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The Unseen Stars: Guards Denied All-State Spots 7A

The Unseen Stars: Guards Denied All-State Spots 7A
Tony Smith
Tony Smith
March 26, 2025 @ 01:22 PM
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Jayla West-Young
Jayla West-Young 5'7" | CG | 2025
AL
Ryleigh Martin
Ryleigh Martin 5'5" | 2027
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Ja’Kyah Smith
Ja’Kyah Smith 5'9" | PG | 2026
AL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The following players have delivered outstanding performances throughout the 7A season, yet were unfortunately not recognized with a spot on the All-State list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='371498' first='Ja'Kyah' last='Smith']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bob Jones ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e1b032cc002"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='371498' first='Ja'Kyah' last='Smith'] is a composed and effective guard who consistently gets the job done. Her deliberate, 'killer' mentality allows her to dissect defenses with a polished midrange game and pinpoint passing accuracy. She also demonstrates an impressive ability to seamlessly and consistently adjust the pace of the game to her team's advantage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1106025"],"_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-67e1b032cc071"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1106025' first='Jayla' last='West-Young'] presents a significant challenge for opposing coaches due to her unpredictable yet consistently high level of play. Her elite skills, strong leadership qualities, and exceptional scoring ability, fueled by her intelligent decision-making, make her a player you can never truly game plan against.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Abagail Johnson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":" Daphne ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e1b032cc0fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Abagail Johnson is a tenacious shot creator, a true shoot-first guard with the confidence to take any shot. Her elite status is earned through her remarkable ability to not only convert open looks but also consistently sink heavily contested jump shots over defenders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Malaya Crowell","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Smiths Station ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e1b032cc18d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Malaya Crowell is a dynamic, quick-paced guard who thrives in a high-tempo offense, making her a difficult player to contain. Her ability to drive to the basket at will makes her a highly effective offensive threat, with a particular knack for finishing with acrobatic circus layups and a soft, touch floater</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["777551"],"_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-67e4d48703b74"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='777551' first='Ryleigh' last='Martin'] is undoubtedly one of the premier two-way catch-and-shoot guards in her class, currently playing on a well-coached team. Her consistent performance makes her a reliable player that any coach can depend on, and she has a knack for hitting clutch shots in crucial moments. Known for her ability to sink game-winning daggers, with a little more experience and an expanding role as she enters her senior year, Ryleigh is poised to become one of the best two-way catch-and-shoot players in the entire state of Alabama.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The following players have delivered outstanding performances throughout the 7A season, yet were unfortunately not recognized with a spot on the All-State list.

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Ja’Kyah Smith Ja’Kyah Smith Ja’Kyah Smith 5'9" | PG Bob Jones | 2026 State AL

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Jayla West-Young

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The Unseen Stars: Guards Denied All-State Spots 7A
Jayla West-Young presents a significant challenge for opposing coaches due to her unpredictable yet consistently high level of...
Written by Tony Smith
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State: Alabama
School: Prattville
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Abagail Johnson

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POS PG
CLASS 2026

Abagail Johnson

School: Daphne
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Malaya Crowell

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School: Smiths Station
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Ryleigh Martin

Ryleigh Martin

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CLASS 2027
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The Unseen Stars: Guards Denied All-State Spots 7A
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