Week 2 Top Performers (Part II)
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We have wrapped up another week of action-packed high school hoops here in Kentucky. Check out my “Top Performers” from Week 2! Maggie Simons KY #6 CG #1 HEIGHT 5'9" POS CG CLASS 2027 View Profile Maggie Simons Instagram Twitter…
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Continue ReadingWe have wrapped up another week of action-packed high school hoops here in Kentucky.
Check out my “Top Performers” from Week 2!
The top combo guard in the class of 2027 Maggie Simons Maggie Simons 5’9″ | CG Nicholas County | 2027 State KY stuffed the stat sheet in the home opener against Bracken County. Simons finished the game with 31 points, 4 assists, 4 steals, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 6 deflections. Nicholas County got the win 60-43 and are now 2-1 on the season.
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The sensational Kenleigh Woods Kenleigh Woods 5’4″ | PG Ashland Blazer | 2025 State KY is making her claim as one of the top juniors in the state. She had a 39 point outburst along with 7 rebounds and 2 steals, she went 12 for 15 from the field and 3 for 5 from 3-point land in the first game of the season against a very good Pikeville squad. Ashland fell short 55-62.
Catherine Buddenberg Catherine Buddenberg 5'7" | SG Dixie Heights | 2025 State KY
Catherine Buddenberg Catherine Buddenberg 5'7" | SG Dixie Heights | 2025 State KY
Catherine Buddenberg Catherine Buddenberg 5’7″ | SG Dixie Heights | 2025 State KY is a name that has not been talked about enough this season. Against the defending single “A” state champs Holy Cross (Covington), she had a monster game scoring 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while shooting 9 for 16 the field and 5 for 7 from three. Buddenberg is averaging 14.8ppg and Dixie Heights is 4-1 on the season.
Gracie Howard Gracie Howard 5’9″ | SG Christian Fellowship | 2024 State KY has been on a mission so far for her senior season. In a week 2 matchup against Heritage Christian, she scored 25 points, six points shy of her season average. She also grabbed 5 rebounds in a 50-14 win. Howard is putting up 30.3ppg, leading her team to 3 straight victories. The Lady Eagles improve to 5-1 and will resume play on Dec. 16th at the Community Christian Academy Warrior Christmas Tournament in Paducah, KY.
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Kalani Brock is playing like she has a point to prove this season. In a 60-42 win over Bryan Station, Kalani filled the stat sheet with 21 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. There is a reason why she was one of my 2024 uncommitted prospects to look out for, this young lady can really hoop.
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In a early season 11th region matchup against Madison Central Timarri Miller Timarri Miller 5’8″ | SF Henry Clay | 2024 State KY dropped 18 points going 8 for 11 from the field along with 4 assists helping Henry Clay get the win 59-34. The Lady Blue Devils are 5-2 on the season.
Henry Clay has another top performer from week 2, senior guard Emily Johnson Emily Johnson 5’10” | SG Henry Clay | 2024 State KY made an impact on both ends of the floor. She scored a team-high 17 points going 3 for 4 from beyond the arc and came up with 6 steals in a big win against a talented Montgomery County squad 70-50.
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Lawrence County is playing good team basketball on their road back to Rupp arena, and junior guard Sophie Adkins Sophie Adkins 5’9″ | SG Lawrence County | 2025 State KY has been leading the charge. In a big road win against Morgan County, Adkins had a double-double with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and added 8 assists, helping her team get the win 59-47. The Lady Bulldogs are now 4-1 on the season.