Out of the Race but Not the Game-Players to watch in AAU

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High school basketball playoffs brings some of the most exciting games of the year. The opportunity to represent your school is one of the most exhilirating feelings. Being eliminated is not. Although these 2025s will not be in the running for a chance to claim the Illinois Girls State Basketball Championship, they do have the upcoming AAU season to shine. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["352122"],"_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":"Molly is always contributing on the court.  She is one of those players who doesn't stop working.  Pieper is a scorer. She does everything on the court with a purpose.  She drives to score in the paint while also allowing her to use her range with her 3 point shot.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["618539"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='618539' first='Samantha' last='Schmuke']'s overall play cannot be ignored.  She shows impressive quickness with and without the ball.  She isn't intimidated by taller, stronger opponents and isn't afraid to play physical.  Love her shiftiness with steals, fast breaks and great finishes.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["662790"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='662790' first='Hayven' last='Harden'] is a playmaker simply with her quick motor.  She is a crafty finisher inside who can throw off a defender with her quick feet.  She pushes through the defense and brings an energy that allows her to out rebound the ball.  Can score from multiple angles.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["352141"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='352141' first='Brooke' last='Spychalski'] has confidence in her game.  She can run the floor and the pass the ball with quickness and finesse.  Has a great 3-pt shot.  Her defense is solid and knows how to draw the fouls when needed.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["515548"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"The junior guard, Lewandowski, has been a leader on her high school team this season for a reason.  She plays with a big heart and a tenacious spirit.  She runs her guard spot well and does a great job of getting her teammates involved in the game.  Great composure and makes good decisions.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d2b4495e9bc"} /-->