4A Playoffs: Difference Making Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 4A playoffs are heating up, and here are a few players who made a difference in these games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tanner Vlaardingerbrock, Mountain View</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the playoffs, you often see players step up, and that's exactly what happened here. Tanner had a great day from beyond the arc, setting the pace with four made three-pointers that helped propel the #14 seed over the #4 seed. This isn't the first time Tanner has gone off for four or more three-pointers. Tanner was a difference-maker in this upset. Mountain View hit 11 three-pointers as a team and advances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2538798' first='Brigham' last='Kemp'], Hurricane</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kemp was unstoppable, scoring 23 points and showcasing his potential as one of the most underrated players in his class. His motor was running, and he grabbed 9 rebounds, nearly securing a double-double. East presented a challenge, but Kemp has been consistent all season. He is poised to surpass the 550-point mark this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1966069' first='Jaxen' last='McCuistion'], Timpanogos</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1966069' first='Jaxen' last='McCuistion'] has solidified his status as a force to be reckoned with in the 4A conference. His pre-tournament predictions of a playoff breakout have been more than met, as he poured in 19 points in the upset victory. Next up for McCuistion and Timpanogos is a challenging matchup against a talented Pine View team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1960161' first='Callen' last='Tollestrup'], Provo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1960161' first='Callen' last='Tollestrup'] has the potential to be a Division 1 player. He possesses the necessary height, demonstrates strong skills inside, and can effectively shoot from outside. He could be a valuable asset for any college team seeking a versatile player at the four position. His performance in this game was outstanding, and he is poised to make an impact in the upcoming playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2148482' first='Collin' last='Simmons'], Dixie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the stakes rise, players like [player_tooltip player_id='2148482' first='Collin' last='Simmons'] step up, and Dixie's experience shines. Simmons is a mobile, above-the-rim threat who is difficult to contain. He contributed 31 points in the win. Considered a high-major D2 prospect, he could also explore the JUCO route to potentially find a D1 opportunity in a couple of years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->