Playoff Proven – 2024 State Finals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players have proven themselves as post season winners. 2024 State Championships! Who will we see next?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021776"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2021776' first='Sam' last='Maddox'] claimed MVP honors in an action packed 3A State Championship game vs the Bergman Panthers. He totaled 16 points on the day, 11 of which came in the 3rd quarter alone where he was on a mission. In the game he showcased his suave shooting stroke that extends with a pretty follow thru with a 57% 3pt percentage. Sam produced some scoring from inside with a post move or two and grinded up 2 steals and 1 block. 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It was an MVP awarding performance for the Indian guard/forward. He shot the ball well from outside but made the most of the game early on getting transition buckets tallying 11 in the first quarter. Leading wire to wire in large part due to tough defending Brown and Marked Tree held their opponents to below 50% shooting from the field for the game. A 23-game win streak took them through the season and into the playoffs for the win after a runner up trip last year.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2373595"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2373595' first='Jacob' last='Gaines'] had a top tier game against Marshall High School to lead his EPC Warriors to a 2A State Championship. He earned most valuable player putting up 22 points and 9 rebounds, 1 rebound short of a double-double. The sophomore battled thru the zone defense for a handful of tough off balance baskets. Gaines showed his athletic jumping in the game snagging rebounds that seemed out of his area. The Marshall Bobcats started the 4th quarter in front by 7 but the Warriors fought tirelessly to jump back out ahead and win late into the 4th quarter. The underdog aspect worked so well this entire post season as they defeated three #1 seeds to claim the trophy.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2021816"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2021816' first='Luke' last='Moore'] was one of many great young players on the court in the 6A State Championship game. He stepped up and made crucial timely plays for the Tigers on their way to victory. 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