CGHR March Madness: 2024-25 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When travel teams were setting their schedules for the 2023 AAU campaign, a few of those from the Carolinas would be making a weekend stop in the Pee Dee for the final weekend of March.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That pitstop in the Pee Dee would be at the Pearl Moore Basketball Center as Carolina Girls Hoops Report hosted its CGHR March Madness event. A number of teams from a variety of classes converged on Florence for what was two days of scintillating basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We at Prep Girls Hoops made the trip to the Pee Dee to catch Sunday's games. Here is who stood out among the juniors and sophomores who were on hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["252525"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":624729,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eWith [player_tooltip player_id='241663' first='Raeleigh' last='Rivers'] graduating from Chesterfield, Diggs is certain to assume the primary leadership for the 2023-24 rendition of the 2A Rams. Her performance at CGHR March Madness is a sign that she is, indeed, ready for that role. Diggs brings plenty of stature and compliments that with her impressive length. Passes that may typically sail out of bounds are maintained possessions thanks to Diggs. She is a skilled attacker of the rim and that length can particularly display itself as a defender. 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The girls basketball program of the 3A Vikings has experienced its fair share of success as well. Ray's play was a major factor in that for Central Cabarrus in 2022-23. She was part of what was arguably the most entertaining matchup of the weekend when Hoop State-based Reign Academy 2024 matched up with Palmetto State-based Carolina Hoopers 2024. It may not have been the result she was looking for in that matchup, but she did finish with eight points in a 54-53 decision. Ray, while playing primarily as a guard, is a gifted rebounder and scorer and ball hawk as she displayed by averaging 11.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.8 steals in 28 games this past season at Central Cabarrus.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6421b0660284d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":624744,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Khiaisha Phillips","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lee Central HS","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Carolina Rattlers 2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eOverall, Carolina Rattlers 2025 had a rough go of things on Sunday at CGHR March Madness. In one of the games the team played in, Phillips was a bright spot. She scored six points to pace her team's attack in what was a tough contest against Palmetto Stampede 2026. An important element to her complete game is how she manages to attack the rim, which can include converting on tough shots close to the basket. 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The 1A Trojans' standout made plays left and right for Team USC Unleashed 2024 en route to a 20-point showing. Middleton can effectively run point and throws defenses for a loop with her ability to either score or pass. 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