Evaluations: Hamilton Southeastern vs. Warren Central

Thursday night saw a pretty heavy slate of action throughout the state. I decided to get my first look of the year at the defending 4A State Champs, previously 13-1 Warren Central. It would be my third time seeing formerly 16-1 HSE, but they always seem to be a little bit better each time I see them. My evaluations of the win 49-41 by HSE are below. <hr /> <strong>Melea Jackson – 5’6 G – 2019 – HSE</strong> Jackson hit a big 3-pointer in this game and she was able to get to the rim and score the ball as well. Tough player who knows what to do with the ball when she gets it. Moves well without the ball and likes to make her way to the corner to shoot the ball. Solid performance, albeit one that didn't jump off the board at you. Committed to Illinois Springfield. <strong>Amaya Hamilton – 6’2 F – 2019 – HSE </strong>Really like the length that Hamilton has and how she uses it. Struggled to shoot the ball just a little bit in this one but was solid throughout. She's a player who is going to be really solid at the next level as a face-up four. Committed to Duquesne. <strong>Jackie Maulucci – 5’8 PG – 2020 – HSE</strong> Maulucci was her usual, cool-headed self in this one. She's going to bring you just a little bit of scoring and she will pass the ball with purpose and effectiveness. Solid ball-handler and you can trust her in those tough spots. <strong>Sydney Parrish – 6’2 W – 2020 – HSE</strong> Parrish is an ultra competitor. You can see that she loves the game, especially with how she plays it at a high level. Willing passer who has the ability to go on a tear scoring points. Good length and ability to get to the rim. Solid ball handler but will move to the wing spot at the next level. Getting quicker and gaining athleticism is going to get her to the upper tier of national prospects. <strong>Shaila Beeler – 5’8 PG – 2019 – Warren Central</strong> This was not Beeler's best game by any means but she was able to still play at a high level. Beeler really struggled shooting the ball in this one but was able to draw fouls and get to the line effectively. She is quick and is able to create space all on her own. A capable ball-handler who can really get to the rim off of the bounce. Committed to Indiana. <strong>LeAije Ellington – 5’6 G – 2022 – Warren Central</strong> Ellington is a freshman who is still growing into her role. Kind of in between being aggressive and passive when looking to score at this time. Like her ability to handle the ball and is decent on defense with her quick hands. <strong>Cydni Dodd – 6’5 C – 2019 – Warren Central</strong> Dodd is a big body down low who can really carve out space and score the ball at the rim. She is developing a mid-range game but didn't show it at all in this one. If she gets the ball inside five feet of the basket she will usually score the ball. A really good post player who will dominate the paint. Committed to Michigan State.