Week 2: Players to Watch
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Second week of the season provided some solid performances with the seniors leading the way. There is plenty of talent at all levels across the state. These young ladies have caught my eye as some of the kids to watch…
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Continue ReadingSecond week of the season provided some solid performances with the seniors leading the way. There is plenty of talent at all levels across the state. These young ladies have caught my eye as some of the kids to watch throughout the season.
Tamaya had a monster performance in a close battle with Highland Springs. She dominated the boards with 17 rebounds to go along with 24 points. Her commitment to conditioning and training this off season is paying off. Still available 2023 dominates the paint, efficient mid range scorer and can step out to the 3pt line as a stretch 4. She is relentless on the boards and physical competitor.
Off to a strong start this season, she is the leader of a young, improved Franklin County team. Kenzie has length and athleticism at the PG position. Kenzie scored 22 and 32 this week, while leading her team to a 6-1 record. Noticeably improved body control and finishing in the lane to go along with good court vision and passing. She got to the basked at will, utilizing crafty finishes in the paint. Quick first step with a nice hesitation dribble to blow by first line of defense. Did a nice job orchestrating the offense and communicating with her teammates. Only a sophomore, she is one to keep an eye on throughout the season.
Highlights
Tia Johnson
Tia Johnson
Available guard in 2023 class. Back to back 20pt/10+ steal games this week. Outstanding athlete, quick, explosive lead guard. Sees the floor well, makes the right plays and scores efficiently. Can play either guard position. She is a menace defensively, reads passing lanes for easy steals and pressures ball handlers. Good luck catching her in transition, looks like a track athlete on the court. Unselfish leader, can see her communicating with her coaches and teammates.
Alaijah Kirk-Veal
Alaijah Kirk-Veal
Available 2023, stat sheet stuffer. Good size at 5’10 on the wing, slashes to the basket and can step out and hit the 3. She is a strong rebounder from guard position, battling on the boards in the paint and chases down loose balls. Has been a double, double machine this season for IC Norcom.
Toni McCrae
Toni McCrae
Toni’s senior leadership was on display as she controlled the flow of the game. She sets the tone defensively, quick feet and hands led to back-to-back on ball steals vs. Lake Braddock converted to transition points. Was able to get into the paint whenever she wanted with her quick first step. She did a nice job setting up defenders and making reads off ball screens.
Averaging 17ppg, 5.5rpg, 5.5spg this week, off to a strong start for her sophomore campaign. Nice size, 5’9 shooting guard with deep range on her 3pt shot. She used fundamental shot fakes into one, two dribble pull-ups. Did a nice job getting into the paint and scoring around the basket. She carries a heavy load for Hidden Valley, has a knack for scoring while also guarding the opposing teams top player.
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Rhyan Harris
Rhyan Harris
Gritty player, multi-sport athlete. Physical, strong and athletic. She makes all the hustle plays, gets after it on both sides of the ball. Scoring efforts of 26 and 25pts; while averaging 8.5rpg, 4.5apg, 5.5spg. Rhyan does a nice job of getting her teammates involved in the game; saw the floor well and does a nice job finding openings in defense and hitting teammates with nice passes around the basket. Her athleticism and assertiveness getting into the paint made her a challenge to guard.
Taylor Orange Taylor Orange 5'8" | CG Lord Botetourt | 2024 State VA
Taylor Orange Taylor Orange 5'8" | CG Lord Botetourt | 2024 State VA
Averaged 17.5 ppg to go along with 5.5rpg. Taylor is a known 3pt shooter, who has added scoring versatility to her game. She scored off a mix of offensive rebounds, running lanes in transition, pull-up jumpers and floaters. She moves well without the ball, finds openings in the defense and positions herself well for offensive boards.