D1 State Semifinals Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Four teams stepped onto the court Friday, dreaming of competing for a D1 MHSAA State Championship on Saturday. Belleville defeated West Bloomfield 60-55 and Rockford defeated Wayne Memorial 61-42. Here are a few performers who stepped up for their teams in the semifinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["420486"],"_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-67e0890dd12be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anna added another Breslin Center hit to her track list with a huge performance that helped Rockford defeat Wayne Memorial 61-42 in the semifinals. Anna was in the zone as she buried four triples with a perfect 10 for 10 mark from the charity stripe. She swiped a steal to score a layup and came back to dominate after exiting the game with an ankle injury. Anna drove with determination to score tough layups off the glass and blocked a shot. She ended the game with 30 points, three assists, and three steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["924008"],"_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-67e0890dd1355"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kate didn't have eye-popping numbers on the offensive end, but she played outstanding defense and gave her team extra scoring chances by working tirelessly on the boards. Kate battled to secure offensive rebounds, blocked a shot in the paint, and dished an assist to a teammate for a triple. Kate knocked down five free throws for the Rams, finishing the game with five points and nine rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220767"],"_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":1220790,"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e0890dd13e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Audrey knocked down two key triples during Rockford's win against Frankenmuth earlier in the season, and she came through again in the semifinals vs. Wayne Memorial. Audrey pursued rebounds on both ends with reckless abandon and knocked down two clutch triples for the Rams. She beat her defender with a crossover to score a layup, finished another layup off two feet, and converted another bucket at the rim. Audrey turned in a double-double with 12 points, 14 rebounds, and three assists. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["419533"],"_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-67e0890dd1445"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Colleena created scoring opportunities for teammates by collapsing the defense with her dribble and she knocked down clutch shots to keep Wayne Memorial within striking distance. She drained a smooth step-back three and created space with her shifty dribbles to score a tough layup to end the 2nd quarter. Colleena dropped in a floater and buried a mid-range pullup jumper. She dished seven assists to teammates and led the Zebras with 15 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1120241"],"_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-67e0890dd14a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leyana energized Wayne Memorial with her passion on the court and gave their offense a boost by making three triples. Leyana scored nine points and will be a guard to watch for Wayne Memorial next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["613425"],"_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-67e0890dd1503"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sheridan needed to have a big game for West Bloomfield to compete with Belleville and that's exactly what she did. Sheridan started the game by burying a corner 3 and knocked down a confident step-back corner jumper in the second quarter. Her active defense created steals, leading to a layup off two feet in transition. Sheridan drilled a corner triple, knocked down a pull-up jumper off the dribble, and hit another corner three late in the 4th. She scored a team-high 17 points and had five steals for West Bloomfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["424144"],"_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-67e0890dd1561"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Breasia beat defenders to score a contested floater and made athletic blocks at the rim. She shoveled an assist to a teammate after a backdoor cut and made a great fake-shot assist to a teammate for a layup. Breasia shifted gears to beat defenders off the dribble, using a combination of crossovers and jabs to create space. She finished difficult layups at the rim, created open shots for teammates, and caused fouls driving to the basket. Breasia scored a team-high 17 points (6/6 FTs) with five rebounds and five assists. I'm excited to see her make an immediate impact as a freshman in the WHAC and believe she has All-Conference potential as an NAIA guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155646"],"_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-67e0890dd15be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Londyn gave West Bloomfield a lift with her scoring inside. She finished layups with both hands at the rim and scored an offensive rebound putback. Londyn scored a strong and-one through contact and knocked down her free throw. Londyn is going to be a front-court prospect to keep an eye on--she had 13 points for the Lakers against Belleville. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["613939"],"_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-67e0890dd161a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">SeCrette was on fire in the first half for Belleville during their semifinal win vs. West Bloomfield. She started the game with a smooth pull-up jumper from the elbow and ripped the nets with four triples. SeCrette converted two free throws in the second half and finished the game with 18 points for the Tigers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["807274"],"_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-67e0890dd1680"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sydney was dominant again during Belleville's semifinal victory vs. West Bloomfield. She scored a layup off the opening tip, scored layups off two around the basket, and finished offensive rebound putbacks. Sydney converted 5 of 6 free throw attempts from the line and added two triples. She contributed in every category with 21 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["859826"],"_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-67e0890dd16e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Paisley stepped up in the second half for Belleville during their semifinal matchup vs. West Bloomfield. She buried a wing three and drove downhill to score with a strong and-one finish--hit the free throw. Paisley pursued rebounds and created open shots for teammates with her shifty drives. She scored 10 points with five rebounds and four assists to help the Tigers advance to the Finals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["921969"],"_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-67e0890dd1747"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Iyana was a strong and impactful presence in the paint for Belleville during their win vs. West Bloomfield. Her determined rebounding created extra scoring chances for the Tigers. Iyana scored four points with 10 rebounds and a game-high four blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->