GHSA State Championships Day 4 Top Performers

<strong>2020 6-1 F [player_tooltip player_id="118033" first="Zoesha" last="Smith"] – Glynn Academy – UGA</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="118033" first="Zoesha" last="Smith"] was a one-man wrecking crew for Glynn Academy finishing with 15 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block. The future Bulldog has an elite second leap ability which helps her dominate the glass. She plays with a high motor and an alpha dog mentality. She also has good form on her jumper and the ability to knock down threes which she will likely improve upon in college. Smith has a nice touch around the rim and battled with Gatorade Player of the Year [player_tooltip player_id="118093" first="Sania" last="Feagin"] all game. [caption id="attachment_152533" align="alignleft" width="300"] [player_tooltip player_id="118033" first="Zoesha" last="Smith"] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id="118093" first="Sania" last="Feagin"][/caption]<strong>2021 6-3 C [player_tooltip player_id="118093" first="Sania" last="Feagin"] – Forest Park</strong> Feagin didn’t own the game but was part of a balanced attack that overwhelmed Glynn Academy from the opening tip. Feagin is a smooth athlete with length. She can start her own fast break and play nearly any position on the floor if needed. Her shot blocking ability around the rim was a big reason why Glynn Academy shot just 10-45 from the field. She finished with 10 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks. <strong>2021 5-9 PG [player_tooltip player_id="118095" first="Raven" last="Johnson"] – Westlake</strong> Georgia’s most polished guard, [player_tooltip player_id="118095" first="Raven" last="Johnson"] gave Collins Hill little to no hope from the very beginning as the Eagles never led. Johnson drilled three threes in the first quarter to set the tone, piling in 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block while going 8-12 from the field, 3-3 from deep and 4-5 from the line. Johnson is a big guard that can attack either with her left hand or right. She gets to the basket and powers through contact for And-1 opportunities. Johnson’s one down fall in their championship rout was her seven uncharacteristic turnovers. <strong>2022 5-8 G Ta’Niya Latson – Westlake</strong> Latson finds a way to get out in transition and get to the rim. She had 23 points and lived at the foul line, going 7-12. She is an exceptional athlete with a quick first step. Her jump shot was a little off as her release point changed on a few occasions. She is the perfect compliment to Johnson as Raven plays a little more of a smooth, slow burn game while Latson goes full-tilt the entire 32 attacking defenses. <strong>2021 6-2 F [player_tooltip player_id="118121" first="Brianna" last="Turnage"] – Westlake</strong> The defensive ace did a little bit of everything for the Lions. Snoop went 3-3 from the field and posted 8 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks. Her wingspan and mobility make her a shutdown defender all over the court. On offense she showed some skill most notably with a drive into the lane she finished with a turnaround jumper. Turnage could probably put up bigger offensive numbers on a consistent basis but has bought into her role as an energy giver and defensive stopper on Coach Hilda Hankerson’s juggernaut of a team. <strong>2021 6-3 C [player_tooltip player_id="118097" first="Sacha" last="Washington"] – Collins Hill – Purdue</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="118097" first="Sacha" last="Washington"] worked hard for her 16 points, 11 rebounds and 2 steals. With 6-foot-5 [player_tooltip player_id="118057" first="Lydia" last="Freeman"] (Georgia Southern) clogging the lane, Washington had to space the floor and draw her out to attack off the dribble which she did with success numerous times. Washington put the ball on the floor and was able to beat the defense with hard drives. She drew fouls inside and went 6-9 from the stripe. Washington runs the floor well and is a physical rebounder. Extending her offensive game to the mid-range and beyond will behoove her development. <strong>2020 5-8 PG [player_tooltip player_id="118043" first="Asjah" last="Inniss"] – Northview</strong> The athletic slashing guard finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 3 steals. Inniss has a quick first step and can get to the rim. Her outside shot still needs a lot of work and also her ball security against pressure as she turned the ball over six times. Inniss is still a very good prospect that has lateral quickness to make her a pesky defender when engaged. She will be in play at the LM-MM level.