TKA vs CAK: Game Report
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The King’s Academy hosted Christian Academy of Knoxville on 1/12 in a tough district game. TKA won 54-45. Both of these teams have a ton of talent! Below are a few of the athletes to put on your radar. Skylar…
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Continue ReadingThe King’s Academy hosted Christian Academy of Knoxville on 1/12 in a tough district game. TKA won 54-45. Both of these teams have a ton of talent! Below are a few of the athletes to put on your radar.
The young freshman makes winning plays! Walden finished with 15 points, 8 rebounds, & 5 assists on the night! Skylar is one of the savviest basketball players that you will find in the entire state. Remember, she is only a freshman! Walden was able to show off her court vision by dropping dimes to the post and never missing the open cutter. Walden is a good ball handler that knows exactly when to attack downhill too. A true 3 level scorer that can get her team a score when needed. She also proved that tonight against an extremely tough defensive group. If you want a winner, you want Walden!
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Branam ONLY put up 20 points and pulled down 15 rebounds. A double-double that high is nothing, right? I hope you understood that sarcasm. This walking double-double is in a league of her own. You can put Brady up there with the best power forwards in the state. I’ve witnessed it time and time again where there is no answer for Brady Branam Brady Branam 6’2″ | PF TKA | 2025 State TN . When teams collapse on her, she passes out of the paint to an open teammate. A high IQ player that makes the correct reads out of the post! Brady’s leadership and dominance is imperative to have for this young TKA squad.
Loveday was the 3rd TKA member to finish in double figures. Olivia had 10 points and 3 rebounds. Loveday is truly a special athlete that you want on your team. The gym can be quiet or extremely loud and there is one voice that you will always here, that is Olivia Loveday Olivia Loveday 5’8″ | SF The King’s Academy | 2027 State TN ! I love the athletes that are vocal on the court and loud! The passion that Loveday plays with on both sides of the court is one for everyone to take in, watch, and love! Put this one on your radar. You will want her on your team!
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Emily Atchley
Emily Atchley
Atchley is going to be a true powerhouse when she gets that 110% confidence. I witnessed Emily hesitate on taking an open 3, and most young players would not make that shot. She hesitated and still drilled the shot! Emily finished the night with 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals. Get ready to hear more about this young athlete because she is a tremendous player! This TKA squad is full of talent and Emily Atchley is definitely one of them! This one has an extremely high ceiling!
Tiana Branam
Tiana Branam
Branam was quiet on the offensive side tonight but that wasn’t where her team needed her. Branam played the position that she was given extremely well. One of the scrappiest defenders that will make you work! The hustle stats with also pulling down 6 rebounds does not go unnoticed! Tiana took a crucial charge for her team when the game was close. I loved the excitement from Tiana and all of her teammates!
Proffitt does so many different things extremely well. Izzy attacks the rim great! Unofficial stats had Proffitt leading her team in scoring & finishing with 16 points on the night. Izzy made four 3 pointers and I don’t think one of them hit the rim! Izzy is a great on ball defender and I’ll reiterate that Anderson University is getting a great one!
The lefty guard is lethal from 3 point land! The young sophomore drilled three 3 pointers in the game tonight. I can only imagine the percentage that Thompson will shoot by her senior year. She is a young shooter that is not afraid to pull the trigger. Colie already shoots at a good percentage. So college coaches, if you need a shooter, call Colie!
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Braden is a freshman that will be on every college coach’s radar. The young freshman is extremely athletic. Maddie is one of the craftiest guards at the rim that you will find. Braden is an extremely smooth shooter that will continue to grow her game. Maddie has terrific size and length and she knows exactly how to use it to her advantage. A young athlete that you definitely don’t want to be late recruiting!
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Karlie Whited Karlie Whited 5'4" | PG CAK | 2025 State TN
Karlie Whited Karlie Whited 5'4" | PG CAK | 2025 State TN
Whited was automatic from the foul line. Karlie attacks the rim great and definitely knows how to draw a tough foul. Unofficial stats had Whited with 9 points for the night. I love the effort that Karlie brings to both sides of the court. A good, solid defender that will not stop working. Keep your eyes on Karlie because she is name that can definitely take off!