Bishop Manogue Miners Capture 4A Northern Region Championship

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop Manogue and Reno proved to be the top two teams up north during the regular season. Yesterday, they squared off for the NIAA 4A Northern Region Championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like many title games, both teams played with intensity from the tip-off. Reno kept it close in the first half thanks to their energy. They even took a slight lead at one point after Ezra Sambrano splashed in a triple. But Manogue's offense did enough to give them a 27-22 lead heading into halftime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After the break, the Miners picked things up. And much of that had to do with [player_tooltip player_id='1953886' first='Connor' last='Sheridan'], [player_tooltip player_id='2145557' first='Liam' last='Sorensen'], [player_tooltip player_id='1741167' first='Kade' last='Snyder'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2449393' first='Eli' last='Benna']. They took turns scoring the rock, each finding quality opportunities throughout the third quarter. Going into the final frame, it was 46-32 Miners.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Manogue's lead at 14, Reno needed everything to go their way in the final eight minutes. However, the Miners answered the bell time and time again. Reno's comeback efforts only got them within nine. When that happened, Manogue called a timeout and drew up a play for Sheridan. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who delivered a game-sealing alley-oop to push the lead back to double digits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Final Score - </em></strong>Bishop Manogue 57 vs Reno 46</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop Manogue will go on to face Legacy on Friday at Spanish Springs in the State Semfinals at 4:40 PM. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1953886"],"_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-69927359a671e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1953886' first='Connor' last='Sheridan'] impressed yesterday with his ability to leverage his length around the rim. On offense, he was collecting rebounds with ease and going right back up with it. He also threw down a few emphatic dunks, including a lob in the 3rd quarter. And another late in the game (as mentioned above) to help the Miners put it out of reach. On defense, he was both altering and blocking shots. All in all, he played at a high level, and I liked the energy he brought throughout.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 14 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1741167"],"_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-69927359a6791"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1741167' first='Kade' last='Snyder'] dropped 15 points for Bishop Manogue in the 4A Northern Region Championship. He capitalized on his chances in the paint and knocked down several free throws after drawing contact. Defensively, he helped clog driving lanes and used his frame to box out opponents. Look for him to keep it rolling in the state semifinals against Legacy on Friday.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2145557"],"_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-69927359a67ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2145557' first='Liam' last='Sorensen'] was a notable player due to his impact on both offense and defense. He was able to get draw a couple of charges, fed his teammates, and converted on a 3 point attempt in the first quarter. Later on I noticed him make smooth mid range shot in the 3rd quarter and he had a strong dunk in transition. With just a game or two left for Manogue, expect Sorensen to empty the tank as his high school career wraps up.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2449393"],"_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-6992a1c0426dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2449393' first='Eli' last='Benna'] was slashing his way to the basket in the first half, notching 8 points for Bishop Manogue. Then in the second half he had another 5 points, finishing with 13. He has more quickness than defender anticipate, and also uses patience and touch to convert contested layups. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1463215"],"_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-69927359a6843"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1463215' first='James' last='Williams'] was on fire for Reno in the first quarter, scoring 7 straight points via free throws, a tough layup, and a 3-pointer. He then connected on another 3 in the second quarter to tie the game at 19. In the second half, he dropped in a few more points and finished as the Huskies' leading scorer with 13. While Reno didn't get the win, he put his craftiness on display.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2807180"],"_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-69927359a6897"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2807180' first='Eric' last='Platz'] used his burst to burn defenders in the first quarter for a couple of layups. Then in the second half, he scored a nice bucket in the paint, playing off two feet and driving to the cup with speed, and he also got to the line.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 11 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Other Notable Contributors</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aaron Westphal - Bishop Manogue - Hit two 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crew Higgins - Reno - Scored 8 points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->