Postseason X-Factors: Regions 5-8

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>District Tournaments actually start on Saturday and by March 2, half of the basketball teams in the state will have had their seasons end. As we move towards the postseason, I wanted to highlight some players who are X factors for teams with aspirations of winning their regions and advancing to Rupp Arena next month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["232341"],"_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":"Bardstown is a dangerous team with a chance to win the 5th. In order to get to Rupp Arena, they'll need help containing [player_tooltip player_id='254279' first='Leah' last='Macy'] and Bethlehem. Addison is not only a solid offensive player but her toughness should be an asset when it comes to trying to contain some of the explosive offensive players in the 5th region.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d9141e828b6"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376761"],"_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":"Bullitt East has had a bit of an up and down season thus far but they still have the talent to make it through the 6th region and make a push to get to Rupp. To get there, they will need Anna to play her best basketball of the season. Tinelli has been one of the statistical leaders for the Lady Chargers all year and if she can continue to ramp up her play, they'll be dangerous.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d9141e82947"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["747640"],"_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":"u0022Tootieu0022 is one of the best young guards in Kentucky and will need to continue playing at a high level in order for SHA to continue their streak of state championships. Jordan is the table setter for the Valkyrie offense and is a high level on ball defender as well.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d9141e82992"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["859859"],"_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":"Simon Kenton played a really strong schedule this season, going up against most of the best teams in Kentucky. To continue their season into the Sweet Sixteen, the Lady Pioneers will need some strong production from Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='859859' first='Anna' last='Kelch']. Averaging 10 points and 7 rebounds per game, Kelch is a versatile scorer that can get hot from the perimeter and should be a matchup issue for opponents in the 8th region.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d9141e829da"} /-->