DCSAA Quarterfinals Preview: Matchups and Players to follow

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The DCSAA Quarterfinals promise an electrifying night of high school basketball, as top teams battle for a spot in the semifinals. With matchups featuring powerhouse programs and up-and-coming contenders, fans can expect intense competition and standout performances from some of the city's brightest young athletes. This preview spotlights the key games, must-watch players, and storylines to follow as the postseason heats up, setting the stage for a memorable run toward the championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6PM: (1) (9) St. Albans (13-8) vs St. John's College (24-8)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>St. John's College</strong> players to watch: 2027 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2353547' first='Jymin' last='Veney']</strong>, 2028 <strong>Karim Smith-Bey</strong>, 2026 <strong>KJ Little, </strong>2026 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1782593' first='Zyion' last='Chase'].</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>St. Albans</strong> players to watch: 2026 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1588110' first='Lincoln' last='Razi']</strong>, 2027 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3354763' first='EJ' last='Harrison']</strong>, 2027 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2744316' first='Isaac' last='Wallsten'].</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6:30PM: (5) Archbishop Carroll 23-12 vs (4) Gonzaga College 17-12</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2025-26 History: Gonzaga won meeting on 1/9/26 70-57; Gonzaga won meeting on 2/10/26 71-69.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gonzaga</strong> players to watch: 2028 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194753' first='Dave' last='Mbuyamba']</strong>, 2026 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1784446' first='Allen' last='Mbuyamba']</strong>, 2027 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454543' first='Chase' last='Hogg'], 2029 Dylan Higginbotham, 2028 [player_tooltip player_id='2524418' first='Jahlil' last='Waheed'].</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Archbishop Carroll</strong> players to watch: 2026 <strong>Anthony “Ant” Brown</strong>, 2027 <strong>Dylan “Bam” Bolding</strong>, 2026 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1963388' first='Bryton' last='Barrett']</strong>, 2028 <strong>Truth Kelley</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6:00PM: (6) Dunbar 20-5 vs (3) Sidwell Friends 20-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sidwell Friends</strong> players to watch:2027 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2353562' first='Ian' last='Condon']</strong>, 2029 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2974116' first='Elijah' last='Schneeberg']</strong>, 2027 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194783' first='Judah' last='Washington']</strong>, 2026 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1782594' first='Jalyn' last='Collingwood'].</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dunbar</strong> players to watch: 2026 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2992610' first='Radley' last='Strong']</strong>, 2028 <strong>A'den Brown, </strong>2028 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3504085' first='Xavione' last='Brown'].</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6:00PM: (7) Jackson Reed 21-9 vs (2) Theodore Roosevelt 28-3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2025-26 History: Jackson Red won meeting on 2/9/26 71-65; Theodore Roosevelt won meeting on 2/21/26 74-65.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Theodore Roosevelt</strong> players to watch: 2026 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2682525' first='Sean' last='Hall']</strong>, 2028 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2524398' first='Elijah' last='Hall']</strong>, 2027 <strong>Gabriel Hudgens</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jackson Reed</strong> players to watch: 2027 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2327613' first='Averi' last='Knight']</strong>, 2027 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2623334' first='Lane' last='Mahan']</strong>, 2028 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2876205' first='James' last='Walker']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->