4A Final 4 preview: X-Factors in Palm Bay Vs Booker

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are one step closer to naming the state champions in 4A. here is a preview of the matchup between Palm Bay and Booker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["346835"],"_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-67bff7e20024a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='346835' first='Jaida' last='Civil'], the Tennessee commit and McDonald's All-American, will be one of the most electrifying players to watch in the Final Four state playoffs. Civil can score at will and has done so against the best in the nation, and it will likely be no different in her matchup against Booker. Civil's pure athleticism is unguardable—she is the fastest on the floor at all times and jumps higher than everyone else. Combined with her skill, expect Civil to be the leading scorer and MVP of the 4A state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["248699"],"_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-67bff7e2002aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='248699' first='Brianna' last='Behn'], the Booker senior point guard, has had one of her best seasons yet, averaging 13.1 PPG, 7.7 RPG, and 3.8 APG. The 5'9" PG has the ability to get all of her teammates involved with her elite court vision and ball handling. She will need to control the pace of the game against powerhouse Palm Bay—and she can definitely do it. Behn also has the ability to finish at the rim through contact if defenders take away her passing lanes. She is an exciting player to watch and will play a major role in helping Booker secure a spot in the state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["346819"],"_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-67bff7e2002f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='346819' first='Trishay' last='Collins'], a Seton Hall committee member, will be a dominant force in her matchup against Booker. With little size to match up against her, Collins will be able to showcase her versatility—playing in the post, taking defenders off the dribble from the wing, and knocking down both the three-ball and mid-range jumper. However, defensively is where she is most dominant, blocking shots left and right and grabbing rebounds at will.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["728921"],"_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-67bff7e200335"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='728921' first='Yvette' last='Brown'] is a slashing guard with strong ball-handling skills. She has the ability to get to the rim and draw contact for and-1 opportunities. Brown can also knock down the three-ball and is a feisty defender. She has been on a tear in her last 10 games, scoring in double digits in each, starting with back-to-back 26-point performances. Brown will need to continue this trend to keep up with Palm Bay's high-scoring offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514519"],"_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-67bff7e200374"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='514519' first='Carleyssia' last='Wallace'], the 6-foot forward, not only brings elite size to this matchup but also elite shooting skills. Wallace's ability to spread the floor with her shooting while still being able to battle in the post makes her a matchup nightmare in every game. She has had multiple games with three or more three-pointers and at least two where she hit five or more. Look for Wallace's versatility to be on display in this Final Four matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["896154"],"_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-67bff7e2003b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='896154' first='J'siyah' last='Taylor'], the speedy Booker guard, is currently averaging 11.5 PPG, 3.1 APG, and 2.7 RPG. Taylor's ability to beat defenders down the floor with the ball in her hands will play a major role in Booker getting easy buckets in transition. However, her biggest impact will come on the defensive end, where she has a knack for forcing turnovers. Taylor has multiple games with at least four steals, including a season-high eight-steal game and two games with seven steals. If she can replicate this defensive success in the Final Four matchup, it could lead to an opportunity to play for a state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->