Friday Night District Championship Standouts

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top individual standouts from a big Friday night of district championship basketball around the state. &nbsp; <h5>Carl Junction</h5> &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-287901" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/05/Destiny-Buerge1.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /> [player_tooltip player_id="170215" first="Destiny" last="Buerge"]: The 2023 guard scored a game-high 25 points in C-J’s victory over Willard in the Class 5, District 6 championship game at Willard. She is a smooth operator with the ball in her hands and she can also score at all three levels. She was also knocking down 3-pointers off the catch as well as a few pull-ups from long distance while on the move. [player_tooltip player_id="255532" first="Kylie" last="Scott"]: The 6’2" 2024 scored 19 points and controlled the action inside in the victory over Willard. She’s also a tireless worker on the boards and a walking double-double every time she steps on the floor. She maneuvers inside well for buckets and she is also very mobile as she will run the court in transition. &nbsp; &nbsp; <h5>Cape Notre Dame</h5> &nbsp; <h5><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-306331" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/07/9863A749-50E6-47FF-BE42-E5290B500FD9.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></h5> Lexi Rubel: The 6’1" 2022 wing had another dominate overall performance in the Bulldogs’ 50-27 victory over Farmington in the Class 5, District 1 championship game. She finished the game with 22 points, 17 rebounds and five assists as she excelled a virtually every position on the floor. &nbsp; <h5></h5> <h5>Raytown South</h5> <h5></h5> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-344522" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/10/21-Amrri-Thompson-274x300.jpg" alt="" width="274" height="300" /> <h6>[player_tooltip player_id="279705" first="Amrri" last="Thompson"]: The 5’6" 2023 guard had 20 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals in the victory over Jefferson City in the Class 5, District 7 championship game. She continued her hot shooting in the postseason with four more 3-pointers in the finals. A couple of them came from well behind the 3-point line. She plays at a fast pace and she does it under control while being able to disrupt the opposition with her speed.</h6> &nbsp; &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-344865" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/10/Jiyani-Thompson-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /> [player_tooltip player_id="279704" first="Jiyani" last="Thompson"]: The 5’6" 2023 guard had 19 points, five assists and three steals in the Cardinals victory over Jefferson City in the Class 5, District 7 championship game. She used her quickness and great anticipation to be disruptive on defense. Her excellent instincts put her in the in the right position to make some big steals. She also shot the ball well and excelled in the open court. &nbsp; &nbsp; <h5>Jefferson City</h5> &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-190140" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/07/Hannah-Linthacum-300x211.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="211" /> [player_tooltip player_id="107014" first="Hannah" last="Linthacum"]: The 6’4" 2023 Mizzou commit had 30 points and 23 rebounds in the Jays loss to Raytown South in the Class 5, District 7 championship game at Warrensburg. Not only does she dominate with her height inside, but her skill set and mobility enable her impact the game anywhere on the court. &nbsp; <h5></h5> <h5></h5> <h5>Kickapoo</h5> &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-344490" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/10/29-Kaya-Goldsby.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> [player_tooltip player_id="304380" first="Kaya" last="Goldsby"]: The 5’7 2022 guard scored a team-high 15 points in the Chiefs’ 55-52 victory over Nixa in the Class 6, District 5 championship game game at Joplin. &nbsp; <h5></h5> <h5>Truman</h5> &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-277277" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/04/Layla-Scott-300x240.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="240" /> [player_tooltip player_id="235459" first="Layla" last="Scott"]: The 5'5" 2024 point guard scored a game-high 19 points had an impressive 10 rebounds in the Patriots victory over Lee's Summit West in the Class 6, District 6 championship game. She used her quickness to a great desire to get to the ball as shown by her two double-doubles in the district tournament. She also hit some key 3-pointers in the championship game. &nbsp; &nbsp; [caption id="attachment_275217" align="alignnone" width="300"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-275217" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/04/Taliyah-Scott-300x279.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="279" /> Photo: Prep Girls Hoops[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="189843" first="Taliyah" last="Scott"]: The 5'6" 2023 guard scored a team-high 19 points along with five assists in the Patriots’ victory over Lee’s Summit West in the Class 6, District 6 championship game. <h5></h5> &nbsp; <h5></h5>