Coach Chris’s Weekly Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Weekly Recap:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":430194,"width":433,"height":326,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/05/953F6AC4-170C-4902-9959-9E0CD847E834.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-430194" width="433" height="326" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 6'2 F [player_tooltip player_id='261084' first='Sarah' last='Strong'] (Grace Christian) vs Seaforth</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 6'2 [player_tooltip player_id='261084' first='Sarah' last='Strong'] was a force from the start of first quarter and commanded the paint throughout the game. She has very good hands and solid footwork, she is able to catch any entry pass and get to her spots at will going 14-19 from the floor. She knew when to post up or space the floor, knocking down a multiple shots from deep (7-10 3FG). She passes the ball well with either hand, and displayed her ability to make plays off the dribble finishing with 4 assist.&nbsp;The #4 player in the nation finished with a commanding 40 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assist, and 3 blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-dots"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:image {"id":459692,"width":430,"height":323,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/07/B6C40ECA-9147-4367-B0C5-7063F23D3A66-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-459692" width="430" height="323" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 6'0 W [player_tooltip player_id='412298' first='Caroline' last='Thiel'] (Rocky Mount) vs Southern Nash</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 6'0 W Carolina Thiel did a fantastic job being a threat off the ball finishing 11-15 (73%) from the floor. She moved well, found the openings in the zone, and came off screens ready to be a threat. Her defensive effort was noticeable from the start, finding opportunities in the press to pressure the ball handler or play the passing lanes for easy steals and deflections. She keeps it simple while consistently making the right play by not forcing many bad shots or passes. Loved her activity on the offensive glass collecting 3 offensive rounds and 7 in total for the game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-dots"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 5'10 G [player_tooltip player_id='285951' first='Gabby' last='White'] (Seaforth) vs Grace Christian&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'10 Sophomore guard [player_tooltip player_id='285951' first='Gabby' last='White'] (Seaforth HS) plays the guard position at a high level and will have a bright future. With her feel for the game, skill, and size, she is a match up problem all over the floor. She has a good understanding of the game knowing when to get others involved or when she is the best option. She assisted on a few of her teammates baskets, got to the rim early and finished. She hit a few outside shots off the dribble, but made it a focus to get downhill and covert at the line. Gabby is active on the defensive boards and does a good job getting her team much needed points in transition.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-dots"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 5'0 G [player_tooltip player_id='1097205' first='Chakira' last='Generette'] (West Charlotte) vs Hough</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 5'0 [player_tooltip player_id='1097205' first='Chakira' last='Generette'] had a solid game against Hough , providing a spark in all facets of the game. She shot the ball well from deep when she had open opportunities, contributed on the boards collecting 5 for the game, and made some tough finishes around the basket. Finished 5-8 from the floor with 14 points and 5 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"align":"center","className":"is-style-dots"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 5'8 G Jaylah Henderson (West Charlotte) vs Hough</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 5'8 G Jaylah Henderson had an impressive game against Hough, making an impact on both sides of the ball. By far one of the hardest workers coming up with 50/50 balls, second chance opportunities, and displayed her active hands coming up with 5 steals. Quickly getting downhill she was a force getting to the basket. Finished with 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-dots"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 5'1 PG Jermia Walker (Southern Nash) vs Rocky Mount</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 5'1 PG Jermia Walker is one player who deserves to be talked about more. Coming into the match up against Rocky Mount averaging 16 points, 5 assist, 8 rebounds and 5 steals per game.&nbsp;&nbsp;Plays with a ton of heart on both sides of the floor. Her on ball defense and ability to rebound with her height only displays a fraction of how hard she plays and the impact she makes on the game. Quick with the ball, it's hard for defenders to keep her in front as she continued to find ways to the basket and free throw line throughout the whole game. She has a good IQ and knows when to go all the way or make the correct pass to the open teammate when attacking. A skilled point guard, despite her size she has the moves and body control to find ways through traffic and finish through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->