State Tourney Session 2- breakout players
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Jacey Mullen Jacey Mullen 5'11" | PF New Middletown Springfield | 2023 State OH HEIGHT 5'10" POS SF CLASS 2023 Jacey Mullen Jacey Mullen 5'11" | PF New Middletown Springfield | 2023 State OH School: New Middletown Springfield Their top…
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Continue ReadingTheir top player, Jacey showed some good skills while her team struggled against Toledo Christian. She showed good court presence and was always around the ball. She finished her night with a double-double scoring 10 points with 10 boards. Also showed good handles and played with good intensity.
A very strong physical presence around the rim, she used her strength to establish the paint and has good moves around the rim. Able to step out to the midrange and not afraid to let it fly from deep. Good body control and able to find her open teammate. She finished her semi-final with 6 points 5 rebounds and 3 assists. A good stat line in a game that saw her play less than three quarters.
Kaylona Butler
Kaylona Butler
Really impressed with her overall game and it was the first time I have seen her play. She was poised and played within the offense, allowing her to focus on the game in front of her. Kaylona finished with 19 points and a team high 8 rebounds. Good handles and distributes the ball well, makes a strong backcourt with Kendall Braden Kendall Braden 5’9″ | SG Toledo Christian | 2024 State OH . Shifty and athletic, just makes things happen.
Joplin was a bright spot in a rough night for Hiland as they fell short to Tri Village in the semis, Session 2 on Thursday. Joplin played above years and as a sophomore, was skilled and developed as one of the top players at the final four. She finished the game with 15 points and a pair of threes.
Sydnee DeLong
Sydnee DeLong
While the usual Tri Village characters were setting the tone in their win, DeLong is a freshman who continues to improve. She is developing her game while in the starting lineup with 3 seniors and a junior, which allows her to grow her game. She has a good shot and plays with poise. She finished the game with 5 points and a team high 3 steals.