LBI Spring Invitational: 2025 Top Performers – Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The talent was out in full force this past weekend at the LBI Spring Invitational in Charleston. Who were some more 2025 Top Performers from the event? Well, we have you covered with all the answers right here. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lucas Plays Big in the Paint: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":654184,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/9F35BF10-A141-4997-9F40-DB893AF2DB74.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-654184" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='372272' first='Samara' last='Lucas']</strong> does a nice job of carving out space down low on the block. She reacts very well towards the ball and always makes herself available to be in position to make a play. Samara has a soft touch and she really knows how to work through contact. She continues to make progress in her development. Lucas attends Clover HS in the Upstate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lady Upward Stars 3SSB 2025 Roll: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":651554,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/9E3F8C76-1807-4C34-8CD5-11679033044E.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-651554" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Upward Stars 3SSB 2025 had little trouble in the game we watched today. The Lady Upward Stars were led by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='176612' first='Zhykera' last='Brown']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496217' first='Chi'nya' last='Isaac']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='185416' first='Serenity' last='Woods']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='175325' first='Morgan' last='Champion']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='210157' first='Faith' last='Farmer']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='399248' first='Janyia' last='Williams']</strong> today. The lopsided win was really tough to eval that's for sure. This team has plenty of talent from top to bottom. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Walker Plays Up: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":654185,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/CEF73324-F90A-4AF5-B63F-D3F756D370B6.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-654185" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='175345' first='Aveion' last='Walker']</strong> plays up a age group for the SC Future 11th. She likes to play the game slashing to the basket. Walker excels in the transition game and really shows to have some crafty passing skills to boot. Aveion understands on where to be on the floor to make a play. She steps up and sacrifices her body at times on the defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Georgia Trio Plays Well: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":654186,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/73F7BFB1-F6DF-4F6C-BE26-E61662DF0EAE.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-654186" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='654160' first='Kyjana' last='Jordan']</strong> attends Effingham County HS in Georgia. Jordan a physical guard really likes to get the ball downhill to the cup. Kyjana was able to finish drives through contact all day long. She dropped a few short jumpers from elbow in today. Kyjana has a strong frame and really was able to touch the paint all game long. Jordan finished with 13 points in the win today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":654182,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/FEF28D82-F13F-4879-BEFF-C00F581C02E1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-654182" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='654162' first='Cullen' last='McCormick']</strong> plays at Richmond Hill HS outside of Savannah. McCormick a post player looks to play face-up at times from the short corner. She seems to be best suited in more of a half-court setting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":654183,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/D24EB3C3-2A54-452E-B1DE-2460E980C0B6.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-654183" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='654161' first='Zora' last='Geiger']</strong> plays at Calvary Day in Savannah. Geiger showed to have a very quick shot release from the perimeter. Geiger has a great set of hands to catch anything thrown in her direction. Zora finished with 10 points in the win today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This trio runs with Lowco WBB 2025 and Head Coach Denzel Collins. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Crosland and the Capital City Tyrants:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":654189,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/B37D8DB6-A948-4DB8-BC92-2714952FEC43.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-654189" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='320740' first='Lauren' last='Crosland'] </strong>plays the game at one speed and one level at all times HARD. Lauren has no problems taking a charge, jumping on the floor, sacrificing her body. She seems to be at her best while slashing to the cup or staling the baseline. Crosland plays great in the passing lanes with her length and ability to pick up deflections along the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>First Viewing of Upward Stars Pee Dee This Season:</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":654187,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/1304D5CA-A862-4F80-BBD8-D0A413C2C4E4.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-654187" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This was my first time to catch the Upward Stars Pee Dee 2024 this spring. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496272' first='Natalie' last='Pitts'] </strong>and fellow sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='185417' first='Tatiana' last='Williamson'] </strong>are two members of the 2025 Palmetto State Class on this roster. Pitts plays the game with a good motor on the floor. She plays aggressive and constantly remains active on the floor. Natalie shows to use a nice head fake move to score around the cup at times. She currently attends Lee Central HS in Bishopville. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":654188,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/EF16E589-9ED3-490E-AE0D-7CAB838071DE.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-654188" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williamson knocked down some three-pointers from downtown here today. She likes to handle the rock at times and show some shake and bake with her handles. Tatiana plays the game with good size from the backcourt. She attends Trinity Collegiate in Darlington. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->