The Clash- Jim’s Friday Night Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The talent was rich in Cincinnati over the weekend as The Clash was held at Spooky Nook in Hamilton. This week, Prep Girls Hoops will bring you a lot of coverage from the event as Angie, Haleigh and I all covered several games and will bring to you the player who caught our attention! First up, a look at some Friday night standouts who I saw in a handful of games I viewed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='537678' first='Raegan' last='Reilly'], 6-0 2026, Legends Hoskins 2026 Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Solid defender with active hands and a good court sense. Can defend multiple positions. She has a nice touch out to midrange, and good length. Plays for a solid high school program and looks to continue to improve her game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='809014' first='Zoey' last='Conn'], 5-9 2026, Legends Hoskins 2026 Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zoey is a strong physical player with good footwork around the paint. She has a very good touch from the perimeter, can knock them down from behind the arc. Solid rebounder. She moves without the ball and is able to create shots. She was battling a alight injury but battled through it and showed some good things on the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Peyton Hughes, 5-9, [program_tooltip program_id='715892' first='Ohio' last='Premier'] 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She has quick hands, can push tempo and lead her team on the break. Able to penetrate to the rim and draw contact. She has good court vision and can draw attention and dish for an easier shot. Peyton has good athletic ability and a sold court sense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='743716' first='Michaela' last='Firks'], 5-10. [program_tooltip program_id='712478' first='Dayton' last='Lady Hoopstars'] 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong moves to the rim, she is able to score with good footwork in the paint. Good hands, can push tempo against pressure and get downhill, finishing strong at the rim. Defensively she is athletic enough to guard inside or out. A rising freshman who had a good high school season last year, improving every day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='808887' first='Dillan' last='Bardonaro'], 5-5, [program_tooltip program_id='712478' first='Dayton' last='Lady Hoopstars'] 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good floor general, her game has improved since last year. Good court vision in transition, able to thread the ball inside. Defensively she moves well and has active hands. Terrific three shooter. After a year being one of the key leaders for her high school team as a freshman, she just looks more comfortable out there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alyssa Grim, 5-9, [program_tooltip program_id='712478' first='Dayton' last='Lady Hoopstars'] 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great up and under move with footwork at the rim. Good hands and her body control makes her a threat in the paint. Her ability to get open and catch and shoot in the midrange is smooth, quick release and can knock them down.  She showed good active movement without the ball, getting herself into position to be effective. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='866016' first='Sophie' last='Cobb'], 5-5, [program_tooltip program_id='713024' first='Michigan' last='Drive Premier'] Kiarah</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good defensive reaction to the play, Sophie has good handles and can run the offense for her team. Smooth jumper from the perimeter, does have three-point range and she showed that with a catch-and-shoot from top of the key.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->