PGH Victory Region Finals: 17U Saturday Morning Notes Pt 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PGH Victory Region Finals got off to a hot start with a multitude of phenomenal prospects filling the gym from various states. Here are the playmakers who made a great impression this morning. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 [player_tooltip player_id='874501' first='Baylee' last='Hudgins'] CG 2025 Louisville Lady Aces</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baylee was an effective downhill driver and facilitator for her team. She scored a left layup and converted on an impressive hard drive with a fake pass left layup through a foul. Baylee slung the ball around with accuracy using both hands to set up her teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='874487' first='Molly' last='Purse'] PF 2026 [program_tooltip program_id='716115' first='Illinois' last='Evolution'] Teal</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Molly high-pointed rebounds off the rim for offensive rebounds and did a fantastic job of disrupting shot attempts without fouling. Her length and athleticism give her an advantage in the paint and she is an asset on both ends. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 Kiara Hardy W 2025 MD Lady Hoopmasters</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kiara showed her ability to score or facilitate. She finished off two in the paint, knocked down free throws, and fired a long pass off a defensive rebound to push the tempo. Kiara kept her eyes up and successfully dished accurate passes to open teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 Azriel Hall PG 2025 Chase the Dream Catalano</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Azriel created many turnovers with her on-ball pressure and turned those steals into transition layups for her team. She used an outstanding fake pass euro move to draw a foul, scored an and-one on her drive, and elevated above her defender to finish a contested floater. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='874488' first='Jamie' last='Mizwicki'] 2026 [program_tooltip program_id='716115' first='Illinois' last='Evolution'] Teal</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jamie used her length and dynamic skillset to impact the game on both sides of the ball. She showed efficiency from beyond the arc knocking down multiple 3's and worked for offensive boards. Jamie finished layups over defenders and creates matchup issues because she move like a guard with the length of a forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 Alyce Edwards PG 2027 Lady TNT</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alyce showed no timidity playing up in the older division today. She scored multiple layups in transition, created space with a variety of push-out dribbles, and shot with balance on her mid-range jumper. Alyce applied pressure on defense and stripped the ball away on a drive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#27 Mimi Delone CG 2024 MD Lady Hoopmasters</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mimi stood out because of her outstanding motor and defensive quickness. She uses long and fast push-out dribbles in transition and blew by the defense to score a left-handed layup. Mimi showed her toughness to take a charge on defense and worked hard sideline to sideline. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#5 Madisen Wilson W/SG Chase the Dream Catalano</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Madisen combined offense and defense to produce on both ends of the court. She blocked shots and stole the ball on defense. Madisen finished off the glass and scored a floater off two feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#33 [player_tooltip player_id='403471' first='Addison' last='Soutar'] C 2025 Louisville Lady Aces</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Addison protected the paint with ferocity inside, turning away many shot attempts inside. She showed her range by drilling two top-of-the-key jumpers off the catch and outworked her opponent for rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#20 Brooklynn Moore PF 2025 [program_tooltip program_id='716115' first='Illinois' last='Evolution']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooklynn dominated in the paint on both sides of the court. She elevated to score strong finishes off two in the paint, sealed off the defense with great technique, and had a relentless pursuit for rebounds. A powerful forward who can dribble full court with pace and finish at the rim with her height is truly a special prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#11 Landri Hammontree CG 2025 Lady TNT</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Landri used a variety of combo dribbles to create space and attack including behind-the-back snaps. She scored an and-one layup off the glass on her drive and hustled after the ball all over the court. Landri finished with a layup off a steal and kicked the ball out when her downhill drives weren't open.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 Peyton Keane CG 2025 Chase the Dream Catalano</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peyton impacted the game for her team by making great decisions with the ball. She fired a long one-handed pass on the money to her teammates in transition, drilled a corner 3, and handled the ball with great control and confidence. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#4 [player_tooltip player_id='874504' first='Caroline' last='Barnes'] SG 2025 Louisville Lady Aces</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caroline had her sites lined up as she buried multiple 3's from different spots around the perimeter. She used crossovers and step-backs to create space for her jumper and dribbled into a smooth pull-up off the bounce. Caroline stole the ball away and made impact plays for her team on both ends of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#15 Peyton Wilhite W 2026 [program_tooltip program_id='716115' first='Illinois' last='Evolution'] 2025 Teal</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peyton scored strong finishes in the paint off two feet and knocked down her free throws with a picture-perfect high release and follow-through. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->