The National Championship 2022 Standouts Pt.1

<!-- wp:paragraph {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='405331' first='Maya' last='Lawrie']-Next [player_tooltip player_id='886739' first='Level' last=''] E40 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='405331' first='Maya' last='Lawrie'] has been on a tear all summer every tournament that Next [player_tooltip player_id='886739' first='Level' last=''] E40 2025 registered to play in she made her presence known on the court. Next [player_tooltip player_id='886739' first='Level' last=''] E40 went 2-2 at the Nationals. Lawrie had big games against [program_tooltip program_id='712592' first='Kentucky' last='Premier'] 15U and J Sizzle 2025. She really made a difference on offense dominating from the post and stepping out to hit open jump shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":467549,"width":202,"height":270,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","className":"is-style-rounded"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/07/jusly-22.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-467549" width="202" height="270" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='255504' first='Noelle' last='Hubert']-Next [player_tooltip player_id='886739' first='Level' last=''] E40 2023</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The "Sniper" headed to Florida with a heavy heart knowing this will be her last AAU tournament. Hubert was laser focused every time she stepped the court for Next [player_tooltip player_id='886739' first='Level' last=''] E40 2023. Her team finished with a 1-2 record but she had great games against BC United and TN Flight Navy Newman. No matter the outcome Hubert dead shooting could not be contained she still got hers every game she played. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":467553,"width":188,"height":251,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","className":"is-style-rounded"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/07/noelle-flor.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-467553" width="188" height="251" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='255502' first='Ma'Kiya' last='West']-KY ICE Select 2023</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The Kentucky ICE Select 2023 team headed back to Kentucky with a 5-0 record and as Champions of the CYAN Platinum Division. [player_tooltip player_id='255502' first='Ma'Kiya' last='West'] was a key component to their championship run. West tallied a total of 40 rebounds along with 30 points in 5 games. She dealt with constant back pain every game but she was resilient and fought through it knowing how important she is to her team. In a limited role Ma'Kiya made a huge impact whether it was cheering her teammates from the bench or putting up points when needed she delivered. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":467998,"width":246,"height":248,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":"is-style-rounded"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/07/west-floreid-1018x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-467998" width="246" height="248" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='254284' first='Grace' last='Bale']-[program_tooltip program_id='712782' first='Richmond' last='Heat'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The [program_tooltip program_id='712782' first='Richmond' last='Heat'] 2025 team went 5-0 and were crowned National Champions of the CYAN Platinum Division. [player_tooltip player_id='254284' first='Grace' last='Bale'] once again showcased her next [player_tooltip player_id='886739' first='Level' last=''] skills and abilities. She had 18 points against Power Basketball leading her team to a 64-40 win. On the second game against Power Basketball she went off for 23 points helping [program_tooltip program_id='712782' first='Richmond' last='Heat'] advance to the championship game where she then dropped 15 points earning a 9 point victory over Nona Basketball Academy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":467800,"width":188,"height":251,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","className":"is-style-rounded"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/07/grace-bale-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-467800" width="188" height="251" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='258407' first='Bailey' last='Hensley']-[program_tooltip program_id='712782' first='Richmond' last='Heat'] 2023</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The [program_tooltip program_id='712782' first='Richmond' last='Heat'] 2023 went 4-1 at the The National Championship, They were runner-ups in the Platinum Bracket. [player_tooltip player_id='258407' first='Bailey' last='Hensley'] led the way on offense averaging 18 points per game. Her ability to knock down perimeter shots with such consistency is uncanny. That combined with her elite athleticism has amazed coaches throughout the summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":467864,"width":265,"height":118,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","className":"is-style-rounded"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/07/bailey-hen.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-467864" width="265" height="118" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='667087' first='Makili' last='Tabor']-[program_tooltip program_id='713436' first='Lady' last='Magic'] 17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The [program_tooltip program_id='713436' first='Lady' last='Magic'] went to Florida on a mission and that mission was complet once they were crowned National Champs of the Silver Bracket. [player_tooltip player_id='667087' first='Makili' last='Tabor'] made a big contribution to her team each game and every possession she gave it all she had. Throughout the tournament she averaged 9 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals per game for [program_tooltip program_id='713436' first='Lady' last='Magic']. Tabor played extremely hard on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":467818,"width":192,"height":255,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","className":"is-style-rounded"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/07/tabor.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-467818" width="192" height="255" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"textColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='369667' first='Claire' last='Johnson']-[program_tooltip program_id='712592' first='Kentucky' last='Premier'] EYBL 16U Cann</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The KY Premier 16U team won the AQUA Platinum Division Championship. This showed everyone how much of a top notch program KY Premier is. [player_tooltip player_id='369667' first='Claire' last='Johnson'] was super consistent all weekend. She played with an extremely high motor every game for her team attacking the rim in transition and finishing shots with a high [player_tooltip player_id='886739' first='Level' last=''] of difficulty. She had several games where she assisted the ball at a high rate really getting her teammates involved. Johnson was really effective on the defensive end as well using active hands causing turnovers for her team. It is no wonder why she already has two D1 offers in her bag.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":468008,"width":204,"height":294,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","className":"is-style-rounded"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/07/calire-premier.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-468008" width="204" height="294" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->