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Best guard play in Southern Illinois in February

Best guard play in Southern Illinois in February
Kedarius Flowers
Kedarius Flowers
February 15, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
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Maris Zurliene
Maris Zurliene 6'1" | CG | 2025
IL
Lily Butler
Lily Butler 5'8" | PG | 2026
IL
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The guard play has been electric through February. With playoffs now here these ladies put up some big performances. All of these guards stood out to me for their teams. Rather it was by scoring or making plays for their teammates.

Rayci Phelps

Rayci Phelps

POS CG
CLASS 2026

Rayci Phelps

School: Hamilton County
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Kamaree Pollard

Kamaree Pollard

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2025

Kamaree Pollard

School: Mt. Vernon
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Melaina Zedalis

Melaina Zedalis

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SG
CLASS 2025

Melaina Zedalis

School: Mt. Vernon
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Maris Zurliene

Maris Zurliene

IL
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Maris
Zurliene CG
Class
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Height
6'1"
HS
Mater Dei
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IL
Best guard play in Southern Illinois in February
Mater Dei Catholic is a dominant offense with a lot of back door cutting. Zurliene led her team...
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