FIVE OUTSTANDING SHARPSHOOTERS FROM EXPO 250

Rex Lardner

October 27, 2022 @ 04:21 PM

INTRODUCTION: A total of 188 players registered for last weekend's Expo 250 in Gilbert. There were many outstanding shooters but five sharpshooters stood out. Here's a look at each one.     [player_tooltip player_id='205645' first='Meisha' last='Caserio'] - is a 5-4 junior point guard from Gilbert High School who graduates in 2024. Over two varsity seasons, she averaged 13.1 points per game. At Expo 250, she showed a strong mid-range jumper and the ability to hit shots from beyond the arc. Meisha is an outstanding ball-handler and leads the fast break. She is also a sound defensive player with both quick hands and quick feet. The good news is that she is only going to bet better both offensively and defensively.     REILLY-CLARK - is a 5-10 senior shooting guard who plays for Catalina Foothills High School. Over three varsity seasons, a total of 48 games, she averaged 16.9 points per contest. At Expo 250, Reilly shot well under pressure and never lost her composure on the court. She also played well in transition and helps make her teammates better by doing the little things that can make a difference such as setting screens. She is also a relentless defender and often will guard her opponent's best player. Her Falcons should go deep into next year's state tournament.     [player_tooltip player_id='65611' first='Mia' last='Davis'] is a 6-0 senior wing who recently transferred from Xavier Prep to Drean City Christian High School There she is coached by her father, Prileu Davis. Ond scout talked about her game. "She is an athletic guard who manufacturers shots with a mid-range perimeter game and also offers a three-point threat. She is also physical off the dribble, drives and finishes plays in traffic, and is consistent at the charity stripe. She did all of this and more at Expo 250 as well as lead her team at the defensive end. Mia is also flawless under pressure and a natural rebounder. She clearly will be playing at the next level.             [player_tooltip player_id='138096' first='Kaitlyn' last='Elsholz'] - is a 5-11 shooting guard who plays for Sandra Day O'Connor High School. At Expo 250, she showed the ability to break down defenders off of the dribble. She is a transfer from Cactus Shadows High School and also plays for her club team, Arizona Elite 17U. Kaitlyn leads the fast break, plays well in transition. and her shooting touch has improved each year. Kaitlyn is also a natural leader both on and off the court and will be playing at the next level in 2023-24. As a freshman and sophomore at Cactus Shadows, she was selected as Player of the Game a total of seven different times by Max Preps.     [player_tooltip player_id='203873' first='Shay' last='Ijiwoye'] - is a junior 5-6 point guard who plays for Arizona Elite Prep under Head Coach Brian Porth. At Desert Vista High School before her transfer, Shay averaged 16 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.3 assists as a sophomore. At Expo 250 this past weekend, she was an aggressive defender as well as being an outstanding offensive point guard. She ran her offense effortlessly and made sure that every player on her team was involved in the offense. Shay is a vocal team leader and an outstanding teammate. Shay is an impact player with a motor that doesn't quit. She is on ESPN's list as one of 60 exceptional players for the class of 2024. She is also a shot-maker, distributor, and an on-the-ball defender. Shay is a tough, tenacious competitor who impacts both ends of the floor.