Meanstreets vs Mac Irvin Fire EYBL 15U and 16U Clash in Memphis

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Nike sponsored EYBL 15U and 16U squads for [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] and [program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] squared off in Memphis on Friday. As always when these two teams meet there are serious bragging rights for the summer. Here were the results and top Illinois players from today's games.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>15U</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] 54 [program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] 49</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>[program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last='']&nbsp;</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2531973' first='Brady' last='Pettigrew'] (Bolingbrook) 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Led his team to victory by leading his team in scoring with 14 points, 4 steals, and a pair of rebounds. Physical scorer who made jump shots and several layups.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2125627' first='Ethan' last='Vahl'] (Oswego) 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Slick guard who did just a little bit of everything for the Streets. 6 points with 7 rebounds from the point guard position while he also dished out 4 assists.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2538631' first='Grant' last='Smith'] (Lyons Township) 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith was also good. He scored 6 points and grabbed 6 boards.&nbsp; Three of them on the offensive side. Grant also swatted 3 shots and he managed to swipe to steals in the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Fire&nbsp;</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2531961' first='Amarion' last='Smith-Holley'] (Peoria Richwoods) 2028&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amarion got off to a good scoring start, hitting a couple from three before attacking the basket and putting pressure on [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] defenders. His aggressive play led to him scoring a game-high 22 points while getting two steals and 3 boards in the close loss.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2834463' first='Amari' last='Williams'] (Shepard) 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The big man didn't score a lot, but he was very effective on the glass pulling in 8 boards and getting two steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>16U&nbsp;</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] 84 [program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] 59</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>[program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last='']&nbsp;</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2323624' first='Davion' last='Thompson'] (Link Prep) 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thompson was very good attacking off the dribble and scoring through contact in the rivalry game. He led all scorers with 21 points while getting to the free throw line 11 times. Davion also contributed 5 rebounds with 3 steals and 6 assists. A well-rounded game for a top 30 national prospect.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2125674' first='Quinton' last='Kitt'] (East Peoria) 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kitt is a model of efficiency. He dropped 20 points off a 10-14 shooting day. He's a tough cover with his turnaround jumper and how well he handles the ball in tight spaces. Trending upwards in the class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2323571' first='Jaxson' last='Davis'] (Warren) 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The last of the three top prospects in the state. Davis played a well-rounded game. He went for 17 points hitting two three-pointers and dishing out 6 assists with 6 rebounds. Jaxson has always been the model of consistency anywhere he plays.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2391672' first='Jeffrey' last='Hassan'] (Kaneland) 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A very good performance for a first-time EYBL participant. Jeffrey had a little bit of skin in this one because he committed to the Fire last Fall before changing teams this spring. His play was solid with 10 points, 7 rebounds, and one block. The 6'9 big man seems to have just gotten his feet wet on the Nike Circuit.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Fire&nbsp;</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2125612' first='Devin' last='Cleveland'] (La Lumiere) 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The recently transferred top prospect led his team in scoring with 18 points while getting to the penalty stripe 8 times. He also grabbed 3 boards before going down with a leg injury at the tail end of the game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->