Bullis Holiday Classic Preview
The Bullis Holiday Classic begins this weekend in Potomac, Maryland. Eight strong teams from the Mid-Atlantic will compete in this event. Below is a preview featuring watch lists, potential x-factors and predictions. 3PM ST. VINCENT PALLOTTI (MD) vs. EPISCOPAL (VA) WATCH…
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Continue ReadingThe Bullis Holiday Classic begins this weekend in Potomac, Maryland. Eight strong teams from the Mid-Atlantic will compete in this event. Below is a preview featuring watch lists, potential x-factors and predictions.
3PM ST. VINCENT PALLOTTI (MD) vs. EPISCOPAL (VA)
WATCH LIST
EHS: ’17 George Mawanda-Kalema (Brown), ’18 Zach Pfaffenberger, ’19 Xavier Johnson
Pallotti: ’17 Everette Hammond, ’18 Stephen Cannady, ’19 Karim Coulibaly, ’19 Ronell Giles
X-FACTOR
Xavier Johnson (pictured) has been on a solid run recently, scoring 10 or more points in each of his last four games. The sophomore floor general is an exceptional three point shooter. He’s hit at least one in every game this season. Johnson will need to score to relieve pressure off George Kalema.
PREDICTION
EHS 61 PALLOTTI 60
4:45PM SANFORD SCHOOL (DE) vs. BLUE RIDGE (VA)
WATCH LIST
Blue Ridge: ’17 Aamir Simms (Clemson), ’17 Josh Colon, ’18 Darius McGhee, ’18 Sardaar Calhoun, ’18 Myles Jones, ’19 Jaden Frazier
Sanford: ’20 J’yare Davis
X-FACTOR
Aamir Simms (pictured) has blossomed into a national level recruit and one of the most productive power forwards in the state. Expect the 6’8 workhorse to command the paint on both ends of the floor.
PREDICTION
Blue Ridge 82 Sanford 71
6:30PM ARCHBISHOP SPALDING (MD) vs. SIDWELL FRIENDS (DC)
WATCH LIST
Sidwell: ‘17 G Jelani Williams (Penn), ‘17 F Ross Young, ‘17 F/C Ace Stallings, ‘17 G Abass Salah, ‘19 G Jason Gibson, ‘18 G/F Saddiq Bey
Spalding: ’17 Buzz Anthony
X-FACTOR
Jason Gibson (pictured) is expected to return from injury this weekend and give the Quakers a huge boost in the backcourt. The sharpshooting playmaker can score and facilitate, and is a smart defender. His presence on the floor is a major relief to Abass Salah and Jelani Williams.
PREDICTION
Sidwell 70 Spalding 58
8:15PM MERCERSBURG ACADEMY (PA) vs. BULLIS (MD)
Delaware commit Chyree Walker, who was All-Tournament last season, has been sidelined with injury.WATCH LIST
Mercersburg: ’17 Carlos Austin, ’19 Daniel Ogoro
Bullis: ’17 Chyree Walker (Delaware), ’18 Vado Morse, ’18 Watara Mountari, ’19 CJ Amsellem
X-FACTOR
Vado Morse has been on an absolute tear this season. With Chyree Walker out, Morse is averaging over 23 poitns per game. He’ll need to continue to put up big numbers for Bullis if they hope to advance.
PREDICTION
Bullis 59 Mercersburg 58