Warhawk Invitational standouts/results

Fourteen teams took part in the annual Warhawk Invitational Saturday at Germantown High School. Here are some of the standouts from the event after watching all seven contests.    Have had the chance to watch Gundrum a bunch over the last few seasons and his performance for Marquette High against Homestead was the best I've ever seen out of him. The skilled and strong combination guard scored 22 points for the Hilltoppers and seemed to hit a big shot every time Homestead made a strong push to overtake the Hilltoppers. Gundrum finished with four made three-point shots and swished two big foul shots down the stretch to help Marquette High record a big win.     It's hard to understand how Jones can have just one scholarship offer to date -- a NCAA Division II offer from St. Cloud State. His athleticism, ability to get to the basket and improved long-distance shooting should lead to additional offers for the 6-foot-3 wing prospect. Jones had 25 points and a couple of nasty dunks for Germantown in its win over Sheboygan North. He also drilled a three-point attempt and got to the foul line, where he made four-of-five attempts. One of the state's best uncommitted seniors, Jones is looking to have a big second half of his season to help the Warhawks become a player in the rugged Greater Metro Conference.     Rogers Jr. had a somewhat quiet night until late, when he put in some big baskets to keep the outcome of the Marquette vs. Homestead contest in doubt until the final horn sounded. He finished with 16 points in the 67-60 loss and made three triples that barely touched the rim. He makes difficult shots and can handle the ball with the best guards in the state. Rogers Jr. owns NCAA Division I offers from La Salle and Milwaukee.     Mr. Smooth was particularly smooth for Whitefish Bay in its impressive triumph over Beaver Dam. The lanky junior wing tossed in 27 points and looked very good in doing so. He snapped the nets for four three-point baskets, had two dunks and made three-of-four foul shots for the Blue Dukes. Julien needs to get stronger and add weight, but his skill set, athleticism, unselfishness and overall feel for the game are all extremely impressive and the reason he is ranked No. 11 by Prep Hoops Wisconsin in the state's loaded 2027 class.     Earlier in the week, Kopidlansky had a game to forget when West Bend West lost a Glacier Trails game to Kettle Moraine Lutheran. The talented guard missed all nine of his field-goal attempts and scored just two points in a 68-57 road loss. He made up for that showing big time on Saturday, scoring 30 points, making five three-point shots and leading the Spartans to a win over West Allis Hale. The 5-foot-10 point guard scored well in the first half, helping West to a 30-20 lead at intermission. And then he drilled four straight foul shots late in the game to help hold off a West Allis Hale comeback attempt.     A player on the rise in the 2028 class, Buhr was nothing short of outstanding for Sheboygan North in its 82-79 loss to host Germantown. He scored around the basket with his length, scored from outside the arc with his soft shooting touch, and scored from the foul stripe after drawing fouls. Buhr finished with 25 points for coach Eric Worth's squad and made one big play after another. His rebounding, court sense and ability to defend different positions were as impressive as his scoring.     One of the top juniors in the Midwest Classic Conference, Farrington-Coleman had it going for University School,, scoring a game-high 28 points. The quick, skilled and shifty point guard drilled five three-point shots, got to the basket and the foul line, and made some mid-range jump shots for the Wildcats, who improved to 8-5 under coach Andy Fitzgerald. Farrington-Coleman and forward [player_tooltip player_id='2479757' first='Kristian' last='Bartl'] give University School a dynamic junior combination and one that figures to give league opponents fits over the next year and a half.     A player who is in constant motion while searching for his spots to either spot up for a shot from beyond the arc or take the ball to the basket, Taylor played at a high level for West Allis Hale on Saturday, scoring 16 points to help the Huskies stay within striking distance of West Bend West in an eventual 73-52 loss. Taylor swished three triples, scored off the bounce and also completed an and-one for the Huskies en route to his team-best point total.         One of the state's better class of 2029 prospects, Calvert looks like a football player in warmups and then goes out and plays like a basketball player once the ball is tipped. He scored 26 points for a short-handed Catholic Memorial squad in its loss to Plymouth. Calvert picked-and-popped his way to three triples while also scoring with his size and strength near the basket. Calvert is key piece for a CMH program that might be a year away from becoming a true force in the Classic Eight Conference.     Miller announced early that Marquette High was at the Warhawk Invitational to compete as he scored early and often to help the Hilltoppers take a 29-23 halftime lead over favored Homestead. He continued his assault on the basket in the second half en route to scoring 21 points. Miller is strong with the ball in his hands and can score over taller defenders with his strength and skill in the lane. He has been a key player for coach Casey Kowalewski's squad the past two seasons and is averaging a team-best 12.6 points per game for the Hilltoppers.     The NCAA Division II Michigan Tech recruit turned in a stellar game for Plymouth in its win over Catholic Memorial. He scored 29 points, which is not is at all unusual as he is averaging 28.3 points per game for the Panthers. But it was his passing and trusting of his teammates that stood out even more. Once double teamed, Schultz patiently looked over the defense and found his open teammates. And they responded well with [player_tooltip player_id='3021758' first='Charlie' last='Nass'] making five triples and scoring 17 points while [player_tooltip player_id='3140063' first='Max' last='Hill'] added eight points and two triples. Many of the points Nass and Hill scored came off assists from Schultz, one of the state's most complete and electric players.     As competitive as they come, Anderson's feistiness is an asset for Oshkosh North as he refuses to back down from any opponent. He is a confident player as well as he consistently took big shots from the perimeter while also driving the ball hard into the paint for coach Brad Weber's squad in their overtime win over Brookfield Central. Anderson finished with 18 points in the contest, hitting two three-point baskets in the process. Anderson's younger brother, sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='2838615' first='Brady' last='Anderson'], also is a key performer for Oshkosh North, now 8-5 while playing an extremely strong schedule.     Every time I watch Ott compete, I come away more impressed with how he positively impacts a game. He's ranked highly in the 2026 class (No. 16) by Prep Hoops Wisconsin, but he might be even better that his current standing as he just regularly puts up impressive stat lines while also being a good vocal leader for Oshkosh North. Ott had 24 points and scored in all possible ways for the Spartans in their OT win over Brookfield Central. Equally important, he used his length, size and bounce to help the Oshkosh North defense hold Green Bay recruit [player_tooltip player_id='1561913' first='Henry' last='Gruetzmacher'] to just eight points.     Brookfield Central held the upper hand for much of its game with Oshkosh North. In fact, the Lancers led by 14 points at one point in the second half before eventually losing in overtime. And one of the big reasons for Brookfield Central's strong showing was the play of Koceja. Taking up a bit of the scoring load from normal standout scorers [player_tooltip player_id='1258390' first='Evan' last='Prusko'] (15 points) and [player_tooltip player_id='1561913' first='Henry' last='Gruetzmacher'] (eight points), Koceja finished with 19 points for the Lancers. He buried three triples in the process and made it difficult for the Oshkosh North defenders to concentrate solely on Prusko and Gruetzmacher.     With normal starters [player_tooltip player_id='2140933' first='Jaxon' last='Ladron'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2496335' first='Parker' last='Blank'] sidelined with injuries and unable to play for Beaver Dam in its matchup with a very good Whitefish Bay squad, Yuenger took it upon himself to become a more aggressive scorer for the Beavers. And the gifted junior ended up leading the team in scoring with 18 points. He took the ball hard to the basket and earned multiple trips to the foul line after being hacked on his way to the hoop. He also tossed in a couple of three-point jumpers, making it difficult for defenders to concentrate on just stopping his moves to the basket. Yuenger completed the contest with a team-best 18 points.     When watching Belot in the past, one came away with the impression that shooting is his No. 1 strength, particularly from three-point range. That may still be the case, but the muscular junior wing scored in the paint for all seven of his baskets Saturday against Marquette High. He was able to pivot away from defenders and finish through contact with his physical strength, showing he has diversified his game to become an inside and outside scorer for the Highlanders.     "The Game He Will Never Forget." Longtime readers of Basketball Digest will recognize that headline as a feature in the magazine where players recall their best or most memorable games. For [player_tooltip player_id='1561962' first='JJ' last='Walters'], Saturday's 82-79 win over Sheboygan North very well might be the game he will never forget. When you bank in a three-point shot as the final horn sounds in a previously tied game, it's a big deal. And Walters did exactly that for Germantown, sending off a mob celebration. The talented senior, who has battled illness for much of the season, had 20 points in the game, including five three-point baskets. None bigger than his last, which he figures to remember for a very, very long time.     While [player_tooltip player_id='2509483' first='Rylan' last='Buhr'] was doing the heavy lifting in the scoring column for Sheboygan North against Germantown, Palmer also had a big offensive night for the Golden Raiders, His utilized his physical strength on the blocks to score in the lane, finishing with 15 points. Palmer's not a tall player, but his balance, ability to play off two feet and penchant for finishing through contact are big assets for Sheboygan North.     An emerging player in the 2027 class, Bartl is a versatile big man who can score with his back to the basket or face up and make shots facing the hoop. Bartl finished with 18 points, making eight field goals and connecting on two-of-three from the foul line. Bartl used his good footwork and strong skill set to maneuver his way to the basket and score off the glass. Once he adds a bit more strength and weight, he's going to be even more difficult to keep out of the scoring column.     Soellner led a balanced attack for Delavan-Darien, which trailed University School throughout the contest but made a strong push late to make things interesting. Soellner finished with 14 points and made a couple of big tripes when the Comets were making their run at the Wildcats. The 6-foot-4 wing has a smooth jumper and also scored off the bounce for coach Todd Pyszora's squad. Soellner ranks among team leaders in made three-point field goals and is averaging just under eight points per contest.    BOXSCORES GAME 1 University School 68, Delavan-Darien 52 University School (33-35 = 68) Ford 7, Farrington-Coleman 28, Nerbun 6, Merluzzi-Hitler 7, Bartl 18, Baum 0, Naik 2, Chambers 0, Tauscher 0. Three-point field goals: Farrington-Coleman 5, Nerbun 2, Merluzzi-Hitler 1. FT: 10-15. Fouled out: None. Record: 8-5. Delavan-Darien (19-33 = 52) McKean 12, Ha. Hovestol 11, Soellner 14, O'Grady 2, Maass 10, Green 0, Baumeister 0, Taylor 3. Three-point field goals: Soellner 2, Maass 1, Ha. Hovestol 1, Taylor 1, McKean 1. FT: 10-15. Fouled out: None. Record: 3-9. Game 2 West Bend West 73, West Allis Hale 52 West Bend West (30-43 = 73) Grass 8, Roecker 9, Kopidlansky 30, Roell 7, Ongert 6, Ehle 2, M. Held 3, R. Held 2, Novales 6. Three-point field goals: Kopidlansky 5, Ongert 2, Roell 1. FT: 11-18. Fouled out: None. Record: 7-7. West Allis Hale (20-32 = 52) Devine 2, Carter 5, Lee 8, Humphrey 2, Taylor 16, Parr 2, Bendlin 2, Cohen 2, Torres 6, Reeder 7. Three-point field goals: Taylor 3, Lee 2, Reeder 1. FT: 2-6. Fouled out: None. Record: 1-14. Game 3 Plymouth 82, Catholic Memorial 68 Plymouth (34-48 = 82) Hill 8, Schultz 29, Anhalt 4, DeMunck 13, Nass 17, Eigenberger 8, Blad 3. Three-point field goals: Nass 5, Schultz 3, Hill 2, Blad 1. FT: 15-17. Fouled out: None. Record: 10-6. Catholic Memorial (29-39 = 68) Calvert 26, Pfister 17, Goedheer 18, Green 2, Kinateder 2, Schmitzer 0, Talla 3. Three-point field goals: Goedheer 4, Calvert 3, Pfister 3. FT: 5-6. Fouled out: None. Record: 8-9. Game 4 Whitefish Bay 62, Beaver Dam 53 Whitefish Bay (31-31 = 62) Miskel 8, Webb 7, Brodersen 8, Schoenfeldt 10, Julien 27, Muderlak 2, Lodl 0. Three-point field goals: Julien 4, Schoenfeldt 1, Brodersen 1, Webb 1. FT: 9-15. Fouled out: None. Record: 13-3. Beaver Dam (23-30 = 53) Salettel 17, Johnson 0, Yuenger 18, Krezinski 0, Wittnebel 12, Rhode 0, Born 6, Wilke 0. Three-point field goals: Born 2, Yuenger 2, Salettel 1. FT: 8-11. Fouled out: None. Record: 12-2. Game 5 Marquette High 67, Homestead 60 Marquette (29-38 = 67) Gundrum 22, Schwabe 11, Miller 21, Dorrington 0, Sanders 5, Czarnecki 2, Hohenwalter 4, Briscoe 0, Minessale 2, Orr 0. Three-point field goals: Gundrum 4, Miller 1. FT: 10-16. Fouled out: None. Record: 5-8. Homestead (23-37 = 60) Hills 6, Rogers Jr. 16, Hinterstocker 7, Grice 8, Belot 16, Green 4, Ganju 0, Robinson 3. Three-point field goals: Rogers Jr. 3, Hinterstocker 1, Robinson 1. FT: 13-17. Fouled out: None. Record: 10-7. Game 6 Oshkosh North 70, Brookfield Central 67, OT Oshkosh North (33-30-7 = 70) O. Weber 5, J. Anderson 18, Lister 7, B. Ott 24, B. Anderson 9, Clark 0, Larson-Poeschl 5, J. Weber 2. Three-point field goals: B. Ott 3, J. Anderson 2, B. Anderson 1, Larson-Poeschl 1. FT: 10-16. Fouled out: None. Record: 8-5. Brookfield Central (30-33-0 = 63) Avery 8, Koceja 19, James 5, Gruetzmacher 8, Prusko 15, Larkin 4, Coraggio 0, Walker 3. Three-point field goals: Koceja 3, Avery 2, Walker 1, Prusko 1. FT: 3-8. Fouled out: None. Record: 7-7. Game 7 Germantown 82, Sheboygan North 79 Germantown (41-41 = 82) Laabs 5, Olszewski 4, Jones 25, Walters 20, Merryfield 17, Bonner 0, Peete 11. Three-point field goals: Walters 5, Merryfield 3, Peete 3, Jones 1, Laabs 1. FT: 9-11. Fouled out: None. Record: 8-5. Sheboygan North (39-40 = 79) Ten Pas 14, R. Buhr 25, Pena 7, B. Buhr 14, Palmer 15, Olsen 0, Steward 0, Steward 4. Three-point field goals: Ten Pas 3, R. Buhr 3, Pena 1, B. Buhr 1. FT: 9-12. Fouled out: None. Record: 10-4.

Fourteen teams took part in the annual Warhawk Invitational Saturday at Germantown High School. Here are some of the standouts from the event after watching all seven contests.