2022 Bixby Invitational: Lex’s Notes 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bixby Invitational was loaded with a lot of talent outside of the All-tournament team. I took notes and I noticed players that made a big impact for their school and I liked what I saw. Here are a few comments and feedback from my observation at the tournament, and I look forward to checking in throughout the season on the players and the success of their team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["261734"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":566766,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eJillian Crawford:u003c/strongu003e good energy off the dribble, attacking the gaps and finishing through contact. She is an active player and is at her best when she is moving. 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