NCISAA Playoffs: Names To Know in 1A and 2A Bracket
Brandon Moore
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<p>Today marks the start of the NCISAA tournament bracket. Here is look at some of the players that will be leading the race to a championship for their teams.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1219558' first='Taylor' last='Carmichael'] | 2026 | G | Rocky Mount Academy</strong></p>
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<p>Carmichael is in her third year playing varsity basketball and is only a sophomore. She led her team in scoring 18.0 points per game. She is a player that is at her best attacking the basket. She also has range to the three-point line. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='885652' first='Jada' last='Vanderhorst'] | 2026 | F | Wayne Country Day School</strong></p>
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<p>Vanderhorst is a physical forward. She averaged 15.2 points per game during the regular season on 60% shooting. She displays good foot work and good touch around the rim. Defensively, she uses her length to block and contest shots. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1058483' first='Jakaila' last='Gaskins'] | 2028 | C | Northside Christian Academy</strong></p>
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<p>Only an 8th grader, Gaskins led her team in scoring at 12.5 PPG and rebounds at 8.8 RPG. She has a good back-to-the-basket game and is already displaying great footwork. She can also step out and hit jumpers with consistency. Defensively, at 6'3", she blocks and alters shots consistently. </p>
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<p><strong>Makenzie Slaughter | 2024 | G | Ridgecroft School</strong></p>
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<p>Makenzie has a skill that is coveted at all levels and that is the ability to consistently shoot the ball. She also displays the ability to finish at the rim. Defensively, she is active and moves her feet well making it difficult for opposing ball handlers. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='891347' first='Kyndoll' last='English'] | 2027 | C | Cresset Chrisitan Academy</strong></p>
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<p>Standing 6'3", Kyndoll is a physically imposing player with tons of basketball skill. She can carve out space on the block and if she catches the pass, she will make her defender pay. She runs the floor well and finishes at the rim in traffic. </p>
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Today marks the start of the NCISAA tournament bracket. Here is look at some of the players that will be leading the race to a championship for their teams.
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