Say this for Jeden Relay of Yorkville Christian. He is an excellent driver.
The relay also passes well and rolls with punches, even if not everyone always agrees that 6 -Foot -2 Sophomore Point Guard draws contact when he goes on the floor as he did four times on Monday night.
Coach Aaron Sovereen said, “Jayden’s such good decision -making,” said coach Aaron Soven. “We are working on a jump shot. I felt that he could reach the line one -two times, but it is what it is. He is a dog.
“He said he was flopped. I said, “When he shoots, he is coming under his feet.”
Riley proved her hosts in the Class 1A Arora Christian Regional Quarter Finals in Gardner-South Wilmington in 101-88 for hosts Mustangs, boiled in a 3-point competition.
In the third quarter, two minutes left and his team took a 68-52 lead, the relay went down for the last time. He did not return for the last 10 minutes, but still ended with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assistance for Yorkville Christian (14–17).
Soven said about the bench, “It was one of those people, if I could go, if I have to do, but as long as we were 15 or more, I was in my mind that we were going to keep him there,” Soven said about the bench. “Hopefully, we have a busy week.”
The week continues in the semi -finals against Arlville at 7:30 pm on Wednesday. Hinkle-Big Rock and host Eagles play at 6 in other semi-finals. Friday’s championship is on Game 7.
Junior Guard Zach Marini scored a team-high 26 points for Mustangs on Monday, who have no senior on the roster.
Freshman Forward Jordan Parvis added 16 points, junior forward Brady Soverene pasted 15 and Freshman Reserve Guard Try Alford with 13.
Yorkville Christian Brady Sovereen (2) takes Class 1 A Arora to 3-pointed against Gardner-South Wilmington during the Class 1A Arora Christian Regional Quarter Final Game in Yorkville on Monday, February 19, 2024. (John Cunningham / Bicon-News)
Yorkville Christian, led by Marini’s six 3-pointers, shot 48% (19 out of 40) beyond the arc.
“I think I can get a downhill, and I have found a lot of shooters, which I can get with the ball,” Riley said, a transfer that played in the previous season on Versity in Ososo. “We rise above and down the floor, and my game complement everyone’s game.”
Two seniors GSW (9-22)-Guards Calle Helpin with 34 points, including eight 3-pointers, and 24 with benate grant with 24.
He said, “I have seen him playing six times and he has made nine three -three out of six matches.” “Now, we did not protect a part of it. They were shooting for it, however.
“It was the highest that we have given throughout the year. We have to tighten it. ,
Yorkville Crischean’s Zach Marini (0) Drives as Jarrek Hirsha (25) of Gardner-South Wilmington, which defends a Class 1A Arora Christian Regional Regional Quarterfinal Game on Monday, February 19, 2024 in Yorkville. (John Cunningham / Bicon-News)
6-6 Junior Center Noah Agnado also promoted Yorkville Christian.
“Big Fella is not on a lot of game film,” Sovenar said about the lead, who has played only in the last nine matches due to injury.
Agunano had just six points, but caught eight rebels, on five crimes, and blocked two shots.
Everything, however, moves through the relay. The first three baskets of the Mustangs came out of the feed from the relay, by two mountains and by one Marini.
Jayden Riles (10) of Yorkville Christian kept the ball up in front of Kol Hampson of Gardner-South Wilmington during a Class 1A Arora Christian Regional Quarterfinal Game in Yorkville on Monday, 19 February 2024. (John Cunningham / Bicon-News)
“He is a very good player and he will find the right man,” Purvis said. “I am thankful that he trusts us to shoot the ball. Sometimes, he makes something crazy that surprises you, ‘How did he do this?’
“They found the ball in the middle and found me for the first shot of the game. It helps in making the entire team first one. ,
The relay also feels that there is much more to come.
“It was a fun game, but for us, I think we can shoot the ball better,” Riley said. “I think we have another tank in the reserve and can do better.
“I want to be closed and try to be a leader on defense.”