Road to the Chip: Youngsters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops took in the first day of action at the Road to the Chip in Florence, SC this past weekend. The event hosted featured 4 games on Saturday at Wilson HS. Let's first take a look at some Youngsters that took part in the event right here. <strong><em>Remember to SUBSCRIBE today and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Class of 2029</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1165463,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_25-01-2025_05-58-16-1670PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1165463" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1165302' first='Aaliyah' last='Ballard']</strong> - East Garner M.S. / NC GBB </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ballard just an 8th grader played the game with no fear at all for her age. Aaliyah surely doesn't lack confidence with her play. Aaliyah was able to knockdown shots on the perimeter or take the ball coast to coast at times today. She really likes to have ball in her hands whenever possible. She connected on some nice mid-range jumpers here today. Aaliyah finished with 14 points in the loss to Arborbrook Christian. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Class of 2028</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1165450,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_25-01-2025_07-56-02-5890PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1165450" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='866194' first='Aaliyah' last='Frost']</strong> - Grace Christian (Sanford)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Frost really came out quickly today with her play for the Lady Crusaders. Aaliyah was able to drop a few floaters along the way. She scored the ball from 3-levels at times today. Aaliyah plays the game with a fearless mindset and surely plays older than her age on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1165445,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_25-01-2025_07-56-33-5180PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1165445" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992430' first='Adaora' last='Mogbo']</strong> - Grace Christian (Sanford)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adaora was able to post up with her back to the basket here today. She did at one time and knockdown a 3-ball along the way. Mogbo plays the game with a great MOTOR for her young age. She really has quick feet to to work around the paint area and seal off defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Class of 2027</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='772526' first='Jordan' last='Speller']</strong> - Grace Christian (Sanford)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speller was great all day long with her play here at the Road to the Chip. Jordan is extremely quick in the open court. She collected several steals here today that led to layups the other way. Speller has a quick set of hands to create chaos. Jordan takes pride in defending the ball and creating opportunities for herself and her teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She was able to turn the corner quickly and race to the bucket at times today. Jordan finished with 17 points in a win over Clarksville Christian (TN) 61-58. Jordan also recorded 7 steals and 5 assists along the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1165447,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_25-01-2025_07-56-18-2980PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1165447" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='891347' first='Kyndoll' last='English']</strong> - Grace Christian (Sanford)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>English is physical presence down low for the Lady Crusaders. Kyndoll stirs up plenty of contact down low on the block and finished with 8 points and 9 rebounds in the win today. She plays her game around the paint but was able to drop a short elbow jumper along the way today. Kyndoll came into the game averaging 12.6 ppg and 10.3 rebounds this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1165476,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_27-01-2025_08-56-29-3080PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1165476" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='444370' first='Logan' last='Murray']</strong> - Wilson HS (Florence) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Logan and the Lady Tigers ran into a buzz saw here today vs [program_tooltip program_id='713552' first='1' last='of 1'] Prep. Murray a left-handed forward could only muster 10 points in the loss for the Lady Tigers. Logan and her teammates never could get things going here and fell behind at the halftime break. Murray has a extremely bright future in the 2027 Palmetto State Class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1165430,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_25-01-2025_07-57-31-7780PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1165430" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='821657' first='Marley' last='Spiers']</strong> - Clarksville Christian (TN) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spiers and the Lady Centurions raced back from 15-point deficit late to fall to Grace Christian (NC) 61-58 here today. Marley usually looks to operate on the top of the key before coming down to crash the glass. Marley played extremely aggressive in the 2nd half today for the Lady Centurions. She does the floor very well and really gets to her spots around the paint. Marley finished with 8 points and 8 rebounds here today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1165422,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_25-01-2025_07-57-49-6390PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1165422" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='821620' first='Lauren' last='Hassell']</strong> - Clarksville Christian (TN) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hassell is one of the best in the United States in the 2027 Class. Lauren plays for her father Trenton Hassell a former NBA player. Lauren who finished with 25 points and 9 rebounds came up just a bit short today in a tough loss to Grace Christian. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hassell has a great skill set for her size and it really showed at times today. Lauren was able to drive to the rack while handling the rock up the floor. She has a good basketball IQ when it comes to being in the right place at all times to make a play. Lauren already has scored 2,114 career points and she is just a sophomore. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lauren back in the fall put out her Top 12 schools. She will surely make some college program very happy when she makes a decision to play at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->