M.H.C. Afternoon Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Michigan Hardwood Classic kicked off Dec. 27th at Romulus HS, with exciting matchups and prospects on the court. Of the afternoon session, here are the athletes who left their mark on the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='853043' first='Santana' last='Eubanks']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"East Kentwood","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='853043' first='Santana' last='Eubanks']u003c/strongu003e (2024) played explosive basketball at the Michigan Hardwood Classic today. She relentlessly stole passes and finished in transition for East Kentwood. Santana scored 15 points with an unreal 9 steals; her speed and ability to turn on the jets left opponents in the dust. She is a strong, athletic, and aggressive G/Wing who turns up the heat on ball handlers and finishes at the rim.rnrn[caption id=u0022attachment_828564u0022 align=u0022alignnoneu0022 width=u0022300u0022]u003ca href=u0022https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/PXL_20231227_200704330.MP_-crop-3024x1986-1703735572.jpgu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022size-medium wp-image-828564u0022 src=u0022https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/PXL_20231227_200704330.MP_-crop-3024x1986-1703735572.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022197u0022 /u003eu003c/au003e East Kentwood vs K'zoo Central, Romulus H.S, Dec. 27, 2023[/caption]","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["693845"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='693845' first='Sophia' last='Wozniak'] looked to be in peak form today after returning to action last week following an injury. She stole a pass, went coast to coast, then finished a contested left-handed floater at the rim in traffic. Sophia scored another floater, beating her defender off the dribble from the wing and drilled a wing 3 off the catch. She is a two-way playmaker for the Falcons.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["244748"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: leftu0022u003eJada Collins was an impressive athlete at the Michigan Hardwood Classic for Kalamazoo Central. At 6'0 her length, leaping ability, and fluid play on both ends is impressive to watch. She went up and swatted a ball out of the air, nailed a wing 3, and finished a baseline drive at the rim through contact. Jada dribbled the ball using lateral pushouts, crossovers, pocket dribbles, like the ball was attached to her hand. She was one of the most visually imposing athletes on the court today.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["335974"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='335974' first='Tessa' last='Roe'] played effectively on both ends of the floor for Lansing Catholic at the Michigan Hardwood Classic Wednesday. She started the game by hitting a triple from the top of the key and elevated to finish her drive with a right handed scoop. Tessa caused multiple turnovers and made the right decisions with her passes to get teammates open looks at the basket. Tessa finished with eight and played effective basketball for the Cougars.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["420495"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='420495' first='Cleaira' last='Peterson'] led an inspired effort from Detroit Mumford to upset a top D2 team at the Michigan Hardwood Classic Wednesday. She put together a complete game, scoring 12 with 5 rebounds. Peterson had many strong catches and finishes off the glass around the rim and won the physical battle to seal and rebound the ball for her team. She stole/deflected passes and made accurate passes to create transition baskets for Mumford. One of her Peterson's best moments was when she chased down a transition drive from behind and blocked the shot attempt without fouling; her two-way effort was crucial to the team's success.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["419537"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='419537' first='Cherish' last='Jefferson'] was a clutch performer for Mumford Wednesday at the Michigan Hardwood Classic. Cherish forced turnovers by applying pressure on the ball with her quick lateral slides and anticipation. She pushed the tempo in transition and delivered bounce passes on the money through tight windows. Cherish hit a corner 3, dribbled circles around multiple defenders before hitting a floater in the paint, and hit 6 straight free throws down the stretch to help seal a victory for Mumford.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["716472"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='716472' first='Ceniyah' last='Williams'] performed at a high level for Mumford on both ends and helped her team upset a top D2 opponent at the Michigan Hardwood Classic Wednesday. She scored 12, with many strong finishes at the rim and clutch free throws. Ceniyah showed the handles to use a spin dribble full speed and also the range to hit the corner jumper. She used her speed and jumping ability to block a shot, and scored through a foul at the rim. Her efforts were a key factor in the team's success.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658cf42c6e8d4"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">At the Buzzer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evan Bell</strong>&nbsp;is currently a scout for Prep Girls Hoops, Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach at Lapeer High School, and Director of<strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/lapeer-county-cobras/"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[program_tooltip program_id='715992' first='Lapeer' last='County Cobras']</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>. 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 -->