Battle in the Mitten Standouts – Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I spent my day at the Courthouse for the Battle in the Mitten. Here are players who had a standout day on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["604531"],"_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-6806e886e3934"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Justyce, representing [program_tooltip program_id='714554' first='Swift' last='Elite'] at the Battle in the Mitten, was relentless getting to the basket and finishing through contact. She showcased her footwork with a smooth Eurostep and a variety of creative finishes around the rim. Her aggressive mindset kept defenders on their heels and earned her frequent trips to the free-throw line throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["982835"],"_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-6806e886e398b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Makaila was a key contributor in her team's championship run at the Battle in the Mitten, making an impact in a variety of ways. She sparked her squad with a momentum-shifting charge and knocked down multiple shots from beyond the arc, including a smooth corner three. Quick and crafty with the ball, Kay Kay consistently kept defenders off balance. Through undersized, she battled fearlessly for offensive boards and came away with several steals, showing grit and relentless energy on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734926"],"_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-6806e886e39d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ryan, a standout guard for the Grand Rapids Outkast, made her presence felt at the Battle in the Mitten with a well-rounded performance. She's a quick, athletic playmaker who sees the floor well and delivers crisp passes. Defensively, her sharp instincts and active hands caused problems for opponents, and she even rose up to swat a shot from a much taller post - showcasing her bounce and timing. Ryan played with relentless energy, hitting the deck for loose balls and making hustle plays all day long. She also knocked down several smooth mid-range jumpers, rounding out a strong showing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["751140"],"_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-6806e886e3a28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emma, a tough guard for West Michigan, made her mark at the Battle in the Mitten with relentless defensive pressure, constantly disrupting the offense and racking up multiple steals. She played with great vision and unselfishness, finding teammates in stride and keeping the ball moving. Offensively, Emma attacked the lane with determination, absorbing contact and earning frequent trips to the free-throw line with her fearless drives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->