2024 Sandy’s Spiel Saturday Fall League: Team Previews Pt. 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sandy's Spiel Fall League is back at Dawson County High School starting August 3rd and will run on Saturdays through September. Here is a look at some players to watch if they suit up with their team during the league.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>USE COUPON: SandyPGH2024 to save on PGH Camps Registration</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://t.co/XkqmKzfkrn">8/11 – Freshman Camp</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://t.co/G2HCcPyPbf">8/11 – Sophomore Camp</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://t.co/oEA6T4DMsY">9/22 – The Expo</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Dawson County<br></u></strong>The host Tigers finished 7-0 last year to win the fall league title but a large senior class graduates. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='620394' first='Maddie' last='Siuta']</strong> didn't play last year but is expected to make a big impact as a 5-foot-10 guard who will be asked to do a lot throughout the season as both a scorer and playmaker. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='506252' first='Eva' last='Bishop'] </strong>led the Tigers in steals (2.0) and blocks (1.7) last fall. She is a powerful low block scorer and a consistent double-double threat. The Tigers also have <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='727045' first='Ava' last='Roberson'] </strong>inside who will see more consistent minutes and has a chance to breakout her junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Fannin County</u></strong><br>Following a 3-3 mark last season, the Rebels will need to find a consistent leading scorer after seeing Courtney Davis graduate. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='672229' first='Reese' last='Lewis'] </strong>had a strong campaign as a sophomore, averaging 6.3 points, a league-best 8.5 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.5 blocks per game last Fall, leading the Rebels in three statistical categories. The backcourt trio of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='974962' first='Maggie' last='Ledford']</strong>, <strong>Emma Buchanan </strong>and possibly sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='974869' first='Izzie' last='Jabaley'] </strong>could make significant impacts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Athens Academy<br></u></strong>Athens Academy was young but impressive last year although they finished just 2-4. The 2027 class led by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='743559' first='Kendall' last='Lawson'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='743568' first='Millie' last='Pugmire'] </strong>is a good one. Lawson was named Team MVP last Fall after leading the Spartans in scoring (7.8), assists (1.3) and steals (2.5). Track and field star <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='974958' first='Josie' last='Collins'] </strong>is a great athlete and provides energy as a swingman heading into her junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>North Hall<br></u></strong>The most explosive performance of the season last year belonged to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='599956' first='Athena' last='Vachtsevanos'] </strong>who dumped in a league-record 35 points on seven threes against Fannin County. Vachtsevanos, the Team MVP, averaged 15.3 points per game with a league-high 16 three-pointers as the Trojans finished 2-5. <strong>Martha Vachtsevanos </strong>brings a steady floor game, returning as North Hall's leader in assists (2.0) and steals (2.6). Rising sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='674589' first='Zara' last='Gosse'] </strong>came on strong to close the fall league last year, leading the Trojans in rebounding (5.4).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->