Region 8-4A Quarterfinals: Standouts

<strong>2023 5-9 SG [player_tooltip player_id="334326" first="Ashley" last="Lester"] – Cedar Shoals</strong> Dealing with being face guarded for much of the game, [player_tooltip player_id="334326" first="Ashley" last="Lester"] still managed to get downhill whenever she got the ball and finished with 12 points. She’s a skilled slasher that has good body control when scoring through contact. Lester showcased back-to-the-basket prowess, hooking her man and spinning baseline to score her first bucket of the game. <strong>2023 5-8 W Ramiya Adams – Cedar Shoals</strong> Ramiya Adams made the defense pay when left open. She sank four jumpers and was effective on the glass. Adams is a steady role player that can mix it up on defense. She recorded 14 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals. <strong>2023 5-5 PG Maleah Harrison – East Hall</strong> Harrison found herself orchestrating the offense, pushing the ball and getting others involved. She’s quick and provides energy. Maleah scored both her hoops on drives to the rim. She served as a reliable defender that could stay in front of her man. Harrison tallied 7 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. <strong>2025 5-4 PG [player_tooltip player_id="375896" first="Addison" last="Boyd"] – Chestatee</strong> In search of some offense to put away upset-minded Madison County, [player_tooltip player_id="375896" first="Addison" last="Boyd"] came to life and hit timely shots in the second half. The freshman drilled 3 threes and a mid-range jumper to finish with 11 points. Boyd hit three shots off the catch and nailed a three off the dribble. Addison is a solid athlete with a sturdy frame. Her outside shooting and competitiveness on defense are above average for her age. <strong>2022 5-9 F [player_tooltip player_id="383559" first="Bowen" last="Corley"] – Chestatee</strong> The heart and soul of the Chestatee defense, [player_tooltip player_id="383559" first="Bowen" last="Corley"] anchors the interior. Corley is an excellent help side defender that is always in position to draw charges or block shots. She walls up on drives and rebounds in traffic. Her defensive presence and physical toughness set the tone for the backline. <strong>2022 5-9 W [player_tooltip player_id="302949" first="Riley" last="Allison"] – Chestatee</strong> Bubbles sank 3 threes finishing with 12 points. She is a 3&amp;D wing who draws the assignment of defending other teams’ top perimeter scorers. Allison is at her best when she has her feet set and can fire away from the corners.  When needed, she can put the ball on the floor and score inside. <strong>2025 5-9 F Payton Cable – Chestatee</strong> Payton Cable provided a big spark off the bench, scoring the first points of the game for Chestatee on a baseline jumper after falling behind 10-0. Cable did a good job rebounding, but her biggest contribution was her defense, drawing multiple charges. Cable makes winning plays as a young glue-guy. <strong>2025 5-5 PG Kelsey Gresham – Madison County</strong> Playing with house money as the 7-seed, Kelsey Gresham was fearless leading the Red Raiders. The young guard plays hard, looking to attack the rim and flip in floaters over shot blockers. Gresham positively influences the game on both ends of the floor and has upside as a playmaker. She drained a pair of threes and finished with a team-high 12 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.