My Takeaways – Scrimmage at Grand Rapids Christian
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On Tuesday evening, Grand Rapids Christian, Kalamazoo Christian, and Kent City had a pre-season scrimmage. Among the observations made, it was apparent that Jordyn Bonnema Jordyn Bonnema 5'7" | CG Kalamazoo Christian | 2025 State MI is a talented player,…
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Continue ReadingOn Tuesday evening, Grand Rapids Christian, Kalamazoo Christian, and Kent City had a pre-season scrimmage. Among the observations made, it was apparent that Jordyn Bonnema Jordyn Bonnema 5'7" | CG Kalamazoo Christian | 2025 State MI is a talented player, Grand Rapids Christian has a young team and will be working on rebuilding, and Kent City had difficulty running their offense, but scored off their press. Here are some players that I found enjoyable to watch.
Bonnema possesses a physique that is fit for college-level basketball and she effectively utilized her strength to create scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates. She is a skilled playmaker who can score from all areas of the court, including multiple three-pointers and finishing strong at the rim. Furthermore, she displayed her defensive prowess by recording numerous steals and deflections.
Elli VanDusen
Elli VanDusen
Despite being a freshman, VanDusen played exceptionally well. She was a hustler on the court, showing great effort and energy. She grabbed rebounds and put them back in with ease. VanDusen also made multiple 3-pointers and displayed her skills with some crafty finishes in the lane. I’m excited to see what she will achieve in the next four years!
Freeland is a rising star among freshmen, poised to make a splash on the varsity scene. Keep an eye on her, as she’s sure to leave her mark! She has a spin move that is tough for defenders to guard. Once she gets in the lane, she has an array of finishes. She did an outstanding job rebounding the ball and had numerous steals on the night.
Laynee Hoffman
Laynee Hoffman
Kent City benefited from Hoffman’s contribution as a spark off the bench. She made an immediate impact by stealing the ball and scoring a layup on the other end. Her defensive instincts were evident throughout the game as she positioned herself well and came away with several steals. Additionally, she showcased her shooting ability by sinking multiple three-pointers. Her quickness on full-court press was remarkable.
Charley Hassirnk
Charley Hassirnk
Hassirnk is another Freshman who performed well for her team. She is a quick point guard with exceptional ball-handling skills. She had a quick first step to get past her defender and finished through contact at the rim.
Rae Cummings
Rae Cummings
Cummings demonstrated her versatility and skillset, making significant contributions to her team. She displayed an ability to play both on and off the ball, sinking multiple 3-pointers and executing a smooth And-One finish at the rim. Additionally, she served as a tenacious on-ball defender, creating disruption and confusion for the opposing team.
I thoroughly enjoy watching Cumming play because I am aware that if she is given an open opportunity beyond the arc, she will most likely take the shot and make it. Additionally, she managed to score a buzzer-beater shot during the game. She is also very vocal on the court and serves as a leader to her teammates. I am excited to see a lot of three-pointers being scored this season!