The Cad Waleq does not need to score a single point to create a difference for the Wubensi Valley.
A major reserve, 6 -foot -6 junior forward is often in the bench for coach Andrew Schwitzer or second place, but their role and minute are different depending on the matchup and how the game is going on.
His comrades, including junior guard Tirk Coleman, understand that Valak-A two-Sport Standout which also excels on football field-brings to the basketball court for these warriors.
The team’s leading scorer and rebounder Kolman said, “Cad works a lot for us.” “Even if he is not scoring, he contributes in other ways. Typically, it is playing rebounding and good rescue.
“But he also sets those screens and looks open to us, incorporates me. He certainly affects the game in different areas besides putting the ball into the hole. ,
Welke performed the third seed in the 11th seeded plainfield North in the Class 4A Metia Valley Regional Championship Game for the third seed Wubani Valley on Friday night and more on Friday night.
His state line read four rebounds, three blocked shots, two aids, one theft and an accusation for Warriors (27-2), who play against the second seeded Downers Grove Grove North (28–4) in the East Aurora sectional semi-finals on Wednesday, who are 54–39 winners on Nukwa Valley.
6-2 Kolman was again aggressive star, who scored a game-high 24 points for Wubani. Senior Forward Jeffrey Fleming made Planfield North (18–15) with a defeat with 22 points.
Two nights earlier, Fleming took tigers in 35 points to win a seventh seeded Metia to win 56-54. He posted on Friday between 1-2-2 areas of Warriors.
“He is an animal,” said Shwitzer. “He has found a motor and is a junkyard dog. He plays like Charles Barkle – Underscrees. I put it in our scouting report. He is not the eldest child we have seen this year, but he plays like it.
Waubonsie Valley’s Tyreek Coleman (12) dropped the court down on Friday, 23 February, 2024 during the Class 4A Matia Valley Regional Championship Game in Arora on a fast break against Plainfield North. (Troy Stolt / Beacon-News)
“He did some damage in the first half, but I felt that we did better in the second half, especially kept him for four points in the third quarter.”
Welke played a role, but the defense on flaming was a team’s attempt.
The game was less than three minutes old, when Valec was called Vaalak after the first quarter whistle for his second dishonesty at 5:32.
In the first quarter, two blocks of Walek were on flaming shots.
“My main goal when I am coming out of the bench, can I do a big drama defensively,” said Velke. “Just to swing the speed and build energy for the team.
Waubonsie Valley’s Trey Blissett (3) Drives in the basket against Plainfield North during Class 4A Metia Valley Regional Championship Game in Arora on Friday, 23 February 2024. (Troy Stolt / the Beacon-News)
“Getting out of the bench helps because you understand the game a little more what is going on and looking at the whole floor.”
Once on the floor, according to Valek, a player focuses more on his responsibility.
Valak plays a defender in football. Loyola is one of the several divisions I programs, who have shown interest recruiting in three -year Versity Starter, said Wubansi football coach Jose Garcia.
“Cad is a super talent and very athletic,” said Garcia. “You can see how he would be good in basketball too.” He could also commit crime for us. We have practiced it in practice. He will score something. ,
Waubonsie Valley’s Cade Valek (25) faced a shot against Plainfield North during Class 4A Metia Valley Regional Championship Game in Arora on Friday, 23 February 2024. (Troy Stolt / the Beacon-News)
Garcia puts the height of Welke to use well on the team’s attack corner kick.
“I am a target man on plays,” Velke said, who can use its size to try a header.
Waubonsie took charge on Friday and ended with nine by receiving shots blocked by four other players. Planfield North shot 26% (11 out of 11) at 51% (18 of 35) of Wubness.
“I think the next year, Cad is aggressively big for us,” said Shwitzer. “Once we took him to (Friday night), the rebounding crisis reduced considerably.”