Elite Prospects Perform in the 4A Finals
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The 4A Finals produced some high level basketball ans showcased some of the top talent in the State of Florida. The game featured multiple players who will be playing D-1 next season. In this article we look at the top…
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Continue ReadingThe 4A Finals produced some high level basketball ans showcased some of the top talent in the State of Florida. The game featured multiple players who will be playing D-1 next season. In this article we look at the top perfomers in the contest.
Jada Eads Jada Eads 5'6" | PG Lake Highland Prep | 2024 State FL came as advertised and was an elite talent on the floor. Eads was in control all game and basically got any shot that she wanted to. Eads showcased the outside shot, showcased the midrange shot, showcased the ability to get to the rim almost at will, and her basketball IQ was off the charts. Eads put the defense on its heels and got to the freethrow line throught out the game. She was special in all areas of the game and her athleticism, speed, and craftiness really showed up in transition. She was one of the top performers in the game.
Clare Coyle Clare Coyle 6'1" | PF Bishop Kenny | 2024 State FL had a performance for the ages, dominating the paint on both ends of the court. Coyle scored 22 points and recorded 17 rebounds. Coyle came into the game as the one advantage that BK had on the floor. She single-handedly kept her team in the game (shooting 50 percent from the field). Coyle was the one advantage that Bishop Kenny had on the court. She brought the energy and the production, and earned the respect of everyone in the building. She was a standout and arguably the MVP of the game.
Lexi Blue Lexi Blue 6'1" | SF Lake Highland Prep | 2024 State FL was the real deal in the finals and her ability to hit the clutch shot really stood out. Blue shot the three well and had a few clutch drives to the goal. Most of her buckets seemed to come when Bishop Kenny was cutting into the lead. She did a little of everything well: shooting, rebounding, defending multiple positions on the floor, and blocking a few shots in the paint. Blue was one of the top performers in the arena.
Arianna Woodard Arianna Woodard 5'10" | PG Lake Highland Prep | 2025 State FL was a standout in the 4A Finals and her athleticism and all around performance was impressive. Woodard can shoot the ball from the outside and she can defintely attack the rim. She rebounded well from the guard position. Woodard defended well, made some nice assists, got some steals and was a standout in the 4A Finals.
Riley Talbert Riley Talbert 5'9" | SG Bishop Kenny HS | 2024 State FL had some standout moments in the 4A Finals and there was one stretch where Talbert was about to take over. Talbert does so much throughhout the game, and a lot of her contributions may not show on the stat sheet. The offense runs through her at times, she handles the ball, and she can feed the post. Talbert was a standout all season long, and played well in the Final game.