Coach Speak: 2027 TN Lady Grit Preview w/ Coach Flenniken
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I spoke to Coach Flenniken about the ’27 TN Lady Grit team. This team is loaded with East TN talent, and should be a ton of fun to watch. Reagan Sheridan TN #37 CG #6 HEIGHT 5'9" POS CG CLASS…
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Continue ReadingI spoke to Coach Flenniken about the ’27 TN Lady Grit team. This team is loaded with East TN talent, and should be a ton of fun to watch.
Played a ton of valuable Varsity minutes as a Freshman for the District 4-AAAA Farragut Lady Admirals. This lefty has a knack for finishing around the rim. When the help side comes – she dishes for easy lay-ins for her teammates. Reagan has developed a great understanding of zone offense and added that to her knowledge. Court vision, under control, smooth, can shoot the 3! Reagan plays the game the right way. Will be a big-time player for her High School team moving forward.
Sheridan’s Farragut team won their Region championship.
Highlights
Haper Ladd
Haper Ladd
A key member of a loaded Knoxville Webb team who currently awaits a Quarterfinal State Tournament game. This kid is TOUGH! She is not afraid to bang with the post but can also step out and guard the ball. She will bring you multiple offensive boards, plusput backs each game. Harper has developed an outside offensive threat that makes you step out and guard her. Physical presence, great rebounder, can defend all 5 spots, high IQ, will mop up the boards!
Harper Ladd’s Knox Webb team advanced to the state championship game on Sat 3/2.
Gabby VanAcker
Gabby VanAcker
Talk about upside, Gabbie has it! At 5’11” she will get you 6 -10+ deflections a game. As a tall freshman she can use her length to help you on the glass. Her size creates mismatches for smaller guards & gives you chances to attack a lot of zones. She can step out and shoot the 3, use her length in a zone, & guard the ball. Gabbie hasrnbecome a knock down shooter. As a Coach, she really allows you to get creative with your pressure. If you ask her, she will do it. This 2027 will only get better as she continues to work hard.
Gabbie is another Lady Ad that now has a Region championship under her belt.
Rylee Taylor
Rylee Taylor
Once she makes a 3, watch out! Absolute sniper when she gets it going. Hit 3+ threes in multiple games for us last year during her 8 th grade year. Played Varsity in District 4-AAAA for Hardin Valley Academy. She can see the floor and throws some “wow” factor passes. Athletic, great shooter, high level vision, high IQ. Rylee’s high energy andpassion make her a great asset to any team – I’m glad she’s on ours.
Played a huge role in the success of her Grace Christian Academy team. Athletic player who can do it all. She can step out and shoot the 3 or take defenders off the dribble. Her size allows her to defend as a big but, she can also come out and lock up a guard. Tremendous upside with a very good work ethic. Great kid, great defender, monster on the glass, inside/out game, can guard all 5 spots. Remember the name!!
Found a crucial role for her Heritage High School District Championship team as a freshman. She will allow us to send some different looks at teams defensively. Great shooter, finds her teammates, plays the game the right way. Katie has a high basketball IQ and is very quick. Katie is not afraid to step out and guard an elite offensive player.rnLook for this 2027 to continue to get better and be a big-time player.
Kenley Cocker
Kenley Cocker
Earned a starting role on her Heritage High School District Championship team. She was named to the All-Tournament team as a freshmen. I look forward to seeing her & Katie Graves Katie Graves 5’8″ | SG Heritage | 2027 State TN in Region & beyond. Kenley can do it all. She is a physical guard who plays bigger than her size. She knows how to play and can run offense incredibly efficiently. Her starting role as a freshmen will transition nicely into travel season. Lookrnfor Kenley to have a big summer. Tough, physical, smart, incredible teammate – what else do you need?