Playoff Matchups: Juan Diego vs. Timpanogos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes ot the playoffs, the matchups start to get exciting, and these are the two games in 4A that are going to be good to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Juan Diego vs. Timpanogos</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier this year, these two teams faced off, and Juan Diego narrowly escaped with a 3-point victory. It's safe to say that both teams have improved, making this a game that could go either way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the initial game, [player_tooltip player_id='2722025' first='Trey' last='Nicolodemos'] was the top performer for Juan Diego, while [player_tooltip player_id='1966069' first='Jaxen' last='McCuistion'] led the way for Timpanogos. Juan Diego demonstrated their offensive prowess by connecting on nine three-pointers, with the shots coming from multiple players. Timpanogos, in contrast, had two players combine for eight three-pointers. The ability to consistently hit from beyond the arc could be a significant advantage. McCuistion is a player to monitor closely; if Juan Diego can effectively contain him, they will have a considerable edge. Conversely, Timpanogos needs to ensure [player_tooltip player_id='2841025' first='Deng' last='Deng'] is healthy and available, as his double-double potential and energetic play could be the deciding factor in this matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Impact Players</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1960136' first='Javier' last='Aguirre'], Juan Diego</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aguirre has the potential to be a significant scorer, but his true value lies in his court vision and playmaking abilities. When he's actively dishing the ball, grabbing rebounds, and orchestrating plays, he transforms into an impactful player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2109153' first='Chaz' last='Rose'], Timpanogos</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2109153' first='Chaz' last='Rose'] will need to step up his game, contributing beyond just his outside shooting. While his three-point shooting could be valuable, especially if Juan Diego is playing strong defense, he needs to make an impact in other areas as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What players could step up?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2951709' first='Easton' last='Putzke'], Juan Diego</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miles Riley, Timpanogos</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This promises to be a great game featuring talented, next-level players. Juan Diego holds a slight edge playing on their home court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->