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Victory Region Kickoff- Saturday Shining Lights!

Victory Region Kickoff- Saturday Shining Lights!
Jim Dabbelt
Jim Dabbelt April 5, 2025 @ 07:41 PM
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Alayla Salas
Alayla Salas 5'2" | CG/PG | 2029
MN
Jazmyn Ratliff
Jazmyn Ratliff 5'7" | CG | 2029
IL
Caroline Fitzgibbons
Caroline Fitzgibbons 5'8" | PF/CG | 2029
IL
Gianna Garcia
Gianna Garcia 5'6" | SF/SG | 2029
WI
April Poleski
April Poleski 5'11" | PF/C | 2029
IL
Kenley Bahling
Kenley Bahling 5'6" | PF/SF | 2029
IA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were plenty of outstanding ballers on the court Saturday afternoon and evening at the Victory Region Kickoff in Chicago, and here are some of them to catch my eye!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1219952"],"_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-67f1c9c2d576d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jazmyn has excellent length, able to rebound well and defend with her wingspan. Also has a really nice outside shot, good range from behind the arc.&nbsp;For an eighth grader, her skillset is not bad, she has some good fundamentals down but a summer of work will benefit her heading into high school. Plays with [program_tooltip program_id='712446' first='Chicago' last='Hoops Express']. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1099164"],"_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-67f1c9c2d57d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One thing I really liked about her is the way she hustles. She has good moves around the rim and she's got a good strong physical frame which allows her to play through contact. She does a nice job getting in position and sealing her opponent, just needs to work on finishing at the rim. Once she develops that aspect, I think her game will go to a different level.&nbsp;Looking forward to a good spring with Iowa Ice. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1216313"],"_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-67f1cad83dd7f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caroline displayed a solid perimeter game for the [program_tooltip program_id='715984' first='Illinois' last='Defenders'], able to knock down the long range three from the wing.&nbsp; She is an aggressive player, hustles to the ball and plays with a scrappy mindset. It would benefit for her to continue working on her handles and add to her skillset. Good potential for her game!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1214335"],"_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-67f1cad83ddfc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fun to watch this kid play, as she is a guard who plays with a lot of passion on the court. Looking to continue to grow her game as she reaches the high school level. For her age, she has some solid fundamentals, can get to the rim and knock down free throws. She is scrappy and plays with a high motor for the 24:Up Krysiak. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1221372"],"_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-67f1cc268941a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This young lady is a smaller guard, but plays with a big heart. She slides around the floor, good active defender with quick hands and a nice reaction where she can take it down on the floor coast to coast. She's scrappy, but I think she's going to be really solid once she gained some more experience!&nbsp;Ready for a big summer with Team FSA!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1195707"],"_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-67f1cc9863c19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The first thing she impressed me with today was her ability to crash the boards. She's got a good frame and did a nice job securing the offensive rebound and scoring. Has a nice touch at the rim, can cut and score at the basket.&nbsp;Plays a key role with Illinois Lady Lightning Rutter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

There were plenty of outstanding ballers on the court Saturday afternoon and evening at the Victory Region Kickoff in Chicago, and here are some of them to catch my eye!

Jazmyn Ratliff

Jazmyn Ratliff

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS CG
CLASS 2029
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Jazmyn
Ratliff CG
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
HS
Trinty
|
IL
Victory Region Kickoff- Saturday Shining Lights!
Jazmyn has excellent length, able to rebound well and defend with her wingspan. Also has a really nice...
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Jazmyn Ratliff

State: Illinois
School: Trinty
Club: Chicago Hoops Express
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Kenley Bahling

Kenley Bahling

IA
PF/SF
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2029
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Kenley
Bahling PF/SF
Class
2029
Height
5'6"
HS
Forest City
|
IA
Victory Region Kickoff- Saturday Shining Lights!
One thing I really liked about her is the way she hustles. She has good moves around the...
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Kenley Bahling

State: Iowa
School: Forest City
Club: Iowa Ice
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Caroline Fitzgibbons

Caroline Fitzgibbons

IL
PF/CG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PF/CG
CLASS 2029
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Caroline
Fitzgibbons PF/CG
Class
2029
Height
5'8"
HS
Marist
|
IL
Victory Region Kickoff- Saturday Shining Lights!
Caroline displayed a solid perimeter game for the Illinois Defenders , able to knock down the long range...
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Caroline Fitzgibbons

State: Illinois
School: Marist
Club: Illinois Defenders
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Gianna Garcia

Gianna Garcia

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2029
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Gianna
Garcia SF/SG
Class
2029
Height
5'6"
HS
Waukesha South
|
WI
Victory Region Kickoff- Saturday Shining Lights!
Fun to watch this kid play, as she is a guard who plays with a lot of passion...
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Gianna Garcia

State: Wisconsin
School: Waukesha South
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Alayla Salas

Alayla Salas

HEIGHT 5'2"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2029
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Alayla
Salas CG/PG
Class
2029
Height
5'2"
HS
South Saint Paul Highschool
|
MN
Victory Region Kickoff- Saturday Shining Lights!
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Alayla Salas

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State: Minnesota
School: South Saint Paul Highschool
Club: Team FSA
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April Poleski

April Poleski

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PF/C
CLASS 2029
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April
Poleski PF/C
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
HS
York
|
IL
Victory Region Kickoff- Saturday Shining Lights!
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April Poleski

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State: Illinois
School: York
Club: IL Lady Lightning
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