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The Playoffs ! See who had standout performances on LI

The Playoffs ! See who had standout performances on LI
Frank Mantesta
Frank Mantesta February 17, 2023 @ 09:29 PM
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Jayden Diaz
Jayden Diaz 6'0" | SG | 2024
NY
Thomas Frycek
Thomas Frycek 6'2" | SG | 2023
NY
Isaac Varghese
Isaac Varghese 6'0" | SG | 2023
NY
Matt Kalfas
Matt Kalfas 5'10" | PG | 2023
NY
Thomas Matonti
Thomas Matonti 6'0" | PG | 2024
NY
Matt Garside
Matt Garside 6'2" | SG | 2023
NY
Drew Feinstein
Drew Feinstein 6'3" | SG | 2023
NY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We bring you the outstanding performances from round 1 of the playoffs on Long Island in class A. We have combined the Section viii Nassau and section xi Suffolk in this report.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NASSAU. SECTION VIII. <br>Calhoun 51 Long Beach. 35 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jericho. 57. Bethpage. 44</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roosevelt 47. Lynbrook 38</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North Shore. 72. Division. 47</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Glen Cove. 70 Lawrence. 65</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>SUFFOLK. SECTION XI</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mount Sinai 76. Hauppauge. 58</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amityville. 57. East Hampton 51 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Wyandanch. 82. Harborfields 68</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kings Park. 63 Bayport Blue Point 58<br> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ee95d16bbb6"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1392615"],"_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":"Matt led Calhoun putting up 18 ppg but his game and leadership is what makes him a complete player. He had 4 threes in this game. He is able to get off his own shot with a side step or step back three. 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He had a really nice season scoring at a clip of 18 ppg. Jayden has good handle. He is able to split defenders and score off the drive. Can hit the mid range jumper or a floater in the lane. Has a knack of drawing fouls. Saw a lot of double teams and converging defenses on him and was still able to score effectively in big moments.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1392626"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Isaac is a player who can go for 20 with an assortment of crafty finishes at the rim. He has also had games when his shots not falling. But even on those nights he is still gives his club the ability to win the game. He will make a strong  drive into his defender score through contact and finish the old school three point play in crunch time. Possesses a strong handle getting into the lane.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1045691"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Drew's whole game was on display. The multidimensional player is able to score inside and out. Can play above the rim or knock  down 4 threes.  Very smooth handle. Drew surpassed his impressive season scoring average of 25 by scoring a game high 32. He also snagged 11 rebounds. A tenacious rebounder. The playoffs season will be a great time for this program to show off their very skilled player and team.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1392623"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Thomas stepped up on a big night for Mount Sinai. Not only did he knock down 3 threes in the game in chipping in 14 points. Thomas is a tough defender usually guarding the best opposing player. Has great leadership qualities and is a fierce competitor. Can play either guard spot.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ee95d16bd1a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1045689"],"_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":"Matt has been reported on many times throughout the year. On this night he became the Kings Park all time leading scorer. There is a rumor they will rename the trophy the “Garside” (just kidding) but he did surpass his brothers Jacks record the previous leader. Matt has unlimited range on a very smooth repeatable jump shot. He had 28 points in this game. He is able to get  to the basket and convert old school three point plays as well. He is much more than just a scorer. He added 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the game.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1361684"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The young guard showed off his three point range nailing 3  threes for his 11 points, Thomas is an outstanding shooter. Also has improved at getting to the rim. He is able to draw defenders and kick it to the other sharpshooting Kingsman players.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ee95d16bd85"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f0461e1e202"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63f0461e1e21c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ee95d16bdcc"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

We bring you the outstanding performances from round 1 of the playoffs on Long Island in class A. We have combined the Section viii Nassau and section xi Suffolk in this report.

Matt Kalfas

Matt Kalfas

NY
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HEIGHT 5'10"
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Jayden Diaz Jayden Diaz 6'0" | SG Bethpage | 2024 State NY

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Isaac Varghese

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Drew Feinstein

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Thomas Frycek

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NY
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HEIGHT 6'2"
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Matt Garside

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Thomas Matonti

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NY
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HEIGHT 6'0"
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CLASS 2024
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