Recap of the Huron Holiday Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Holiday Classic took place in Huron, SD December 28th, 2024 and featured a variety of Class B teams including Number 2 ranked Sanborn Central-Woonsocket and Number 4 ranked Lyman. Both of these squads came in undefeated and got the privilege of capping off this event. Take a look at a recap of the entire event that took place from 11AM to 9 PM at the Huron Arena.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jones County (4-1) 48-4 W over James Valley Christian</strong> <strong>(0-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top Performers</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='884033' first='Mallory' last='Venard'] - Jones County - 5'8" Junior G/F - 16 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mallory will play a key role for Jones County. She was really effective off the dribble and a solid scorer in the paint area. Look for her to be a key factor in keeping things rolling for the 4-1 Coyotes.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='731160' first='Sunny' last='Valburg'] - Jones County - 5'9" Sophomore F - 8 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sunny provides another key player for the Coyotes as a player who gets it done on both ends. She has length, physicality, and a high basketball IQ. She is a solid rebounder and can alter shots on the defensive end.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BreAna Aske - Jones County - 5'10" Freshman F/C - 14 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>BreAna provides another presence in the paint for the Coyotes. At 5'10" as just a freshman she provides a young talent around the rim who will contribute points, rebounds, and post defense. She was very effective with her touches in this one and took advantage of her mismatch and scored 14 points.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Burke (4-1) 56-49 W over Chester</strong> <strong>(4-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top Performers</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='613982' first='Kailee' last='Frank'] - Burke - 5'9" Senior G/F - 17 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Kailee is a physical perimeter player who does a great job getting to the basket off the dribble. A solid finisher when she gets there, she took advantage of finding seams in the defense to attack on her way to 17 points. A solid perimeter rebounder as well, she's a physical guard that sets the tone for Burke on both ends and will be a key leader all year long.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='823725' first='Olivia' last='Bull'] - Burke - 5'10" Senior C - 14 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Olivia pairs up in the post with her sister Paige 6'1" Senior C and makes for one of the most physical front courts in Class B. She does a great job snagging offensive boards and gets a lot of second chance points for the Cougars. She took advantage of her physicality inside in this one and scored 14 points and pulled down several rebounds. A couple key possessions down the stretch in the 4th quarter featured her posting up or rolling off a screen and finishing a shot.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='488317' first='Emmerson' last='Eppard'] - Chester - 5'10" Junior G - 19 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Emmerson showed up in a big way in a strong effort in the Flyers loss. She is a matchup nightmare at 5'10" and athletic. Her scoring game is very complete as she showed her ability to shoot it drilling three 3's in the third quarter, scored off the dribble, and created quality looks for her team all game long. She's a stat stuffer who rebounds, defends hard, generates turnovers, and just flat out does a lot of things well.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='731168' first='Jacy' last='Wolf'] - Chester - 5'5" Sophomore G - 10 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jacy showed off her lighting speed all game long and showed a really strong ability to score in transition off the pass or dribble. She has quick hands on the defensive end and helps her squad generates turnovers as well. Strong handles, efficient outside shooting ability, and elite quickness highlight a solid guard game for Wolf.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Howard (1-5) 45-39 OT W over Kimball-White Lake</strong> <strong>(1-4)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top Performers</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ann Conor - Howard - 5'9" Sophomore F/C - 22 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Ann was easily the MVP in this one. She hit big shot after big shot early and often, and closed the game out with multiple key plays on both ends down the stretch. She was unstoppable in the paint on her way to a 22 point performance and an excellent day rebounding and locking down the inside on defense as well.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lindy Kiehn - Kimball-White Lake - 5'11" Senior F - 14 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lindy chipped in 14 points on a solid performance in a losing effort by KWL. She showcased a strong ability to finish in the paint with her 5'11" frame. A solid rebounder and presence in the paint, she will be a key piece to the WildKats roster all year long.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>DeSmet (3-1) 60-37 W over Lower Brule</strong> <strong>(1-5)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top Performers</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alyssa Asleson - DeSmet - 5'5" Senior G</strong> <strong>- 14 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Asleson was the best guard on the floor all game long. She showed off her ability to operate the point guard position as a floor general with solid ball handling and passing skills. She also highlighted the ability to knock it down from the outside or stop and pull up and hit the floater off the dribble.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403821' first='Hazel' last='Luethmers'] - DeSmet - 6'0" Junior F - 20 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Hazel is a force to be reckoned with on the inside. She may have been the most effective presence in the paint on the day. Her preparation before she catches is impressive as she battles physically for position and has very good footwork once she receives the pass. Her aggressiveness and high basketball IQ make for one of the top players at the event. Standout performance for the Junior Bulldog!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brilyn LaRouche - Lower Brule - 5'7" Junior G - 18 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Brilyn is one of the top ball handlers for the Sioux and put on a solid performance in a losing effort to DeSmet. She dropped in 18 points knocking down shots from the outside and attacking the basket, showcasing an overall balanced offensive game.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ezmiah Middletent - Lower Brule - 5'8" Junior G/F - 17 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Ezmiah was very efficient off the dribble-drive. She showed off the ability to get to the basket and finish as well as play through contact and get to the FT line. Chipping in 17 points she makes a nice backcourt pairing with LaRouche for the Lady Sioux.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Colman-Egan (5-1) 47-26 W over Faulkton</strong> <strong>(3-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top Performers</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='671630' first='Kaylee' last='Voelker'] - Colman-Egan - 5'6" Senior G - 18 points (Five 3's)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Kaylee was one of the most efficient outside scoring threats on the day knocking down 5 triples for 15 of her game-high 18 points performance. She has the ability to create shots for herself and others and has a really solid overall guard game.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='441998' first='Brynlee' last='Landis'] - Colman-Egan - 5'8" Junior G/F - 16 points (9/9 FT's)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Brynlee showed out as one of the most complete players at the event. She is a workhorse for the Hawks on both ends and contributes in all areas of the game. She can guard positions 1-5 and play the same positions on the offensive end. She can score knocking down shots, attacking off the dribble, as well as posting up, catching, and finishing. Playing through contact</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Claire Cotton - Faulkton - 5'8" Sophomore G - 15 points (7/7 FT's)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Claire is a complete guard from Faulkton. She gets after it and does a nice job on the defensive end and has an impressive scoring game to go with it. She poured in 15 points and played through a lot of contact in this one getting herself to the FT line and making it count going 7/7.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Clark-Willow Lake (3-1) 58-41 W over Warner</strong> <strong>(3-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top Performers</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stacia Carda - Warner - 6'1" Senior C - 12 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Stacia figures to be a key part of the Monarchs finding success this season as a senior leader and presence in the paint. She finished the game with 12 points in a losing effort to CWL. Carda has impressive length and at 6'1" can alter shots on defense which allows her to act as an eraser on the help side if one of her teammates gets beat. She can post you up and finishes well inside with effective footwork and physicality.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kaydee Mackner - Warner - 5'6" 8th Grade G - 12 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The young guard had a high quality performance putting up 12 points. She plays with a lot of intensity and desire, making her a player to keep your eye on over the next few years. Solid handles, quickness, and a high IQ at a young age feature a really solid game for the 8th grade guard.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tehya Vig - Clark-Willow Lake - 5'7" Senior G - 21 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tehya was a spark all day for the Cyclones. She finished the game with 21 points and showcased her ability to shoot, drive, and create shots off the dribble. She has great length, excellent vision, and sees the floor at a high level. An intense defender who generates turnovers, she is really active on both ends of the floor and plays with a high motor. She would have made an easy pick for the MVP of this game!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brynn Roehrich - Clark-Willow Lake - 6'0" Sophomore C - 10 points</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Brynn has an impressive mix of length, quickness, and an understanding of the game. She jumps out physically with all the tools you look for in today's game with excellent length, speed, and skillset to go along with it. She finished the game with 10 points but blocked some shots, pulled down rebounds, and forced turnovers all game long.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Class B #4 Lyman (4-0) 57-46 W over Class B #2 Sanborn Central-Woonsocket</strong> <strong>(2-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top Performers</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brooke Palmer - Lyman - 5'7" Senior F - 21 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Brooke was the difference in this one! In a game where the Scott's (Lyman) and Boschee, Goertz, and Robinson (SCW) stole the headlines, she stood out amongst the crowd and had the top performance on the day. 21 points and 6 rebounds from pure grit and hustle, this young lady plays with physicality, desire, and absolutely gets after it on both ends. She was very efficient in the transition game and showed off a good mix of finesse and power when she went to the basket and posted up. Her 5 steals on defense were crucial as well and she had a really good overall outing. Brooke is my top performer of the event! Big win for her Raiders in Class B.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='934591' first='Jordyn' last='Scott'] - Lyman - 5'10" Freshman G - 7 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The smooth lefty guard showed off her stat-stuffing prowess with key numbers in the points, rebounds, and assists categories. For a freshman she reads the floor and understands the game at a very high level and she doesn't seem to show her youth at all. She isn't afraid of the big moment and was up for this one as her Number 4 Raiders knocked off Number 2 SCW.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->