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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
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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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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.

Take a look at my previous coverage of the 2022 Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Top 250 below.

TEAM 1

UNC-Charlotte
Mariah Sain

Mariah Sain

MI
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Mariah Sain

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State: Michigan
School: Muskegon

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It&#8217;s really tough to effectively guard 2 elite level athletes. Sain was a part of that duo. She made plays off the bounce all night and showed superb athleticism.

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Jaidyn Woods

Jaidyn Woods

MI
SF
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Jaidyn Woods

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State: Michigan
School: Detroit Edison

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Woods was another elite athlete on this team. She could run the floor and create when the ball was in her hands. Woods gave her team yet another player that could break down the defense.

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TEAM 2

Laynie Meredith

Laynie Meredith

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POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Laynie Meredith

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State: Michigan
School: St. Patrick

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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.

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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

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State: Michigan
School: Arbor Prep

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So your already having a hard time with Meredith, and now you add Wallace. Good luck. She&#8217;s another speedy guard that can push the pace. The duo was almost impossible to cover effectively.

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TEAM 5

Destiny Washington

Destiny Washington

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Destiny Washington

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State: Michigan
School: West Bloomfield

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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. Simply, she was a handful.

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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

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State: Michigan
School: Elk Rapids

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Put Standfest next to Washington, and you have an excellent chance of winning. They were 2 of the better defenders that I saw in Grand Rapids. Standfest&#8217;s versatility on both ends paired well with Washington.

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TEAM 9

Mackenzie Kyles

Mackenzie Kyles

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Mackenzie Kyles

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State: Michigan
School: Detroit Cass Tech

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I liked the way that Kyles defended at the Top 250. She was an athlete that could take chances on the ball and force the offense to make decisions.

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Heidelberg
Priya Mericle

Priya Mericle

MI
SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Priya Mericle

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State: Michigan
School: East Jackson

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Mericle made a tough defensive duo with Kyles. While Kyles seemed to be more of a risk taker, Mericle buckled down and got stops. She kept a low base and made her opponent work for looks at the rim.

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TEAM 10

Lawrence Tech
Liv Linden

Liv Linden

MI
SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Liv Linden

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State: Michigan
School: Hartland

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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.

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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

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State: Michigan
School: Howell
Club: Michigan Drive Express E40 Cool

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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&#8217;s a super talented lead guard the hustles and communicates much in the same fashion as…

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