HEADLINERS INVITATIONAL: Session Two Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The moment has nearly arrived, as the first-ever Headliners Invitational is set to tip off on Sunday, November 12th. With high school tryouts only two weeks away, this is the last opportunity for prospects to showcase their skills and compete at an elite event prior to the school season. Session Two features exciting prospects coached by Megan Hudson, Trafford Hannan, and Jessica Duleba; who will win the Headliners Invitational Most Valuable Player Award? Here are a few who may be taking home the hardware.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["792650"],"_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":"2024 CG [player_tooltip player_id='792650' first='Makenna' last='Krzisnik'] is a hidden gem for the Walled Lake Warriors. She can take over games offensively with her sharpshooting and aggressive downhill drives. Makenna rises to the occasion in big moments with her competitive fire and forces turnovers with her defensive awareness. She has quick hands and finishes strong at the rim. 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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 -->