Sandy’s Spiel Showdown: Standout Forwards
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Amorie Strachan GA #86 PF #19 HEIGHT 6'0" POS PF CLASS 2025 View Profile Amorie Strachan Instagram Twitter State: Georgia School: New Manchester Amorie had some great moves on the low block in Hillgrove’s 53-51 win over North Cobb Christian.…
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Continue ReadingAmorie had some great moves on the low block in Hillgrove’s 53-51 win over North Cobb Christian. She scored on a short fadeaway, a tough scoop shot inside and a pretty hook. Strachan has good strength and balance which allows her to locate the rim and score with defenders draped on her. She finished with 9 points.
I tell small schools about Caylie Long Caylie Long 5’9″ | PF Hillgrove | 2023 State GA every chance I get. She’s a contributor that plays bigger than her listed 5-foot-9 size. Long put up 7 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals and 4 blocks. She has versatility on defense, capable of guarding posts but also spry enough to defend on the perimeter where she picked up two of her emphatic blocks on three-point attempts. Caylie is a rugged rebounder and can score with both hands.
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Selena Wilson
Selena Wilson
Selena Wilson played well, especially in the second half. She finished with a double-double, recording 10 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block. She has a solid frame and did a nice job converting on lobs over top the defense.
The addition of Addison English will pay dividends over the next two years. She has an athletic build, long and strong. English is sturdy in the paint but can also step outside and shoot the jumper with a nice stroke. English compiled 6 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 blocks.
Bone is a terrific glue-guy for Lovejoy. While Bryanna Preston Bryanna Preston 5’10” | PG Wesleyan | 2024 State GA and La’Nya Foster La’Nya Foster 5’9″ | SF Lovejoy | 2023 State GA get all the attention, Morgan serves as an crucial third scoring option, especially with Ayana Boyd Ayana Boyd 5’7″ | PG Lovejoy | 2023 State GA injured. Bone is a strong swingman that can play either forward position. Morgan consistently hits the mid-range jumper and is an effective rebounder. She netted a pair of outside shots and finished with 8 points and 5 rebounds in Lovejoy’s 65-55 win at Cherokee.
McIntosh is an intimidating post presence. She has size and length with a sturdy build that will clog lanes defensively and demand attention when shots go up as she crashes the offensive glass. India made a difference on defense with her length and ability to challenge shots. On offense, she was a threat for putbacks and even stepped out side for a jumper. McIntosh had 6 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks.
Zoey Gray-Martin
Zoey Gray-Martin
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe doesn’t have a ton of impactful size but Zoey Gray-Martin does a nice job when she’s in the game. She uses her body well and is an effective rebounder that earns second chance points. Zoey moves well for her size and is reliable interior defender. Gray-Martin finished with 6 points, 9 rebounds and 1 block off the bench.