2A Sterling Supers – Peoria Manual Outpaces for Trip to Champaign

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sterling High School played host to 1 of 4 2A Super Sectionals throughout the state on Monday evening. Kishwaukee River Conference Johnsburg (24-11) tipped off against Big 12 Conference's historical basketball program Peoria Manual (22-9). &nbsp;Let's break down the impact players from this evenings contest.<br><br>Scores By Quarter<br>Peoria Manual: 26, 39, 63, 75<br>Johnsburg: 12, 26, 38, 41</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2105417"],"_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-69af9862484e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shifty with change of pace while handling against zone defense. Split gaps to get to 2nd or 3rd tier in 1/2 court setting. Plays off 2 feet once in the thick of defenders. Great feel hitting cutters on the base or drop offs to bigs once defense commits to ball. Got out in the open floor and really played freely. High Asst/TO ratio while scoring it efficiently as well. Hit the glass consistently from guard spot. Defensively turned offense into defense the whole night with anticipation and overall feel for game. On obvious solid CG at top D3 programs but could project into higher level at PG spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1552463"],"_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-69af986248546"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Senior leader CG that left it all on the floor tonight. Impacted the game in multiple facets offensively. Consistently boarded from guard location nearly hitting the double digit mark. Got into the zone at times for spray outs to wings once defense collapsed. Scored it inside and out. Overall competed with a level head to keep team within reach to finish off first half and was the most impactful player for team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2734472"],"_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":3550473,"_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-69af986248590"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Should certainly be on coaches radars if not already. Has a poised burst to get downhill quickly with the ball or filling lane lines in transition without. Lateral quick movements to make offense play uncomfortably and make tough decisions. High activity in the passing lanes and helped disrupt offensive flow consistently the whole night. Turned defensive into positive offense multiple times throughout. Bouncy on the glass. Scored it at a high clip with game high 19. Overall a motor on both ends to help team go on big runs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2413470"],"_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-69af9862485d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Finds his spots with disciplined action. Scored on zero gap contested pressure. Hit a fall away mid range jumper, spot up corner 3, and a bucket in heavy traffic finishing night with 9 total. Will be a go to guy as a senior for Skyhawks with knack and iq for the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3430159"],"_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":3550479,"_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-69af986248611"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The biggest impactful 2027 in tonight's contest. A quiet bucket getter. Scored it from all 3 levels and helped team speed up the game offensively. Worked cohesively well alongside other talented guards. May be undersized but certainly makes up for it in other ways. Quick low to ground disciplined handle. Made smart crisp passes with good shot selections in half court zone O. Should be on coaches' watch lists this summer and will be due for a bigger role next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->