NCHSAA Playoffs: 4A East Guard X-Factors To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NCHSAA playoff brackets have been set and the teams are in full preparation mode as tournament games begin on Tuesday. Here is a look at the guards with the X-factor who are leading their teams in the playoffs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["686460"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Shivers is a talented guard.  Shivers is already skilled but has the chance to continue to grow over the next few years. She averaged a team high 14.6 PPG. She also can score at all three levels. She has excellent form on her jumper with range to the three point line. 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