Super Scrimmage: The Steward School VS Manchester

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An absolutely electric atmosphere at The Steward School that was more like a playoff game than a scrimmage. This game featured two players [player_tooltip player_id='254975' first='Mia' last='Woolfolk'] and [player_tooltip player_id='376324' first='Sanai' last='Green'] that are ranked number 1 in their class in the Prep Girls Hoops ranking and both players are respectfully also ranked nationally in the top ESPN 100 as well. With a great crowd on hand with high level talent on the floor this is how things played out!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1st quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='304787' first='Rayne' last='Wright'] made her presence known on defense directing traffic and playing a free safety roll that led her to score five points including a transition lay-up off the steal! [player_tooltip player_id='392204' first='Keileen' last='Edwards'] was a spark and was instant offense off the bench with a and one lay up early in the quarter Steward had great ball movement in their offense but got off to a slow start. But [player_tooltip player_id='380004' first='Lilly' last='Thoman'] hit the lane hard and had a beautiful off hand lay-up out the reach of outstretched defenders. Score 16-5 Manchester end of the quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":807934,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/IMG_2138.jpg?w=1022" alt="" class="wp-image-807934" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: adalongphotography, adalongphotography/IG</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2nd quarter&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second quarter started like the first quarter started with great defense! With a loose ball on the floor [player_tooltip player_id='254975' first='Mia' last='Woolfolk'] dove on the floor for a steal and was able to make a pass and find [player_tooltip player_id='443620' first='Madison' last='Smith'] for a transition lay-up! Very next play [player_tooltip player_id='300652' first='Ava' last='Johnson'] went to the post and was able to score with a lay-up over Mia for a much needed bucket. [player_tooltip player_id='421802' first='Leah' last='Hampton'] started to get involved in the scoring and she was lights out! Going 3 for 5 from three point land with hitting two of them in transition. [player_tooltip player_id='551088' first='Tori' last='West'] got a much needed bucket and [player_tooltip player_id='376324' first='Sanai' last='Green'] wing skills are now starting to be on full display! She was able to connect on a pull up jumper at the top of the key, get a nice back door lay-up and get a and one bucket for a much productive quarter! Score 16-14 Manchester end of the 2nd quarter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":807943,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/IMG_2141-crop-936x615-1700234664.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-807943" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: adalongphotography adalongphotography/IG</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3rd quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='376324' first='Sanai' last='Green'] got things started with a three point shot! Two plays later [player_tooltip player_id='304787' first='Rayne' last='Wright'] had a great curl off the screen for an easy bucket. Next possession [player_tooltip player_id='254975' first='Mia' last='Woolfolk'] had a nice fade away and one basket! Sanai had another productive quarter with two more pull up jumpers and a total of 7 points in the quarter. [player_tooltip player_id='254975' first='Mia' last='Woolfolk'] was not quiet in this quarter hitting a jumper on the baseline and she backed down her defender for a bucket as well. Mia also added a big time block that led to a lay-up. 16-12 Manchester end of the 3rd quarter.   </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":807935,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/IMG_2137.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-807935" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: adalongphotography, adalongphotography/IG</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4th quarter&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both coaches went heavy on reserve players but off the bench freshman [player_tooltip player_id='443620' first='Madison' last='Smith'] stood out this quarter and scored 6 points and had a couple off steals! 15-5 Manchester end of the 4th quarter.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Takeaways&nbsp;from the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Manchester HS:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has good three point shooters!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They have a legit big three!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='443620' first='Madison' last='Smith'] looks like a starter!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Steward School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sanai has a pro frame!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They have great size!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='380004' first='Lilly' last='Thoman'] can run the show!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->