Marsh Madness 2021 Stock Risers

Marsh Madness in the state of Louisiana has concluded crowning twelve champions from various parts of the state. From freshmen like [player_tooltip player_id="1105578" first="Hubert" last="Caliste"] (St. Augustine) to seniors like [player_tooltip player_id="765916" first="Carter" last="Domingue"] (STM), there were some memorable performances in Lake Charles. In this scouting report, we are going to look at various seniors who helped their stock from their play at 2021 edition of Marsh Madness. Ashton Trufant (6’2" - St. Augustine) Trufant scored eight points in the Division I title game and none more important than the two free throws at the end to seal the game. Even with that large contribution, his defense against [player_tooltip player_id="530986" first="Emareyon" last="McDonald"] might have been more important. He chased McDonald through mutiple screens and rubs all game long to frustrate the shooter. At the end of the day, Trufant showed he can handle pressure situations on offense and defense for a team on the next level. Zach Vargas (5’7" - Simpson) The class C title game was one of the best games of the year let alone Marsh Madness. The 30 point performance of Simpson’s Zach Vargas was definitely one reason why. Vargas not only made ten threes, he made some of them when the game mattered the most. When Ebarb had taken the lead, he made one to tie the game. His back-to-back triples in overtime cemented the game for the Broncos and displayed his skills as a player willing to shot under pressure. While his height will scare off some, his ability to score when it was most needed should not. [player_tooltip player_id="1045506" first="Zach" last="Parrie"] (5’11" - Ebarb) Parrie gain the attention of plenty with his 44 point performance in the class C semifinal. However, his performance in the final, while fouling out, was just as important. There were several hustle plays during the class C final where Parrie gave up his body to make the necessary play. Parrie also displayed the ability to handle the rock better than believed while having continued success shooting the ball. Parrie may end up playing some point guard on the next level and his Marsh Madness play may be the catalyst into that happening. Gerald Williams (5’10" - Natchitoches Central) Williams had a good two game stretch at Marsh Madness. His defense against [player_tooltip player_id="781846" first="Tyren" last="LeBeauf"] and the other Hahnville guards helped the Chiefs control their semifinal contest. Even in the final game against Zachary, Williams proved his ability to frustrate guards in their comeback attempt. Williams closes the space with ballhandlers and creates ball pressure in the halfcourt. He can also be an offensive threat from deep as he displayed during the semifinal. A next level school who likes small, gritty guards may be a place Williams ends up. Kentae Williams (6’3" - Port Allen) One of the unforutnate things about players who are 6’3" or taller in Louisiana is that they often have to play out of position. However, during Marsh Madness, while Williams defended the paint and got to show he has a diverse skill set. Against Lakeview, Williams took advantage of his height and finished with scores near the basket. In the 2A title game however, Williams unveiled his point guard skills spelling [player_tooltip player_id="781843" first="Tawasky" last="Johnson"]. Handling lead guard duties, taking guys off the dribble, and scoring 14 pts in a championship game showed a viable skill set that may be intriguing for a school on the next level. [player_tooltip player_id="566565" first="Zaheem" last="Jackson"] (6’3" - Scotlandville) Observers of high school hoops have labeled Jackson as one of the most underrated players in this senior class. In the Division I title game, Jackson gave people a glimpse at what his skill set possesses. Coach Sample basically gave Jackson the ball and let him be the primary playmaker against St. Augustine. Jackson comfortably brought the ball up handling pressure from various guards. He was able to drive and get to the foul line or setup others for buckets. Jackson is used to playing off the ball but he looked very comfortable with the ball in his hands. Schools on the next level who like the versatility Jackson displayed may find a diamond in the Scotlandville senior. These seniors may not land at a Division I school. However, they may have played their way to onto the board of a school at another level that may have a need for their skill set. With the recruiting period still being open until the end of the month, we will see what happens for these seniors, and many others, around Louisiana.

Marsh Madness in the state of Louisiana has concluded crowning twelve champions from various parts of the state. From freshmen like Hubert Caliste Hubert Caliste 6'6" | PF St. Augustine | 2024 State LA (St. Augustine) to seniors like Carter Domingue Carter Domingue 6'3" | PG St. Thomas More | 2021 State LA (STM), there were some memorable performances in Lake Charles. In this scouting report, we are going to look at various seniors who helped their stock from their play at 2021 edition of Marsh Madness.

Ashton Trufant (6’2" - St. Augustine)

Trufant scored eight points in the Division I title game and none more important than the two free throws at the end to seal the game. Even with that large contribution, his defense against Emareyon McDonald Emareyon McDonald 6'1" | PG Scotlandville | 2021 State LA might have been more important. He chased McDonald through mutiple screens and rubs all game long to frustrate the shooter. At the end of the day, Trufant showed he can handle pressure situations on offense and defense for a team on the next level.

Zach Vargas (5’7" - Simpson)

The class C title game was one of the best games of the year let alone Marsh Madness. The 30 point performance of Simpson’s Zach Vargas was definitely one reason why. Vargas not only made ten threes, he made some of them when the game mattered the most. When Ebarb had taken the lead, he made one to tie the game. His back-to-back triples in overtime cemented the game for the Broncos and displayed his skills as a player willing to shot under pressure. While his height will scare off some, his ability to score when it was most needed should not.

Zach Parrie Zach Parrie 5'11" | PG Ebarb | 2021 State LA (5’11" - Ebarb)

Parrie gain the attention of plenty with his 44 point performance in the class C semifinal. However, his performance in the final, while fouling out, was just as important. There were several hustle plays during the class C final where Parrie gave up his body to make the necessary play. Parrie also displayed the ability to handle the rock better than believed while having continued success shooting the ball. Parrie may end up playing some point guard on the next level and his Marsh Madness play may be the catalyst into that happening.

Gerald Williams (5’10" - Natchitoches Central)

Williams had a good two game stretch at Marsh Madness. His defense against Tyren LeBeauf Tyren LeBeauf 5'11" | PG Hahnville | 2022 State LA and the other Hahnville guards helped the Chiefs control their semifinal contest. Even in the final game against Zachary, Williams proved his ability to frustrate guards in their comeback attempt. Williams closes the space with ballhandlers and creates ball pressure in the halfcourt. He can also be an offensive threat from deep as he displayed during the semifinal. A next level school who likes small, gritty guards may be a place Williams ends up.

Kentae Williams (6’3" - Port Allen)

One of the unforutnate things about players who are 6’3" or taller in Louisiana is that they often have to play out of position. However, during Marsh Madness, while Williams defended the paint and got to show he has a diverse skill set. Against Lakeview, Williams took advantage of his height and finished with scores near the basket. In the 2A title game however, Williams unveiled his point guard skills spelling Tawasky Johnson Tawasky Johnson 6'0" | PG Port Allen | 2021 State LA . Handling lead guard duties, taking guys off the dribble, and scoring 14 pts in a championship game showed a viable skill set that may be intriguing for a school on the next level.

Zaheem Jackson Zaheem Jackson 6'3" | CG Scotlandville | 2021 State LA (6’3" - Scotlandville)

Observers of high school hoops have labeled Jackson as one of the most underrated players in this senior class. In the Division I title game, Jackson gave people a glimpse at what his skill set possesses. Coach Sample basically gave Jackson the ball and let him be the primary playmaker against St. Augustine. Jackson comfortably brought the ball up handling pressure from various guards. He was able to drive and get to the foul line or setup others for buckets. Jackson is used to playing off the ball but he looked very comfortable with the ball in his hands. Schools on the next level who like the versatility Jackson displayed may find a diamond in the Scotlandville senior.

These seniors may not land at a Division I school. However, they may have played their way to onto the board of a school at another level that may have a need for their skill set. With the recruiting period still being open until the end of the month, we will see what happens for these seniors, and many others, around Louisiana.