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These players gave all they had on the basketball floor this weekend. They scored often, crashed the boards, and defended with tenacity. Makayla Minshall Makayla Minshall 5'7" | PG Lab University | 2024 NC HEIGHT 5'7" POS SG CLASS 2024…
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Makayla Minshall Makayla Minshall 5'7" | PG Lab University | 2024 NC
Makayla Minshall Makayla Minshall 5'7" | PG Lab University | 2024 NC
Makayla Minshall Makayla Minshall 5’7″ | PG Lab University | 2024 NC is leading her high school team in points per game in her senior season. She is scoring over 19 points per game. On Saturday, she scored 20 points on the court for Lab University Prep. Minshall is a strong guard with a great handle of the basketball. She can score in transition, in the paint, through contact, and with either hand. Minshall has a tremendous offensive skill set on the floor for the Lab Rats.
Aaliyah Whitehead
Aaliyah Whitehead
SouthWest Edgecombe had a dominant performance over Tarboro High School on Saturday, and Aaliyah Whitehead was a huge reason why. She is an exceptional junior who scored 20 points for the Cougars. Whitehead was able to score in transition, from the foul line, from the midrange, and from the three as well. On defense, Whitehead is a beast. She collected 10 steals in the win. In the 2023-2024 season, Whitehead is creating several steals per contest. She is an elite competitor on the floor who will do whatever it takes to help her team to be successful. Thus far, SouthWest Edgecombe is a 13 and 3 during the 2023-2024 season.
Jaliyah Mitchell
Jaliyah Mitchell
Jaliyah Mitchell is a 5’8 senior guard from Hertford County. On Saturday, Mitchell scored 29 points in a win over Bertie High School. She has a smooth outside jumper and a high release on her shot. Mitchell has deep range from behind the three, and a quick first step as well. Mitchell had a complete game for her squad by tracking 16 rebounds, forcing 4 steals, and passing for several assists. In this win, she also earned 8 trips to the foul line.
Amani Barner Amani Barner 5'8" | SG Myers Park | 2027 State NC
Amani Barner Amani Barner 5'8" | SG Myers Park | 2027 State NC
Amani Barner Amani Barner 5’8″ | SG Myers Park | 2027 State NC is a tremendous freshman at Myers Park High School. In a victory on Saturday, Barner scored 12 points in only 18 minutes of play. She connected on 67% of her shots from the field and earned 7 trips to the foul line. Barner is also an aggressive rebounder for the Mustangs. This season, she is tracking over 5 boards per night for her team. She also scores 9 points per game for the 17 and 0 Myers Park Mustangs.
Logan Murray is a super-talented player at Wilson High School. She was able to score 16 points for her team on Saturday. In her freshman season, she is averaging 13 points, 7 rebounds, and over 3 steals per contest. Murray is a special athlete who can jump out of the gym to score in the paint or secure a rebound. Murray is also a competitor on the court. She gives her all on both offense and defense.