Irontown Holiday Bash: All-Tourney Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ADVANTEDGE Sports Training presented the Irontown Holiday Bash tournament on December 27th and 28th at Negaunee High School, in which Kingsford, Ewen Trout-Creek, Negaunee, and Ludington each played two games. Negaunee defeated Ewen Trout-Creek and Ludington to win the tournament championship. [player_tooltip player_id='903030' first='Aubrey' last='Johnson'], [player_tooltip player_id='897714' first='Emma' last='Besonen'], [player_tooltip player_id='903059' first='Gretel' last='Johnson'], Elliana Jeruzal, [player_tooltip player_id='1121822' first='Peyton' last='Welch'], and [player_tooltip player_id='887117' first='Alyvia' last='Kowalski'] earned All-Tournament Team recognition. After reviewing the film, here are my notes for each All-Tournament player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["903030"],"_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-6771952cc0f70"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aubrey earned Irontown Holiday Bash MVP Honors, leading Negaunee to a tournament championship. She swept the ball from the wing to beat her defender with a quick left-handed drive and scored a contested layup off the dribble. Aubrey sank baseline floaters with a soft touch, weaved her way through full-court pressure using crossovers, and buried multiple triples from deep. She hustled to pursue offensive rebounds and blocked layup attempts in the paint. Aubrey scored 32 points in two games, shooting 50% from the field. She added 6 steals, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists to keep the Miners undefeated heading into the new year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["903059"],"_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-6771952cc0fdf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gretel has been a key contributor for Negaunee this season and she gave the team an edge at the Irontown Holiday Bash. Gretel shot lights out from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 11 3-point attempts in two games. She scored 23 points and added 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals for the Miners. Gretel created steals and deflections with her defensive pressure, worked hard to secure offensive rebounds, took a charge, and ripped the ball away from a forward in the low post. She knocked down a mid-range jumper in transition and hit two important free throws at the half against Ludington. Gretel earned All-Tournament Honors and her complete performance helped Negaunee win the tournament championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["897714"],"_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-6771952cc1026"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emma is an absolute sniper from 3-point distance and she ripped the nets with seven triples in two games for Ewen Trout-Creek at the Irontown Holiday Bash. Emma used crossovers and retreat dribbles to create space from defenders, penetrated the defense with her dribble, and dished assists to teammates on the perimeter. She buried 3s from the volleyball line, dropped in floaters, and scored 31 points, earning All-Tournament Honors. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1121822"],"_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-6771952cc1069"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peyton led Ludington offensively with 30 points in two games, which helped the team finish runner-up at the Irontown Holiday Bash. Peyton drove with determination to the basket to score layups and cause fouls. She knocked down a confident 3-pointer from the wing, secured rebounds, and converted many shots from the charity stripe. Peyton scored a tough left-handed layup in transition and used a variety of dribble moves to create space from pressure. She earned All-Tournament Honors and was one of the best players at the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1121823"],"_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-6771952cc10ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elianna had an impressive two games for Ludington at the Irontown Holiday Bash. She scored 23 points and made a huge impact with her toughness and high energy on the court. Elianna scored several contested layups off the dribble including a left-handed and-one. She set defenders up with a hesitation dribble and blew by before finishing through contact at the rim. Elianna fought through a boxout to secure an offensive rebound, blocked a shot in the paint, converted free throws, and deflected an entry pass to cause a turnover. She earned All-Tournament Honors after an outstanding two games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["887117"],"_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-6771bde79329b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alyvia had an impressive first game for Kingsford, scoring 14 points in a narrow loss against runner-up Ludington. She shoots with balance from 3-point range and splits defenders with crossovers to earn free throws. Alyvia earned All-Tournament Honors and is a promising player to watch for the Flivvers.</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&nbsp;<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/prepare-2-win-basketball/"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></a><strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/prepare-2-win-basketball/"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/prepare-2-win-basketball/"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/prepare-2-win-basketball/"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/prepare-2-win-basketball/"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/prepare-2-win-basketball/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='923712' first='Prepare' last='2 Win Basketball']</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;. 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 coachevanbell@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->