Chris’s Week 7 Microupdate

Week 7 was another exciting week of Nebraska Boys High School Varsity Basketball. This was the week when you start to notice just how much players are improving and teams getting better despite overall records and stats. I was able to attend a few games this week and take notes/scout on what I saw for you to read below.    Omaha South Packers 64 vs Omaha Westside Warriors 86 Omaha South Standouts (Notes) Jacob Martin Jacob Martin 6'0" | PG Millard North | 2023 State NE 11 Points 2 rebounds, 3 assists ( 3/4 from 3 pt range, 75%.)  Despite the loss, Jacob still found ways to keep the fans on the edge of their seats. He showed he can handle heavy defensive pressure bringing the ball up the court at point guard. Martin can hit the 3 pointer wide open or off the dribble/moving side to side. With the final seconds heading into the 4th, Jacob hit an impressive half-court shot off the dribble with a hand in his face.Tap the link to see Jacob Martin Jacob Martin 6'0" | PG Millard North | 2023 State NE hit an amazing half-court shot! https://youtu.be/Keh4PZdZt_4 Jordan Foard Jordan Foard 6'0" | PG Omaha South | 2022 State NE 19 Points (Game High) 8/11, 73% from the field.  First time seeing Foard in action. Against Westside he played fearlessly. Another shifty guard that can light up the scoreboard and create his own shot. Very crafty with the ball in his hands. Activated to play the second half of the season for the Packers and has been active in scoring the basketball.      Omaha Westside Standouts (Notes) Kevin Stubblefield Kevin Stubblefield 6'4" | PF Omaha Westside | 2024 State NE Had an efficient night from the field ending with a 80% field goal percentage. A young athletic forward with a team-structured mentality. Stubblefield had 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal in the 86-64 victory.     Chandler Meeks Chandler Meeks 6'2" | CG Omaha Westside | 2022 State NE Chandler has continued to play at a mature level and under control. Against South, he posted 12 points (6-6, 100% FG), 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 rebound. The starting point guard did an outstanding job of keeping his team in sync.                                                                                                                                                                     CJ Mitchell CJ Mitchell 5'10" | CG Omaha Westside | 2024 State NE CJ scored 7 points on 3 for 3 from the field. Mitchell also dished out 6 assists without any turnovers. Bright future ahead for the sophomore guard. Reggie Thomas Reggie Thomas 6'0" | SG Omaha Westside | 2022 State NE Reggie played with strong energy and put up 15 points on 5-6 from the field (only missed one three-pointer). Thomas finished well in transition and had a highlight finger roll finish over a defender (Featured Photo). All while remaining within the team chemistry and keeping others involved.  Payson Gillespie Payson Gillespie 6'3" | SG Omaha Westside | 2022 State NE Payson went 3 for 7 from downtown and grabbed 4 rebounds.  Tate Odvody Tate Odvody 6'4" | SF Omaha Westside | 2023 State #225 Nation NE The backbone of the Warriors scored 12 points from all areas offensively. He made a few from behind the arc, some from the free-throw line, and was able to get to the basket. Logan Wilson Logan Wilson 6'5" | PF Omaha Westside | 2022 State NE Wilson also shot great from downtown. He went 2-3 form behind the arc to add to the three-point hot streak his team displayed.  Charlie Davis Charlie Davis 5'10" | SG Omaha Westside | 2022 State NE Davis scored 12 points from downtown. He hit four three-pointers which gave his team great energy to push forward for the stylish victory.  Caleb Benning Caleb Benning 5'10" | CG Omaha Westside | 2024 State NE Benning played brilliant and attacked when he saw fit. He made a three-pointer at the right time and put his teammates in great position dishing out 4 assists.     Kearney Bearcats 53 vs Papillion-Lavista South Titans 56  Kearney Bearcats Standouts (Notes) Jack Dahlgren Jack Dahlgren 6'2" | SG Kearney | 2023 State NE Moved well without the ball, has the ability to take defenders off the dribble. Scored 17 points including two three-pointers. Crashes the boards very well for a guard. Jack was pretty active in all phases of the game. Fun player to watch.  Will Vanderbeek Will Vanderbeek 6'4" | C Kearney | 2022 State NE Had a double-digit game scoring 10 points. Played the center position for the Bearcats but would be a small forward in collegiate play. Will set solid screens and played tough defense as well. The type of player you look forward to seeing more of.    Papillion-Lavista South Titans Standouts (Notes) Daniel Brocaille Daniel Brocaille 6'5" | SF Papillion-La Vista South | 2022 State NE  Broncaille played with a chip on his shoulders and was an excellent floor general, even in his short time on the bench. He scored at the basket, on and off the dribble. He made jump shots from short and mid-range. He set screens, found open teammates, and played tight defense. Daniel has been playing this way all year too. Against Kearney, he posted 23 points, 9 rebounds, an assist, and one steal.     Bryson Bahl is a 6’3 freshman that is averaging 10 points per game, 4 rebounds, and a few assists. Against the Bearcats he showed he can score either long-range or midrange within. went 3-5 from downtown and 50% from field goal range to put his team in the lead for the win. Bahl also had 3 steals and 3 assists.  [player_tooltip player_id="890580" first="Daniel" last="Brocaille"] (Papillion-South High Titans) rises up and hits a 3 three-point shot over the defense. [player_tooltip player_id="1154470" first="Jack" last="Dahlgren"] (Kearney Bearcats) inbounds the basketball against Papillion-South High School. [player_tooltip player_id="1235577" first="Jordan" last="Foard"] (Omaha South High Packers) & [player_tooltip player_id="890571" first="Chandler" last="Meeks"] (Omaha Westside Warriors) going head to head.   Other Notable Performers From Week 7 Jack Hastreiter Jack Hastreiter 6'6" | PF Lincoln Pius X | 2022 State NE Pius X  PJ Davis PJ Davis 6'2" | SG Omaha Central | 2022 State NE Omaha Central Jayden Dawson Jayden Dawson 6'4" | CG Omaha Central | 2022 State NE Omaha Central  Jasen Green Jasen Green 6'7" | PF Millard North | 2022 State #153 Nation NE Millard North  Lance Rucker Lance Rucker 6'1" | PF Millard South | 2023 State NE Millard South Luke Jungers Luke Jungers 6'9" | PF Omaha Creighton Prep | 2022 State NE Creighton Prep Joey Rieschl Joey Rieschl 6'0" | SG Creighton Prep | 2023 State NE Creighton Prep Drew Sellon Fremont Keyshaun Williams Omaha North  Carter Sintek Carter Sintek 5'11" | SG Fremont | 2022 State NE Fremont Trey Richert  Nebraska Lutheran  Jared Boher Pius X Joe Vankat Omaha Roadrunners Caleb Rule Lewiston  Josiah Dotzler Josiah Dotzler 6'3" | CG Bellevue West | 2023 State #190 Nation NE Bellevue West Ethan Yungtum Elkhorn  Gai Chan Bellevue East Kamari Moore Kamari Moore 6'1" | PG Norfolk | 2022 State NE Norfolk River Johnston River Johnston 6'2" | PG North Platte | 2023 State NE North Platte Owen Hancock Owen Hancock 6'1" | SF Wahoo | 2023 State NE Wahoo