Francisco’s Finest: Capo Valley vs Corona Centennial (Part 2)
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Francisco’s Finest: Capo Valley vs Corona Centennial (Part 2) SANTA ANA, CA—It was contrast in styles in the last game of the Nike Extravaganza at Mater Dei High School as Corona Centennial defeated Capo Valley 64-50. Centennial used it’s signficant…
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SANTA ANA, CA—It was contrast in styles in the last game of the Nike Extravaganza at Mater Dei High School as Corona Centennial defeated Capo Valley 64-50. Centennial used it’s signficant quickness advantage to defeat a Cougar squad that exhibited a highly efficient half court offense. The Cougars made a nice 3-quarter run, behind the scintillating play of senior Aidan O’Neil, but the Huskies had too much fire power, led by super sophomore Jared McCain Jared McCain 6'3" | PG Centennial | 2023 State #24 Nation CA-S as well as slasher supreme Donovan Dent Donovan Dent 6'1" | PG Corona Centennial | 2022 State CA-S (pictured).
Lefty with skill and savvy
Aidan O’Neil (Capo Valley)
2021, SG, 6-foot-4, 190 pounds
Joel’s Take: O’Neil is one of the better all-around offensive players in Orange County. The skilled lefty impacts the game with his savvy as he did a brilliant job executing Brian Mulligan’s offense. Precise cuts and nifty passing were on display and O’Neil was front and center in its execution. O’Neil nailed a couple of threes, a nice pull-up, as well as a nifty up-and-under move in the paint.
Trae Young-like
Kylan Boswell Kylan Boswell 6'2" | PG AZ Compass Prep | 2023 AZ (Corona Centennial)
2023, PG, 6-foot-2, 175 pounds
Joel’s Take: Boswell, who is one of the best sophomore point guards in the country, plays with remarkable poise and pace for how young he is. He ran the offense with aplomb in the 1st half as he moved the ball very well looking for holes in the defense. In the 2nd half he went on an unconscious 3-point shooting spree as he nailed four deep jump shots. He has a slick crossover move, keeps the ball low while penetrating, and advances the ball well in transition.
On the Rise
Gavin Thompson (Capo Valley)
2022, PF, 6-foot-5, 175 pounds
Joel’s Take: Thompson is rangy post player with good length, soft hands, and he’s a solid athlete. He showed an evoling pull-up game from the high post and 3-point range. Next year he’ll be one of the go-to players and as a result his stat line will improve exponentially.
Mr. Steady
Aaron McBride Aaron McBride 6'7" | PF Corona Centennial | 2023 State CA-S (Corona Centennial)
2023, PF, 6-foot-6, 200 pounds
Joel’s Take: With a team that is spoiled with a plethora of outstanding guards, McBride had to pick his spots in this one. He is a no-nonsense 4-man who has long arms, soft hands, and a nose for the ball. He knows how to clear out space and he can finish through contact. He didn’t show it in this game, but he does have some ball skills and an improving jump shot.