Sandy’s Spiel Showcase: Standout Guards
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Lydia Ledford GA #7 SG #3 HEIGHT 5'10" POS SG CLASS 2026 View Profile Lydia Ledford Instagram Twitter State: Georgia School: Buford Club: Southeast All-Stars Ledford got going in the second half pouring in nine of her 13 points in…
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Continue ReadingLedford got going in the second half pouring in nine of her 13 points in the third quarter to bust open a three-point halftime lead over Central-Macon into a commanding 62-44 advantage. Lydia got aggressive on offense, netting a corner three, flashing for a short-range jumper, hitting a pull-up and scoring in transition. Ledford was able to help fill the box score, collecting 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks.
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The Georgia Tech-signee gutted her way through a tough performance, nearly leading the Scots to a win over Stockbridge. Tianna went 7-8 from the line and managed to finish with a game-high 18 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. She netted a step-back three and found the rest of her success on drives to the basket.
The Texas-signee did more than just score in Wesleyan’s 69-65 come from behind win over River Ridge. Preston recorded 12 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal. She did a nice job defending Kayla Cleaveland Kayla Cleaveland 6’0″ | PF River Ridge | 2025 State GA in the post, showcasing her defensive versatility.
Even though it wasn’t necessarily her best game, Sophia Pearl Sophia Pearl 5’8″ | PG River Ridge | 2025 State GA still managed to produce at a high level that most others would call a career day. Pearl collected 15 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists. She sank three three-pointers and scored through contact downhill.
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Malaya made a living getting out in transition. The Nicholls State-signee scored four hoops out of fastbreaks. In the halfcourt, Jones showed her range with a pair of threes. Lay tallied 17 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists and 2 steals in a 75-37 win against North Paulding.
The Wheeling-signee buried a one-dribble pull-up and netted a corner three to lead North Paulding with 8 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. She shot 3-4 from the foul line.
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The Georgia College-signee knows her role and thrives in it. Eva sprints down the floor to get to the corners where she awaits passes to knock down threes. Garabadian hit a pair of threes and scored on a drive to finish with 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks against River Ridge.
The Belmont-signee got aggressive in the second half, scoring nine of her 12 points by attacking the hoop and drawing fouls. Tripp went 5-6 from the line. She did a nice job filling out the stat sheet with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 block in a loss to Milton.
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Samirah served as a floor spacer, draining a pair of threes and later hitting a baseline pull-up. She provided Brookwood with 8 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals against Hardaway.
You can always count on Kierra to hustle and play bigger than her size. She’s got a great nose for the ball and understands the game. Jackson scored in transition and sank a corner three against Union Grove, finishing with 5 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.