and rebound through contact. Offensively, he showcased soft touch around the rim and the ability to attack closeouts off the dribble. Pless knocked down several clutch baskets as the game tightened finishing with 13 points in a high-impact performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Crane Standouts</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125641' first='Jamier' last='Montgomery'] | 6'3 | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Montgomery came out on fire using a crafty handle to consistently break down the defense. He scored at all three levels early mixing mid-range pull-ups with creative finishes at the rim while drawing contact. After pouring in 15 points in the first quarter he continued to score in spurts and made plays defensively with a few steals. Montgomery led all scorers with 24 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2426018' first='Evan' last='Harris'] | 6'5 | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris delivered one of his more efficient performances of the season. The versatile forward was dialed in from deep knocking down four three-pointers while also finishing cleanly around the basket. His size and skill make him a difficult matchup as a third option and he finished with 20 points in the loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454169' first='Brad' last='Blackman'] | 6'5 | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While Blackman didn't start the game at his usual pace, his motor and physical tools showed in the second half. Tasked early with defensive responsibilities he found his rhythm later by attacking from the high post and finishing through contact despite being off balance. Blackman's impact went beyond scoring as he contributed on the glass and as a rim protector finishing with 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->