Game Report: Madison Memorial 101, Milwaukee Juneau 82

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>KEYS TO THE GAME</strong><br><br>Madison Memorial sank 14 three-point baskets and had five players score in double figures to open the season with an impressive non-league win over visiting Milwaukee Juneau. The Spartans broke open a close game midway through the first half and went into intermission with a 59-40 lead. Juneau managed to cut its deficit to 14 points a couple of times in the second half, but could get no closer.<br><br><strong>STAR OF THE GAME</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2045272"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6746b9c539956"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tyler used his quickness, shiftiness, skill and endless stamina to put up 35 points against Madison Memorial. Though it was in a losing effort, Tyler shook defenders all evening with his hesitation dribble, and he snapped off plenty of perimeter shots after creating separation from the opponent. Tyler had six three-point baskets en route to his 35 points, one shy of his career best. Tyler, a three-year starter for coach Aaron Spiering, was the Pioneers most consistent offensive option throughout the contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>EMERGING PLAYERS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2045264"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6746bdff2613b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ezra and his twin brother, Caleb, make positive things happen when they are on the floor. Ezra is very good vertically, handles it well and can hit from outside the arc and off the bounce. He generally plays the wing, but his athleticism allows him to guard taller players close to the basket. Ezra took mid-range jumper with confidence, made his foul shots and was a solid presence on defense throughout the game. He finished with 18 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1756988"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6746bdff2618f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miller is shot ready and has a quick release from the perimeter. He is a solid player in other aspects of the game, but his biggest attribute, without question, is his long-distance shooting. He got on a roll in the second half against Juneau and had five three-point baskets on the way to scoring 18 points. Miller's accurate touch from deep makes it difficult for opponents to leave him unguarded. That in turn, opens things up in the middle of the floor for the Liggon brothers and [player_tooltip player_id='2524092' first='Abe' last='Dykstra'], among others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194315"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6746bdff261d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With University of Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard watching from the front row along with Badger assistant Shariff Chambliss, Johnson had some pressure on him during his first game as a sophomore. Ranked No. 1 among class of 2027 prospects in the state and owning multiple NCAA Division I offers, including Wisconsin, Johnson battled foul issues for most of the game, but the smooth 6-foot-5 guard still managed to score 24 points. He displayed a soft shooting touch from the perimeter, but he also was steady and productive off the bounce. Like all players his age, Johnson needs to add some weight and strength, and develop a tough mindset, but his future is exceptionally bright and is worthy of the scholarship offers he has received. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561947"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6746bdff26216"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Liggon had the ball in his hands a lot on offense, and he showed the ability to run a team while also guarding the opponent's best perimeter players. His length, size, athleticism, decision making and shot making were all impressive during the Spartans' convincing victory. Also a standout baseball prospect, [player_tooltip player_id='1561947' first='Caleb' last='Liggon']'s versatility and headiness helped Madison Memorial hold off any potential comeback attempts by Milwaukee Juneau. Caleb finished with 17 points, one less than his twin brother, Ezra.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>THE BIG PICTURE</strong><br><br>Madison Memorial definitely has the depth, skill and athleticism to make things tough for any opponent in the Big Eight Conference, and coach Steve Collins' squad figures to be among the elite teams in that very competitive 10-team league ... The Spartans play another non-league game on Saturday against invading Milwaukee Washington before starting league play on Dec. 5 against Middleton.<br><br>Milwaukee Juneau is stepping up its schedule to compete against really good teams this season. A WIAA Division 4 school, Juneau is playing three games in an out-of-state event this week before playing at Milwaukee North on Dec. 2 ... Juneau's starting lineup included two seniors, two juniors and a sophomore, and the Pioneers' top player off the bench is a freshman in 6-foot-6 wing [player_tooltip player_id='2530851' first='Corey' last='Collins'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BOXSCORE<br><br>Milwaukee Juneau (40-42 = 82)</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2194315' first='Dooney' last='Johnson'] 24, Mariunn Davis 2, [player_tooltip player_id='2045272' first='Takis' last='Tyler'] 35, [player_tooltip player_id='2530851' first='Corey' last='Collins'] 7, [player_tooltip player_id='2400094' first='Jaden' last='Hardiman'] 5, [player_tooltip player_id='2610609' first='Raylen' last='Jones'] 5, [player_tooltip player_id='2610612' first='Sean' last='Blain-Trotter'] 4. Three-point field goals: [player_tooltip player_id='2194315' first='Dooney' last='Johnson'] 3, [player_tooltip player_id='2045272' first='Takis' last='Tyler'] 6, [player_tooltip player_id='2610609' first='Raylen' last='Jones'] 1.<br><strong>Madison Memorial (59-43 = 101)</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1561947' first='Caleb' last='Liggon'] 17, [player_tooltip player_id='2469250' first='Jouseph' last='Rodriguez'] 11, [player_tooltip player_id='2045264' first='Ezra' last='Liggon'] 18, [player_tooltip player_id='2524112' first='Ian' last='Wischoff'] 9, Jamarion Moore 4, [player_tooltip player_id='2495043' first='Andrew' last='Braun'] 3, Keenan Harrison 1, [player_tooltip player_id='2524092' first='Abe' last='Dykstra'] 17, [player_tooltip player_id='1756988' first='Anthony' last='Miller'] 18, Ben Beyler 3. Three-point field goals: [player_tooltip player_id='1561947' first='Caleb' last='Liggon'] 4, [player_tooltip player_id='2469250' first='Jouseph' last='Rodriguez'] 1, [player_tooltip player_id='2045264' first='Ezra' last='Liggon'] 1, [player_tooltip player_id='2524092' first='Abe' last='Dykstra'] 2, [player_tooltip player_id='1756988' first='Anthony' last='Miller'] 5.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->