Game Notes: Rock Canyon vs Fort Collins
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The Fort Collins Lambkins recently took on Rock Canyon, taking a victory against the high energy group. Both very competitive programs featuring a balanced offensive approach. RC has four players at 100+ shot attempts on the season, talk about equal…
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Continue ReadingThe Fort Collins Lambkins recently took on Rock Canyon, taking a victory against the high energy group. Both very competitive programs featuring a balanced offensive approach. RC has four players at 100+ shot attempts on the season, talk about equal opportunity. Pace of play was another focus, RC taking a quick transition focused approach versus Fort Collins steadier tempo.
Rock Canyon
Goode brings a well rounded offense, effectively making quick decisions with the ball. She was actively kicking to shooters out of drives when help approached. If needed to space the floor, Goode stayed ready to contribute threes off the catch. Facilitators such as her do a great job keeping the ball moving in the halfcourt.
Pillsbury stayed active while off-ball, diving to the rim for finishes when available. Her wide reach gets her extra reach on finishes around contests. They were quick to move the ball, rarely stalling the offensive flow for lengthy periods of time.
Possessing a quick jump shot, Harding is constantly a threat to rise up for attempts from two point range. Effective flowing from off-ball actions, the guard can relocate with ease for attempts in the mid-range or three. Defensively, she brings high energy, ready to intercept passing lanes. Harding has remained one of the more efficient shooters with this group, effective within the offensive flow. If needed to attack downhill, Harding picks her spots against closeouts for driving lanes.
A fluid scorer, Davis consistently put pressure on the rim, taking advantage of openings in the lane. A dependable shooter beyond the arc, opponents are forced to send errant closeouts on the catch, creating extra opportunities for driving lanes. Davis competes on defense, rotating into position when necessary.
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Fort Collins
Wagstaff possesses high upside in the frontcourt, mobile on both ends while possessing soft touch around the rim. Effective rolling quickly to receive a pass, turn and finish with either hand past a contest. She is a willing passer within the arc, excellent hitting dimes to cutters. Her defensive presence was quite formidable against opposing drivers, mitigating plenty of previous opportunities.
Alcaraz was a threat from all levels in this matchup, actively attacking the lane for layups. Effective maintaining composure while drawing contact, no surprise the guard drew quite a few free throws off drives. Her shooting gravity remains a threat, as she knocked down multiple attempts off the catch. Once the guard has turned the corner, she is tough to stop given her array of counters to an incoming defense. Defensively, Alcaraz competes at the point of attack, staying in position for force towards help.
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Paige Fry
Paige Fry
Fry showed great energy on hustle plays, moving quickly to take advantage of driving lanes when available. The guard is constantly surveying the floor in case of a rebound or fumbled possession.