5A Semifinals Preview: Mojave vs Silverado

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>This game will take place at Clark High School on Wednesday and tips off at 8:00 PM.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Silverado (12-14) vs Mojave (18-9)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Mojave won the previous matchup between these two teams, 75-60. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mojave Players To Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1268866' first='CJ' last='Shaw'] - The senior made sure the Rattlers got to the semifinals, putting up 38 points in their win over Arbor View. Expect him to have another big game on Wednesday night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1665140' first='Zacarrion' last='Jackson'] - Mojave will need production on offense and rebounds from Jackson on Wednesday night. Silverado has proven that they're a tough out, which means hustle plays need to be made. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1420496' first='Isaiah' last='Trotter'] - Trotter also had a big first round game for Mojave. He had 16 points and also gathered 5 rebounds. I believe his size and length will also be assets in the semifinal, as the Silverhawks have a few guys who can make close range shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1465681' first='Curtis' last='Coleman'] - Coleman had 16 points in the first matchup back in December. He has the capability of knocking down mid-range shots, and also gets to the free throw line fairly frequently. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Phillip Gordon - Gordon's athleticism and speed should give the Rattlers a boost on both ends of the court. He just up 16 points the other night, and if he does that again Mojave should find themselves in a position to win this game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Notables To Keep An Eye Out For</strong> - Ricky Bunch Jr., [player_tooltip player_id='1638995' first='Aries' last='Denson'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1794836' first='Jayden' last='Luna']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Silverado stunned Coronado in the first round, beating them 59-58. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Silverado Players To Watch </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Travaughn Bridgance - If Bridgance can get downhill and to the free throw line, he may have a decent game for the Silverhawks. He'll likely need to play some stout defense as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1494682' first='Kayden' last='Goss'] - Goss will see defensive attention all game long. He has a quality shooting stroke, and can do a ton of damage if he's in the zone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1705453' first='Travis' last='Fralin'] - The Silverado forward is going to have to crash the boards on Wednesday night. So far this season he's been averaging close to 6 per game. I also think Fralin will need to clog driving lanes on the defensive end, and coming up with a few blocks wouldn't hurt either. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2797870' first='Logan' last='Wright'] - Wright has the ability to stretch the floor with his 3-point shot and had 14 points for the Silverhawks against Mojave back in December. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2642329' first='Denali' last='Connelly'] - Connelly will need to play well on both ends of the court. He uses good footwork to score in the paint and can hit jumpers as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Notable Players To Keep An Eye Out For -</strong> Landon Hooiman, [player_tooltip player_id='2640646' first='Cameron' last='Martin'], Cody Golembeski</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Prediction:</em> Mojave handles business and they advance to the state title game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->