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Commitment Update: Part II

Commitment Update: Part II
Mindy McCarthy
Mindy McCarthy October 21, 2022 @ 08:00 AM
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Destinee Barnes
Destinee Barnes 6'0" | CG | 2023
NC
Mia Xerras
Mia Xerras 5'6" | CG | 2023
NC
Chandler Brooks
Chandler Brooks 6'0" | PG | 2023
NC
Sydney Gueterman
Sydney Gueterman 5'11" | SF | 2023
NC
Valeria Batista
Valeria Batista 5'11" | PF | 2023
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's that time of year where many seniors begin to announce their commitments to school to play for the next four years.&nbsp; In my opinion, this is the best time of year for 2023s to be making their commitments, so they can get started with a fun senior season without the added pressure of looking for offers.&nbsp; This means we get to see many of these athletes get back to just having fun playing the game that they love while striving for a championship to cap off their high school careers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congratulations to all of the following athletes from the latest commitments!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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the paint to put up a jump shot.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe constantly moves on offense finding the gaps and making the defense shift to try to prevent her from scoring.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe is a shot blocker using her wingspan to protect the basket. u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} /-->

It's that time of year where many seniors begin to announce their commitments to school to play for the next four years.  In my opinion, this is the best time of year for 2023s to be making their commitments, so they can get started with a fun senior season without the added pressure of looking for offers.  This means we get to see many of these athletes get back to just having fun playing the game that they love while striving for a championship to cap off their high school careers.

Odessa
Destinee Barnes

Destinee Barnes

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Destinee
Barnes CG
Class
2023
Height
6'0"
HS
Winston Salem Christian National
|
NC
Commitment Update: Part II
Barnes will be taking her talents to Texas next season with Odessa College.  She has been been able...
Written by Mindy McCarthy
Odessa
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Destinee Barnes

State: North Carolina
School: Winston Salem Christian National
Club: Lady Phoenix
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Connecticut College
Mia Xerras

Mia Xerras

NC
CG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Mia
Xerras CG
Class
2023
Height
5'6"
HS
Myers Park
|
NC
Commitment Update: Part II
Xerras has been one of the best shooters in the state for a while now, and she is...
Written by Mindy McCarthy
Connecticut College
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Mia Xerras

State: North Carolina
School: Myers Park
Club: Lady Attack Elite
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical (FL)
Chandler Brooks

Chandler Brooks

NC
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Chandler
Brooks PG
Class
2023
Height
6'0"
HS
1 of 1 Prep Academy
|
NC
Commitment Update: Part II
Brooks has committed to Embry-Riddle.  She is a fun player to watch because her height and strength allow...
Written by Mindy McCarthy
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical (FL)
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Chandler Brooks

State: North Carolina
School: 1 of 1 Prep Academy
Club: Carolina Flames
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Catawba
Sydney Gueterman

Sydney Gueterman

NC
SF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Sydney
Gueterman SF
Class
2023
Height
5'11"
HS
1 Of 1 Prep Academy
|
NC
Commitment Update: Part II
Gueterman will be joining another Lady Attack Elite teammate Mary Spry as she commits to play next season...
Written by Mindy McCarthy
Catawba
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Sydney Gueterman

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State: North Carolina
School: 1 Of 1 Prep Academy
Club: Lady Attack Elite
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Belmont Abbey
Valeria Batista

Valeria Batista

NC
PF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Valeria
Batista PF
Class
2023
Height
5'11"
HS
Victory Christian
|
NC
Commitment Update: Part II
Batista will be staying in NC playing for Belmont Abbey.  Batista has really taken advantage of filling in...
Written by Mindy McCarthy
Belmont Abbey
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Valeria Batista

State: North Carolina
School: Victory Christian
Club: Charlotte Dream Elite
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