Coaches vs Cancer: 2023 Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>AC Reynolds hosted their Coaches vs Cancer event last weekend where teams from across the state could come and compete against one another.  It was a great event where the proceeds went to benefit those who are struggling with or caring for people with cancer.  Here are some of the standout 2023 guards from the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["221953"],"_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":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eEP Sluder showed off her range shooting the ball, and she had a nice jab step to get the open space for the look.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  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