Benet's Redwings Prove Their Dominance in Hostile Environment
The When Sides Collide shootout, a premier high school basketball event, finally took place at the neutral venue, as Benet traditionally hosts the game. This year, however, the defending Class 4A state champions had their sights set on No. 6 Warren, with whom they had a bitter encounter in last season's state title game. The electric atmosphere only fueled the Redwings' determination to showcase their size and skill.
Warren's Jaxson Davis delivered an impressive performance, notching 28 points, mostly coming from long-range threes. His versatility was on full display with five rebounds and four assists. Despite his standout show, Benet remained in control for most of the game, ultimately edging out Warren 67-60.
Coach Gene Heidkamp praised Davis, calling him "the best guard I've seen in a long time" and noting that he makes his teammates better. The Redwings' impressive size advantage was palpable, with Colin Stack, Perry Tchiegne, and Edvardas Stasys providing a formidable presence on the court.
Tchiegne played a crucial role in containing Davis, saying "he's pretty quick and pretty strong and he can shoot the ball... we have to respect everything he does." His two aggressive drives to the basket in the first quarter were pivotal plays that set the tone for Benet's victory.
Benet's Jayden Wright led the team with 21 points, a testament to his skill and ability to facilitate his teammates' success. The Redwings' confidence is evident, as they continue to improve and work towards their goals.
Warren, on the other hand, struggled to contain Benet's offense, which was fueled by Wright's clutch performances. Despite Davis's impressive display, Warren couldn't overcome the size and depth of the Redwings, ultimately succumbing to a 67-60 defeat.
In contrast, Coach Zack Ryan acknowledged that "the margin for error against a team like that is really small." The Redwings' stifling defense and dominant rebounding proved too much for Warren to handle. Senior Braylon Walker's 13 points were not enough to stem the tide of Benet's victory.
As the When Sides Collide shootout continues, it remains clear that Benet is the team to beat in the state. With their size, skill, and depth, they've proven themselves as a force to be reckoned with in high school basketball.
The When Sides Collide shootout, a premier high school basketball event, finally took place at the neutral venue, as Benet traditionally hosts the game. This year, however, the defending Class 4A state champions had their sights set on No. 6 Warren, with whom they had a bitter encounter in last season's state title game. The electric atmosphere only fueled the Redwings' determination to showcase their size and skill.
Warren's Jaxson Davis delivered an impressive performance, notching 28 points, mostly coming from long-range threes. His versatility was on full display with five rebounds and four assists. Despite his standout show, Benet remained in control for most of the game, ultimately edging out Warren 67-60.
Coach Gene Heidkamp praised Davis, calling him "the best guard I've seen in a long time" and noting that he makes his teammates better. The Redwings' impressive size advantage was palpable, with Colin Stack, Perry Tchiegne, and Edvardas Stasys providing a formidable presence on the court.
Tchiegne played a crucial role in containing Davis, saying "he's pretty quick and pretty strong and he can shoot the ball... we have to respect everything he does." His two aggressive drives to the basket in the first quarter were pivotal plays that set the tone for Benet's victory.
Benet's Jayden Wright led the team with 21 points, a testament to his skill and ability to facilitate his teammates' success. The Redwings' confidence is evident, as they continue to improve and work towards their goals.
Warren, on the other hand, struggled to contain Benet's offense, which was fueled by Wright's clutch performances. Despite Davis's impressive display, Warren couldn't overcome the size and depth of the Redwings, ultimately succumbing to a 67-60 defeat.
In contrast, Coach Zack Ryan acknowledged that "the margin for error against a team like that is really small." The Redwings' stifling defense and dominant rebounding proved too much for Warren to handle. Senior Braylon Walker's 13 points were not enough to stem the tide of Benet's victory.
As the When Sides Collide shootout continues, it remains clear that Benet is the team to beat in the state. With their size, skill, and depth, they've proven themselves as a force to be reckoned with in high school basketball.
Benets Redwings are on FIRE 
! they played soooo good against Warren and it was like they were unstoppable!!! Colin Stachiegne is literally the man of defense right now 
I mean, he kept Jaxson Davis in check for most of the game. and Jayden Wright is a beast on the court 
21 points is nothing to sneeze at! I'm so hyped for Benets chances at the state title game 
can't wait to see them take it all!!! 
. 21 points from Jayden Wright? That's impressive, but not surprising if you're playing against Warren without Davis. Did anyone check the stats on Benet's rebounding margin? 40-25 is a huge advantage, especially in high school ball where depth matters more than size. I need to see some data to back up this claim of "Benet is the team to beat". What's the source for that statement again? 
. If they keep improving like this, I see them dominating state title again next year 
. And let's not sleep on Jayden Wright, he's been carrying his team all season long 
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! They're dominating games left and right and it's not even close. I mean, Warren put up a good fight, but at the end of the day, they just couldn't keep up with those guys. The size advantage is real, and it's showing in their wins.
anyway benet is def the team to beat rn, they've got that size and skill combo down pat 
andjayden wright's clutch performances were everything 
. I mean, Benet's got some serious size and skill on their side, and Warren just couldn't keep up 
. Still, kudos to Warren for giving it their all - those first quarter drives by Tchiegne were 
. Until then, I'll just be over here watching the Redwings reign supreme 
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. I'm not hating on Warren or anything, but they just can't seem to catch a break. They had some great moments with Jaxson Davis, but ultimately came up short 
. Maybe Coach Ryan can work on those defensive strategies and we'll see a change next time around 
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I mean, Warren was on fire 
. The Redwings just got outplayed and outcoached by Warren. Coach Zack Ryan said the margin for error was small, but Benet couldn't even manage to stay close 
. I'm calling it now, Warren is going to take it all the way this year 
. do we define ourselves by our successes or our failures? is it the wins that make us, or is it the resilience we show in the face of defeat? i think those are questions worth exploring 
. Jaxson Davis went WILD 
but Warren just couldn't keep up with the Redwings' pace 
. Jayden Wright is straight FIRE 
! They're like the MVPs of high school basketball 
They're like a well-oiled machine, every player knows their role and executes it flawlessly. Colin Stack alone had 12 rebounds, that's like a whole team of players holding their own on the glass! 
He's got some serious skills. And Warren's Jaxson Davis putting up 28 points is no joke either! 
But in the end, Benet just pulled it off.
coach gene heidkamp is on point too, calling out davis as one of the best guards he's ever seen
️ The Redwings are definitely on fire this season! They totally dominated Warren, and it's clear that Benet's size advantage is giving them a leg up. I mean, Jaxson Davis is no slouch either - 28 points and four assists? That's some serious skill. But what really impressed me was how well the Redwings worked together as a team... they just seemed to click.
Benet's got that confidence thing going on, they just keep improving and looking more dominant with each game 
. can't wait to see what happens next in this when sides collide shootout