Hayfield vs. Sidwell Takeaways
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ALEXANDRIA, VA — The top two teams from our year-end power rankings met in a preseason scrimmage on Tuesday. The aggregate score after 5 8-minute periods read Sidwell 72, Hayfield 68. Here are some takeaways from the action. Greg Jones…
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Continue ReadingALEXANDRIA, VA — The top two teams from our year-end power rankings met in a preseason scrimmage on Tuesday. The aggregate score after 5 8-minute periods read Sidwell 72, Hayfield 68. Here are some takeaways from the action.
Greg Jones Greg Jones 6'5" | SF Hayfield | 2023 State #258 Nation VA is a tone-setter on defense
The American commit picks up full consistently. He rotates and communicates well. Jones took a charge during the scrimmage. Something he will probably do frequently throughout the season.
Pickens emerging for Sidwell
Selden Pickens Selden Pickens 6'4" | SF Sidwell Friends | 2023 State MD looks like he will be a threat. The Quakers’ wing is a deadeye from three. He shot the ball with confidence.
Rougier-Roane is blossoming
With an automatic jump shot, Jalen Rougier-Roane Jalen Rougier-Roane 6'5" | CG Sidwell Friends | 2025 State #142 Nation MD is a technically sound player. He demonstrates quick reaction time and plays with tremendous effort. Rougier-Roane made winning plays like deflections and offensive rebounds out of his area. His spacing and ball movement also stood out.
Good transition defense from the Quakers
Sidwell clearly emphasizes getting back on defense. Hayfield’s opportunities in transition were limited as a result. Notably, guys like Jalen Rougier-Roane Jalen Rougier-Roane 6'5" | CG Sidwell Friends | 2025 State #142 Nation MD and Caleb Williams Caleb Williams 6'7" | SF Sidwell Friends | 2024 State #93 Nation MD were often the first guys back to guard the basket.
Donovan Bass Donovan Bass 6'1" | PG Hayfield | 2023 State VA is a dynamic addition to Hayfield
The ambidextrous guard is a reliable scorer and playmaker on both ends of the floor. Bass looks like he will be one of the main go-to guys for Coach Poindexter this year.
Williams shines on both ends
It’s a luxury for Sidwell to have a player with Caleb Williams Caleb Williams 6'7" | SF Sidwell Friends | 2024 State #93 Nation MD ‘ versatility. David King David King 6'3" | PF Hayfield | 2023 State VA was a load for Hayfield, but Williams made it difficult for him at times because of his physicality and length. That length enabled Williams to finish in a variety of ways on offense as well. He has options. Williams can post or face up and attack.
Acaden Lewis Acaden Lewis 6'2" | PG Sidwell Friends | 2025 State #149 Nation MD adds solid depth to the backcourt
Lewis provides instant offense. He gets paint touches. Lewis can score and create open shots for others.
David King David King 6'3" | PF Hayfield | 2023 State VA is relentless
The Marymount commit would not be denied. He simply finds ways to score. King has impeccable footwork and nice touch.
Parker Cage Parker Cage 6'1" | PG Hayfield Secondary | 2025 State VA impresses
Voted a game-changer at our Top 250 expo in the fall, Cage looks like he will be a confident impact player off the bench for Coach Poindexter. The sophomore guard was a difference-maker both defensively and offensively. Cage was shot-ready from the catch and wasn’t scared to let it fly.