FIVE TAKEAWAYS: Veritas vs. Shawnee Mission East
The third game of the 2018 Championship Showdown hosted by Shawnee Mission East saw Shawnee Mission East rally to take down Veritas Christian 80-46 behind a balanced scoring attack. Here, Prep Hoops Kansas takes a look at ten things that…
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Continue ReadingThe third game of the 2018 Championship Showdown hosted by Shawnee Mission East saw Shawnee Mission East rally to take down Veritas Christian 80-46 behind a balanced scoring attack.
Here, Prep Hoops Kansas takes a look at ten things that stood out in the contest.
Kurlbaum puts together big third quarter
A 6’1 2019 guard, Noah Kurlbaum gave the Lancers some key moments at the offensive end of the court on Tuesday, showcasing a smooth outside shooting stroke, the ability to handle the ball and get to the basket and had several easy buckets in transition. He went for 12 points in the third quarter helping the Lancers blow out a game that was one point at the half. He knocked down two 3-pointers in the frame and finished with 19 points to lead both teams.
Veritas’ front line brings size, athleticism
The Eagles frontcourt combination of 6’5 2019 forward Scott Weinhold and 6’3 2019 forward Tucker Flory combined to score 18 points and Weinhold added seven rebounds to lead the Eagles. Flory is active along the baseline and can drive to the basket, while Weinhold brings activity and a shot blocking presence to the court.
Connley big off the bench
There wasn’t a better performance off the bench on Tuesday than Shawnee Mission East 6’4 2019 forward Declan Connley. He went for 17 points and seven rebounds and showed an all-around game, bringing a big motor, energy and toughness to the court.
Huslig big in the first half for Veritas
The Eagles got a big first half performance from its senior guard, Trey Huslig, a crafty 6’0 guard. Husling knocked down three 3-pointers in the first quarter, then went 6 for 6 at the free throw line in the second quarter and went to the half having scored 17 points. He is coming off a big junior season and brings terrific basketball IQ and leadership to the court.
Reynolds impresses with all-around game
Shawnee Mission East 6’3 2020 wing Preston Reynolds put together a big game for the Lancers, scoring a game-high 12 points and adding nine rebounds. He is an active player at both ends of the floor, runs the floor well and can grab a defensive board and take it the length of the court. His play in the second half helped spark SME to a big lead.