Best of Broward County: (Part 2)
In the pantheon of high school basketball, South Florida stakes a claim as one of the best. The region is especially powerful on the women’s side. Over in Pompano Beach, the Blanche Ely women’s basketball team capped off an impressive…
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Continue ReadingIn the pantheon of high school basketball, South Florida stakes a claim as one of the best. The region is especially powerful on the women’s side. Over in Pompano Beach, the Blanche Ely women’s basketball team capped off an impressive year by winning its first state championship since 1992. It comes as no surprise that the list below has a couple of Tigers on this list. As with part one, I will be having a follow-up with this latest piece. All it goes to show is the talent that exists in this area.
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Michiyah Simmons Michiyah Simmons 5'8" | PG Blanche Ely | 2022 State FL – Blanche Ely
2022 Michiyah Simmons Michiyah Simmons 5'8" | PG Blanche Ely | 2022 State FL has proved to be a winner no-matter where she goes. The 5-foot-7 point guard won back-to-back state championships at Somerset Prep before joining the Tigers this season. All Simmons did at her new home was lead Blanche Ely to a 29-6 season and a Class 6A state championship. The rising junior is an excellent rebounder at her position, posting at least 22 games of five or more boards. Against Miramar, Simmons hanged a impressive stat line on the Patriots with 22 points, 10 rebounds and five steals. Furthermore, Simmons scored a season-high 30 points over Garfield. Overall, the play-making signal caller averaged 12.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.
Ja’Leah Williams Ja’Leah Williams 5'9" | CG Blanche Ely | 2021 State FL – Blanche Ely
2021 combo guard Ja’Leah Williams Ja’Leah Williams 5'9" | CG Blanche Ely | 2021 State FL has overcome a lot of adversity to become one of the best players in the state of Florida. The University of Miami commit persevered despite having back surgery earlier in her career. The Tigers captain averaged 16.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game as a junior. Moreover, the hardworking Williams is an excellent on-ball defender. Williams recorded five or more steals in at least 13 games. Look for her to have a big senior season with Coral Gables already stamped as her future home.
Samara Spencer Samara Spencer 5'8" | CG St Thomas Aquinas | 2021 State FL – St. Thomas Aquinas
Chances are if Spencer has the ball in her hands, good things are going to happen. The 2021 point guard averaged 16.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the Raiders last season. The Arkansas commit has great vision and decision making, putting Aquinas in excellent position to earn a victory in any game. Spencer will limit mistakes and put her teammates in the best position to succeed. Overall, the Razorbacks are getting an excellent student athlete.
Joey Delancy Joey Delancy 5'8" | CG American Heritage | 2022 State FL – Nova
Delancy has the best basketball in-front of her playing for the Titans in Davie. The 2022 guard averaged 11.8 points, 5.7 assists and 3.2 steals per game last season. This summer, Delancy has been crafting her game with the Miami Suns – Team Fowles on the EYBL circuit. Delancy will look to take the Titans to a deeper run in the state tournament after winning 24 games as a sophomore.
Samiyah Briggs Samiyah Briggs 5'7" | SG Calvary Christian | 2022 State FL – Calvary Christian
2022 Samiyah Briggs Samiyah Briggs 5'7" | SG Calvary Christian | 2022 State FL is gradually making a name for herself as a strong shooting guard in Broward County. The Eagles sophomore averaged 12.1 points, 4.9 assists and 2.8 steals per game. Against University School, Briggs lit up the Sharks for 30 points and 12 rebounds on 10-of-18 from the field. Per MaxPreps, the rising junior made 55 percent of her two-point field goals. Briggs will look to propel the Eagles past their 18-win mark of a year ago next season.
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