<!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Paul VI Dominates DeMatha, 67-50</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Due to inclement weather, teams have been forced to play games on consecutive days as a result of multiple rescheduling. Despite these challenges, the stage was set on February 3rd for a pivotal WCAC matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paul VI Catholic, entering the game with an impressive 20-2 overall record and an undefeated 7-0 in league play, traveled to face DeMatha, who stood at 16-5 overall and 6-1 in league competition. With both teams at the top of the conference standings, this contest would determine first place in the WCAC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1782696"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3469583,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6982c23ba6af9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The newly appointed McDonald's All-American player started the game off getting his teammates involved in the flow of the game in the 1st quarter. Handling the Stags double/triple teams with passing the ball to open teammates. Who rewarded the Panthers with hot 3pt shooting to open up the game with a 19-5 1st quarter margin. The 2^nd quarter Jordan scored 12 points in the quarter showed a full repertoire of shots from all 3 levels. <strong>Finished the game with a solid and efficient 20 points.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194710"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3469581,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6982c23ba6b75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the most improve ranking players in the country started out slow in the game. But he came on strong in the second half of the game knocking down two 3's, provided defensive pressure and solid all-around effect on both ends of the floor. <strong>Finish the game with 10 points.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2108094"],"_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-6982c23ba6bed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Paul VI is a team that has an abundance of players that fulfil roles every game. And this DeMatha game was Brandon Young turn. Brandon enters the game in the 1^st quarter after Ryan Bahr picked up two quick fouls. Came right in the game and stroke a corner 3. Next possession grabs an offensive rebound and score on a putback. Give him 5 points in less than 45 seconds. Second half Brandon continue his solid play using his length play sound positional defense and continue his offensive punch hitting another 3pt jumper and finish on a transition layup. If Brandon continues to give this kind of effort going into the playoffs. PVI is going to be hard to beat. <strong>Finish the game with 10 points.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2353633"],"_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-6982c23ba6c4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matthew continues to be a matchup nightmare for opposing big men who must come out and contest the Mattew's ability to face and stick the 3 consistently. And the beginning of this game was the same beginning. He benefitted from Jordan Smith timely passing and opposing big man lives him all alone and he calmy knocked the first points of the game with a 20-foot jumper. Matthew might not be most athletic prospect. But he understands how to play with position and strength. <strong>Mena finish the game with 10 points.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1782590"],"_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-6982c23ba6ca5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The conductor of the Paul VI firepower is the Florida Gulf Coast signee. He just knows what buttons to push when he is out on the floor setting table for his teammates. He knocks the 3's, gets into the paint and makes plays for himself or his teammates. Turk continues to be the glue that makes the timely plays on both ends of the floor. He is the ultimate coach on the floor…<strong>Finish the game with 9 points.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2353578"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3181957,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6982c23ba6d0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The talented 6-7 forward flash his athletic skill throughout the game showing he is comfortable knocking the perimeter jumpers or using his size to finish with authority around the basket. It is clear to see Danny game is evolving into a solid two-way forward that's looking comfortable playing out in space or down low using his superior size. <strong>Abass finished the game with 13 points.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1782654"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3469582,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6982c23ba6d7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Stags' top scorer possesses a combination of quick explosiveness, the ability to shoot the ball, and a solid overall skill set. Ace is a crafty ball handler who plays with all-out effort, good vision and deep range 3pt jump shooter. struggled offensively as the top on ball defender in the country Jordan Smith hounded him into a <strong>10-point performance tonight.</strong></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":"Isa Camp","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"DeMatha Catholic","_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-6982c23ba6e54"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isa contributed valuable minutes for the Stags, coming off the bench to make two three-point jumpers and demonstrating his agility by driving to the basket for an and-one in the third quarter. His high energy and ability to penetrate posed challenges for Paul VI. <strong>Isa concluded the game with 9 points off the bench.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->