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M.H.C. Evening Showstoppers

M.H.C. Evening Showstoppers
Brandywine vs Blissfield, Michigan Hardwood Classic, Dec. 27, 2023
Evan Bell
Evan Bell December 27, 2023 @ 11:23 PM
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Peyton Tennant
Peyton Tennant 5'8" | PF | 2025
MI
Lakeeyah Barnes
Lakeeyah Barnes 5'4" | PG | 2024
IL
Kamaria Sephus
Kamaria Sephus 5'4" | PG | 2026
IL
Avery Collins
Avery Collins PG | 2024
MI
Adeline Gill
Adeline Gill 5'8" | SF | 2025
MI
Eliza Bush
Eliza Bush 5'5" | PG | 2025
MI
Ellie Knapp
Ellie Knapp 5'6" | PG | 2024
MI
Stacy Utomi
Stacy Utomi 5'10" | SF | 2024
MI
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In transition she spun her defender like a top using multiple crossovers. Ellie used her shiftiness to create space off the dribble to knock down shots with step backs. Her inside out dribbles and pull up game made guarding her in the half court a monumental task. She buried multiple triples and caused turnovers with her quick hands and anticipation on defense. 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She kept quality position defensively and added three steals during the game.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["521042"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='521042' first='Avery' last='Collins'] gutted out an inspired performance for Blissfield at the Michigan Hardwood Classic. She put up 20 points with 9 rebounds and 4 steals in a hard fought battle. Avery finished many difficult shots around the rim and caused turnovers with her defensive awareness and pressure on ball handlers. Nearly every shot and layup Avery made was contested with defenders closing in, which shows you how tough and determined she was in this game. She worked hard for offensive rebounds and put backs to keep her team competing till the end.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='959912' first='Peyton' last='Tennant']","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"Blissfield","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_3_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='959912' first='Peyton' last='Tennant'] u003c/strongu003e(2025) impacted the game inside for Blissfield at the Michigan Hardwood Classic. She compiled a staggering 14 rebounds with another 8 points as well. Peyton finished strong at the rim off of missed shot attempts and continually out-worked her opponent for inside position. The extra possessions and points she created by effectively rebounding the ball on both ends was critical to Blissfield competing in the game all the way to the end.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["419536"],"_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='419536' first='Eliza' last='Bush'] made key plays for Arbor Prep and not all of them jump out on the stat sheet. She buried a wing 3 and what was more impressive was her toughness to anticipate an out of control drive and draw the charge. She handled the ball well under pressure, played good defense, and distributed the ball effectively for the Gators; Eliza finished with 6 points in their victory at the Michigan Hardwood Classic.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[caption id=u0022attachment_828610u0022 align=u0022alignnoneu0022 width=u0022300u0022]u003ca href=u0022https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/PXL_20231228_004144189-crop-3024x1986-1703740781.jpgu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022size-medium wp-image-828610u0022 src=u0022https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/PXL_20231228_004144189-crop-3024x1986-1703740781.jpg?w=300u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022197u0022 /u003eu003c/au003e Arbor Prep vs Phillips, Michigan Hardwood Classic, Dec. 27, 2023[/caption]","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["244278"],"_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='244278' first='Stacy' last='Utomi'] quite simply refused to be stopped Wednesday at the Michigan Hardwood Classic. She stormed out of the gates with a 12 point first quarter, dominating the offensive glass. Stacy finished at the rim, stole passes, and hit jumpers. Her toughness was evident as she clearly played through lingering discomfort during the game. Stacy led the charge in a victorious effort for Arbor Prep in all aspects of the game.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["624995"],"_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='624995' first='Kamaria' last='Sephus'] willed her team back into the game Wednesday at the Michigan Hardwood Classic. After trailing early, she lit it up with two wing 3's outside and then hesi-faked out her defender and finished with a right finger roll in transition. Kamaria led Phillips offensively scoring 17 points with 5 triples against one of Michigan's best.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["822117"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"LaKeeyah Barnes had her wiggle working for Phillips at the Michigan Hardwood Classic Wednesday. She utilized multiple behind the back crossover dribbles to create space and drain a pull-up in the closing seconds of the first quarter. LaKeeyah scored an impressive drive and floater finger roll in the paint and later elevated way up to score another contested floater. Her shifty ball handling and ability to finish in traffic were impressive to see and all 13 of her points were earned against a top Michigan opponent Wednesday.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-658d066d2ad2e"} /--> <!-- 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 -->

The evening games of the Michigan Hardwood Classic on Wednesday featured 2022 Breslin finalist Blissfield against Niles Brandywine and top D3 Arbor Prep against Chicago's Phillips. Here are the performers who had fans wide awake in their seats.

Holy Cross (IN)
Ellie Knapp

Ellie Knapp

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Ellie
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Class
2024
Height
5'6"
HS
Niles Brandywine
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MI
M.H.C. Evening Showstoppers
Ellie Knapp , Holy Cross Commit, had one of the most impressive days of any baller in the...
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Holy Cross (IN)
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Ellie Knapp

State: Michigan
School: Niles Brandywine
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Kalamazoo
Adeline Gill

Adeline Gill

MI
SF
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Adeline
Gill SF
Class
2025
Height
5'8"
HS
Brandywine
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MI
M.H.C. Evening Showstoppers
Adeline Gill made key plays offensively for Niles Brandywine in their victory at the Michigan Hardwood Classic. She...
Written by Evan Bell
Kalamazoo
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Adeline Gill

State: Michigan
School: Brandywine
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Avery Collins

Avery Collins

MI
PG
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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2024
HS
Blissfield
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MI
M.H.C. Evening Showstoppers
Avery Collins gutted out an inspired performance for Blissfield at the Michigan Hardwood Classic. She put up 20...
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Avery Collins

State: Michigan
School: Blissfield
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Eliza Bush

Eliza Bush

MI
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HEIGHT 5'5"
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Arbor Prep
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M.H.C. Evening Showstoppers
Eliza Bush made key plays for Arbor Prep and not all of them jump out on the stat...
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Oakland (MI)
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Mercer (GA)
Stacy Utomi

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MI
SF
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Mercer (GA)
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State: Michigan
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Kamaria Sephus

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IL
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State: Illinois
School: Wendell Philips Academy
Club: Lady Meanstreets
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Lakeeyah Barnes

Lakeeyah Barnes

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Class
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Height
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HS
Phillips
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IL
M.H.C. Evening Showstoppers
LaKeeyah Barnes had her wiggle working for Phillips at the Michigan Hardwood Classic Wednesday. She utilized multiple behind...
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State: Illinois
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