State Tourney Session 1 Standouts
Everyone knows the names we read all the time. But there were also some players who left their mark in Session 1 that you may or may not know of. Here are a few who caught my eye: Ella Rau…
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Continue ReadingEveryone knows the names we read all the time. But there were also some players who left their mark in Session 1 that you may or may not know of. Here are a few who caught my eye:
Ella Rau
Ella Rau
Ella really opened my eyes with a strong performance especially from behind the three-point arc. She was one of the players who led the charge with several threes in the opening half, and really shot the ball well with confidence. Ella finished with 11 points including 3-4 from the three. Every time her team needed a big shot during their first half success, she delivered.
First time I have seen her play and came away impressed how poised and mature she plays the game. Reese is a confident player with good handles and moves well around the court. She also connected on a trio of three-point baskets and finished with 10 points and a team high 3 assists.
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Trinity Small
Trinity Small
Trinity came off the bench and provided a good spark for the Cavaliers as she played 24 minutes and was a very productive okayed with five points and a team high five assists. She does a good job getting everyone involved. With everyone coming back next season, Small should continue to improve her game with a good summer.
Ashey Cudnik
Ashey Cudnik
Was really impressed with her overall game as she was a key player who contributed when Lily Bottomley Lily Bottomley 6’2″ | C Northwest | 2023 State OH west out with foul trouble. She connected on some big shots and was the leader on the offensive end with 16 points and 7 rebounds. She played all but one minute of the game and maintained her intensity throughout.
Lily battled through some early fouls trouble to still finish with a double-double of 13 points and 13 rebounds along with 2 blocked shots. She is a steady long and athletic post with a great wingspan able to disrupt play in the paint.