5 Hidden Gem Guards in the Louisville Area

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["874562"],"_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-678102f61d065"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After watching [player_tooltip player_id='874562' first='Mar'Ryah' last='Carr'] compete for [program_tooltip program_id='715742' first='Dana' last='Evans Elite'] during the travel season I knew she was due for a big sophomore year. The 5'4 guard leads PRP in scoring with 17.1 PPG, and has several 20+ point outings this season. Mar'Ryah is a small guard but her athleticism and playmaking ability makes up for it. She has elite speed and she uses it well in the open floor and to beat defenders off the dribble. Mar'Ryah can create her own shot and put her teammates in position to be successful. She is a star on-ball defender who has tremendous instincts and plays passing lanes extremely well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["963030"],"_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-678102f61d0cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Head Coach Deshawn Pendleton continues to keep the Yellowjackets in the upper trajectory since taking over the program in 2018. He has strung together back-to-back 20-win seasons in a tough 7th region and is on pace for a third as his team sits at 10-3. [player_tooltip player_id='963030' first='Zaiya' last='Velez-Smith'] played at a high level for Moore as an 8th grader, and she is doing the same for Central as a freshman, averaging a team-leading 17 points a game. Zaiya is very skilled and she can score from various spots on the floor. She has upside and a bright future ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1134096"],"_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-678102f61d115"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ty'Aiona is putting together a terrific junior season for Iroquois. She leads the team in scoring with 19 points a game and has a pair of big-time performances, including 28 points in a win over Frankfort and 29 in a loss to Southern in the second week of the season. Ty'Aiona excels at getting to the rim and does a great job drawing fouls. She is currently averaging 8 free throws per game. Ty'Aiona is a difference-maker on both sides of the ball and I believe she will continue to play at a high level this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1003208"],"_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-678102f61d15b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1003208' first='Aiyana' last='Thomas'] has been a key contributor for Doss this season. She is second in points (15.3) and in rebounds (6.2) per game. Aiyana has been outstanding on the defensive end and has several games with 4 steals or more. Her play on offense has also been impressive and I love how hard she works to get rebounds. She is a player to watch in the 6th region. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1131725"],"_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-6782141315006"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1131725' first='Electra' last='Lovely-Tolbert'] is going out with a bang in her final campaign, averaging 10.4 points for the Lady Crimson. She put everyone on notice at the Queen of the Commonwealth, scoring a team-high 22 points to get the "W" over North Hardin on Day 3, and was named player of the game. She can get a bucket from multiple levels on the floor on offense and wreak havoc on defense. Electra is a seasoned senior and her leadership will be key for her team moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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-678102f61d19d"} /-->