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Phenomenal February Standouts

Phenomenal February Standouts
Abigail Brown. Photo by J.E. Dawson
J. E. Dawson
J. E. Dawson
February 17, 2024 @ 07:17 AM
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Kaiya Bond
Kaiya Bond 5'10" | CG | 2026
NC
Peyton Caldwell
Peyton Caldwell 5'8" | SG | 2025
NC
Lauren Farrell
Lauren Farrell 5'11" | C | 2025
NC
Brooklyn Saunders
Brooklyn Saunders 5'7" | PG | 2025
NC
Abigail Brown
Abigail Brown 6'0" | SF | 2025
NC
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