North Florida Sophomores Who Shined at Apache Memorial Showcase

The 2024 class has been labeled as the top class on the First Coast. The players listed took their talents to Charlotte, NC and performed very well at the Apache Memorial Showcase. Kennedy Rosendahl Kennedy Rosendahl 5'6" | SG Ponte…

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Kennedy Rosendahl Kennedy Rosendahl 5'6" | SG Ponte Vedra | 2024 State FL (ECU 2024 Clarke) had the three-ball cooking the last few days of the Apache Memorial. Rosendahl had 73 three-pointers in her Sophomore season and helped her Ponte Vedra team win District with her shooting performance. Those shooting skills were on display at the Apache Memorial Showcase as Rosendahl had multiple games of at least three three-pointers.

Skip to content Taylor Perce Taylor Perce 5'10" | SG Ponte Vedra | 2024 State FL (ECU CLARKE 2024) shot the ball well at Apache Memorial Showcase. Perce showed her versatility with her 3-point shooting and her ability to shoot the midrange jumper when the three was defended. Perce has the height and the shooting ability She is going to be a player to be reckoned with her Junior season at Ponte Vedra

Taylor Perce Taylor Perce 5'10" | SG Ponte Vedra | 2024 State FL (ECU 2024 Clarke) shot the ball well at the showcase. Perce showed her versatility with her 3-point shooting and her ability to shoot the midrange jumper when the three-point shot was defended. Perce has the height and the shooting ability She is going to be a player to be reckoned with in her Junior season at Ponte Vedra.

Hilary Englert Hilary Englert 5'10" | SF Bolles | 2024 State FL (ECU 2024 Clarke) has shot the ball well from long distance in this AAU season and the Apache Memorial Showcase was no exception. Englert shot it well and also was good at driving it to the rim. Englert has played with great confidence and that is going to make Bolles a tough opponent next year during Englert’s Junior campaign.

Aniyah Fisher Aniyah Fisher 5'9" | SF St. Augustine HS | 2024 State FL (ECU 2024 Clarke) turned up the heat on the final game and knocked down 4 threes in the final game of the Apache Memorial and finished with 18 points. Fisher was good again on the defensive end and especially in the full-court press

Clare Coyle Clare Coyle 6'1" | PF Bishop Kenny | 2024 State FL (ECU Family 2024) showed her versatility over the weekend. Coyle is an elite rebounder and can also run the floor with the best of them. Coyle can aso put the ball in the basket in the paint and on the fast breaks. Coyle can shoot in the pain and has excellent footwork to get off her shots in the painted area. Coyle showcased her skillset during the Apache Memorial Showcase. Coyle also plays in the frontcourt at Bishop Kenny which is why they will be the team to beat next high school basketball season.

Charlotte Peverley (ECU 2024 Clarke) nailed a few threes in the final game of the Apache Memorial Showcase. She played around the paint in certain offensive sets and showed how versatile of a player she is becoming. She recorded several steals on the defensive end. Her improvement since the end of high school bodes well for her Junior season at Ponte Vedra. That team is going to be loaded and the Charlotte is going to be a big part of the team’s success next season.

Kiyana Hunter Kiyana Hunter 5'3" | PG Mandarin | 2024 State FL (ECU 2024 Clarke) was solid on the final day of the Apache Memorial connecting on at least 3 threes on the final day. Hunter was even better in the assist department as she did a great job of getting the ball to the other shooters on the team. Like Fisher, Hunter recorded several steals on the press and forced a lot of turnovers with her defense and quickness on the courts. Offensively, Hunter can shoot the long ball and has the ability to get to the rim and finish or dish to the open shooters.

Irvieona Gantt (OTOD 2024) played some good ball and shot the ball well during the Apache Memorial Showcase. In one game Gantt finished with 11 points. Gantt is a selfless player who will make the extra pass and can hit the open three-pointer. With the exit of 4 seniors at Mandarin High School, Gantt will be called on to score more this season. Her play in Charlotte shows she will be up to the challenge. Gantt is athletic and has a good size. She does a good job of rebounding from the guard position.

Piera Alexander Piera Alexander 5'6" | PG Orange Park | 2024 State FL (OTOD 2024) (Cover Picture above ). Alexander played her game at the Apache Memorial Showcase. In One game Alexander Alexander put up 10 points five assists and three big steals on the opening day of the Apache Memorial. Alexander does a good job running the offense, plays good on-ball defense, and has a high basketball IQ. last season Alexander ran the point at Orange Park and did a great job on a team with several seniors who will be playing ball at the next level. Alexander will be more confident in her Junior year and will be one of the top point guards on the First Coast.

Kaitlyn Weaver (ECU 2024 Clarke) At 6 feet tall, Weaver has a lot of size and versatility. She can shoot the three and has a very nice midrange shot as well. Weaver plays good defense and has the ability to defend on the wing and in the paint. She does a job of defending in the paint and can block shots as well.

Sydney Roundtree Sydney Roundtree 6'0" | PF Bishop Kenny | 2024 State FL (ECU Family 2024). Roundtree was solid and showed her talents at the Showcase. She hit open shots throughout the tournament and at times just had her way on the basketball court. You can do that when jump higher and run faster than most players on the court. Roundtree is one of the top athletes and basketball talents on the First Coast and plays for Bishop Kenny, one of the top schools on the First Coast. Roundtree is looking to lead her team back to the Final 4 in the State playoffs.

Ella Stakem Ella Stakem 5'7" | SG Bolles HS | 2024 State FL (ECU Family 2024). If there is one thing that Stakem can do, it’s shoot the ball. The Sophomore knocked down 49 threes and averaged more than 10 points per game this past basketball season. Stakem shot the ball at a very high level all weekend. She was also a lockdown defender and did a lot of little things that leaders do. Stakem’s ability to play on both ends of the floor is what makes her a special player.