Week 4 Observations: Thoughts from Around the State (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the season swings into full gear, we are now able to make some clear observations about players and teams around the state, and how they are fairing thus far this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["403162"],"_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":"Higgins has put together a spectacular season so far!  She's averaging 20 points per game on 47%.  Defenses know the Richland offense runs through Higgins, but she still finds a way to get to the rim, get to her spots, and put points on the board every game.  Shoots 40% from 3.  Shoots 91% from the free throw line.  Higgins is also averaging 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