PGH Victory Region Finals: 17U Bluegrass State Ballers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state of Kentucky had an outstanding weekend at the Prep Girls Hoops Victory Region Finals. Four Kentucky teams reached the final four with Bluegrass Basketball winning the championship game 51-41 over Kentuckian Hoops. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is the breakdown of the final four 17U teams from the weekend: Bluegrass Basketball 4-0, Kentuckiana Hoops 3-1(L-Bluegrass), [program_tooltip program_id='712782' first='Richmond' last='Heat'] 3-1 (L Kentuckiana), [program_tooltip program_id='715843' first='Kentucky' last='Elite'] 2-2 (L-Bluegrass, [program_tooltip program_id='712782' first='Richmond' last='Heat']).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at some of the top performers who helped lead their teams to the championship bracket on Sunday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["329436"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":918725,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f5e2359e7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brittany was an effective all around prospect for [program_tooltip program_id='712782' first='Richmond' last='Heat'] 2025 at PGH Victory Finals and she continued to shine on Sunday. Brittany fired long, strong passes up the court for assists in transition. She used lateral pushout dribbles to create space and drilled a 3 off the bounce. Brittany knocked down another 3 from the corner and deflected a shot with a hard closeout. She keeps her eyes up to make passing deliveries to teammates on her drives from different angles. Her passing, complete skillset offensively, and scrappy defense caught my attention this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["879343"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":918727,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f5e2359f2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='879343' first='Alanah' last='Dubose'] was All-Tourney at our Prep Girls Hooops Live and she proved again at the PGH Victory Finals why she is a top Kentucky PG from the 2026 class. Alanah guarded the ball with excellent quickness and footwork without fouling. She has outstanding balance and a quick release, she drilled a corner 3 and crossed her defender into a screen to bury another long jumper off the dribble. Alanah knocked down many jumpers off the dribble and used a step back to hit another 3 up top. She showed her toughness to continue playing after hitting the floor hard during the game. Alanah has been a special prospect to watch compete with [program_tooltip program_id='715843' first='Kentucky' last='Elite'] 2025 this spring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["254276"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":918728,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f5e235a001"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='254276' first='Kate' last='Baker'] was one of the most deadly and accurate 3 point shooters this weekend at the PGH Victory Finals. She put an exclamation point on her tournament with a smoking gun 3 point performance in the championship game. Kate ripped the nets with an eye popping five 3s to keep Bluegrass Basketball 2025 ahead and she did a fantastic job of patiently reversing the ball until she had the green light. Kate defended the ball well by cutting off drives all weekend, and creates open looks for teammates with her ability to drive and dish accurate passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["881929"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":918732,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f5e235a0a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='881929' first='Gwyneth' last='Franz'] put on a shooting display for Kentuckian Hoops 2025 in the championship game that you had to see to believe. She was in the zone, making an incredible 7 three pointers on path to a game high 23 points. Gwyneth catches and shoots on the hop from a balanced platform with a quick release and her range is outstanding. What impressed me about her game is that she is not a typical one-dimensional shooter who has no interest in playing defense. Gwyn has a motor on defense, she deflected passes and forced her opponent to step out of bounds with great ball pressure. Gwyn scored using a crossover and produces on the boards. She is an outstanding propect at the PGH Victory Finals and I look forward to seeing her again this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["572289"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":918736,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f5e235a14a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Annette had a dominant weekend for Bluegrass Basketball 2025 all weekend and she stepped up in the championship game to help lead her team to victory. She was efficient from outside, hitting three triples from different spots on the court. Annette made a huge impact with her downhill burst and ability to push the ball and score in transition. She used a low sweep move to beat her defender and score a floater, stole the ball to breakaway for a layup, and split defender on her drive then used a drop step pivot to score a left handed layup off two. Annette tied for the team lead with 15 points in the championship game and was one of the most impressive prospects at the PGH Victory Finals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["688046"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":918737,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f5e235a1e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='688046' first='Kadence' last='Livers'] competed at a high level for Kentuckian Hoops 2025 at the PGH Victory Finals and set herself apart with her hard work on the defensive end. Kadence showed a determination to secure 50/50 balls as she outraced everyone for the ball. Kadence used her speed and combination moves to dribble circles around defenders and create offense. She finished a baseline drive off two feet and knocked down 3's from the corner. Kadence dedicates herself to improving her craft off the court with her training and excels in the classroom as a student. Kadence is a guard who coaches should have on their radar. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["254282"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":918739,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f5e235a27d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='254282' first='Noel' last='Smith'] from Kentuckian Hoops 2025 was one of the most athletic two-way combo-guards at the PGH Victory Finals. She used her length and athleticism to block shots, secure rebounds, and scored impressive finishes in the paint. Noel got hot in the semi-finals hitting three triples from multiple spots and flew into the paint to deflect a pass for a turnover. In the finals, she drove hard into the paint to score a layup off two through a foul and knocked down another wing 3. Noel works hard defensively and blocked a shot on her closeout. She produces on both ends for her team and was one of the best two-way prospects this weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":918743,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1003213' first='Jaylynn' last='Goodwin']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"George Rogers Clark","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='714288' first='Bluegrass' last='Girls Basketball']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665f5e235a37e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1003213' first='Jaylynn' last='Goodwin'] </strong>contributed in every area of the game this weekend to help Bluegrass Basketball 2025 take home the championship trophy. She knocked down a wing 3 early and drove hard through the middle of the defense to score with a high pick-up floater. Jaylynn created fouls with her quick dribble drives and knocked down 5 of 6 free throws from the charity stripe. She defended opposing guards effectively to cut off their drives, create turnovers, and force missed shots. Jaylynn has a high IQ on her drives to draw defenders and kick accurate passes with either hand to shooters spotting up. She swiped the ball away on a drive and ripped the ball out of an opponent's hands. Jaylynn earned Finals Defensive MVP honors and was an exciting competitor to watch this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">At the Buzzer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evan Bell</strong>&nbsp;is currently a scout for Prep Girls Hoops and Director of Prepare 2 Win Basketball. Our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prepnetwork.com/frequently-asked-questions/">mission</a>&nbsp;at PGH is to cover as many athletes with D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO potential in the state as possible. If you know a prospect off our radar, please DM Evan through Twitter @CoachEvanBell or email him at prepare2winbasketball@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->