IHSA Girls Basketball State Finals: Championship Day Standouts

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">On the last day of the state finals, we kicked off with the 3rd place game for 4A (Loyola vs Alton), followed up with the championships for all classes. Carrollton vs. Pecatonica (1A), Peoria Notre Dame vs. Nashville (2A), St. Ignatius vs. Montini (3A), and Kenwood vs. Fremd (4A). </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='352116' first='Jarius' last='Powers'] (Alton) </strong>- In both games this weekend Powers had statement games, but today she put up an impressive stat line. 16 points (8-15 FG), 8 boards and 2 steals to go with it. The UIC commit should be able to bring this same impact to the collegiate level next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='846208' first='Payton' last='Thomas'] (Pecatonica) </strong>- Thomas put up a strong stat line to help her team take home their first state title. Besides the efficiency from the field, it was her energy on the boards that made the difference. She pulled in 7 total, with 6 of them being on the offensive side. A huge difference maker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='863112' first='Summer' last='Brinkmann'] (Nashville)</strong> - Today was Summer's day, she filled the stat box in almost category. What she brings on both ends of the floor with her size is unmatched. Brinkmann has the length, the poise and the ability to stay control in pressure moments is not talked about enough. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='507737' first='Peyton' last='Farrell'] (Montini) </strong>- Big free throws, and a big block to go with it. Ferrel is the anchor and motor of this program, and even if the stats don't always show it- she is a game changer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->