Epic Playoff Performances
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These players are able to do it all for their squad. They can score a lot of points for their team. They are also willing to get after it on the boards, pass to their open teammates, and bring havoc…
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Continue ReadingThese players are able to do it all for their squad. They can score a lot of points for their team. They are also willing to get after it on the boards, pass to their open teammates, and bring havoc on defense.
Madison Drayton scored 21 points for Cannon by shooting 8 of 10 from the floor. Drayton also drained 3 of 4 shots from behind the three. She is a fierce competitor who gives it her all on offense and defense for her Cougar squad. Drayton has a smooth outside shot and a strong build that allows her to score at the rim. She is an elite player with a tremendous amount of potential on the basketball court.
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Riley Burnham
Riley Burnham
Riley Burnham is a versatile junior at Trinity Christian School. She dropped 20 points for her team in a win on Saturday. She scored in transition, she scored from the foul line, and she scored from the three. Burnham also dominated the glass in the game. She collected 16 huge rebounds and helped the Tigers secure the victory. Burnham is a special athlete with great speed and fantastic athletic ability on the court.
Sarah Strong finished her high school career by scoring 30 points, grabbing 21 rebounds, passing for 4 assists, blocking 2 shots, and forcing 2 steals. Strong scored on 10 of 16 shooting from the floor and was perfect from the foul line. She drained all 9 of her attempts. Strong is a tremendous talent who led her team to the State Championship on Saturday. The final score was Grace Christian 83 and High Point Christian 33.
Caitlyn Jones is a bucket. She dropped 25 points for Rolesville High School on Friday night. Jones is a point guard and a floor leader who has a very high basketball IQ. This season, Jones averaged 23 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals a night for the Rams. She can change a game with her vision, her ability to score, or her willingness to defend. The sky is the limit for Jones and the Rams.
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Rebekah Hartzell is a sensational sophomore who led the way for South Wake in the state title game on Saturday. She scored points, and she was a beast on the defensive end. Hartzell created 4 steals that led to easy buckets for the Sabres. Additionally, she scored 13 points for her team in the win. Hartzell has a quick release and a smooth outside shot that goes in frequently. When she sets her feet, the basketball seems to find the bottom of the net for Hartzell and her squad. South Wake won the game 62-38.