PGH 250 Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over 120 girls converge on MSA Woodland in Grand Rapids. Players from all over the state played three games and had the chance to shine in front of college coaches, myself, and Scott Hankamp. I walked away with a list of kids that I can't wait to follow this year. The competition was intense, yet I saw a lot of kids just enjoying the game. Below are some notes that I jotted down from the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lily Thelen</strong> | Portland | 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rebounds in and out of space very well; makes the connecting passes that keeps the offense moving; always seems to be around the ball; just a rookie-this kid is going to be really good as an upperclassman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='424590' first='Merrick' last='Schwalbach'] | Stoney Creek | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has a smooth release in catch and shoot situations; solid driver that finds openings; made the pass for the game winning three in sudden death</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='502292' first='Alex' last='Davis'] | Chelsea | 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Constant energy; hustles the whole game; seems to pride herself on the defensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='336000' first='Damaya' last='Hartwick'] | Flushing | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kid has one of the trickiest head fakes in the game; slick handles; really looks to get it into the post; despite her diminutive stature, she finds angles to get high passes to post; hit the sudden death game winning three</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='417896' first='Hannah' last='Lisch'] | St. Catherine of Siena Academy | 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just made an amazing play in transition to corral a pass that was way overthrown- still finished it for an odd angle layup; sweet block; makes the extra pass-team focused; just a solid all around player that makes a team better by doing a little of everything</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='502302' first='Ellie' last='Wrona'] | Spring Lake | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fearless on both ends of the floor; plays a hundred miles an hour; fun to watch kids play this hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='335973' first='Malia' last='Thelen'] | Portland | 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Had one of the sickest pocket passes of the day; plays the passing lanes effectively; uses body to shield on layups; tweeted about her game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='425310' first='Leah' last='French'] | Engadine | 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nice to see some UP representation; fun kid to watch as she is high energy; master of playing the passing lanes; runs with purpose in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='424576' first='Paige' last='Lies']</strong> | Lakeshore | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Racked up a ton of steals; dangerous in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='415930' first='Makenna' last='Pobocik'] | Flint Powers | 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plays passing lanes with expertise; runs in transition; seeks contact on layups</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Diamonique Ross</strong> | Hamtramck | 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How is this kid not in the PGH database? I love this kid; fights for every ball like her life depended on it; hits tough floaters with contact; there seems to be two of her on the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='361798' first='Savannah' last='Fellenbaum'] | Lake Fenton | 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wait, she is playing guard- nice to see this versatility to her game; great hands as some of these passes should not be caught, yet she reels them in; nice finish despite being decked in the face; draws a lot of contact, very patient in her moves; a coach on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='281846' first='Adrianna' last='Marsiglia'] | Kenowa Hills | 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She's a glue kid- everything works better with her on the court; sneaky cutter; productive in catch and shoot situations; high IQ on both sides of the ball; plays passing lanes well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->