GWAL/AVCTL Shootout : Takeaways from Wichita North v Eisenhower

A little late to the party, I was able to catch the final seven minutes of Eisenhower’s season open victory over Wichita North.  A great opportunity to play on the Wichita State Shockers’ home floor of Koch Arena, players familiar and new to me showed some notable abilities. Both teams in this match-up are waiting on their share of fall sports athletes to join their squads. <h2><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Eisenhower</span></h2> Taylor Burkholder, 5’7", SG, 2023 - S - Tied in scoring with a team high eight points Burkholder showed quickness and speed, including with the ball in transition.  Her length was disruptive in trapping situation as well. [caption id="attachment_360081" align="alignleft" width="160"]<img class="wp-image-360081" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/12/Carly-Dameron-2024-Eisenhower-300x282.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="150" /> Eisenhower 20204 [player_tooltip player_id="265127" first="Carly" last="Dameron"]. Photo: Robert Kelly.[/caption][player_tooltip player_id="265127" first="Carly" last="Dameron"], 6’1", C/PF, 2024 - S - 5 points. Sometimes players keep teams occupied due to their presence on the floor and in this early season game did so with her interior movement, screening, and defense.  Dameron all-around size and length made it difficult for teams to work around her and was put to good use by ball handlers to free themselves off the bounce. [caption id="attachment_360080" align="alignright" width="160"]<img class="wp-image-360080" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/12/Addison-Verbeck-2023-Eisenhower-300x255.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="136" /> Eisenhower 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="156303" first="Addison" last="Verbeck"]. Photo: Robert Kelly.[/caption][player_tooltip player_id="156303" first="Addison" last="Verbeck"], 5’6", PG, 2023 - The team's floorleader, Verbeck showed an ability to use screens and get into the paint.  The team's top scorer with eight points, Verbeck was a perimeter threat knocking down a pair of three balls. Emilee Hollinger, 5'7", SG, 2023 - Balancing Verbeck as a three point threat is Hollinger.  Registering three points off a made three, Hollinger also solidly helped control the half court offense and keep North's guards in check. &nbsp; <h2><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Wichita North</span></h2> [caption id="attachment_360074" align="alignright" width="160"]<img class="wp-image-360074" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/12/Taryn-St.-Clair-2023-Wichita-North-281x300.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="171" /> Wichita North 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="345536" first="Taryn" last="St. Clair"]. Photo: Robert Kelly.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_360049" align="alignleft" width="160"]<img class="wp-image-360049" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/12/Tyrescia-Gordon-2023-Wichita-North-z-300x265.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="141" /> Wichita North 2023 Tyrescia Gordon[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="124992" first="AmUnique" last="Cavitt"] 5’7", PG, 2022 - A strong ball handler, Cavitt showed her broad and strong skill set.  She hit the walk-up three when not picked up, got to the basket frequently when she was, and was 5/6 from the line.  Cavitt has good transition speed and very quick hands.  Cavitt finished with 19 points including a pair of three balls. Tyrescia Gordon, 5'6", SG, 2023 - Fast, athletic, and with good hops Gordon showed good transition speed.  Showed a nice, quick release with elevation despite only scoring 2 points. [player_tooltip player_id="345536" first="Taryn" last="St. Clair"], 5’9", SF, 2023 - With good length, speed, and raw athleticism St. Clair lead half- and full-court pressure. While her only scoring was from hitting one of two free throws, she is one of best athletes and has a strong motor. Featured image: Wichita North 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="124992" first="AmUnique" last="Cavitt"]. Photo: Robert Kelly. &nbsp;