Battle of the State Invitational: Players of the Game
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The Battle of the State Invitational was held at T.W. Andrews on Saturday. Four games were played, and great talent was on display. Here are the players of the game from each competition. Jasmine Harris Jasmine Harris 5'8" | CG…
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Continue ReadingThe Battle of the State Invitational was held at T.W. Andrews on Saturday. Four games were played, and great talent was on display. Here are the players of the game from each competition.
Jasmine Harris Jasmine Harris 5'8" | CG Northern Guilford | 2024 State NC | Northern Guilford | G | 2024
17 points – 7 rebounds – 2 assists – 3 steals – 1 block
Harris is so fluid with the ball driving hard to the paint showing off some nice spin moves to score her points. She can move well without the ball, too, flashing backdoor to get the pass and score. Don’t wait for her to drive the ball, though, as she can drain it from deep.
Blanca Thomas Blanca Thomas 6'5" | C Charlotte Catholic | 2024 State NC | Charlotte Catholic | PF | 2024
21 points – 13 rebounds – 1 steal – 5 blocks
Thomas (pictured above) continues to dominate in the paint and show off why she is one of the top ranked 2024’s in the country. She can grab rebounds with ease, and she shows off her post moves sealing off her opponents to score even when she starts with her back to the basket.
Laniya Scales Laniya Scales 6'2" | SF Quality Education Academy | 2024 State NC | Quality Education Academy | SF | 2024
19 points – 6 rebounds – 2 steals – 1 block
Scales is so versatile on the court moving all over the paint to find the openings and score her points. She is a tough defender knowing how the ball will come off of the rim to grab the board. She doesn’t shy away from contact moving her defender where she wants them to go to score her points.
Nadiya Hairston Nadiya Hairston 5'5" | PG High Point Christian Academy | 2023 NC | High Point Christian | G | 2023
15 points – 7 rebounds – 1 assist – 2 steals
Hairston showed off her ball moves using jab steps to get her opponents away from her. This was where she made them pay for their mistake knocking down a jump shot or driving hard to the basket. She was speedy on fast breaks scoring with ease. She was doing well driving to the hoop or making the smart decision to pull up for her jump shot including a game winner.