Five Takeaways: Sandy Spring vs. McLean School

<p><em>SANDY SPRING, MD</em> -- Sandy Spring hosted McLean School on Wednesday evening in a matchup between the top two teams in the PVAC. McLean School took control early, outscoring Sandy Spring 22-8 in the first quarter. Sandy Spring fought back to dominate the second quarter and make it a 2-point game at halftime. The second half was exciting, with several lead changes occurring before McLean School ultimately prevailed by a final score of 72-67. Here we recap this hard-fought contest by revealing five takeaways.</p> <h5>MCLEAN SCHOOL'S DYNAMIC DUO STEPS UP</h5> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/andres-frye/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/andres-frye/">Andres Frye</a></a></strong>, the DMV's leading scorer, had a big game. The unsigned senior recorded 21 points, 10 boards, and 5 dimes to go along with a block and a steal. Frye was efficient, shooting 7 for 9 from the line and 7 for 15 from the field. His efforts on the defensive end should not be ignored. Frye was active and alert defensively. He recorded several deflections and altered a handful of shots at the rim by walling up to avoid picking up cheap fouls. <strong>Gianni Leta</strong>, McLean's rock-solid point guard, was also outstanding in this game. Leta recorded 19 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals. He also shot efficiently, making all three of his free throw attempts, including two to ice the game in the 4th quarter. Leta shot 7 for 13 from the field and showed that he could shoot from three if left open. He did not force the action and was efficient with the ball. Leta competed hard on the defensive end. He is a grab-and-go threat who embraces contact at the rim and has the body control and focus to finish through it.</p> <h5>CHISOLM TRIPLE-DOUBLES FOR SANDY SPRING</h5> <p><strong>Brian Chisolm</strong> was the engine for Sandy Spring throughout this game. Listed at 6'0", recording a triple-double is an impressive feat for someone his size. Chisolm finished the game with 18 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, and 2 steals. His ability to rebound in or out of his area was impressive. Chisolm also guarded Frye for most of the game and did a decent job. </p> <h5>COLLINS THROWS BLOCK PARTY BEFORE FOULING OUT</h5> <p>McLean School forward <strong>Tyler Collins </strong>played a huge part in his team's early dominance. The lanky 6-foot-3 forward protected the rim quite effectively. Collins recorded 6 blocks and altered several others before fouling out.  </p> <h5>TOURE GOES OFF IN THE THIRD</h5> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/mohamed-toure/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/mohamed-toure/">Mohamed Toure</a></a> </strong>impressed during the third quarter where Sandy Spring took the lead for the first time. The athletic wing, who played above the rim on both ends, looked to get out and run in transition where he was best. Toure finished the contest with 17 points, 7 boards, and 3 blocks to go along with one assist.</p> <h5>GREGORY COMES UP BIG IN THE CLUTCH</h5> <p><strong>Max Gregory</strong>, the only junior in McLean's starting five, hit the eventual game-winning three-pointer late in the fourth. The left-handed guard, who will likely assume a ton of responsibility next season, was active on the boards and did his due diligence defensively. Gregory recorded 9 points, 7 boards, 3 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks in the win. </p>