28.5 League “The Bubble” Session V Clutch Cardinal vs Lady United
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Final: Clutch Cardinal 46 – Lady United Red 30 Clutch Cardinal started things off at the 28.5 League “The Bubble” Session V against Lady United Red with an early 9:00 AM tip-off, as the Beaverton based club started things off…
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Continue ReadingFinal: Clutch Cardinal 46 – Lady United Red 30
Clutch Cardinal started things off at the 28.5 League “The Bubble” Session V against Lady United Red with an early 9:00 AM tip-off, as the Beaverton based club started things off on good footing. The two teams clashed back and forth as mid-way through the first half things were tied 15-15 as it eventually became 22-22 before Oregon Elite would take a six point lead that would eventually slip into a 32-20 led by halftime. One of the significant stories of the contest was their superb three-point shooting, as Mackenzie Naro and Molly Block Molly Block 5'2" | SG Jesuit | 2021 State OR went for a combined five out of eleven from deep as the tandem combined for 22 points.
Afton Keeney Afton Keeney 6'0" | PF Westview | 2021 State OR began to up her post play in the second half as she was a consistent contributor on the block, finding easy and effective ways to score on the block. Hannah Rice was a superb guard as she found ways to chip in as an established rebounder whereas Bridget Winthrop Bridget Winthrop 5'11" | PF Lincoln | 2021 State OR was another huge piece at the forward spot as a blue collar rebounder and a suave passer. The Clutch Cardinal lead began opening up as they took a commanding 38-26 lead during the mid-way point, stretching it to 41-28. By the end of the game, Clutch Cardinal was on game management as they sealed the victory with a decisive 46-30 victory.
Afton Keeney Afton Keeney 6'0" | PF Westview | 2021 State OR 2021 6’0” PF Clutch Cardinal/Westview HS – Continued to show great poise in the low-post as a dynamic and enable scorer as she brings the ball up to the rim in a strong manner and has a solid frame. Is a more than capable and willing passer in the high post who has a knack for finding teammates in optimal positions. Contributed a solid 10 point, 6 rebound, 2 assist, 2 steal effort as a significant forward with upside on both ends of the floor.
Alexa Borter Alexa Borter 5'11" | PF Beaverton | 2021 State OR 2021 5’11” SF Clutch Cardinal/Beaverton HS – The versatile inside/out wing makes tremendous plays that are incredibly fundamental but crucial to team morale, as she doesn’t hesitate to whip the ball to an open defender. She is more than capable as a scorer inside the paint as well as alongside the perimeter. Borter contributed a spirited 7 point, 4 rebound, 3 assist, 1 steal effort for Clutch Cardinal.
Mackenzie Naro 2021 5’8” SG Clutch Cardinal/Beaverton HS – Mackenzie is a poignant shooter who lets it loose without too much notice and doesn’t need too much from to sink a three-pointer. She sank two three-pointers as she continued to display her significant shooting skills. Naro is also a guard who plays with excellent pacing and has great decision making skills as a passer. She contributed 6 points, 1 rebound, 3 assist, and 2 steals.
Molly Block Molly Block 5'2" | SG Jesuit | 2021 State OR 5’4” PG Clutch Cardinal/Jesuit HS – Molly was a perfect three from three from three-point land as she is an agile playmaking guard with the ability to create points from out of where, with a quick trigger on her release. She also found innovative ways to involve her teammates. Block contributed a team high 13 points to go with 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal for Clutch Cardinal
Emily Rice Emily Rice 5'5" | PG Beaverton | 2022 State OR 2021 5’8” SG Clutch Cardinal/Beaverton HS – Rice is a serviceable guard who fills in a versatile role for Clutch Cardinal, as an activated rebounder and scorer who knows her role alongside the perimeter. She is always in optimal positions defensively on rotations and rebounds, which explains her rebound total for the game. Rice contributed 4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal for Clutch Cardinal.