25 Players to Watch at the Swauger Holiday Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Swauger Holiday Classic will be held at Bellevue High School from Sunday, Dec. 28 through Tuesday, Dec. 30. Below is the tournament schedule:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sunday, Dec. 28</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Williamstown vs. Bellevue — 1 p.m.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Heritage (Florence) vs. Boone County — 3 p.m.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Evangel Christian vs. Newport — 5 p.m.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Holy Cross (Covington) vs. Scott — 7 p.m.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Monday, Dec. 29</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Calvary Christian vs. Evangel Christian — 1 p.m.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Boone County vs. Newport — 3 p.m.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Heritage (Florence) vs. Scott — 5 p.m.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Calvary Christian vs. Bellevue — 7 p.m.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tuesday, Dec. 30</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Calvary Christian vs. Boone County — 1 p.m.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Evangel Christian vs. Holy Cross (Covington) — 3 p.m.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Newport vs. Heritage (Florence) — 5 p.m.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Scott vs. Bellevue — 7 p.m.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Tyson Darko","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Evangel Christian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6941d9a5a0a9c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As an eighth grader, Tyson Darko leads Evangel Christian in scoring at 18.1 points per game while shooting 36.7 percent from three-point range. A quick-strike scorer, he can fill it up in a hurry, especially from beyond the arc. Darko shows solid ball skills, handling and passing the ball well, and is effective attacking off the bounce. He uses drives to create space and generate high-percentage looks. Comfortable in catch-and-shoot situations, he's equally capable of knocking down jumpers off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2326411"],"_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-6941d9a5a0b23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2326411' first='Amontae' last='Lowe'] missed two of Newport's last three games, but made an immediate impact upon his return, scoring 33 points. He has also posted a 29-point performance this season and is averaging 24.0 points per game while shooting 42.9 percent from three-point range. Lowe adds 5.5 rebounds per contest and impacts the game in multiple ways. He sees the floor well and consistently finds open teammates, can create his own offense off the bounce, and scores at all three levels, finishing at the rim or knocking down pull-up jumpers. He remains effective when facing defensive pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2694621"],"_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-6941da6075d93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2694621' first='Brady' last='Gabbard'] is averaging 17.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. He enters off a strong showing at the 2025 Boys Gateway Holiday Classic at Montgomery County, where Holy Cross claimed the championship and Gabbard recorded scoring performances of 21, 16, and 34 points. His length allows him to score effectively both at the rim and from the perimeter, and he plays above the rim on the glass. Gabbard competes inside on both ends of the floor, using his size and physicality to impact the game as a scorer and rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jordan Clemons","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Scott","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69497a65377a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordan Clemons leads the Eagles at 18.4 points per game while shooting an efficient 57.7 percent from the field, 55.6 percent from three-point range, and 95 percent from the free-throw line (10-for-20). He is third on the team in rebounding at 3.0 rebounds per game. Clemons has established himself as a legitimate perimeter threat, knocking down 2.9 three-pointers per contest and consistently stretching defenses with his shooting range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2856843"],"_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-69497a6537833"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2856843' first='Luke' last='Getsy'] leads Calvary at 11.0 points per game while also averaging 8.0 rebounds. He is shooting a team-best 56.4 percent from the field and has recorded two double-doubles this season. Getsy consistently leverages his size advantage in the paint, backing down defenders to generate high-percentage looks. He finishes well through contact and shows solid footwork around the basket. On the glass, he is disciplined and physical, locating a body to box out as soon as shots go up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Joel Montanya Brown","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Boone County","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Dews Elite","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69497a65378ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joel Montanya Brown leads the Rebels at 9.3 points per game and 8.2 rebounds. A strong two-way presence, he impacts the game defensively by using active hands to generate steals and challenge shots, often turning stops into transition opportunities. Brown has shown the ability to step out and knock down shots from beyond the arc, while also rebounding with physicality and effort. He plays with a high motor on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1543634"],"_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-69497a653794e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1543634' first='Trent' last='Stone'] is averaging a team-best 13.5 points per game, highlighted by an impressive 31-point performance against Bourbon County earlier this season. He also leads the Eagles on the glass at 6.3 rebounds per game. Stone has produced consistent all-around outings throughout the year, including performances of 15 points and eight rebounds, 11 and five, 10 and 11, 10 and three, and four points with seven rebounds, showing his ability to contribute as both a scorer and rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adam Kues, Bellevue</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan Watson, Bellevue</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arion Stuckey, Bellevue</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Drake Landrum, Boone County</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Collin Duty, Calvary Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matt Ayyildiz, Calvary Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aristophane Molima, Evangel Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Golden Dotson Jr., Evangel Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Myles Johnson, Evangel Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luke Arlinghaus, Holy Cross (Covington)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nate Rominger, Holy Cross (Covington)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oscar Kawanishi, Heritage (Florence)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davae Andrews-Glover, Newport</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keegan Farrell, Newport</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alex Casnellie, Scott</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jayden Dodd, Scott</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liam Morris, Williamstown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owen Kennedy, Williamstown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->