Earned, Not Given: Sophomore Season Loading…

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2028 is wrapping up their freshman season and getting ready to become sophomores. With the high school live period coming up in June and a return to travel ball in July, these 2028s are stepping up in a big way—ready to represent like seasoned veterans.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1223178"],"_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-68365de6810b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">(Cover Photo)[player_tooltip player_id='1223178' first='Aubrey' last='Griffin'] plays at the powerhouse Lake Highland Prep, and it shows. She has played behind and alongside talented players, which is evident in her confident and skilled style of play. She plays with physicality and decisiveness, needing very few dribbles to get to her spots, using her strength as a weapon on both ends of the floor. Defensively, she can match up with positions 1 through 5. As she continues to develop her identity on the court, she will be a force to reckon with in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1230730"],"_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-68365de681145"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1230730' first='Cali' last='Midyett'] is an athletic forward who hasn't even hit her ceiling yet. She's highly skilled, able to get to the rim off the dribble, and can shoot to space the floor. She doesn't shy away from battling for rebounds on both the offensive and defensive boards. Her combination of size, athleticism, and graceful play makes her a must-see as she continues to elevate her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1090647"],"_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-68365de6811ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1090647' first='Delissa' last='Morris'] has a smooth play style. She has the ability to finish through contact and create space with her ball handling, which helps space the floor and draws a lot of defensive attention. When surrounded by other talent, she becomes even harder to stop, especially in one-on-one situations, where she scores effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["646515"],"_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-68365de68122f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='646515' first='Zoey' last='Brown'] plays fast on both the offensive and defensive ends. She is a shifty guard who can finish creatively around the rim and make the most out of broken plays by creating offense. She plays with the same intensity whether her team is up by 20 or down by 20.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227827"],"_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-68365de681297"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emilla Edgar is a skilled guard who plays with the pace and ball-handling of an experienced player. Her ability to initiate contact as the offensive player is impressive, and she has a smooth jumper off both the dribble and the catch. Edgar is a player we'll be following all season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["248376"],"_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-68365de6812ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='248376' first='Arianna' last='Robinson'] is one of the most experienced 2028s in the state, and she's just getting started. Her ability to get to the rim with tight handles and an explosive first step makes her a defensive nightmare, as she consistently breaks down defenses and creates scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates. Heading into her sophomore year, she's poised to make her biggest developmental leap yet—and possibly have her best season, leading her team to another state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->