The Rematch: North Meck at Lake Norman

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a highly anticipated matchup, the North Meck Vikings traveled to Lake Norman to take on the undefeated Wildcats in the “Elite 8.”&nbsp; The Vikings were looking for revenge after their loss earlier in the season where seniors [player_tooltip player_id='254583' first='Nevaeh' last='Farmer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='254584' first='Kirsten' last='Lewis-Williams'] took over in the fourth quarter exchanging baskets.&nbsp; That game came down to who scored the last bucket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This game seemed different.&nbsp; There was a focus on the Vikings' players showing their determination to end the season for Lake Norman.&nbsp; This time, they had their full court threat back from injury with [player_tooltip player_id='385145' first='Dearia' last='Page'] returning to the starting lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Norman scored the first points with an old-fashioned three point play from [player_tooltip player_id='457411' first='Kelsey' last='Rhyne'].&nbsp; North Meck then began their scoring and proceeded to lead most of the first half leading by 5 at halftime.&nbsp; Returning from the half, Lake Norman was able to close the gap tying it up going into the fourth quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ultimately, [player_tooltip player_id='254584' first='Kirsten' last='Lewis-Williams'], [player_tooltip player_id='457411' first='Kelsey' last='Rhyne'], and [player_tooltip player_id='288422' first='Samantha' last='Shehan'] took over in the fourth quarter scoring 22 points outlasting the Vikings who scored 15.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at the standouts from the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":607712,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/03/Kirsten-Lewis-Williams-FT-copy-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1677684253.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-607712" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["254584"],"_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":607717,"_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 class=u0022p1u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='254584' first='Kirsten' last='Lewis-Williams'] continues to be a cheat code for her team.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eEven though I am sure that teams know that she will do her signature spin move to get some points, she still remains unstoppable getting to the basket to put up her shot.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe showed off her athleticism hustling back on defense grabbing a nice block in transition.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe's so tough driving to the basket embracing contact and going up for her shot.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eNo matter how close the game is, she continues to execute the things that she excels at.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ff72b9adb9d"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":607725,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/03/Kelsey-Rhyne-driving-copy-crop-3024x1986-1677684370.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-607725" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["457411"],"_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":607727,"_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 class=u0022p1u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='457411' first='Kelsey' last='Rhyne'] started the scoring making an old fashioned three point play after her aggressive drive to the hoop.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe crashes the boards going after rebounds on both ends staying ready to put up offensive rebounds for some points.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eThe lefty does a nice job attacking gaps with the ball going to the hoop.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe ran a beautiful pick and roll play scoring in the paint off the pass from her teammate.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe went 6 for 6 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter helping to seal the victory for her team.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ff72b9adc43"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":607733,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/03/Sam-Shehan-FT-copy-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1677684474.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-607733" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["288422"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='288422' first='Samantha' last='Shehan'] showed off her range shooting the ball hitting the only three pointer in the entire game.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe has phenomenal spin moves she uses in the paint to lose her defender and score some points.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe was inside grabbing rebounds on both ends of the court.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eHer ability to make 4 of 4 free throws to end the game was crucial to secure the victory.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ff72b9adcb7"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":607736,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/03/Addison-Sirianni-passing-copy-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1677684555.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-607736" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["288423"],"_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":517374,"_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 class=u0022p1u0022u003eAddison Sirianni was tough on defense stripping the ball from her opponents and taking it all the way to the other end for some points.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe jumped in front of passes deflecting them preventing her opponents from getting plays started.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe was aggressive getting inside for rebounds on both ends of the court, and she had an awareness of finding her teammates ready to put the ball back up through the hoop.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ff72b9add36"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now, let's see the standouts for the North Meck Vikings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":607738,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/03/Kairah-Dixon-Booker-layup-copy-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1677684632.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-607738" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["385135"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eKairah Dixon Booker was the leading scorer for the Vikings making sure she left it all out on the court in her final game of high school.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe is aggressive in the paint going after rebounds and putting up shots.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe drives hard to the hoop no matter what contact may be there for her.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe does a little bit of everything for her team handling the ball, rebounding, and knocking down shots.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe was nice on defense stripping the ball and blocking shots.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ff72b9add98"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":607744,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/03/Nevaeh-Farmer-dribbling-copy-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1677684722.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-607744" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["254583"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='254583' first='Nevaeh' last='Farmer'] was showing off her handles and quickness driving to the hoop to open up the block for her teammates making the dish.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe didn't always need to make the pass as she can easily roll the ball off her fingertips finishing at the rim herself for some points.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe was constantly inside battling for rebounds, and she had some nice offensive boards to get her 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Bates","_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":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"North Meck","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"E.A. Lady Stars 17U","_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 class=u0022p1u0022u003eBoston Bates was an excellent on ball defender and used her aggressiveness on the other end to drive hard to the hoop.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe did a nice job attacking the basket earning some old fashioned three point plays.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe has a nice finish at the rim adjusting on her way up to score some points.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ff72b9ade93"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":607761,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/03/Dearia-Page-dribbling-copy-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1677684925.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-607761" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["385145"],"_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":365198,"_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 class=u0022p1u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='385145' first='Dearia' last='Page'] has been a welcomed return for the Vikings coming back from injury.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe had a nice pull up jumper knowing how to create space for the open look.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe snuck inside for the pass and points.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eHer lateral movements on defense and constant outstretched hands were certainly a nuisance for her opponents trying to get by her.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ff72b9adf01"} /-->