6A Great 8 Notes: Influential Facilitators

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These guards made all the difference controlling the offensive flow, effective slowing down or speeding up the game when necessary. They made smart plays down the stretch, not wavered by tight pressure at the point of attack. These names will be beneficial collegiate athletes, bringing unique styles of play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1168989"],"_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 lead guard controlled the flow throughout the whole matchup, through timely plays on both ends. Either coming up with key blocks or shot contests on the defensive end, he held his own from helpside or at the point of attack. Crawford made a significant argument for being highlighted for his defensive achievements, however the sheer volume of assists in this match was eye opening.  On offense, the senior guard recognized advantageous matchups, often attacking the rim for fouls. Thanks to a quick slip screen from forward [player_tooltip player_id='1360566' first='Tommy' last='Wight'], Crawford was able to put ThunderRidge ahead deep into their overtime matchup. His 9-assist game yesterday illuminates the guard's x-factor mental toughness late in games, ready and willing for the big moment.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e270f53525e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369810"],"_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":"Scherer continues to hold up well versus tight pressure, staying composed to create great looks for himself and teammates. Excellent at deciphering defensive schemes while flowing out of ball screens, the guard constantly looked for interior penetration. They stayed consistent attacking the rim immediately following the catch, quick to take away space. With the ball on a string, Scherer has been excellent handling double teams and tight pressure. Facing Smoky Hill in their next matchup, Scherer will have another test against a scrappy perimeter defense.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e270f5352f7"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369816"],"_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":"Contreras set up his teammates for success with accurate outlets and lobs to play finishers. Adept at speeding up the pace to a greater degree than most guards, he brings everything you could ask as a floor general. He is a defensive playmaker as well, quick to deflect passes at the point of attack or from passing lanes. His presence against opposing lead guard [player_tooltip player_id='1369810' first='Cole' last='Scherer'] will be a fascinating follow, given his lateral quickness and knack for aggressive ball pressure. Smoky Hill's aggressive ball pressure and depth of tall defenders make them a incredibly difficult team to get ahold of.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e270f535376"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1168003"],"_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 lead guard got to a high volume of attempts in the paint, either through floaters or elevated layups at the rim. Nabbing a 19 point performance primarily from attempts around the rim, he is  among the best downhill scorers in the state, putting up a great performance in the final game of his high school career. Defensively, they remained a brick wall at the point of attack, quicker than any of his opponents laterally. He brings excellent reactions, getting into position early to grab steals and kickstart fast breaks.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e270f5353f1"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1318387"],"_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":"Terry has been a steady hand in the halfcourt, adept at controlling the pace while creating scoring opportunities for shooters. His tight handle and positional size allowed him to see over the defense, excellent getting to swing and skip passes when available. There have been few athletes in the state as risk averse as Terry, rarely turning over the ball while under pressure.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e270f535463"} /-->