Home Team Showcase-Standout Performers Pt.3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Photo By: Smoke Signals Student Media</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The Home Team Showcase took place over the weekend at the GRC Arena in Winchester, KY. This event was broadcasted on live TV by Fox 56 and<em> was the first time the news station has ever aired something like this so I made sure to tune in.</em> These preseason matchups were competitive and the players looked like they had fun playing in such a unique atmosphere. In this article, I will highlight the the players that stood out to me at this inaugural event.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["652045"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67445f58db145"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kyleigh played well at the Home Team Showcase. She made an immediate impact when she entered the game and knocked down a three from the wing. She was excellent on defense, converted at the free throw line, and I really liked her effort on the glass and the fact that she made sure to box out every time a shot went up. (Featured Image)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Stats:</strong> 5 points, 8 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["903256"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67445f58db19c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tamia set the tone early for Douglass and liked the level of intensity she played with throughout the game. She used active hands to come up with steals, had a couple fast break buckets, and made sure to get others involved. She also hit two from beyond the arc, including a clutch three to keep the game close with 27 seconds left to go. Tamia looks like she will be a key contributor for the Lady Broncos this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats:</strong> 11 points, 1 steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["566170"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67445f58db1e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isabella is very athletic and very quick off the dribble. She constantly attacked the basket and either scored through contact or was sent to the stripe. I was impressed with the way she finished at the rim and the energy she brought to the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats:</strong> 13 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1068018"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67445f58db221"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKenzie is an athletic guard that impacts the game on both offense and defense. She did a fantastic job penetrating and kicking the ball out to open teammates. She showed quick hands on defense and was on target with her jump shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats:</strong> 7 points, 2 steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["502127"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67445f58db261"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Katie caught my eye with her passing and playmaking abilities. She used her handles and speed to get where she wanted off the bounce and found open teammates for quality shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>6 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->