I stopped by the Colony’s season opener to see their dynamic backcourt. Tamia Jones and Jewel Spear’s skills were on full display as the two confirmed why they’re high major recruits. The Colony won the game 48-46, yet I left…
I stopped by the Colony’s season opener to see their dynamic backcourt. Tamia Jones and Jewel Spear’s skills were on full display as the two confirmed why they’re high major recruits. The Colony won the game 48-46, yet I left the gym amazed by Flower Mound Marcus’ talent.
The first was Bailey Roden a senior guard with sneaky speed. On several occasions she chased down would be fast-break opportunities. She showed a strong shooting touch from deep hitting an off the dribble three over an outstretched hand. Schott scored at all three levels as she knocks down layups, floaters, and free throws at a high rate. She racked up several assists thanks to her above average court vision.
Marcus’ sophomore guard Abbie Barr is going to be a major player for years to come. She’s a floor spacer with quick release but it may elevate her game to be on ball full time. She has great size for the position with the requisite basketball IQ to make the right decisions. She’s a two-way player who understands using defensive positioning to create turnovers.
Sarah Edmondson’s energy caught my eye with every second she spent on the court. She stands near six foot with long arms and tons of leadership traits. She’s the perfect teammate, loud when not on the court, encouraging, and in a good mood for all 32 minutes. She’s athletic and skilled as guard/forward. She dominated in her limited time on the court.
For The Colony, their crown jewels shone on their final season high school season opener. Tamia Jones shot lights out from three missing only one of her three attempts with both makes coming off the dribble. Her best shots came from the midrange where she breaks down defenders and pulls up for her shots right before the help defense gets in her pocket. Jones was in attack mode all night using her quickness to dart through defenders. As the team’s vocal leader she did it all showing off her high motor and pushing the team to their first win. Her athleticism allows her to rebound well for her size and finish strong at the rim.
Jewel Spear had a quieter night than her counterpart but her frame highlighted why she’s going to Wake Forest. The long athlete exhibited high-level ball skills and smart, unselfish passing instincts. Even when her shots weren’t falling she did the dirty work to make the difference for her team. She doesn’t shy away from contact and that’s what separated her from the forwards who just weren’t ready to defend her.