Top Performers from Thursday Night
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Each of these players had an outstanding performance for their team last night. They scored often, they created positive plays on defense, and passed for multiple assists. Braelyn Stilwell NC #32 PG #7 HEIGHT 5'4" POS PG CLASS 2025 View…
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Continue ReadingEach of these players had an outstanding performance for their team last night. They scored often, they created positive plays on defense, and passed for multiple assists.
Braelyn Stilwell Braelyn Stilwell 5’4″ | PG East Burke | 2025 State NC scored 23 points for East Burke in a win over Freedom. In the game, Stilwell scored on 57% of her shots from the floor. She also drained 3 three-point field goals. On her jump shot, Stilwell has a quick release and the ability to create space in the open court. When she is doubled, Stilwell is a spectacular passer. Her court vision allowed her to tally 5 assists in last night’s win. She is an athletic and talented guard who also goes hard on defense. She forced multiple steals in the game.
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Jamie Lavoie
Jamie Lavoie
Jamie Lavoie is a special sophomore at New Bern Christian Academy. Last night, she scored 15 points while scoring early and often from the field and from behind the three. Additionally, Lavoie is an outstanding defender that created 6 steals in the win against Pamlico Christian Academy. Lavoie pressures the basketball well and is able to force several steals while in helpside. This season, Lavoie has been an efficient player for her team. She is scoring on nearly 40% of her shots from the field and averaging in double figures for the Mustangs.
Ava Skladanowski
Ava Skladanowski
Ava Skladanowski went off for Middle Creek High School in a win over Garner last night. She scored 28 points while shooting 10 of 14 from the floor. Skladanowski is an explosive guard with a pretty outside shot. She has a smooth left handed jumper that goes in for her squad. In this contest, Skladanowski connected on a remarkable 8 of 12 three point attempts. She scored in the half court, she scored in transition, and she scored deep behind the three-point line. Skladanowski is an elite senior with an extremely high basketball IQ.
Courtney Ashford Courtney Ashford 5’3″ | PG Northside Christian | 2027 State NC is a skilled freshman at Northside Christian Academy. In a victory last evening, she scored 14 points for her team. Ashford is a quick-on-quick guard that leads the break with speed for the Knights. When she forces a steal in the half court, she Ashford pushes with urgency to score or dish to an open teammate. She is a talented player that continues to improve for her squad.
Clara McCartha
Clara McCartha
Clara McCartha is a super sophomore at McDowell High School. She led her team with 17 huge points last night. McCartha is a problem at the front of her team’s press. She has spectacular anticipation skills and pressures well in the full-court sideline traps. In any game, McCartha will force steals that lead to immediate points for her or her Titan teammates. McCartha is fast, she is skilled, and she competes at all times when she is on the court.