State Stars from the Coliseum and Convention Center – Day 2


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Amara Jackson
Amara
Jackson
5'11" | PF
Huntington | 2024
State
WV
, Huntington, W, 5-9, Sr. - She called game - horn, red light, zeros and all.
Amara Jackson
Amara
Jackson
5'11" | PF
Huntington | 2024
State
WV
decided Huntington's postseason run wasn't over quite yet during the Highlanders' quarterfinal game against Spring Valley. Looking at a possible overtime period, Jackson played hero in the closing seconds as she pushed her green and gold past the Timberwolves, 51-49. With the game knotted at 49-all, Jackson hit the shot that kept sent the Highlanders to the semifinals. She took an inbounds pass from teammate
Ella Giles
Ella
Giles
5'7" | CG
Spring Valley | 2025
State
WV
, dribbled past
Dria Parker
Dria
Parker
5'10" | SF
Spring Valley | 2025
State
WV
and a hands up
Allie Daniels
Allie
Daniels
6'1" | PF
Spring Valley | 2025
State
WV
, and lofted up a shot. The ball kissed off the glass, fell through the hoop and the celebration was on. Giles and her celebrated with a push and yell to the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center rafters. It was the cherry on top of a great Wednesday for the Highlander. Jackson finished the game with 19 points, shooting 7 of 11 from the field, 7 rebounds and two steals. With her game-winning shot and performance, she looked comfortable with the ball in her hands in the biggest moments. College coaches who need a hard-charging wing capable of playing good defense and thriving in the spotlight should immediately reach out to the uncommitted Ms. Jackson.
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