By JOHN LIKANJE Aquinas sophomore Myles Blackwood was second in scoring on a Li'l Irish squad that tallied their most wins in a single season since 2017. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 15.8 points and shot 55.8 percent from the field, including 57 percent from inside the arc and 42.1 percent from downtown. Blackwood snatched 7.4 boards, handed out 1.9 assists and deflected 1.8 … [Read more...] about Blackwood leads Aquinas squad with eyes on championship run in 2020-’21
Nwugwo a big part of Victor’s strong returning group
By JOHN LIKANJE Victor sophomore Phil Nwugwo contributed to a Blue Devils' squad that won 20 games and advanced to the Class AA sectional semifinals as the top seed. The 6-foot-4 forward averaged 6.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, one assist and 0.6 deflections in 16.8 minutes of action. Nwugwo shot 62.6 percent (62-of-99) from the field as well. The sophomore forward made a … [Read more...] about Nwugwo a big part of Victor’s strong returning group
Damani Barley and East look to stay on top
By JOHN LIKANJE East High's Damani Barley was the starting point guard on an Eagles squad that was primed to compete for a state title this year. The 6-foot-4 sophomore averaged 14.6 points, nine assists and 2.3 steals as the Eagles compiled a 22-2 record, won their 25th sectional title in program history and had defeated Eastridge for the right to compete in … [Read more...] about Damani Barley and East look to stay on top
Royston among several key returners for Whitman
By JOHN LIKANJE Marcus Whitman junior Aidan Royston contributed on a Wildcats' squad that tallied 17 victories and notched their first sectional title in 44 years. The 5-foot-8 guard averaged 6.1 points, four deflections, four steals and three assists per game. Royston scored double-figures in five of 24 games played, including a season-high 19 in the sectional semifinals … [Read more...] about Royston among several key returners for Whitman
Blakenberg leads as young Wayne squad makes transition
By JOHN LIKANJE Wayne sophomore Mason Blakenberg was second in scoring on an Eagles squad that won 19 games and advanced to the Class A2 sectional semifinals as the No. 3 seed. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 14.1 points, 6.1 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 26.7 minutes of action. Blakenberg scored 311 points over 22 games played on 51 percent (115-of-225) shooting from … [Read more...] about Blakenberg leads as young Wayne squad makes transition