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HIES MLK Classic: Standout Forwards

HIES MLK Classic: Standout Forwards
Kyle Sandy
Kyle Sandy January 24, 2025 @ 07:58 AM
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Mariyah Valrie
Mariyah Valrie 6'0" | C | 2025
GA
Janaye Walker
Janaye Walker 6'3" | C | 2025
GA
Akilah Shelton
Akilah Shelton 6'1" | PF | 2025
GA
Kayla Cleaveland
Kayla Cleaveland 6'0" | PF | 2025
GA
Justus Fitzgerald
Justus Fitzgerald 6'0" | PF | 2025
GA
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She finished with her left hand and ran the floor for transition hoops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["541762"],"_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-6791242c21e1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Valrie is one of the better rebounding rim protectors left in Georgia. While she only scored 2 points, she did show nimble footwork on a drop step. Defense is Mariyah's calling card. She posted 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 3 blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["365763"],"_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-6791242c21e74"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Hampton-signee went for 17 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks in a win over Marietta. Shelton sank a mid-range jumper and did the rest of her work in the post, finishing with both hands. She took a scary fall late in the game, but was ok. Shelton is one of Georgia's top post presences in the 2025 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["350683"],"_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-6791242c21ec5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The birthday girl racked up 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block in a 14-point win over Holy Innocents'. Kayla started to use her quickness in the second half to track down offensive rebounds. Throughout the game, Cleaveland mixed in drives, jumpers and putbacks to find points. She drew a charge in the paint as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386999"],"_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-6791242c21f10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walker had some powerful moments in the post, scoring on putbacks and drop steps against North Paulding before getting ejected. Her name circulated throughout the day amongst college coaches, wondering where she will end up for school. With her added outside shooting range, it should unlock more options if she is willing to leave Georgia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Syracuse
Justus Fitzgerald

Justus Fitzgerald

GA
PF
HEIGHT 6'0"
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CLASS 2025
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Justus
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Height
6'0"
HS
Norcross
|
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HIES MLK Classic: Standout Forwards
The Syracuse-signee recorded 11 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks in a physical low scoring win...
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Mariyah Valrie

Mariyah Valrie

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C
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Mariyah
Valrie C
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2025
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Norcross
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GA
HIES MLK Classic: Standout Forwards
Valrie is one of the better rebounding rim protectors left in Georgia. While she only scored 2 points,...
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Mariyah Valrie

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Akilah Shelton

Akilah Shelton

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PF
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Akilah
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HIES MLK Classic: Standout Forwards
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Akilah Shelton

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Kayla Cleaveland

Kayla Cleaveland

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PF
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Kayla
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2025
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6'0"
HS
River Ridge
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GA
HIES MLK Classic: Standout Forwards
The birthday girl racked up 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block in a...
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Georgia Southern
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Janaye Walker

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6'3"
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Baldwin
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GA
HIES MLK Classic: Standout Forwards
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Hampton
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