CCS Open First Round
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The CCS Open Championship first round of games began Friday Night. Prep Hoops landed at Archbishop Mitty to watch the number 1 seed take on 8 seed Palma from Salinas. Going into this game Palma was 9-0, while Mitty was…
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Continue ReadingThe CCS Open Championship first round of games began Friday Night. Prep Hoops landed at Archbishop Mitty to watch the number 1 seed take on 8 seed Palma from Salinas. Going into this game Palma was 9-0, while Mitty was sporting a 14-1 record. The absence of Palma’s 6’6 Jr post, Joseph Finley Joseph Finley 6'7" | PF Palma | 2022 State CA-N was evident right from the beginning. Palma tried to counter Mitty’s huge size advantage with small ball. All guards under 6ft, who moved, and passed well, with good outside shooting, limiting themselves to one shot. Mitty was clicking on all cylinders from the start, ending any hope of a upset early 79-40. Standouts for the game.
Mitty’s Mike Mitchell Mike Mitchell 6'3" | PG Archbishop Mitty | 2021 State #191 Nation CA-N 6’3 guard played his usual floor game good decision making and solid passing. He knocked down a couple of nice transition 3’s in the game, he had four 3’s. 14pts, 5 rebounds. He did his work in 3 quarters.
Arrish Bhandal Arrish Bhandal 6'9" | C Archbishop Mitty | 2021 State CA-N 6’10 post pretty much had his way inside scoring 18pts in the first half, and was the games leading scorer. He finished with 18 pts, 7 rebounds in 3 quarters of play.
Nigel Burris 6’7 Forward showed some versatility in this game. He rebounded well, handled the ball in the open court, made good decisions with ball. In one stretch of the game he hit back to back 3’s. 13pts, 9 rebounds, 3 assists. In 3 quarters.
Aidan Burke Aidan Burke 6'3" | SG Archbishop Mitty | 2022 State CA-N 6’3 2022 guard shot the 3 ball well, He takes good shots in rhythm, transition or in half court. A solid defender, who’s been a consistent contributor for this team. two 3’s. 6pts, 4 rebounds, 2 assists. In 3 quarters.
Derek Sangster Derek Sangster 6'7" | SF Archbishop Mitty | 2023 State #213 Nation CA-N 6’6 Wing/forward. Has put himself on the radar, the rising Sophomore knocked down two open 3’s, he ran the court well, and scored inside including a nice dunk. 14pts, 5 rebounds.
Aaron Garibay Aaron Garibay 6'0" | CG Palma | 2021 State CA-N 6’0 Unsigned Senior from Palma ended his season on a good note. He plays hard, and unselfish basketball, handling, and finding open teammates for shots, while managing to knocking down two 3’s of his own. 10pts.
Nate Jean Pierre Nate Jean Pierre 5'10" | PG Palma | 2022 State CA-N 5’10 PG of Palma showed his ability to be aggressive, by penetrating and passing it out to open shooters after Mitty’s big men collapsed on him. He had good finishes around the basket, and a floater. 7pts, 5 rebounds, 2 stls. Good on ball defense.
Archbishop Mitty moves on to play Halfmoon Bay a 71-68 winner over WCAL power Bellarmine who was missing 6’10 Ryan Kiachian Ryan Kiachian 6'9" | PF Bellarmine | 2021 State CA-N . In other Open games Riordan took down Woodside Priory 77-60, while Saint Ignatius handled Serra in a close contest 54-46