Dycus and Meade’s PGH TN Round Table Discussions: 4A-Region 5

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/9r25A9aWSOh-WilHNFRcG3tvPEGryULMtZX8w8Ifi24XwZUMWVBoZeE8Yp5Zrbli14CPCCJ_UWq8JTleSGw18r1DmuffeVozpYonFQUoNKPIC7gjGNcSE_tHXSk2fxiFag7qv0BdxziuT5u12aKmL-Q" width="364" height="390"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region MVP</span></em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dycus:</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='409017' first='Ella' last='Ryan'],&nbsp; Brentwood, I don't like feeling like I'm picking the highest scorer here….but sometimes the best scorer is often the most valuable player.&nbsp; Ryan averaged 24 points per game this year while pouring in three 3s a game.&nbsp; Brentwood has been phenomenal this year, and Ryan has played a huge role in that?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Honorable Mention: [player_tooltip player_id='506234' first='Leilani' last='Washington'], Nolensville– The ‘25 is just a terrific two way player. &nbsp; In their opening round region tournament win over Centential, she had 22 points and 16 rebounds.&nbsp; She was not going to let her team lose….and that's what an MVP does.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Meade: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The roundtables may continue on but I can't dispute [player_tooltip player_id='409017' first='Ella' last='Ryan'] for MVP! When we stated before that she is a sensational basketball player; She truly is just that! She is going to make a team at the next level extremely happy, that is for sure! She is going to have a breakout senior year too. I'll definitely follow her through AAU too. She is definitely a top prospect!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Honorable Mention: [player_tooltip player_id='514120' first='Natalie' last='Barnes'], Coffee County</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":2} --> <ol start="2"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region Most Improved</span></em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dycus:</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='496294' first='Abby' last='Bryan'] ‘25, Lincoln – The ‘25 wing turned into a star this season.&nbsp; She put up big time scoring and 3 point numbers, while also becoming a valuable rebounder.&nbsp; She's top 5 in her class in made threes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Honorable Mention:&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='810612' first='Mary' last='Elizabeth Fox'], Page – Turned into a 1st team all district player this year, as her scoring and playmaking numbers all took a jump.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Meade:&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1097466' first='Ava' last='McIntosh'], Coffee County- I know that Ava has seen this award before, but she is truly deserving. Ava does a lot of the dirty work on a talented Coffee County squad! She is one that does her job, knows her role, and excels at it!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":3} --> <ol start="3"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region Freshman of the Year</span></em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dycus: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just impossible to pick anyone other than [player_tooltip player_id='780456' first='Jules' last='Ferrell'], ‘27, Coffee County.&nbsp; The freshman PG is running the show for a 30 win ball club.&nbsp; How many freshman have the poise to pull that off?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Honorable Mention:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='821812' first='Mia' last='Hauptman'], Page</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='821982' first='Brylee' last='Fly'], Wilson Central - Nearly averaged a double-double for a really competitive Wilson Central tem.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Meade:</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How can one dispute [player_tooltip player_id='780456' first='Jules' last='Ferrell'] for freshman of the year? Honestly?! What Jules did on the court as a freshman was remarkable! This is a ‘27 that will be known widely and her stock is going to continue to rise every time she steps on a basketball court!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":4} --> <ol start="4"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region Players to Watch Next Season</span></em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dycus:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Lily Espelet ‘26 Page, The sophomore put together some truly fun stat lines this year.&nbsp; For example, in Page's regular season finale, Espelet went for 14 points, 16 rebound, 4 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks.&nbsp; She's put up near double-doubles all year long, with big rim protection numbers too.&nbsp; Her and Mary Fox will form a nice tandem next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Meade</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a region full of talent, you can look at players from Page, Lincoln County, Coffee County, and the list goes on. Keep your eyes on [player_tooltip player_id='800024' first='Audri' last='Patton'] and what she does to help Coffee County reach the state tournament again!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":5} --> <ol start="5"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region Most Fun Team to Watch –</span></em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dycus:</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lincoln County– Coffee is an easy selection here….but I really have enjoyed watching Lincoln try to catch them.  Lincoln isn't scared.  They have two legit all-district kids ([player_tooltip player_id='496294' first='Abby' last='Bryan'] is a star, but [player_tooltip player_id='506248' first='Molly' last='Brown'] is really good too!)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Meade:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I have to go with Coffee County here. The team was so much fun to watch! The entire team is made for winning! If one can't tell, I think very highly of this Coffee County team! One can say the same exact thing in regard to Page High School too!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->