IE Cherokee Invitational: Young Stars
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Insider Exposure held their Cherokee Invitational before the holidays began where teams from across the southeast came to compete. We’ve talked a lot about these high school athletes, and this article is about the young players already making waves for…
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Continue ReadingInsider Exposure held their Cherokee Invitational before the holidays began where teams from across the southeast came to compete. We’ve talked a lot about these high school athletes, and this article is about the young players already making waves for their teams.
Shyla Simms Shyla Simms 5'6" | CG RJ Reynolds | 2027 NC
Shyla Simms Shyla Simms 5'6" | CG RJ Reynolds | 2027 NC
Shyla Simms Shyla Simms 5’6″ | CG RJ Reynolds | 2027 NC was showing off her finesse handling the ball and getting to the rim not backing down from contact. She had a dominant second half bringing some life to her team getting to the basket and scoring all over the court. Her defense was sure to create some plays going the other direction.
Sara Kate Carr had a nice take to the hoop driving baseline and scoring two points using ball fakes to create some space. She was making strong cuts to the basket being ready for the pass and bucket. She battled through contact, and she was sure to make it count from the free throw line.
Blythe Cunningham had a clutch play in the third quarter knocking down a three pointer through contact for a four point play. She knows how to find the openings, and she slides into the gaps filling the void on defense coming up with some steals. She makes nice passes drawing defenders towards her to open up the court for her teammates.
Cimora Rorie
Cimora Rorie
Cimora Rorie leads the regional team with her quickness handling the ball. She’s patient letting plays develop knowing when to make her passes or attack the gaps herself. She can sneak in to grab the steal pushing it the other direction.
Jade Bell
Jade Bell
Jade Bell was strong getting inside to grab the rebounds, and she extended plays with her offensive boards. She was all over the court finding the open lanes and sneaking by her opponents. Her quickness was apparent on defense, too.