Game Forum: Miami SLAM @ Westminster Academy
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I headed over to Westminster Academy for a good matchup between the Lions and Titans. Westminster Academy would prevail in overtime, 58-50. Top players: Lena Girardi Lena Girardi 5'10" | SF IMG Academy | 2025 State FL – Westminster Academy…
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Continue ReadingI headed over to Westminster Academy for a good matchup between the Lions and Titans. Westminster Academy would prevail in overtime, 58-50.
Top players:
Lena Girardi Lena Girardi 5'10" | SF IMG Academy | 2025 State FL – Westminster Academy
2025 Lena Girardi Lena Girardi 5'10" | SF IMG Academy | 2025 State FL was the best player on the floor in this game. The 5-foot-11 wing scored a game-high 28 points and knocked down three 3-pointers. Girardi also had at least seven rebounds. I thought she used her length and size well near the basket. Girardi did a nice job protecting the ball and going up at the rim to score. On defense, she stood her ground against 6-foot-1 Karla Quintero Karla Quintero 6'1" | PF SLAM! Miami | 2022 State FL on a few possessions. Girardi kept her from establishing position while deflecting the basketball away with her length. The Titans tested her a few times in this instance and often got burned.
Samantha Bautista – Miami SLAM
2025 Samantha Bautista did a great job attacking the basket and hit a clutch 3-pointer from the left corner to send the game into overtime. The 5-foot-6 guard scored a team-high 17 points. Bautista showed great quickness and agility while finding a lane to the rim. Moreover, she used her body well to avoid contact and score with either hand. Overall, it was a very impressive performance. Bautista came into the night averaging nine points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
Karla Quintero Karla Quintero 6'1" | PF SLAM! Miami | 2022 State FL – Miami SLAM
2022 Karla Quintero Karla Quintero 6'1" | PF SLAM! Miami | 2022 State FL did a nice job early on with her back to the basket. I thought the 6-foot-1 center established herself in the post and hit a few short turnarounds. Furthermore, Quintero has power to work herself deep into the paint. She finished with 14 points and did a great job from the free-throw line. On defense, her size along with her hands being straight up caused blocks and numerous distributions. Any more movement and athleticism could really establish her presence. Quintero came into the night averaging 11.5 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.
Jim’Miyah Branton – Miami SLAM
I can see why 2025 Jim’Miyah Branton leads this team with nine rebounds per game. The 5-foot-8 guard has great athleticism and a ton of bounce. I had Branton with at least nine boards. One of her rebounds came uncontested off a teammates missed free-throw. Branton also knocked down a big 3-pointer in overtime. She also averages 10.8 points, four assists and 3.9 steals per game.
Claire Erickson Claire Erickson 5'6" | PG Westminster Academy | 2022 State FL – Westminster Academy
I thought 2022 Claire Erickson Claire Erickson 5'6" | PG Westminster Academy | 2022 State FL came out of the gate agressive attacking the basket. The 5-foot-6 guard displayed a strong handle and finish at the rim throughout the 1st quarter. After that, Erickson was quiet. She did toss a nice assist to Lena Girardi Lena Girardi 5'10" | SF IMG Academy | 2025 State FL to extend Westminster Academy’s lead in overtime. Erickson finished with nine points.
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