GBCA Girls Live Day 3 Standouts Pt 1

Day 3 of the GBCA Girls Live did not disappoint. Teams came in early ready to play from start to finish. We had a few overtime games and few buzzer beaters. The excitement was definitely in the building all day. Here are players that stood out to me on day 3. Isabella Rangone I 6’1 I 2026 I Mill Creek Rangone is a playmaker that will be huge for her Mill Creek team this upcoming season. An incoming freshman that plays with so much confidence. She showed her ability to score at will and knock down the 3 ball consistently. A force on the offensive and defensive glass. A player that is long and can get her shot off quickly. When the 3 ball was taken away she showed she could shoot the mid-range jump shot or get to the basket for a layup. She will be one of the top players in the state. Looking forward to seeing what she can do in high school next season. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/Kayla-Harper-rotated-crop-480x316-1655616213.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-447736 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/Kayla-Harper-rotated-crop-480x316-1655616213-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Kayla Harper I 5’10 I 2024 I Mill Creek Harper is a workhorse that never stops moving. Always the first one to the ball creating extra chance opportunities for her team. A player that is not afraid of contact as she got to the free throw a lot in Game 1. Knows how to score through the contact and is always getting to the 50/50 balls. Does all the little things that may not show up on the stat sheet.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/JyJy-Johnson-rotated-crop-480x316-1655616271.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-447738 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/JyJy-Johnson-rotated-crop-480x316-1655616271-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="376373" first="JyJy" last="Johnson"] I 5’10 I 2023 I Darlington Johnson showed her ability to take over the game against Loganville. She was a force inside and out. Posting strong on the block and also stepping out and shooting the 3. A player that can guard all 5 positions and play all 5 positions. Not afraid to pressure her opponents in the full court or half court. Created a lot of steals with her length which lead to some easy scoring opportunities. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/Elizabeth-Boyd-rotated-crop-480x316-1655616344.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-447741 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/Elizabeth-Boyd-rotated-crop-480x316-1655616344-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Elizabeth Boyd I 6’1 I 2023 I Darlington Boyd is a solid post that does all her work early. Knows how to post hard on the block and pin her opponents deep which lead to easy buckets at the rim. Always in position to rebound and putback. Plays great post defense as she can step out to guard on the wing. Boyd hit the go ahead shot at the rim in overtime today to clinch the win for her Darlington Team.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/Kaci-Demps2-rotated-crop-480x316-1655616406.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-447743 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/Kaci-Demps2-rotated-crop-480x316-1655616406-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Kaci Demps I 5’3 I 2025 I Lowndes Demps is the floor general that controls tempo. High IQ guard that is always in scoring mode. Demps did a lot on Day 2 as she got out in transition and put pressure on her defenders. A player that does everything full speed and can up the court quickly with her speed. Sees the floor well and knows how to feed the post. Gets downhill quickly which requires her opponents to help which allows her post some easy baskets around the rim. The Region 1-7A Defensive Player of the Year will be looking to add that same honor this upcoming season. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/Makera-Torver-rotated-crop-480x316-1655616478.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-447745 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/Makera-Torver-rotated-crop-480x316-1655616478-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Makera Tarver I 5’4 I 2023 I Butler Tarver is a pure shooter that is always moving so she is able to get her shot off. She hit some clutch baskets down the stretch to lead her Butler team to the victory. A player that wants the ball in her hands and doesn’t mind playing the point guard position. Plays with a ton of energy and composure. Takes what the defense gives her and is always working away from the ball.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/KaMyjah-Gresham-rotated-crop-480x316-1655616558.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-447747 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/KaMyjah-Gresham-rotated-crop-480x316-1655616558-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Ka’Myjah Gresham I 5’8 I 2024 I Butler Gresham showed her ability to keep the play alive for her teammates by getting to all the loose balls. A player that is always working on both ends of the floor. She cleans up the boards well as she knows how to attack the offensive and defensive glass. A player that always gets her teammates involved with her ability to see the whole floor. She knows how to get up and pressure 94ft. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/Maleah-Rice-rotated-crop-480x316-1655616622.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-447749 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/Maleah-Rice-rotated-crop-480x316-1655616622-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Maleah Rice I 5’11 I 2023 I Chapel Hill Rice is a player that lurks around the basket to get the rebounds. A player that moves well inside the paint and is always in great scoring position. Knows how to score through the contact on the block which allows her ample amount of time at the free throw line. Plays with a high motor and tons of energy. Does all the little things to help her team be successful. Looking for a breakout senior season this upcoming year.