Under the Radar: Breakout Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>February has featured many impressive performances by prospects who are currently unsigned and outside of the top 130 prospects for their class. These are the girls who left a huge impression on me when I saw them play in person this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["304246"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='304246' first='Gracee' last='Robidou'] is a senior PG from Stockbridge with qualities necessary to succeed at a high varsity level and at the college level. Gracee scores at all three levels and has a relentless motor on both sides of the ball. 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Our <a href="https://www.prepnetwork.com/frequently-asked-questions/">mission</a> at PGH is to cover as many athletes with D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO potential in the state as possible. If you know a prospect off our radar, please DM Evan through Twitter @CoachEvanBell or email him at lapeercountycobras@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->