Townsend Topples Jags: Aggies Clinches Playoffs Birth

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Backdrop - Desert Pines holds senior night as well as the #4 Seed in the 5A Southern Playoffs. They matched up against an Arbor team much more talented than their 7th seed in 5A South. The Aggies behind the play of Sophomores [player_tooltip player_id='1253140' first='Brian' last='Townsend'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1253130' first='Sebastian' last='Knox'] and a stifling defense dominated the 1st half jumping out to a 28-13 lead. In the second half the Jags made a run, led by the play of senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='989247' first='Isiaac' last='Boykin'], but it wasn't enough. The Aggies would eventually go on to a 65-43 victory, clinching a 5A playoff birth. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Most Impactful Player </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1253130"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Knox was tremendous, and controlled the game with both his scoring and playmaking. His ability to consistently get into the lane was huge. The sophomore guard was effective whether finishing over opponents, or drawing and dishing to teammates. He led all scorers with 17 points.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63e3c9e5e0b12"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Best Offensive Player </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1253140"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The best way to describe Townsend is efficient. It felt like he hit everything he put up, showing off improved three-point ability. He did a terrific job of using his body to get into the lane and using his upper body strength to deliver and then finish through contact. The sophomore wing finished with 13 in the game.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63e3c9e5e0b66"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Best Defensive Player </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1655146"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Brown plays hard, and he made an impact and earned minutes for his willingness to defend. He was good when he defended on ball, using low stance and good lateral quickness to stay in front of shifty ballhandlers.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63e3c9e5e0bad"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Biggest Sleeper </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278229"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Everytime I see Adams, I like him a little more. The combo guard has a skilled offensive game, and as evident by his explosive drive and dunk, he also possesses some Ru0026amp;J athleticism.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63e3c9e5e0bf2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Best Freshman</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1465681"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Coleman was the only freshman to see the floor. Good physical tools, he provided perimeter defense and solid minutes for the Jags on the night.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63e3c9e5e0c37"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Best High Motor Guy</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["986961"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"You could almost always pencil in Burrell as a high motor guy and despite the loss, he did nothing to change that eval. Whether it was driving downhill or providing tough, hard nosed on the ball defense, the junior guard played with a consistent motor, impacting the game with his ability to win in traffic rebounds, and 50/50 balls.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63e3c9e5e0c7a"} /-->