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<p>The 3A Great 8 delivered a night full of drama and high level basketball. From nail biting finishes to an overtime thriller, every game brought intensity and big moments. Teams battled for every possession with a trip to the Final 4 on the line, and several players stepped up when the pressure was highest. The stars came out and shined and their performances defined an exciting round of 3A playoff basketball.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Starr shined in the Great 8, delivering a strong performance with 17 points while making his presence felt on both ends of the floor. He stayed active throughout the game, constantly moving to find his spots and taking advantage of scoring opportunities when they came. Late in the game, with the pressure at its highest, Starr attacked the basket and finished a key layup that helped seal the victory. Defensively he was just as impactful, playing relentless defense and making his matchup work for every look. His energy, toughness and timely scoring played a major role in his team punching its ticket to the Final 4</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Cora-Cordova finished with a team high 13 points and added 4 rebounds, providing a strong presence around the basket. He stayed active throughout the game, working hard to find space inside and capitalizing on opportunities near the rim. His energy in the paint helped create scoring chances and kept pressure on the defense. Cora-Cordova's ability to stay involved around the basket and produce when his team needed it most made him an important contributor in the matchup</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Clark continues to do everything he can to power Forge Christian, and his effort once again helped push them into the Final 4. He finished with 18 points and 7 rebounds, providing a steady presence throughout the game. What stands out most is how he stays confident and continues to play his game even when shots aren't falling early. Clark kept attacking, stayed active on the boards and found ways to contribute in key moments. Down the stretch, he stepped up at the free throw line and knocked down crucial shots that helped seal the hard fought 47–43 victory. His toughness and composure continue to be a major factor in Forge Christian's playoff run</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Glatfelter has been on another level lately, and he delivered again for #1 seed Strasburg in the Great 8. He finished with 19 points and 12 rebounds, leading the way as Strasburg punched its ticket to the Final 4. Glatfelter was extremely efficient, shooting 7-of-10 from the field and a perfect 5-of-5 from the free throw line. He controlled the paint with his physical presence, scoring around the basket while also dominating the glass. His ability to produce efficiently while anchoring the inside continues to make him a major factor. With performances like this, Glatfelter is proving to be one of the key players driving Strasburg's deep playoff run</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Lebron delivered another clutch performance in the Great 8, once again proving why he's the go to player Banning Lewis relies on when the moment gets big. He poured in 33 points and came through with a huge game tying layup late in regulation that sent the game to overtime. Throughout the night Lebron was in complete control offensively, scoring from all over the floor and keeping constant pressure on the defense. He was also lights out from the free throw line, calmly knocking down key shots when it mattered most. On the defensive end, he added 4 steals, turning defense into offense. When the stakes were highest, LeBron stepped up again and helped lead his team to the Final 4</p>
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The 3A Great 8 delivered a night full of drama and high level basketball. From nail biting finishes to an overtime thriller, every game brought intensity and big moments. Teams battled for every possession with a trip to the Final 4 on the line, and several players stepped up when the pressure was highest. The stars came out and shined and their performances defined an exciting round of 3A playoff basketball.
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6'2"
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PG/SG
CLASS
2026
State:
Colorado
School:
St. Mary’s
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HEIGHT
6'2"
POS
SG
CLASS
2026
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HEIGHT
6'0"
POS
SG
CLASS
2026
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HEIGHT
6'4"
POS
SF/PF
CLASS
2026
State:
Colorado
Club:
Colorado Collective
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6'0"
POS
PG
CLASS
2026
State:
Colorado
School:
Banning Lewis
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