Secret’s Out: Headliners Invitational

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first-ever "Headliners Invitational" put top Michigan prospects on the court at Great Lakes Christian College for 9 hours on Sunday, November 12th. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College coaches led offensive, defensive, and full-court skills sessions prior to athletes competing in full-court games. PGH scouts provided exclusive written coverage of the event with the SnipBack App recording games, and Moneyball Sportswear providing reversibles for participants.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6 colleges were in attendance during sessions one and two with 80+ prospects participating across three sessions. The event was a smashing success because of the exceptional format, prospects, coaches, sponsors, scouts, and organizers who were prepared to win the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were a few unknown prospects who stole the spotlight on Sunday and proved to me exactly why we need events like this--to see great basketball players who sometimes slip through the cracks. Here are the secret stars who refused to stay hidden.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watch the games on www.snipback.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734923"],"_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":"#17 CG [player_tooltip player_id='734923' first='Maddie' last='Lowry'] (2026) earned an invitation to the Headliners with her outstanding play during fall league and at Northwood team camp this summer. She seized the opportunity Sunday to impress on the big stage. 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Charley made a crossover drive down the baseline then pivoted into a strong finish off two feet. She stole a pass then made an outstanding bounce pass assist in transition. Charley can score at all three levels; she creates match up issues because of her height and ability to play guard or forward. 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Our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prepnetwork.com/frequently-asked-questions/">mission</a>&nbsp;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 -->