Underdogs: Don’t Count These Girls Out

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baboom. Baboom. Baboom. This is the sound of your heart pounding. Behind close doors, in driveways, in facilities wherever they may be, young ladies across this state are putting in work. Either alone by themselves, with a trainer, with a friend or two, shots are getting up, the player is getting better. Some are blessed with natural born talent. Others have to work to overcome. Either way, the work is being done. As they say in the Drew League, “ No Excuse, Just Produce.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this state, we are fortunate to have some solid talent. From east to west and in between, young ladies are getting after it. Though everyone doesn't get the same opportunity or shine as others, we do recognize those who may have their backs against the walls. The ones who may not be the first or second option on their squad, but the ones who roll up their sleeves and fight. These are the “underdogs” who lace up their shoes, and go to work. “ No Excuse, Just Produce.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='290993' first='McKenzie' last='Kaye'] (5'9/ SF/ Grace Christian Academy</strong>)- This dual sport senior is a hustler. She grinds at everything she does. A multi-level scoring threat who competes her tail off. Coachable kid, she's going to go out and do her best to execute and give 110% while doing it. Selfless leader who can defend, make timely passes, and finish with the ball going through the net. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='290946' first='Kayla' last='Lee'] (5'9/ CG/ Franklin Christian Academy)</strong>- Shifty guard who attacks downhill. She is the heart and soul of FCA and she is a go-getter. With a wiry frame, she unleashes her energy on both ends of the floor. On the defensive end, she uses her fast twitch muscles to defend like crazy, stealing balls from opponents that lead to easy buckets. Offensively, handles the ball, breaking down opponents on her way to the cup. A leader with a fearless attitude.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Genesis Harris (5'6/ PG/ Beech)</strong>- Speedy floor general who can score the ball. From the arc, she unleashes her nice lefty release. She has a quick first step that enables her to get downhill and finish against contact. Defensively, she can defend like crazy. Creating chaos for her opponent, but if she is playing off the ball, knows how to read and react to exploit/ bait the other team into a turnover. She's a heady floor general who will fit nicely into this Beech offensive attack. A selfless leader who gets after it with confidence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='631095' first='Decarra' last='Ward'] (6'2/PF/ Bartlett)</strong>- Baby D is a solid option that's hungry. Hungry to compete. Hungry to produce. A tone setter who owns the paint. Offensively, she's a finisher around the blocks, as she has a plethora of back to the basket moves. Has a nice mid-range jumper she uses in pick n' roll action. She's a beast on the boards, reading the trajectory of the ball, putting it back in the hoop. Defensively, she's an anchor. Blocking shots and grabbing boards. A great rim runner who brings energy on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='326747' first='Malaya' last='Woullard'] (5'3/ PG/ Clarksville Academy)</strong>- Shifty guard who has a quick first step. With the ball in her hands, she's hard to beat. From slicing through offenses, she can get down hill to score or hit you with a hesi/ step back move. High basketball IQ, she has great court vision where she makes timely passes, hitting teammates in their shooter's pocket. Isn't afraid to lock up on the defensive end. Solid prospect who plays with a lot of heart and confidence.<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='625402' first='Kinsley' last='Crews'] (6'2/C/Houston)</strong>- After overcoming injuries, Kinsley's confidence is soaring. The lefty took tremendous strides this summer, battling in the painted area. She was a beast on the boards on both ends of the floor, establishing her presence. She battles opponents, making it tough for them to score. When the ball was in the post on offense, she displayed nice footwork that led to the ball finishing at the bottom of the net. Hard working kid who is a student of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->