PIAA 3A 1st Round Lewisburg Area (PA) 70 Big Spring 54 Game Recap

Lewisburg's depth was too much for Big Spring is a first round victory on Friday night in-front of a sellout crowd.    Even with some struggles on the offensive end, I liked how Strine competed defensively. He showed good timing when going up for rebounds and blocks. He finished with 9 points and made the most of his opportunities at the foul line. Moving forward, I'd like to see him improve his foot speed, as he can at times look a bit stuck when trying to defend quicker opponents. Strine still intrigues long-term and look forward to seeing him in the grassroots season.     Sallie impressed with his relentlessness on the attack, willing his way to buckets and finding different ways to put the ball in the cup. He consistently scored through traffic and contact while converting several tough shots. He also lived at the charity stripe, knocking down multiple opportunities from the foul line. Sallie connected on two three-pointers, though he did force a few deep attempts he didn't necessarily need to take, especially without a shot clock in play. Sallie had a fair share of assists. Defensively, he showed a nose for the ball, generating steals and quickly turning defense into offense. He finished with a game-high 33 points in the loss. With his production and scoring instincts, it would not be surprising to see low- to mid-major programs begin tracking him this spring and summer as they identify underclassmen to monitor.     He finished with 21 points, knocking down five three-pointers. When his feet are set, there's a high chance the shot is going in, and he consistently hunts scoring opportunities. I liked how he used his length on the defensive end of the floor. Tucker also appears to be growing into his frame nicely as time goes on. Tucker was an effective screen assister for teammates and showed flashes of passing, finding others for scoring chances.     I really liked how he was able to turn the corner on the attack and frequently get into the paint. He showed nice touch around the basket while chipping in double-figure scoring. Michaels also connected from beyond the arc and earned trips to the foul line. I liked how he created opportunities for others, finding teammates for scoring chances. He plays a pesky brand of basketball, applying strong ball pressure and showing a nose for generating steals.     I liked the flashes he showed on both ends of the floor throughout the night. He added eight points and was a threat operating from the dunker spot. He used his length well to alter shots on the defensive end. He also showed glimpses of developing more advanced post moves. I'd like to see him continue getting stronger and refining his craft, because the sky's the limit.     An undersized forward who plays much bigger than his listed size. He lived on the boards, bringing energy and a high motor that was noticeable throughout the game. He finished with 10 points, doing most of his scoring in the paint and at the foul line. With his effort and production, he should draw interest from the small-college level.

Lewisburg's depth was too much for Big Spring is a first round victory on Friday night in-front of a sellout crowd.