Game Recap & Stand Outs: South Beloit vs Yorkville Christian

Prep Hoops Illinois caught a fun one tonight in South Beloit to finish out regular season play. The Sobos (25-5, 9-0) #16 in 1A hosted the Yorkville Mustangs (25-10) #8 in 1A. South Beloit came into tonight winners of the Northeast Athletic Conference getting a #3 seed in their sub sectional and will go to the Durand Regional next week then the Pecatonica Sectional to follow. The Mustangs have the #1 seed in their sub sectional and will go to the Indian Creek Regional next week then the Somonauk Sectional to follow. The two squads would eventually clash at the NIU Super Sectional in Dekalb if they each were to win their Sectional. There were quite of few next level players taking the court tonight in this small schools battle. A great test for each team before beginning post season play. The following list highlights some of tonight's strongest players throughout this neck and neck game.   Scoring Summary   Quarter 1: South Beloit - 19, Yorkville Christian - 15 Quarter 2: South Beloit - 37, Yorkville Christian - 35 Quarter 3: South Beloit - 48, Yorkville Christian - 47 Quarter 4: South Beloit - 68, Yorkville Christian 61    Quick point guard that liked to slice and dice in the zone tonight. Was able to penetrate into the lane, get into the gaps to make defense collapse, and draw enough attention for a foul, kickout, or dish down low. Likes to use an up and under around the rim, will shoot a floater or collect contact to go to the stripe. Can change speeds on his dribble which makes it challenging for a defender to stay in front of him. Made a smooth mid range shot going horizontally 2 dribbles and shooting from 10 feet. Defensively wasn't afraid to use his body to make a couple of charges.     Was the team's second go to guy tonight. A lengthier guard that did a lot of small things well. Can catch and shoot the 3 with some range and didn't mind receiving pressure from full court traps. Remained confident and strong with the ball even while receiving contact. Will use push back dribbles to create separation and ball fake to bounce pass or overhead pass on more athletic bodies. Ran the floor in transition well for some easier buckets on their break. Kept his eyes up to make a few pitch ahead passes for assists. Made a sweet move dribbling it off a screen with a hesitation then a spot up midrange jumper. Knocked down 2 crucial free throws to go ahead for good with 1:30 left to make it 59-57.     Team's secondary ball handler and is really comfortable in that spot. Made a few longer range 3's while dribbling into his shot. Not afraid to pull the trigger if not being guarded and will convert. Had a cool baseline take to the basket and finished with a floater over a taller defender. Has a pretty smooth dribble and can create space from the defender in doing so. Had him down for a team high 18 points tonight while shooting it at a high clip in a tough hard game.     The third main body tonight for the Sobos. Was able to handle it solidly against pressure without dribbling right away. Had some good fight on the glass to help his other big man out in the paint on misses. Made a nice running floater in the lane on a bigger defender. Played kindly in the 2 man pick and roll game with the other big for a couple of nice finishes. Was able to throw it over the fronting post to his 5 man for assists. Made smart decisions overall while being patient to share it at the right times. Presence made enough difference to help his team get a tough fought win.       Offensively played against a zone tonight and lit it up from beyond the arc. Once the guards penetrated he had some well balanced spacing to create separation for a kickout and shot. Had either 4 or 5 catch and shoot 3's from the corners with one being 3 - 4 feet beyond the line. Seemed to be a competitive player that shoots it with a good percentage. Was comfortable releasing it against zero gap pressure. Good looking form from longer range distance.     Hit the career 3,000 point mark tonight and just as importantly really gutted one out to give his team a victory vs a tough higher ranked opponent team. Started with 3 consecutive 3's in the first 2 minutes of the game. Was able to create contact in multiple scenarios including with his dribble, taking it to the rim, initiating post moves, or while rebounding. Did so on multiple defenders to go to the charity stripe a lot tonight. Counted up to 6 different defenders who tried to guard him and still scored atleast 30 points. Was face guarded at times or double teamed within 10 feet once receiving a pass. Hit 4 consecutive free throws in the last minute of the game to seal a win in his last regular season high school basketball game.     Started the offensive spark for his team receiving a dish off from his guard and converted with a 1 step no dribble dunk. A longer body that was able to time the ball well on defense for a couple of first quarter clean blocks. Overall played with a well balanced verticality. Liked to have a presence around the glass and collected a few offensive rebounds in doing so.

Prep Hoops Illinois caught a fun one tonight in South Beloit to finish out regular season play. The Sobos (25-5, 9-0) #16 in 1A hosted the Yorkville Mustangs (25-10) #8 in 1A. South Beloit came into tonight winners of the Northeast Athletic Conference getting a #3 seed in their sub sectional and will go to the Durand Regional next week then the Pecatonica Sectional to follow. The Mustangs have the #1 seed in their sub sectional and will go to the Indian Creek Regional next week then the Somonauk Sectional to follow. The two squads would eventually clash at the NIU Super Sectional in Dekalb if they each were to win their Sectional. There were quite of few next level players taking the court tonight in this small schools battle. A great test for each team before beginning post season play. The following list highlights some of tonight's strongest players throughout this neck and neck game.