695Hoops Public vs Private Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at the top performers from the Public vs. Private Challenge on January 11th. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Shelby Lewis, Mt. De Sales, 2025, Forward </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1172466,"width":"182px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/01/20250111_101412-rotated.jpg?w=461" alt="" class="wp-image-1172466" style="width:182px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shelby is headed to Carnegie Mellon next year. She showed us why at McDonogh. She's a versatile scorer but did most of her damage in the paint around the basket. She has a nice touch and a knack for drawing fouls. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deja Harry, Rosedale Christian, 2027, Point Guard </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1172470,"width":"262px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/01/20250111_193319-rotated.jpg?w=461" alt="" class="wp-image-1172470" style="width:262px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deja got Rosedale off to a fast start by pushing the ball up court with passes or with the dribble. She got her teammates open looks and knocked down some shots herself. She set the tone on defense which helped carry the team to an easy win over Forest Park. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='786431' first='Mya' last='Clark'], McDonogh, 2027, Wing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1172473,"width":"360px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/01/20250111_180156-rotated-crop-1836x1206-1738360931.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1172473" style="width:360px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong> </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mya showed off a little bit of everything in this performance against South River. She knocked down some threes, handled the ball and dished out some assists. She came up with some big defensive plays, using her length and footwork to disrupt South River's offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ofundum Mbelem, Indian Creek, 2027, Power Forward</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1172467,"width":"383px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/01/20250111_144209-rotated-crop-1836x1206-1738360519.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1172467" style="width:383px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ofundum turned in a dominant performance on the glass on her way to a double-double. She has a nice touch around the basket and played good defense. She took home an MVP award. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kiery Matkins, Chesapeake, 2026, Guard </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1172468,"width":"201px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/01/20250111_130955-rotated.jpg?w=461" alt="" class="wp-image-1172468" style="width:201px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kiery posted 16 points and 4 steals in the Chesapeake's win over Concordia. She was all over the court making hustle plays and she took home an MVP award for her efforts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->