Pikesville Panthers: Season Preview

Coach Mike Dukes and his staff are back chasing another 2A state championship after being in the final four before Covid shut down their opportunity. The Panthers are back with young but deep and athletic team that should get better as the season goes on. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="304882" first="Autumn" last="Edison"], 2025 Guard </strong> Her defense and competitive spirit will get her on the court. Her continued development as a viable option at point guard who can run a team might keep her there. She is a pass first distributor by nature but she has enough offense to keep defenses honest. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="239434" first="Amori" last="Jarrett"], 2025, Guard</strong> Amori is a special player. She’s one of the top freshman in the area at any position. She moves seamlessly between both guard spots, but will probably have more impact at shooting guard where she can do what she does best- score. Her corner three ball is deadly and she gets a bunch of three point plays because she can finish through contact. Watch her work. <strong>Amaya Frazier, 2022, Guard </strong> The lone senior in the rotation and the last member of Pikesville's championship team. She will provide leadership and experience to this young but talented squad. <strong>Tykeisia Hill, 2024, Center</strong> Ty will hold down the fort inside as she is a legit 6'2" back to the basket center. She has a nice touch around the hoop and can step out to about 15 feet on her shot. If she improves her footwork she could become dominant. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="325342" first="Kelsey" last="Parker"], 2023, Guard</strong> Kelsey is going to be a big contributor this season for the Panthers. She had a strong fall performance where she showed off how many different ways she can score and I expect Coach Dukes to turn her loose. Her three point shot has improved and she is also getting buckets on pull ups and is getting to the rim and finishing. <strong>Jayda Mayles, 2023, Forward</strong> Jayda is a scorer and when she's on the court that will be her main focus. She is a good three point shooter with a quick release and will bang in paint for rebounds and put backs. She transferred in from Patapsco. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="304370" first="Aliyah" last="Taylor"], 2024, Wing </strong> Long and athletic guard/wing that Coach Dukes can plug in when he needs defense and energy. Very high motor player that can spark the team in different ways. She scores off slashes to the hoop and pull ups. Deceptively strong physically. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="304620" first="Bree" last="Taylor"], 2024, Guard </strong> Very similar to her twin sister Aliyah. Quick and physical guard that will harrass you the length of the court and get buckets in transition. Her versatility will add to Pikesville's depth. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="142849" first="Amya" last="Moore"], 2023, Guard </strong> Amya is a good athlete who will be expected to provide perimeter defense and scoring. She can drop double figures quickly and efficiently every time out.