Sweet Sixteen: Standout Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1754421' first='Rocco' last='Bridges'] - Holy Family</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holy Family had the upset of the day taking down the number 1 seed Kent Denver led by senior [player_tooltip player_id='1754421' first='Rocco' last='Bridges']. Rocco shot lights out from beyond the three-point arc making 50% of his shots. He shot an overall efficient game showing his smooth jumper in the mid-range. This Holy Family team deserved a higher seed than 17 and showed everyone that by easily taking down Kent Denver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1284427' first='TaRea' last='Fulcher'] - Regis Jesuit</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1284427' first='TaRea' last='Fulcher'] took over in the close game against Highlands Ranch leading his team to victory. Tarea had 20 points on the night and the most important 3 points hitting a contested buzzer-beater shot to win the game. Tarea showed off his leadership skills and the ability to put his team on his back in the sweet sixteen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1369791' first='Dominic' last='McLawrence'] - Mead</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1369791' first='Dominic' last='McLawrence'] took over in the win against Ponderosa scoring 28 points. Dominic did a good job using his physical advantages to get to the basket and draw fouls. He did a good job taking good shots and made them at a high percentage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1420173' first='Daundre' last='Samuels'] - Denver East</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1420173' first='Daundre' last='Samuels'] took over for Denver East looking like a one-man wrecking grew at times scoring 33 points, with 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. Daundre used his length to finish tough finger rolls through contact and some exhilarating dunks. He used the attention the defense gave him to make dish-off passes to cutting teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1284559' first='Caden' last='Stevens'] - Mountain Vista</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1284559' first='Caden' last='Stevens'] made his length known in the victory against Ralston Valley. He reigned in 26 points using his length and skill to make shots over the top of smaller defenders. Caden ended the game with a double-double pulling down 10 rebounds and he made his presence known on the defensive side helping hold Ralston Valley to a low team score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137823' first='Maurice' last='Austin'] - Pueblo South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1137823' first='Maurice' last='Austin'] put his team on his back in a match-up against a much bigger Vista PEAK Prep team. Maurice had an impressive stat line of 28 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. He affected the game on both ends and defenders could not stay in front of him when guarding on an island.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1420272' first='Luke' last='Justice'] - Frederick</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1420272' first='Luke' last='Justice'] had one of the most impressive scoring performances of the day reigning in 32 points. Luke had a decent night from three-point range but really scored well inside and showed off the ability to set up teammates dishing out 5 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1167509' first='Nick' last='Randall'] - Fossil Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1167509' first='Nick' last='Randall'] proved to be too much down low Doherty as he put on a clinic scoring near the rim. Nick had an overall efficient night making 9-11 of his FGA and making 7-8 of his FTA. He also dominated the boards pulling down 16 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->