Independent School Nationals: 2026s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>Insider Exposure hosted the Independent School Nationals event in Mooresville this weekend.  Independent schools from across the country and even Canada came to compete against one another during this high level competition.  It's time to dive in to the noteworthy performers.  Let's take a look at the juniors that stood out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["509587"],"_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-67b3e9c3940b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='509587' first='Miley' last='Malcolm'] is a versatile player scoring on all levels.  She had some nice moves in the paint using her footwork to get the right angle.   She had a slick pass threading the needle hitting her teammate in the hands on a fast break setting up some much needed points.  She hit a big time three going into the fourth quarter cutting into the lead and giving her team some energy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["363332"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1194668,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67b3e9c39412f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>J'niya Weaver was making nice plays using her hesitation moves to get by her defender and finish at the rim.  She had some nice range with her shot, too, coming off a screen and scoring off the pass.  She bullied her way to the basket scoring through contact.  She anticipated what her opponents were going to do on the full court press jumping in for the steal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["621980"],"_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-67b3e9c394175"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='621980' first='Brianna' last='Carelock'] had a nice take to the rim changing directions on her way to scoring her points.  She was doing a nice job pushing the tempo hitting her teammates in stride as she pushed the ball up the court on a fast break.  She got several of these fast breaks going by picking the pocket of her opponents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["393656"],"_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-67b3e9c3941b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='393656' first='Jocelyne' last='Grier'] continues to add to her arsenal.  She isn't afraid to put her body on someone whether she is boxing out for the rebound or she is protecting the possession when she's handling the ball under pressure.  She can certainly score at the rim, and she continues to show her range shooting the ball.  Her ability to constantly move on the court and use her speed to score on offense and protect the basket on defense is going to serve her well at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["509518"],"_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-67b3e9c3941f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='509518' first='Jeta' last='North'] was posting up well in the paint sealing off her opponents looking for the entry pass.  She did well getting into position starting with her back to the basket going to work and scoring some points.  She hit a shot from deep, too, showing how she can expand the floor on offense.  She runs the floor well on fast breaks being ready for the pass in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->