Upside Highest Platform Combine

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highest Platform provided a unique experience for twelve determined basketball prospects today at the Cage Fieldhouse. The gym transformed into a testing facility for the first half of the event, inspired by the NBA combine. These young ladies pushed themselves past their limits and were able to collect data during their performance in various tests. Afterward, the girls competed individually and 1 v 1 in demanding mental and physical skills needed to succeed at the college level. The purpose, organization, intensity, and instruction by the event staff were off the charts. The final session of the four-hour event consisted of evenly dispersed teams playing one 5 v 5 game which is available exclusively on <a href="https://aicloud.snipback.com/viewmapvideojs/28632-11564-3140">SnipBack</a>. Coach Wiliam Jones said it best today, "Growth does not happen in the comfort zone" and I would personally suggest attending this event in the future if you are a prospect looking to grow. Read about some highlights from each participant today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Are you a 2024-2026 prospect looking to compete against the best Michigan has to offer? <a href="https://events.prepgirlshoops.com/e/873/register/michigan-top-250-expo">Register</a> for the PGH Top 250 Expo taking place on Sep. 23rd.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["716704"],"_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":764747,"_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":"2024 Marionna Dixon is a CG came into this event ready to leave her mark and she did so in every phase today. 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Our <a href="https://www.prepnetwork.com/frequently-asked-questions/">mission</a> at PGH is to cover as many athletes with D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO potential in the state as possible. If you have knowledge of a prospect off our radar, please DM Evan through Twitter @CoachEvanBell or email him at lapeercountycobras@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Register for <a href="https://forms.gle/b7VLWnZFQv1ZKAuD6">[program_tooltip program_id='715992' first='Lapeer' last='County Cobras']</a> spring travel teams and look for the upcoming HEADLINERS INVITATIONAL Showcase on Nov. 12th.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->