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The “Glue Girls” that You Need

The “Glue Girls” that You Need
Amanda Meade
Amanda Meade December 15, 2023 @ 10:29 PM
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Bailey Tidwell
Bailey Tidwell 5'6" | PG | 2026
TN
Katie Graves
Katie Graves 5'8" | SG | 2027
TN
Malea Masingale
Malea Masingale 5'10" | SF | 2027
TN
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What do you consider a glue kid? A great teammate. An unselfish player. A do-it-all kid. What about the teammate that you can count on to get advice or encouragement? They are the all out hustle kids that play an equal important role to the leading scorer. The names mentioned below are definitely heart and hustle athletes that understand the concept WE>ME!

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Katie Graves Katie Graves Katie Graves 5'8" | SG Heritage | 2027 State TN

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG
CLASS 2027

Katie Graves Katie Graves Katie Graves 5'8" | SG Heritage | 2027 State TN

School: Heritage HS
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Halle Bailey

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POS PG
CLASS 2026

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School: Alcoa HS
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Bailey Tidwell Bailey Tidwell 5'6" | PG TKA | 2026 TN

POS PG
CLASS 2026

Bailey Tidwell Bailey Tidwell 5'6" | PG TKA | 2026 TN

School: TKA
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POS SF
CLASS 2025

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School: Hardin Valley Academy
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School: Bearden HS
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Malea Masingale

TN
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Malea
Masingale SF
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Height
5'10"
HS
McMinn Central
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The “Glue Girls” that You Need
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