Centennial League Playoff Outlook: Perimeter Playmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Cherry Creek 19-4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Facing #31 Chatfield @ 6 PM on 2/21</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='361564' first='Tianna' last='Chambers'] - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chambers brings constant energy and a fast pace of play as a 6' point guard for the top program within the Centennial League. Playing a crucial role as a versatile facilitator, Creek is in good hands with Chambers at the helm. Proving capable making accurate drive and kick passes, the guard is one of the elite facilitators in the state. She understands how to keep the defense rotating, utilizing cross court skip passes to find open perimeter shooters. One area that cannot be overlooked is Chambers' floater game, easily one of the most efficient finishers for these shots in the state. Through her sophomore season, the guard has posted 13.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Arapahoe 17-6 </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Facing #25 Denver East @ 6 PM on 2/21</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='374158' first='Gianna' last='Smith'] - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith has been an exciting three level scorer, capable getting plenty of buckets from jumpers. Through her sophomore season, the 5'9 lead guard has a fluid motion that may be leveraged off the bounce. Quite an advanced shotmaker, especially for her graduating class, Smith will be a handful to contain for any perimeter defense. Through the sophomore's season, she has posted 18.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game. Smith's rate of free throws in the playoffs will be an especially interesting area worth tracking. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='381339' first='Sydney' last='White'] - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 5'10, White brings a versatile skillset as a pass first guard with notable defensive versatility. Through the senior's season, she has posted 11.6 points, 3.1 assists, and 2.3 steals per game while converting 71% of free throw attempts. White does her part finding teammates, as she can see above the defense for passing lanes. Should opponents help off her initial drive, the point guard is prepared to make the extra pass to the open cutter or shooter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Cherokee Trail 18-5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Facing #28 Fort Collins @ 6 PM on 2/21</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495845' first='Damara' last='Allen'] - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allen is another high level two-way perimeter threat who has steadily refined her skillset throughout the season. Standing right around 5'10, guard has an elite pull-up game within the mid-range, notably from the elbows. Through her junior season, Allen has posted 11.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game. Although a backcourt position, Allen is wiry strong and has no trouble providing physical interior defense against drivers. One area Allen is notably electric has been her creativity in the fullcourt, providing high efficiency as a finisher. The guard has recently received an offer from local Division II, Regis University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='474578' first='Alana' last='Biosse'] - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Biosse is a fluid ballhandler who is more than capable getting downhill and making the right read. A wiry 5'5 guard, Biosse is constantly seeking out attempts around the rim, regardless of contact. The shooting guard seeks out driving lanes immediately off the catch, forcing defenders into disadvantage situations. Should help arrive, trust that Biosse will find the open teammate. Through her junior year, Biosse has been a valuable piece for Cherokee Trail, posting 8.2 points and 4 rebouds per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->