Legacy Outduels Las Vegas In Hard Fought Semifinal, 69-67

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Las Vegas grabbed the early lead and was up 16-11 after the first eight minutes of play. But Legacy answered with 22 points in the second quarter to take a 33-30 lead going into halftime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Things then got much more interesting in the third quarter, when Las Vegas went off for 21 points and held Legacy to just 10, making it 51-43 heading into the fourth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But the Longhorns didn't waver and were relentless with their press. They also got downhill consistently and made their free throws. It then came down to the wire in the closing minutes, and Legacy retook the lead when forward [player_tooltip player_id='2288366' first='Jordyn' last='Perdue'] hit free throws with four minutes left to make it 58-56.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Las Vegas didn't quit, as 2027 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2468405' first='Amari' last='Hinds'] cut the lead to one with 48 seconds remaining. Perdue then put a shot high off the glass with about 25 seconds left to make it 68-65 Longhorns. Las Vegas guard [player_tooltip player_id='2327731' first='Jakhai' last='Jones'] answered with a score in the paint with 15 seconds left, trimming Legacy's lead back to one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perdue then received the ball after Legacy advanced it up the court and went to the line with nine seconds left. He connected on the first free throw but missed the second. Las Vegas got one more opportunity after securing the rebound and advanced the ball with about five seconds remaining, getting it to Hinds. However, he didn't get the cleanest look, and Legacy held on, 69-67.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2288366"],"_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-6990b317ef466"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2288366' first='Jordyn' last='Perdue'] was operating in the paint all game for the Longhorns. He utilized his strength, footwork, and vertical to fill it up. And I liked how he used patience at times before going up with it. Perdue also hit multiple clutch shots that helped Legacy advance to the Championship. It was an impressive performance from the junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 24 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Micah Cazar","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Legacy ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6990b317ef533"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Micah Cazar was shooting the lights out last night in the semifinals. He had an eye popping 4 3-pointers in the first half, and he appeared to be fully locked in. Then in the second half, he made a reverse layup, another 2 3's, and converted on a few free throws. All in all, Cazar had a very strong showing on offense and it was entertaining to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 25 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2806784"],"_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-6990b317ef5cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2806784' first='Zayden' last='Jeffries'] stepped up in the second half for Legacy. On offense, he knocked down some big shots down the stretch that the Longhorns desperately needed. On defense, he was flying around and playing with intensity. Look for him to make an impact in the Finals today.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 7 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2635490"],"_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-6990b317ef610"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2635490' first='Grayson' last='Williams'] also got to work in the second half for Legacy. He had a couple of strong takes to the cup and was making smart passes to his teammates. In addition to his play on offense, I noticed that he was covering his opponents closely, and made them feel uncomfortable at times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 6 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1945332"],"_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-6990b317ef584"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1945332' first='Lennox' last='Grayson'] contributed on offense by making his free throws, draining a 3, and scoring a bucket inside. Grayson also helped on the defensive end by using his length to alter passes and shots. Overall, he played well and I'm sure he'll leave it all out there against Clark. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 9 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2468405"],"_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-6990b317ef655"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2468405' first='Amari' last='Hinds'] put his sharp shooting on full display yesterday. His consistent release has a lot to do with it, and he finished the game with 5 triples in all. Including one that game in the final minute to make it a one point game. Hinds also got after it on the defensive end and was applying good ball pressure. He finished with 19 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2327731"],"_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-6990b317ef699"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2327731' first='Jakhai' last='Jones'] finished with 11 points against Clark last night. He knocked down a pair of 3-pointers and added a couple of other buckets. Defensively, he brought consistent energy throughout the game and recorded a block. It was a solid outing from the senior.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1765906"],"_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-6990b317ef6dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1765906' first='Hunter' last='Iverson'] was aggressive on offense and capitalized on the majority of his scoring chances. He notably had a strong baseline drive, a couple of tip-ins, and used his strength to finish through contact near the cup. On the other end of the court, he held his ground, disrupted his opponents' rhythm, and swatted a shot. Despite the loss, he turned in a great performance.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 22 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->