Battle in the Mitten Standouts – Part 2

<!-- 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":["1191103"],"_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-6807ed95ad1b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor, a guard for the Stingers at the Battle in the Mitten, put on an absolute shooting clinic. She was lights out from deep, hitting tough shots even with defenders in her face. Her efficiency from beyond the arc was impressive, and every time she touched the ball, the whole gym seemed to erupt with chants of "shooter"! She's a serious scoring threat and definitely a name to keep an eye on in the coming years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["615156"],"_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-6807ed95ad210"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leila, a dynamic guard for the Grand Rapids Outkast, had an impressive showing at the Battle in the Mitten. She constantly pushed the pace, turning defensive rebounds into fast break opportunities with ease. Her ball-handling skills stood out, as she confidently navigated through defensive pressure and made smart decisions with the ball. Leila's vision in transition allowed her to set up teammates for easy buckets, and she also showed her scoring ability by knocking down shots from beyond the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773856"],"_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-6807ed95ad25a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKenzee, a tough guard for Macon 6, made her presence felt with her aggressive downhill attacks and strong finishes at the rim. She has tight handles that allow her to create space and navigate through traffic, showing impressive body control in the lane. On the defensive end, McKenzee brings grit and energy - she's a scrappy defender who isn't afraid to get physical and make hustle plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["928050"],"_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":1236852,"_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-6807ed95ad2b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miley had a standout performance for [program_tooltip program_id='1226083' first='West' last='Michigan Drive'] at the Battle in the Mitten, showcasing her efficiency and versatility on both ends of the floor. She was lights out from the field, especially from behind the arc, where she consistently knocked down shots. Offensively, she showed her ability to play inside and out keeping defenders off balance. Defensively, Miley was a force at the top of the press, using her length to disrupt passing lanes and come up with several deflections that led to turnovers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->