Marion Wolves vs. Dyersville Beckman Blazers – Game Notes and Player Evaluations
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DYERSVILLE – The Beckman Blazers were able to edge past the Marion Wolves on Tuesday night. Looking back at the game stats, the teams matched up very closely. After getting down six after one quarter, the Blazers picked it up…
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Continue ReadingDYERSVILLE – The Beckman Blazers were able to edge past the Marion Wolves on Tuesday night. Looking back at the game stats, the teams matched up very closely.
After getting down six after one quarter, the Blazers picked it up and took a 29-27 lead into the halftime break. Despite leading scorer Padraig Gallagher Padraig Gallagher 6'5" | SF Beckman Catholic | 2023 State IA out with three fouls for most of the second quarter, the Blazers were still able to take the lead.
Gallagher started the second half with three fouls, and continued leading the Blazers. Beckman was able to extend their to six after the third quarter, leading 41-35. The Wolves found some more offense in the final quarter, trimming the Blazer lead down to two at one point. Beckman was able to knock down some free throws at the end to seal the deal.
Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
Marion | 16 | 11 | 8 | 25 | 60 |
Beckman | 10 | 19 | 12 | 22 | 63 |
Marion: Alex Mota 18, Boede Rahe 10, Brayson Laube Brayson Laube 6'2" | PG Marion | 2023 State IA 9, Cael Hodges Cael Hodges 6'0" | SG Marion | 2022 State IA 6, Kaden Frommelt 6, Payton Hodges 4, Myles Davis 3, Calen Claypool 2, Jordan Fischer 2
’23 Alex Mota, 6’1″ G – The three-star football recruit lead the Wolves with 18 points on 7 of 10 shooting and 3 of 4 from three. Mota is super athletic, and he uses it on both ends of the floor. The 6’1″ junior uses his speed to easily get to the hoop, but don’t protect the drive too much, he will knock down a three. On defense, he uses his speed to lock down guards, but at 6’1″ and athletic, he can also guard down in the post.
’22 Boede Rahe 6’6″ C – Rahe was very impressive down low for the Wolves. With two blocks, he protected the rim very well, and locked down the paint. The 6’6″ center was also impressive on the offensive end, cleaning up missed shots and finishing at the hoop. Rahe ended with ten points and five rebounds.
’23 Brayson Laube Brayson Laube 6'2" | PG Marion | 2023 State IA 6’2″ G – Coming into the game, Laube was averaging over twenty points a contest. Beckman managed to hold Laube to just nine points on 1 of 4 shooting from three. Laube is an elite scorer inside, from mid-range, and very good from three. Despite an off night in Dyersville, the 6’2′ junior is still one of the best scorers in the state.
Beckman Catholic: Padraig Gallagher Padraig Gallagher 6'5" | SF Beckman Catholic | 2023 State IA 21, Logan Goedken Logan Goedken 6'0" | PG Beckman Catholic | 2022 State IA 18, Eric Heinrichs 6, Trent Arens 6, Eli Kluesner Eli Kluesner 6'1" | SF Beckman Catholic | 2024 State IA 5, Logan Burchard 3, Ryan Burchard 2, Aiden Wessels 2
’23 Padraig Gallagher Padraig Gallagher 6'5" | SF Beckman Catholic | 2023 State IA 6’5″ F – The 6’5″ junior for the Blazers sat half of the second quarter, but still led the team with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Gallagher has a very smooth jump shot, along with the ability to score at the hoop. Averaging 22.6 a contest, Gallagher is a very good scorer at all three levels.
’22 Logan Goedken Logan Goedken 6'0" | PG Beckman Catholic | 2022 State IA 6’1″ G – The second-leading scorer on the team, Goedken compliments Gallagher very well. Averaging over five assists a game, he is a great facilitator. When it comes to scoring, he doesn’t force anything and takes good shots. Goedken will be a huge piece in the rest of Beckman’s season.