Green Valley Defeats SLAM on Senior Night, 62-47

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green Valley blitzed SLAM early, going on a 14–0 run to start the game. SLAM then slowly settled in and cut it to 16–9 by the end of the first quarter. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Gators extended their lead by another four points in the second quarter and went into halftime up 33–22. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SLAM didn't quit despite the deficit, and outscored Green Valley 13–11 in the third quarter. Making it 44–35 with eight minutes to go. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Gators then put the game away in the fourth quarter thanks to [player_tooltip player_id='1965086' first='Ethan' last='Keith'], [player_tooltip player_id='2672487' first='Lamarcus' last='Carter'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2147686' first='Justin' last='Santana']. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And the final score was 62–47, Green Valley.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1965086"],"_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-69837968d8d69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1965086' first='Ethan' last='Keith'] got to his spots on offense throughout the night. He splashed in jumpers and floaters, and connected on three triples. It was great to see his consistent mechanics, and he made the defense pay when left open. On the other end of the court, he was hustling and collected a steal. All in all, it was an entertaining performance from the Green Valley junior, who finished with a game-high 21 points.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2672487"],"_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-69837968d8df0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2672487' first='Lamarcus' last='Carter'] scored from all three levels against SLAM. He hit a few smooth jump shots, a three, and knocked down his free throw attempts. I was also a fan of how he operated with pace and didn't force anything. As a defender, Carter frustrated opponents with his active hands and awareness. He finished the game as the Gators' second-leading scorer with 17 points.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2147686"],"_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-69837968d8e59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2147686' first='Justin' last='Santana'] made an impact on both ends of the court for the Gators. On offense, he scored a few buckets inside and capped off Green Valley's win with a big dunk in the fourth quarter. He also used his vertical on defense to record a block.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 7 Points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2695249"],"_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-69837968d8eb6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2695249' first='Jael' last='Cousett'] was effective from the mid-range yesterday for the Bulls. He found the cracks in the defense, and let it go before opponents could contest it. Cousett also had a couple of solid drives, and he scored in transition. Overall, it was a good showing from him on offense. And the 2028 small forward finished with 17 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2806436"],"_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-69837968d8f12"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2806436' first='Xavior' last='Ventura'] had a great shooting performance against Green Valley. He hit a pair of three-pointers early in the game. From there, he dropped in shots near the paint and made a few free throws. In addition to his scoring, he recorded a nice assist and competed with intensity on the defensive end.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 17 Points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2461756"],"_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-69837968d8f6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2461756' first='Pablo' last='Cruz'] made a few nice plays for SLAM with size, strength, and instincts. On offense, he contributed a few buckets via layups. And on defense he swatted a shot. Although the Bulls didn't grab the win, it was good to see him makes his presence felt. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 9 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->