2021 HoopSource Presidents' Day Showcase: NW Select/Marathon

Final: NW Select 60, Marathon Elite 45 NW Select and Marathon Elite duked it out in the semifinal of the 2021 HoopSource Presidents’ Day Showcase Gold Bracket as two clubs from Oregon squared off in an exciting game with familiar faces. [player_tooltip player_id="158487" first="Toni" last="Coleman"] started things off with a quick lay-up upon winning the tip and Jazzy Davidson began going to work for NW Select. Davidson scored NW Select’s first nine points through a lay-up, free throw, two board and buckets, and an isolation drive. [player_tooltip player_id="158503" first="Bella" last="Stone"] found [player_tooltip player_id="158487" first="Toni" last="Coleman"], who danced in the key for a lay-in. Toni Colemon free throws were followed by a [player_tooltip player_id="158483" first="Kaili" last="Chamberlin"] board and bucket. A [player_tooltip player_id="207820" first="Mia" last="Skoro"] free throw would make the affair 10-8 NW Select. Laini Dahlin sank one of two of her three-pointers as [player_tooltip player_id="158545" first="Rhyan" last="Mogel"] had a lay-in for NW Select. [player_tooltip player_id="158553" first="Allie" last="Mead"] would have a pump fake lay-up as Kaylin Dea would have a board and bucket to make it 14-13 NW Select. [player_tooltip player_id="158483" first="Kaili" last="Chamberlin"] would sink a triple as [player_tooltip player_id="158542" first="Kennedie" last="Shuler"] would convert a three-point play - the old fashion way. [player_tooltip player_id="158503" first="Bella" last="Stone"] would flip it into [player_tooltip player_id="158487" first="Toni" last="Coleman"] for a nice assist as Mogel would find [player_tooltip player_id="158517" first="Halle" last="Hageman"] for a triple. Skoro would find Hageman for a mid-range jumper as Davidson would convert a low-post score. A Skoro to [player_tooltip player_id="158553" first="Allie" last="Mead"] lay-up would make things 26-18 NW Select at the half. To start the half, Chamberlin would find [player_tooltip player_id="158529" first="McKenzie" last="Hirsch"] for a triple as Davidson would score on back to back possessions. [player_tooltip player_id="158503" first="Bella" last="Stone"] would hit a three for Marathon as Mogel would convert a board and bucket. [player_tooltip player_id="207819" first="Carly" last="Stone"] would get three points - the old fashion way as [player_tooltip player_id="158487" first="Toni" last="Coleman"] would find [player_tooltip player_id="158483" first="Kaili" last="Chamberlin"] inside. [player_tooltip player_id="158542" first="Kennedie" last="Shuler"] would find [player_tooltip player_id="207819" first="Carly" last="Stone"] for a three as Malayah Bolden would hit two free throws. Davidson to Mead followed by Chamberlin to [player_tooltip player_id="158495" first="Tiara" last="Bolden"] for Marathon. Koenig would find Skoro as [player_tooltip player_id="158495" first="Tiara" last="Bolden"] would find [player_tooltip player_id="158529" first="McKenzie" last="Hirsch"] for a mid-range jumper. Skoro lay-up followed by another Hisrch score. [player_tooltip player_id="158553" first="Allie" last="Mead"] inside to Mogel for Select and a Chamberlin board and bucket. Two Mogel free throws followed by a Mogel score off the inbound. Mogel would find [player_tooltip player_id="158551" first="Annie" last="Koenig"] for a triple as Shuler would lay it in. Laini Dahlin triple for Marathon followed by a Shuler find to [player_tooltip player_id="158551" first="Annie" last="Koenig"] for three. Malayah Bolden would lay it in for Marathon and the final score of the game would come in the form of a [player_tooltip player_id="158487" first="Toni" last="Coleman"] speedy drive in the lane. Stats: NW Select [player_tooltip player_id="158545" first="Rhyan" last="Mogel"]: 8 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals [player_tooltip player_id="158542" first="Kennedie" last="Shuler"]: 8 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists [player_tooltip player_id="158517" first="Halle" last="Hageman"]: 8 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal Jazzy Davidson: 13 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks, 1 steal [player_tooltip player_id="207819" first="Carly" last="Stone"]: 6 points, 5 rebounds [player_tooltip player_id="158553" first="Allie" last="Mead"]: 7 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal [player_tooltip player_id="207820" first="Mia" last="Skoro"]: 6 points, 2 assists, 1 steal [player_tooltip player_id="158551" first="Annie" last="Koenig"]: 6 points, 1 assist Marathon Elite: [player_tooltip player_id="158483" first="Kaili" last="Chamberlin"]: 9 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists [player_tooltip player_id="158487" first="Toni" last="Coleman"]: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steals [player_tooltip player_id="158495" first="Tiara" last="Bolden"]: 2 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal [player_tooltip player_id="158503" first="Bella" last="Stone"]: 3 points, 2 rebounds Laini Dahlin: 6 points, 1 rebound Malayah Bolden: 4 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist [player_tooltip player_id="158529" first="McKenzie" last="Hirsch"]: 7 points, 1 rebound Kaylin Dea: 2 points, 3 rebounds Breakdown: NW Select Team Play NW Select had eight players with 6 points or more - indicative of their ability to share the ball and space the floor through their teamwork. With [player_tooltip player_id="158545" first="Rhyan" last="Mogel"], [player_tooltip player_id="158542" first="Kennedie" last="Shuler"], and Jazzy Davidson handing out assists, the points and opportunities created themselves as everyone got good looks at the basket. This opened up the gates for the likes of [player_tooltip player_id="158551" first="Annie" last="Koenig"], [player_tooltip player_id="158553" first="Allie" last="Mead"], and [player_tooltip player_id="207820" first="Mia" last="Skoro"] who combined for 17 points which made a huge difference by the end of the game. [player_tooltip player_id="207819" first="Carly" last="Stone"] also had a superb effort with 6 points and 5 rebounds as a playmaker with the ball. When it was time for a player to step up, NW Select had several different options as they didn’t care who scored but rather how many touches they got per possession. [player_tooltip player_id="158487" first="Toni" last="Coleman"] & [player_tooltip player_id="158483" first="Kaili" last="Chamberlin"] The dynamic duo from South Medford provided for some highlight moments as Toni got to scoring from the get go as an elusive ball handler who has a quick first step and finds ways to get an edge on her defender. Chamberlin had her moments as a skilled three level scorer who can squeeze past you on the baseline but also drill it from deep. The tag team combined for 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists as they showed leadership and determination for Marathon Elite against a tough and collected squad in that of NW Select. Davidson, Mogel, & Shuler The triple threat for NW Select had another solid outing as they are the core nucleus of the team as they combined for 29 points, 23 rebounds, and 9 assists as they created opportunities for their teammates on their sixth sense with the ball. Jazzy got things going, starting the team’s first nine points, which opened the gates for her teammates. Mogel was a steady scorer in the half-court setting who also made gritty plays as a rebounder and passer. Shuler contributed as a creative scorer and rebounded with effort and created opportunities for others. Hirsch & Dahlin [player_tooltip player_id="158529" first="McKenzie" last="Hirsch"] and Laini Dahlin are cut from the same clutch, as they are two wing players for Marathon Elite who make plays with their IQ and wingspan. Both can guard multiple positions and show willingness and ability as spirited defenders who get the job done through discipline and effort. Hirsch sank one from deep on offense and scored at the mid-range level and at the rim. Dahlin sank two from deep for Marathon as she showed off her range. Both players showed animated performances for their club where they made the most out of their touches and left an imprint on the game through their efforts.