M.H.C. Evening Showstoppers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["417904"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='417904' first='Ellie' last='Knapp'], Holy Cross Commit, had one of the most impressive days of any baller in the gym at the Michigan Hardwood Classic. She led the way offensively scoring 15 points with 4 assists, 3 steals, and 3 triples. 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. Ellie was an outstanding prospect to watch for Niles Brandywine.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["424573"],"_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='424573' first='Adeline' last='Gill'] made key plays offensively for Niles Brandywine in their victory at the Michigan Hardwood Classic. She hit a pull-up jumper and mulitple contested finishes at the rim in traffic. Adeline sees the floor and passes the ball to teammates for quality looks at the basket. 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 -->