Gilbert at Hamilton: Elite-8
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On Thursday, February 22nd I attended the Elite-8 OPEN playoff game of the #1 Hamilton Huskies hosting #9 Gilbert Tigers. The Tigers came out of the gate hot from deep with three deep ones in the first quarter by Morgan…
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Continue ReadingOn Thursday, February 22nd I attended the Elite-8 OPEN playoff game of the #1 Hamilton Huskies hosting #9 Gilbert Tigers.
The Tigers came out of the gate hot from deep with three deep ones in the first quarter by Morgan Evenson Morgan Evenson 5'9" | SG Gilbert | 2024 State AZ . The second quarter, the Huskies started pilling up extra possessions and owning the glass led by Callie Hinder Callie Hinder 6'6" | C Hamilton | 2026 State AZ . Hamilton led 25-23 at halftime. They extended their lead to 39-31 heading into the 4th quarter as Savanna Creal Savanna Creal 5'11" | SF Hamilton | 2024 State AZ started showing off her talents. Super freshman tried willing her team to make a comeback but the Huskies overall size proved to be too much as they won 55-43 and advanced to the Final-4.
Here were some of the standouts
Savanna Creal Savanna Creal 5'11" | SF Hamilton | 2024 State AZ Hamilton
The senior had some dominant stretches from inside and out. She can step out and shoot the three but is best around the basket. She has a knack of getting herself to the FT line and is an out of area rebounder. She will score on put backs, cut, dribble drive baseline plus post up and use a drop step move. She scored 17 points.
Callie Hinder Callie Hinder 6'6" | C Hamilton | 2026 State AZ Hamilton
One of the tallest players in the state was nearly impossible to stop close to the rim. She will post up with hook shots, use good post footwork and had multiple in-traffic buckets. She is a good passer out of the double team and can seal her defender off to score.
Reanna Farrington Reanna Farrington 5'8" | CG Hamilton | 2024 State AZ Hamilton
A good sized guard is athletic and can play multiple positions. She can hit the catch three and has a pretty touch on her FT’s. She can post up and spin off of her defender and will score on rebound put backs. She also has quick hands on defense to bother her opponents.
Taylor Sipfle Taylor Sipfle 6'4" | C Hamilton | 2026 State AZ Hamilton
Another one of taller post players in the state had her own dominant stretch of the game. She rebounds everything in her area and will score on put backs, layups in transition and most importantly she understands how to seal her opponent and go to work.
Kayla Adams Kayla Adams 5'6" | CG Hamilton | 2024 State AZ Hamilton
An athletic and fast combo guard can score getting downhill in heavy traffic while using either hand. She rebounds well, defends her positions and plays with energy.
Caia Campbell Caia Campbell 5'8" | CG Phhoenix Prep | 2027 State AZ Gilbert
A true combo guard plays on or off the ball. She always knows where to be on defense and sees the game differently then most as a freshmen. She is a phenomenal passer with either hand with a next level feel for the game. She scored a team high 17 points with five deep shots off the dribble or off the catch. She also will pull-up from mid-range and on top of that defend the top opposing guard.
Aspen McClees Aspen McClees 5'10" | PF Gilbert | 2026 State AZ Gilbert
A strong forward fills up the stat sheet. She is incredible inside to rebound and block shots and can make plays. She will score it near the basket after she dribble drives around bigger players. She boxes out taller players like you should and seems to always be around the ball to collect steals.
Morgan Evenson Morgan Evenson 5'9" | SG Gilbert | 2024 State AZ Gilbert
The Embry-Riddle commit is the teams three point specialist. She started on fire with three in the first quarter. She is best off the catch and the lefty has a pretty stroke. She can hesitate to freeze the defender and get to the basket. She uses her size to rebound and will box out and hustle for loose balls.
Meisha Caserio Meisha Caserio 5'4" | PG Gilbert | 2024 State AZ Gilbert
An undersized point guard can score with blow by layups with either hand while using a quick first step. She has the floater game and can score with off the dribble threes. She is a pest on defense to rebound and even block shots.