Standouts from the 3A Final Four Games
Yesterday at the Xfinity Center on the campus of the University of Maryland, the Class 3A Final Four took place. Poly made a statement by defeating C. Milton Wright by 18 points as they look to hoist their third-straight state…
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Continue ReadingYesterday at the Xfinity Center on the campus of the University of Maryland, the Class 3A Final Four took place. Poly made a statement by defeating C. Milton Wright by 18 points as they look to hoist their third-straight state title, while Reservoir came back in the fourth quarter to upend Thomas Johnson 51-47.
Here, we take a look at the standouts from the two games:
Justin Lewis | Poly ‘20
Lewis finished with a stat line of 23 points, four rebounds and four blocks in a72-54 victory over C. Milton Wright. The 6-foot-8 forward shot 9-for-18 from the field and 3-for-6 from three. Lewis is used to playing on this stage and it seems as if every time he does, a new skill comes to the forefront. His versatility as a scorer is truly starting to take form now that he is a threat from all three levels. Lewis was also an enforcer around the rim defensively as indicated by his four blocked shots.
Rahim Ali | Poly ‘20
Ali stuffed the stat sheet with 13 points, seven assists, five steals and three rebounds. The seasoned junior has complete control of the offense as he looks to conduct Poly to their third-straight 3A state championship, a feat that has never been accomplished in 3A history. Ali showed the usual leadership, toughness and intelligence that every title contender needs in a point guard.
Brandon Murray | Poly ‘20
Murray was all over the floor in this one for Poly finishing with 14 points, six rebounds, five steals and three assists. He did a great job of getting out early in transition, one situation that included him taking flight and rocking the rim with a one-handed tomahawk. Murray is the brute that Poly desperately needed at the wing position to complete their already impressive roster. Murray will be key in the state championship game limiting Reservoir on the offensive glass and not allowing the wings to get into the paint on drives.
Quincy Haughton | C. Milton Wright ‘19
Haughton was a killer from deep for the Mustangs as he finished with 16 points, 15 of which came from beyond the arc. He was also active on the glass, collecting eight rebounds for the game and did a nice job of anticipating defensively with four steals. Poly’s size makes it very difficult for teams to score inside, but since Haughton had it going from three, it opened a few more driving opportunities that wouldn’t normally be there because of Poly’s need to extend their pressure.
Josh Odunowo | Reservoir ‘19
Odunowo displayed just how relentless of a player he is. After boasting insane state lines throughout the year that included multiple 20-point, 20-rebound performances, Odunowo recorded a double-double of 11 points and 13 rebounds in Reservoir’s 51-47 win over Thomas Johnson. Five of his 13 rebounds came on the offensive end. It seemed as if with every single shot that was taken, Odunowo was a man on a mission to get his hands on the ball. The Gators will have a significant size disadvantage against Poly in the state title, game, but Odunowo’s effort will be key in earning a few extra possessions in giving his team a chance to win
Ryan Sanderson | Reservoir’ 20
Sanderson scored 11 points, dished out six assists and pulled down five rebounds for the Gators. The 6-foot-3 junior wing plays with tremendous toughness and took a number of quality shots to help put his team up late. Sanderson shows strength in finishing when in transition amidst contact, a quick first step attacking close outs to free himself for mid-range shots and a nice shooting stroke. Highlighted by his game-high six assists, Sanderson knows how to find the open guy and read defenses quickly.
Emmanuel Powe | Thomas Johnson ‘19
Despite the loss, Powe had a game-high 19 points to go with 11 rebounds and five assists. He was clearly the best player on his team and made big play after big play. The 6-foot-4 wing operated well off the dribble and finished shots efficiently 15 feet and in. Powe was a huge rebounding presence for the Patriots and worked even to earn extra possessions for his team with four of his 11 rebounds coming offensively.