Game 7 | 7:00 PM
Moline vs. North Scott

Points By Quarter

FINAL	1st QTR	2nd QTR	3rd QTR	4th QTR	Total
Moline	23	22	15	4	60
North Scott	4	8	17	12	41

Game Summary

Moline, led by the explosive Treyvon Taylor, dominated from the start, showcasing an offensive prowess that left North Scott struggling to keep up. Taylor's remarkable 24-point performance, coupled with a stellar 11-of-13 shooting, propelled Moline to a commanding lead.

The Moline squad demonstrated its depth, with contributors like Braden Freeman and Marcus McQueen adding 10 and 9 points, respectively. The team's precision shooting, particularly in the first and second quarters, set the tone for the game. Moline's dominance was further highlighted by Taylor's impressive rebounding, securing 8 boards, and McQueen's playmaking with 3 assists.

North Scott, while facing a formidable opponent, displayed resilience throughout the game. Jamarion Readus led the charge with 18 points, showcasing his scoring ability from beyond the arc and at the free-throw line. Kavon Phillips and Josiah Harrington chipped in with 6 points each, contributing to North Scott's offensive effort.

The rebound battle was hard-fought, with Kavon Phillips leading North Scott with 8 rebounds, while Vinable Adjahoungbeta grabbed 6 crucial boards for Moline. Jamarion Readus showcased his playmaking skills with 5 assists. In the end it was Moline 64, North Scott 41.

BOX Score

Game Preview by Steve Tappa, Shootout Historian

Moline's defending state champions square off with a North Scott squad expected to contend for the Class 4A crown in Iowa. The Lancers, including Iowa football-commit Kyler Gerardy, D-2 basketball-recruited big man Kavon Phillips, and D-3 Northwestern-bound Brennan Reid, are talented. All three returning seniors were All-MAC last season for North Scott coach Dave McLaughlin, with Phillips earning a first-team nod and the other two settling for second-squad honors. The Lancers' state title bid was bolstered by the offseason transfer of first-team All-MAC performer Jamarion Readus from Central. Meanwhile, despite graduating four senior starters, Moline's 600-plus victories and twin state-title-winning Hall of Fame coach Sean Taylor are blessed with ample defensive length, quality depth, and balanced scoring. Junior forward and third-year varsity player Trey Taylor is the only returning starter -- but fellow junior forward Braden Freeman, brother of Iowa Hawkeyes freshman star Owen Freeman, played a vital role off the bench. Both should be big college recruits with solid seasons. The rest of the Maroons' versatile lineup includes two freshmen regulars -- Arthur Abbey and Brady Welch, who average over 5 ppg.