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Chaos in Colorado: 17U Vocal 2-Way Guards Making Their Mark

Chaos in Colorado: 17U Vocal 2-Way Guards Making Their Mark
Logan Benson
Logan Benson May 15, 2025 @ 05:02 PM
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Jiana Chavez
Jiana Chavez 5'6" | SG | 2027
CO
Maile Starns
Maile Starns 5'6" | CG | 2026
CO
America Cazares
America Cazares 5'7" | CG | 2026
AZ
Shay Vigil
Shay Vigil 5'4" | PG | 2026
CO
Juliet Slater
Juliet Slater 5'8" | CG/PG | 2026
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Guards who can shoot the rock on one end of the floor and get steals on the other end are game changers on any roster. A select few hoopers rose above the bar and produced at a high level. Let's talk about it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["510719"],"_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-6826648235c89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='510719' first='Juliet' last='Slater'] brings hustle and toughness on both ends of the hardwood. Quick on her feet, Slater fights through screens and guards her matchup well each game. In transition, Slater has her head on a swivel when she has the ball and constantly seeks out open teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["806113"],"_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-6826648235cfe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='806113' first='Maile' last='Starns'] knows how to orchestrate and direct an offense in the right direction effectively. With great ball control and patience with the rock, Starns consistently makes the right decision. Defensively, Starns stays in between passing lanes and is ready to make plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["571042"],"_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":1247318,"_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-6826648235d6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='571042' first='Shay' last='Vigil'] is a walking bucket who finds creative ways to score. If you give Vigil any room to work with from beyond the arc, she'll make you pay. Vigil fights through screens on defense and utilizes her quickness to move off the ball frequently for open looks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["607509"],"_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":1247319,"_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-6826648235dc3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='607509' first='America' last='Cazares'] is a short-ready guard who can shoot over her opponents with ease, especially being 5'7. Cazares efficiently swings the rock around and makes precision passes to cutting bigs. Being one of [program_tooltip program_id='712469' first='Colorado' last='Premier']'s key pieces to the puzzle, this is just the beginning for Cazares. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["882315"],"_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-6826648235e0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='882315' first='Jiana' last='Chavez'] is a crucial part of Hard2Guard's roster and provides a spark when she's in the game. Chavez is communicative with her teammates and rotates well on defense. From three is where Chavez gets dangerous. Jiana knows when to create space and convert from all three levels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Guards who can shoot the rock on one end of the floor and get steals on the other end are game changers on any roster. A select few hoopers rose above the bar and produced at a high level. Let's talk about it.

Juliet Slater

Juliet Slater

CO
CG/PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2026
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Juliet
Slater CG/PG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Erie
|
CO
Chaos in Colorado: 17U Vocal 2-Way Guards Making Their Mark
Juliet Slater brings hustle and toughness on both ends of the hardwood. Quick on her feet, Slater fights...
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Juliet Slater

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State: Colorado
School: Erie
Club: Colorado Hoopsters
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Highlights

Maile Starns

Maile Starns

CO
CG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Maile
Starns CG
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
Legend
|
CO
Chaos in Colorado: 17U Vocal 2-Way Guards Making Their Mark
Maile Starns knows how to orchestrate and direct an offense in the right direction effectively. With great ball...
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Maile Starns

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State: Colorado
School: Legend
Club: GRIT
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Shay Vigil

Shay Vigil

CO
PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Shay
Vigil PG
Class
2026
Height
5'4"
HS
Riverdale Ridge
|
CO
Chaos in Colorado: 17U Vocal 2-Way Guards Making Their Mark
Shay Vigil is a walking bucket who finds creative ways to score. If you give Vigil any room...
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State: Colorado
School: Riverdale Ridge
Club: GRIT
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America Cazares

America Cazares

AZ
CG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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America
Cazares CG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Pueblo
|
AZ
Chaos in Colorado: 17U Vocal 2-Way Guards Making Their Mark
America Cazares is a short-ready guard who can shoot over her opponents with ease, especially being 5’7. Cazares...
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State: Arizona
School: Pueblo
Club: AZ Supreme
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Jiana Chavez

Jiana Chavez

CO
SG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Jiana
Chavez SG
Class
2027
Height
5'6"
HS
Riverdale Ridge
|
CO
Chaos in Colorado: 17U Vocal 2-Way Guards Making Their Mark
Jiana Chavez is a crucial part of Hard2Guard’s roster and provides a spark when she’s in the game....
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State: Colorado
School: Riverdale Ridge
Club: Southwest Sting 2025
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