Boys’ basketball: Eli Stalzer makes threes and plays piano, too

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At halftime of a Nike Extravaganza game on Saturday at Mater Dei, they rolled out a piano on the court, and Monarchs point guard Eli Stalzer gave a mini-concert with his coach, Gary McKnight, looking on.

Stalzer knows what he’s doing on and off the court. He has been playing piano for 11 years. And he’s good.

As a basketball player, he can be counted on to deliver in the clutch. He plays his role perfectly, letting others take the spotlight but always being ready to come through when needed.

And if any coaches or players need someone to play piano at a wedding, Stalzer’s the man.

-- Eric Sondheimer