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Preps of the week

Published: Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006 10:12 a.m. MST
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JAKE ORCHARD, Highland: On a national stage last week, this Highland guard proved to everyone that he's a big-time player.

The 6-foot-3 senior guard averaged 20.3 points in leading Utah's No. 1-ranked Rams to the championship of the San Diego Surf 'N Slam Tournament last week. He was named the tournament MVP.

He scored 13 points in a first-round win over Casa Roble, Calif., and then followed it up with a 28-point outing in a semifinal win over Chief Sealth, Wash. In the championship game against Shawnee, N.J., Orchard led the Rams with 20 points in the 57-54 victory.

A first-team all-stater last year, Orchard is averaging 18.4 points this year.

CASSIE PLATT, Canyon View: This sophomore is the last one to look for the spotlight, but it's almost unavoidable with the way she plays basketball.

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"She may be the most humble kid I've ever been around," said Canyon View coach Steve Hodson. "She's expanded her game, so she's not just shooting threes. She's become a true point guard in that she makes all of the other players better. But she can still score when we need her to."

Platt, who maintains a 3.9 GPA and is also an all-state softball player, scored 18 points against Beaver, and also had six assists and six rebounds in the game. She recorded 48 3-pointers last year and already has 19 this season.


To nominate a prep of the week, contact Deseret Morning News prep editor James Edward at jedward@desnews.com.

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