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Boy, what a treat to watch this game between Purcell Marian and Canal Fulton Northwest! Let’s take a look at my notes from this matchup! Northwest: Northwest did a great job showing patience on the offensive end. They went into…
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Continue ReadingBoy, what a treat to watch this game between Purcell Marian and Canal Fulton Northwest! Let’s take a look at my notes from this matchup!
Northwest:
Northwest did a great job showing patience on the offensive end. They went into halftime keeping it close, only down 6 points, and this was with only a total of 5 rebounds! The 2nd half was big, particularly for Ashley Cudnik, Ashlyn Stark, and Lily Bottomley Lily Bottomley 6'2" | C Northwest | 2023 State OH .
#3 Ashley Cudnik: After a slow 1st half, she came out in the 2nd half knocking down some big shots that kept the team close, hitting 2 three-point buckets. She finished with 10 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals. (Below, shooting)
#4 Ashlyn Stark: Outstanding performance today, shooting 5/6 from the field for 10 points, as well as 3 assists and 2 steals- nearly all from the second half. (Below with ball)
#55 Lily Bottomley Lily Bottomley 6'2" | C Northwest | 2023 State OH : She’s impressive to watch. I love how reliable her hands are, and her ability to make difficult shots inside, often being double teamed. She connnected on her shots well, shooting 50%, with 19 points, to go along with 4 assists and 6 boards. Tough player!
Purcell Marian:
When this team becomes hot from outside, watch out! That’s exactly what happened in the 2nd half, where Jayda Mosley Jayda Mosley 5'7" | SG Cincinnati Purcell Marian | 2024 State OH and Trinity Small gave the team a huge lift by knocking down 3’s. Their defense also turned up a few notches, where Dee Alexander anticipated passes, and took off for easy transition buckets. Ky’Aira Miller Ky’Aira Miller 5'6" | CG Purcell Marian | 2025 State OH however, WOW- she played so strong, from start to finish!
#2 Dee Alexander: There are so many words that come to mind when I think of Dee. Explosive, Dominating, WOW, Showtime! Just a special player with a unique gift/ talent that will take her to many high levels of basketball! Ohio Ms. Basketball finished with a double double- 20 points, 10 boards. (Below, on defense)
#3 Ky’Aira Miller Ky’Aira Miller 5'6" | CG Purcell Marian | 2025 State OH : What a performance by Miller! Her free-throws were beyond impressive, shooting 13-14 from the charity stripe! She drew 10 fouls! Outstanding defense, and ball control. (Below, fouled on defense)
#30 Jayda Mosley Jayda Mosley 5'7" | SG Cincinnati Purcell Marian | 2024 State OH : This girl is a bucket- and you don’t dare let her have a glance at the basket, because she’s automatic! Mosley hit 2 key three’s in the 2nd half, giving the team a huge boost of momentum! (Below on defense)
#23 McKenzie Jones: We are gonna be talking about this girl for a long time! Only a freshman, she just naturally lets the game come to her. I loved her shot selection, and but even more so, her defense! She was hungry for rebounds, which gave the team 2nd chance opportunities to score. (Below on defense)