Great 8: Defensive Specialists

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The phrase remains true, "defense wins championships." On the road to a state title, here are some stars who take pride in getting stops and shutting down their opponents. Let's talk about it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["329369"],"_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-67cf60b9de5e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='329369' first='Grace' last='Stanley'] is a fierce guard who establishes herself as a tenacious defender. Closely guarding her opponent, Stanley forces turnovers and converts them into points during transition. Grace has lightning-fast reflexes and reads offenses with her head on a swivel. In her latest Great 8 matchup, Stanley recorded four steals and clinched the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["366425"],"_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-67cf60b9de641"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='366425' first='LeeKaya' last='Burke-Perryman'] makes her presence known by defending on the perimeter and moving her feet rapidly. Averaging almost 3 steals and 5.6 assists a game this season, Burke-Perryman's improvement has been obvious. LeeKaya has come up huge throughout the playoffs and played a huge part in the upset against Highlands Ranch in the Great 8. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["352917"],"_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-67cf60b9de689"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='352917' first='Sienna' last='Betts'] continues to showcase why she's the best player in the state of Colorado. Betts effortlessly sends shots away on defense at 6'5, and consistently comes between passing lanes to tally on steals. In the paint, Betts is rock solid and disciplined on both ends of the floor. As the driving force for Grandview, expect Betts to take over the Final Four and give it all she has to finish her high school career with a state title. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["329351"],"_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-67cf60b9de6cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='329351' first='Brihanna' last='Crittendon'] has a motor unlike any other player on the court. Crittendon is a complete forward who can do everything asked of her. Crittendon's 6'3 frame allows her to reject shots down low and steal the ball from her matchup multiple times. Brihanna was a massive x-factor in her upset win against Highlands Ranch, converting on all cylinders. She's not slowing down, so watch out for the explosive junior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["374160"],"_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-67cf60b9de712"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='374160' first='Mason' last='Borcherding'] has dominated the playoffs thus far with emphatic performances that showcase her dynamic style of play. Recently, she's been a massive contributor for Legend on the glass and in between passing lanes. Borcherding is tenacious when following her shot and never lets off the gas pedal. For these reasons, Legend upset #2 ranked Valor Christian in the Great 8, and Legend is moving on to the Final Four. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->