Breaking Out: Players to Watch in 6A & 5A Postseason

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the end of the regular season approaching and the anticipation of district, regional, and state playoffs, the competition is about to heat up as every game becomes win or go home. Here are some players in the 6A and 5A class to watch who are poised to have big breakout performances</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514569"],"_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-67a24b809436c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='514569' first='Cherity' last='Powells'] has been a major part of Sunlake's success this season. She is currently averaging 12.2 PPG, 6.1 rebounds per game, and 3.5 steals per game, with a season-high 25-point game in which she also secured 11 rebounds. Cherity plays with a competitive edge and consistently leads by example. Her ability to play hard will be a key factor in Sunlake's playoff run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1039031"],"_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-6797babb95767"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1039031' first='Melody' last='Charlton'], the senior point guard, has been a leader for Palmetto Ridge by setting an example and leading the team in scoring with 14.3 PPG, including a season-high 29-point game. She scores a significant portion of her points from behind the three-point line, with multiple games where she has made four or more three-pointers. If Melody stays hot, she can help lead her team to a district championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["972357"],"_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-6797babb95803"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='972357' first='Jayla' last='Griffin'] is having a major breakout season on a senior-filled team that is coming off a 30-1 season. She has instantly made the team better this year. Griffin's biggest game of the season came against Cardinal Mooney, where she scored 23 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, dished out 2 assists, and recorded 2 steals against two major Division I recruits. Jayla's versatility and athleticism will play a major role in their run to get back to the state championship. Griffin will be one of the top players in the state heading into the summer and next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["721469"],"_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-67a24b809449b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='721469' first='Iniya' last='Reddicks'] and New Smyrna are on fire this season. New Smyrna has great senior leadership for Iniya to follow, allowing her to be who she is—a walking BUCKET! The sophomore is averaging 16.3 PPG, 2.3 assists per game, 5.6 rebounds per game, and 3.8 steals per game, helping lead her team to a 20-5 record and a #18 ranking in the state. Reddicks and New Smyrna are poised to make a deep playoff run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1177032,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1215720' first='Alyssa' last='Marino']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Gateway (Kissimmee)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='FGB' last='']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a24b8094588"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1215720' first='Alyssa' last='Marino'] is quietly dominating at Gateway, discreetly leading her team to an 18-5 record. She embodies the modern point guard, showcasing the ability to score while still setting up her teammates with precision passing. Alyssa is averaging 19.7 PPG and 7.1 assists per game, along with playing tough defense and averaging 3.0 steals per game. She has multiple 20+ point games, a season-high 33-point game, an 11-assist game, and an 8-steal game. With her high-scoring offense, Alyssa will help her team make a deep playoff run as they continue to play with confidence under her leadership.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["742659"],"_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-67a24b80945fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='742659' first='Lauren' last='Lee'], the NJIT commit, is one of the most underrated players in the 2025 class. The senior does it all for River Ridge, averaging 15.8 PPG, 2.6 assists per game, 9.8 rebounds per game, 3.9 steals per game, and 3.0 blocks per game. Lee has recorded two games with eight blocks, an impressive feat. On January 11th, she delivered her best game of the season, scoring 30 points, grabbing 20 rebounds, blocking 8 shots, and finishing with zero turnovers. Lauren has led her team to an 18-7 record and will push them as deep into the playoffs as possible in her senior year, aiming for a repeat of last season's Final Four appearance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->