Standouts from the Standley Lake vs. D'Evelyn Matchup

In a hard-fought battle between Standley Lake and D'Evelyn, several players showcased their skill sets and competitive drive. Each girl left a mark on the game, whether through scoring, defense, or leadership on the floor. While the game didn't go in their favor, their performances proved why they are key pieces for their teams moving forward. Here's a look at the standout players from the matchup.    [player_tooltip player_id='904857' first='Aaliyah' last='Valenzuela'] is an athletic guard who can score in a variety of ways. During the game, she displayed her three-level scoring, knocking down threes, attacking the rim, and hitting mid-range shots. Defensively, her athleticism and speed allowed her to guard multiple positions, taking away drives and contesting shots. As an X-factor for her team, she is one of the most important players on the floor.     As the point guard, Rae set the tone by pushing the pace in transition and finding teammates for easy scoring opportunities. Whether it was behind the arc or at the rim. She also contributed to the offense by knocking down open shots, making her a threat as a playmaker and a scorer. Her to get by defenders and put pressure on the defense changed the game.     [player_tooltip player_id='853889' first='Sydney' last='Martin'] is the heart of her team, doing whatever it takes to win. Defensively, she took on the challenge of guarding the opposing team's best player, using her athleticism and length to make each possession difficult. Offensively, she has become a reliable three-point shooter while still using her quick first step to attack the rim. On top of that, her ability to rebound and control the glass makes her an important piece of the team.     Ellie carries the scoring load for her team, and in this game, she. A real scoring threat, she can put up points from anywhere on the floor, using jab steps and shot fakes to create space. Whether attacking the basket or pulling up from deep, she kept the defense guessing what was next all night. Although her team came up short, she will use this experience as fuel heading into the postseason.     Sophomore guard [player_tooltip player_id='793533' first='Colleen' last='Monahan'] continues to show growth, and this game was evident of that. After a slow start, she came out hot in the second half, scoring eight quick points to give her team the lead in the 3rd. Her ability to step up when needed her growing confidence and willingness to take over. Even though her team didn't get the win, her performance was a look at what we can expect in the future.

In a hard-fought battle between Standley Lake and D'Evelyn, several players showcased their skill sets and competitive drive. Each girl left a mark on the game, whether through scoring, defense, or leadership on the floor. While the game didn't go in their favor, their performances proved why they are key pieces for their teams moving forward. Here's a look at the standout players from the matchup.