Championship Game Standouts

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top championship game performances from last weekend’s tournament action. These players were a big part of their teams winning championships.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="984361" first="Anthony" last="Hall"] 6’4 Park Hill: The athletic 2021 wing had a big all-around game  at both ends of the floor in the Vikings victory over Liberty in the championship game of the Liberty North Tournament. Hall did a little of everything as he scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds along with two steals and two blocks. He also made four of five from 3-point range. Hall was a matchup problem with his skill set and excellent athleticism.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824138" first="Harrison" last="Wilmsen"] 6’9 Priory: The 2021 forward dominated the Lutheran St. Charles Tournament in leading Priory to the championship. After scoring 28 and 32 points in the first two games, Wilmsen outdid himself in the championship game with 47 points and 14 rebounds in a victory over Fort Zumwalt East. He was getting buckets from everywhere on the court, including the 3-point line. His touch around the paint is cash money and he made his free throws as well. He has been as dominant as any player I have watched during the first three weeks of the season.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="985424" first="Colin" last="Ruffin"] 6’3 Nixa: The smooth 2022 point guard registered a triple-double in the Eagles’ impressive victory over Raymore-Peculiar in the championship game of the Carthage Tournament. Ruffin had 13 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the championship game. He has the size, skill level and basketball IQ to impact the game in a multitude of ways.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824191" first="Jason" last="Jones"] 6’6 Nixa: The skilled 2021 forward scored a game-high 15 points in the Eagles’ victory over Raymore-Peculiar in the championship game of the Carthage Tournament. Jones really got the Eagles going early with nine points in the first quarter. His game from 15 feet in is automatic as he can knock down jumpers, scored off the dribble and get buckets in the low post. He is also an excellent passing threat.</p> <p>Andy Ashley 5’10 Park Hill: The 2021 point guard had a big night in the Vikings’ victory over Liberty in the championship game of the Liberty North Tournament. He scored a team-high 18 points as he used his speed and quickness to impact the game from the opening tip. He was very difficult to keep out of the lane on dribble penetration and he was also a big factor on the defensive end.</p> <p>Caiden Bailey 6’3 Mid Buchanan: Last week, the 2022 athlete was playing football in the state championship game. One week later, he was leading the Dragons to the championship to the KCI Tournament title. He scored a game-high 27 points in the victory over West Platte in the championship game. He was knocking down 3-pointers throughout the tournament and he used his athleticism to make plays in the transition game.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="992311" first="Tanner" last="Lanes"] 6’3 Harrisburg: An impressive 2022 lefty wing, Lanes was a big player in the Bulldogs’ victory over Salisbury in the championship game of the Centralia Tournament. He displayed his versatility as a scorer, ball handler and primary facilitator. He showed 3-point shooting range and the ability to slash to the bucket, using his size. He also had a big-time defensive play with a chase-down block to sway away a transition layup attempt.</p> <p><strong>(<em>[player_tooltip player_id="984361" first="Anthony" last="Hall"] photo courtesy of Darryl Woods, 810 Varsity).</em></strong></p>