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PGH Michigan Top 250: 1-2 Punch

PGH Michigan Top 250: 1-2 Punch
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp
September 29, 2022 @ 06:55 AM
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Mariah Sain
Mariah Sain 5'9" | CG | 2026
MI
Jaidyn Woods
Jaidyn Woods 5'9" | SF | 2025
MI
Laynie Meredith
Laynie Meredith 5'5" | PG | 2024
MI
Taylor Wallace
Taylor Wallace 5'6" | PG | 2024
MI
Destiny Washington
Destiny Washington 5'6" | PG | 2024
MI
Kendall Standfest
Kendall Standfest 5'11" | SG | 2024
MI
Mackenzie Kyles
Mackenzie Kyles 5'6" | PG | 2024
MI
Priya Mericle
Priya Mericle 5'7" | SG | 2025
MI
Liv Linden
Liv Linden 5'7" | SG | 2023
MI
Alison Farr
Alison Farr 5'5" | CG | 2025
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Top 250 had a lot of talent spread across 12 teams. Many of these athletes had never played or didn't have much experience playing with their teammates. There were still a lot of duos on teams that played very well together. Let's look at some of these 1-2 punches at the Top 250.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take a look at my previous coverage of the 2022 Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Top 250 below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TEAM 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6334d8b01f306","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["502311"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"It's really tough to effectively guard 2 elite level athletes. Sain was a part of that duo. 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Woods gave her team yet another player that could break down the defense.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TEAM 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6334d9461f308","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["417930"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"I was so impressed with speed at which she was able to play at the Top 250. Meredith was just so tough for defenses to stay in front of.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["244296"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"So your already having a hard time with Meredith, and now you add Wallace. Good luck. She's another speedy guard that can push the pace. The duo was almost impossible to cover effectively.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TEAM 5 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6334da0d1f30a","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335990"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Washington could have been in the mix for an MOP award for the event. She was terrific in all aspects of her game. She scored, distributed, and defended very well. 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Standfest's versatility on both ends paired well with Washington.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TEAM 9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6334dae91f30c","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["281863"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"I liked the way that Kyles defended at the Top 250. 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She kept a low base and made her opponent work for looks at the rim.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TEAM 10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6334dc221f30e","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["189306"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Linden will be one of the top senior point guards in Michigan this year. She can make plays off the ball as well as shoot with range from beyond the arc.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["424155"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"This almost feels like a passing of the torch in Livingston County. Farr is a 2 way player that brings a ton of energy. She's a super talented lead guard the hustles and communicates much in the same fashion as Linden.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /-->

The Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Top 250 had a lot of talent spread across 12 teams. Many of these athletes had never played or didn't have much experience playing with their teammates. There were still a lot of duos on teams that played very well together. Let's look at some of these 1-2 punches at the Top 250.

Mariah Sain

Mariah Sain

MI
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Mariah
Sain CG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Muskegon
|
MI
PGH Michigan Top 250: 1-2 Punch
It’s really tough to effectively guard 2 elite level athletes. Sain was a part of that duo. She...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Read more at PrepGirlsHoops.com
Prep Girls Hoops

Mariah Sain

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State: Michigan
School: Muskegon
Club: Michigan Crossover EYBL
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Jaidyn Woods

Jaidyn Woods

MI
SF
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Jaidyn
Woods SF
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
Detroit Edison
|
MI
PGH Michigan Top 250: 1-2 Punch
Woods was another elite athlete on this team. She could run the floor and create when the ball...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Prep Girls Hoops

Jaidyn Woods

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State: Michigan
School: Detroit Edison
Club: Michigan Goonies
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Laynie Meredith

Laynie Meredith

HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Laynie
Meredith PG
Class
2024
Height
5'5"
HS
St. Patrick's
|
MI
PGH Michigan Top 250: 1-2 Punch
I was so impressed with speed at which she was able to play at the Top 250. Meredith...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Prep Girls Hoops

Laynie Meredith

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: St. Patrick's
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Bowling Green
Taylor Wallace

Taylor Wallace

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Taylor
Wallace PG
Class
2024
Height
5'6"
HS
Arbor Prep
|
MI
PGH Michigan Top 250: 1-2 Punch
So your already having a hard time with Meredith, and now you add Wallace. Good luck. She’s another...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Bowling Green
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Taylor Wallace

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Arbor Prep
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Destiny Washington

Destiny Washington

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Destiny
Washington PG
Class
2024
Height
5'6"
HS
West Bloomfield
|
MI
PGH Michigan Top 250: 1-2 Punch
Washington could have been in the mix for an MOP award for the event. She was terrific in...
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Destiny Washington

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State: Michigan
School: West Bloomfield
Club: UTS Lady Elite
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Michigan Tech
Kendall Standfest

Kendall Standfest

MI
SG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Kendall
Standfest SG
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
HS
Elk Rapids
|
MI
PGH Michigan Top 250: 1-2 Punch
Put Standfest next to Washington, and you have an excellent chance of winning. They were 2 of the...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Michigan Tech
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Kendall Standfest

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Elk Rapids
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Highlights

Mackenzie Kyles

Mackenzie Kyles

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Mackenzie
Kyles PG
Class
2024
Height
5'6"
HS
Detroit Cass Tech
|
MI
PGH Michigan Top 250: 1-2 Punch
I liked the way that Kyles defended at the Top 250. She was an athlete that could take...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Mackenzie Kyles

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State: Michigan
School: Detroit Cass Tech
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Heidelberg
Priya Mericle

Priya Mericle

MI
SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Priya
Mericle SG
Class
2025
Height
5'7"
HS
East Jackson
|
MI
PGH Michigan Top 250: 1-2 Punch
Mericle made a tough defensive duo with Kyles. While Kyles seemed to be more of a risk taker,...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Heidelberg
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Priya Mericle

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: East Jackson
Club: The Naturals
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Lawrence Tech
Liv Linden

Liv Linden

MI
SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Liv
Linden SG
Class
2023
Height
5'7"
HS
Hartland
|
MI
PGH Michigan Top 250: 1-2 Punch
Linden will be one of the top senior point guards in Michigan this year. She can make plays...
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Lawrence Tech
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Liv Linden

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State: Michigan
School: Hartland
Club: Michigan Mystics
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Lansing CC
Alison Farr

Alison Farr

MI
CG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Alison
Farr CG
Class
2025
Height
5'5"
HS
Howell
|
MI
PGH Michigan Top 250: 1-2 Punch
This almost feels like a passing of the torch in Livingston County. Farr is a 2 way player...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Lansing CC
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Alison Farr

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State: Michigan
School: Howell
Club: Michigan Drive Express
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