Matchup Notes Heading into the 4A Great 8

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kicking off this saturday, 4A GBB will compete at the Coliseum.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Holy Family #1 versus Peak to Peak #9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HF Point Differential: +124 P2P Point Differential: +55</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The former title winner is in prime position for yet another title run, in large part from their guard play from [player_tooltip player_id='216659' first='Essynce' last='Contreraz'] and [player_tooltip player_id='471059' first='Gracie' last='Ward']. Brining consistent shotmaking along the perimeter and dependable passing vision while attacking the rim, these guards have been especially productive throughout their run. [player_tooltip player_id='216637' first='Jennifer' last='Altshuler'] has been one of their most efficient shooters and finishers around the rim, certainly a difference maker with this group.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peak to Peak's productivity is largely due to [player_tooltip player_id='366414' first='Alexandra' last='Eschmeyer']'s impact on both ends of the floor. There are few forwards at 6'5 with her shooting ability and rim protection, she is without a doubt the prototypical modern forward. The current leader in blocks per game among all athletes within 4-6A. Megan Wagner has been another impactful forward for this group, one of the more efficient inside the arc scorers on this team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Pagosa Springs #4 versus Resurrection Christian #5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PS Point Differential: +25 RC Point Differential: +94</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='366431' first='Elizabeth' last='Currier'] and [player_tooltip player_id='366429' first='Karsyn' last='Shahan'] have been valuable perimeter playmakers, both atop this group's made threes. The south-central group has a chance to put their town on the map.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Resurrection Christian boasts efficient shotmaking from [player_tooltip player_id='327651' first='Olivia' last='Klein'], who has proven herself as a dependable combo guard. Combined with Makenzie Flikkema and [player_tooltip player_id='495903' first='Milana' last='Rowe'], this group brings in an array of dependable perimeter shooters if needed. [player_tooltip player_id='780113' first='Callie' last='Gillespie'] and Lysette Baatz are important hustle players, particularly active on both ends of the floor.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>D'Evelyn #2 versus University #7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>D'Evelyn Point Differential: +99 University Point Differential: +29</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spearheaded by [player_tooltip player_id='216719' first='Macy' last='Scheer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='216703' first='Peyton' last='Marvel'], D'Evelyn brings a unique group of athletes. Particularly with Marvel, the forward is a prolific rebounder, constantly a threat to grab an offensive board for a quick putback. [player_tooltip player_id='606316' first='Ellie' last='McMann'] remains a capable three point shooter, valuable spacing the floor for one of the most active teams on the glass.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='491235' first='Addison' last='Harding'] and Natalie Moore have powered this University team through a high volume of paint touches. Their balance is [player_tooltip player_id='584842' first='Janay' last='Kravig'], a dependable 36% shooter from beyond the arc, capable stretching out the defense.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Colorado Academy #6 versus Riverdale Ridge #3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CA Point Differential: +44 RR Point Differential: +56</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Riverdale Ridge boasts high end talent between [player_tooltip player_id='329351' first='Brihanna' last='Crittendon'] and Brooklyn Charlo, both are capable up and down lineups with ease. While there is no doubt that those two will be taking on a massive portion of the responsibility, this group's depth cannot be overlooked either. They will need dependable shooting off the catch from guards [player_tooltip player_id='495854' first='Gabby' last='Herr'] and [player_tooltip player_id='495843' first='Cimonie' last='Martinez'], both are up past 100 three point attempts on the season. Sophomore guard [player_tooltip player_id='510714' first='Payton' last='Meineke'] has provided value attacking the rim or getting out early for transition buckets.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Naomi Wolff and Alex May have done a great job facilitating for this group, leveraging their tight handles to be composed under pressure. Complementing this group, [player_tooltip player_id='495827' first='Anna' last='Johnson'] remains one of their more consistent scorers. This group has great communication, active jumping passing lanes in the halfcourt and kickstarting fast breaks.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->