Mid-Season Review. Fantastic Freshman
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We’re halfway through the 2022-23 season, and traveling the state, I have viewed some very talented freshman student-athletes. This is a list of those outstanding players and what they do for their teams; Payton Futch Payton Futch 5'9" | PG…
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Continue ReadingWe’re halfway through the 2022-23 season, and traveling the state, I have viewed some very talented freshman student-athletes. This is a list of those outstanding players and what they do for their teams;
Payton Futch Payton Futch 5'9" | PG Jessieville | 2026 State AR 5’9″ PG Jessieville H.S.-This young gun, pictured above, displays skills that make you scratch your head. She is a difference-maker with her ability to get to the glass. She has balance and range. Excellent in the open court, she plays downhill and is deadly in the transition game. Payton wreaks havoc against the competition and makes a positive impact in every game.
Whitney Rogers 5’9″ PG Little Rock Christian H.S.-An outstanding talent. Whitney has the maturity and size of an upperclassman. Her skill set is unbelievable. She’s confident and her basketball IQ is off-the-charts. She plays a very balanced game and can use either hand efficiently. She’ll take the three when available but would rather drive the lane if possible. She also displays excellent court vision. This young lady has a bright future and will play at the next level!
Kennedi Scrivner 5’8″ SG Jessieville H.S.-The second part of the Jessieville freshman tandem, Kennedi sets up on the wing and loves to drive the base-line. She’s aggressive and has no problem going to the floor for a 50/50 ball. Her length presents a mismatch at the swing guard position and her anticipation skill is advanced for a freshman. Upper body strength would elevate her game, however, she can successfully play at the varsity level now.
Kylah Pearcy Kylah Pearcy 5'8" | CG Greenwood | 2026 State AR 5’8″ S.G. Greenwood H.S.-Kylah is first off the bench for this very talented Bulldog squad. If she was enrolled at any other school, she’d probably be in the starting lineup. Greenwood is loaded! That’s the level of talent she possesses. Her anticipation skills are top-notch. Right now she’s under the radar playing with all that talent, but next season she will propel to one of the top swing guards in the state.
Stevie Tanner Stevie Tanner 5'5" | SG Dardanelle | 2026 State AR 5’5″ S.G. Dardanelle-Another player that subs in off of the bench, Stevie has an immediate impact on the game. She plays with energy and ignites the team with hustle plays that will not always show up on the stat sheet. She’s a spark plug for her team. Stevie is an excellent defender and can supply instant offense with the three-ball. It won’t take long for her to be in the starting lineup before the season ends.
Look for all of these young ladies to be on the list of high-profile players in the very near future.
Bobby Brown