810 Showcase Game Recap: BV North vs Park Hill South

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>810 Varsity hosts great showcase events throughout the high school season. These showcases are known for matching up some of the Greater Kansas City area's top teams, featuring elite talent from both Kansas and Missouri. In the 42nd edition, we take a look at Blue Valley North vs Park Hill South. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blue Valley North comes in with a record of 4-1. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Park Hill South comes in 5-2. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What appeared to be a highly favored win for Blue Valley North turned into a battle as the game progressed. In the end, North pulled away to secure a 68–57 victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lets take a look at some of the top performers of the night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["317337"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6959d3cbf3d41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bjorn showed great toughness throughout the night, consistently battling through double- and triple-teams and living at the foul line. As the game progressed, she did an excellent job of picking her spots and getting to areas on the floor that led to easier scoring opportunities. She also rebounded well on both ends and was solid defensively, blocking shots and getting into passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Addison would finish the game with a showcase-record 36 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sarah Listrom - Senior, Combo Guard, Park Hill South </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sarah did a great job facilitating throughout the game, handling pressure well and providing solid on-ball defense. She showed her ability to make reads and get others involved offensively, and had several strong downhill drives where she was able to play through contact and finish or create opportunities for teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1323218"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6959d3cbf3da1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Winter did a great job controlling the pace and facilitating throughout the game. She pushed the tempo when opportunities were there and slowed things down when needed. She also showcased her ability to score at all three levels, finishing tough drives at the rim or getting to the free-throw line. In addition, she displayed a strong midrange game off the dribble by getting to her spots and knocked down shots from beyond the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["910377"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6959d3cbf3deb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Macy was solid on both ends of the floor in this game. She showed a high level of versatility as a scorer, knocking down midrange shots and demonstrating her ability to play with her back to the basket. By establishing deep post position, she was able to generate high-percentage scoring opportunities. Macy also had one of the toughest matchups of the evening and did a good job battling throughout the night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1236706"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6959d3cbf3e33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evie did a little bit of everything tonight—defending, rebounding, and playing unselfishly by getting her teammates involved. She ran the floor extremely well in transition, getting ahead of the pack for easy layups. Evie also showed great touch around the rim, knocking down floaters and midrange jump shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["223390"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695b193f35377"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The sophomore came off the bench and made the most of her minutes. Cool showcased her shooting ability by knocking down a three early after checking in. She also moved well without the ball, allowing teammates to find her for easy scoring opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->