PGH Peach Games: 15U Standouts from Sunday (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The previous weekend saw several events take place across the country as part of the Prep Girls Hoops Circuit. These included the Duel for the Dynasty in Dallas, the Champions Challenge in Wisconsin, Grassroots in Gem City in Dayton and Peach Games in metro Atlanta.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This season's version of Peach Games utilized several venues in the northwestern suburbs of Atlanta. Those included Marietta HS (which competes in the 6A Georgia High School Association classification) as well as Marietta MS and the Next 360 complex.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We unveiled our initial list of those competing in the 15U field that got our attention. But there was so much talent from the 2028 ranks that it could not simply be confined to only two articles.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1240326"],"_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":1242780,"_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-681819a127ed4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='714756' first='Carolina' last='All-Stars'] 15U E40 encountered plenty of hard luck on Saturday with losses to All Alabama 15U and Winners United 15U. The team had a chance to turn things around against Mississippi Jazz Elite 15U and thanks to the 11 points she scored, [program_tooltip program_id='714756' first='Carolina' last='All-Stars'] 15U E40 got in the win column for the first time this weekend. Hester's career includes a stint with the Falcons of 4A Jordan which finished with a record of 20-8. She understands the art of attacking the basket and also will connect on her midrange jumper attempts. Hester also displays plenty of on-court leadership which is not always something commonly found in younger players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1120346"],"_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":1242782,"_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-681819a127f3d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hester could not have done it all by herself. Close games are typically won in their latter portions and Sims made plenty of plays late in [program_tooltip program_id='714756' first='Carolina' last='All-Stars'] 15 E40's contest with Mississippi Jazz Elite 15U. Sims finished with 12 points in what was a low-scoring 41-35 decision over the Mississippi-based assembling. She stands at 5-foot-9 on a team with plenty of height. That certainly helps when looking to do work as a rebounder and a shot blocker. Sims also has no problems drawing contact to get to the free throw line and also will display a willingness to try her hand at the 3-point shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227513"],"_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":1242783,"_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-681819a127f96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It was not that long ago that we got a glimpse of Moore when Mississippi Jazz Elite 15U participated in the Roll Tide Rumble at the beginning of April. In one of the contests her team played in as part of Peach Games Sunday, Moore finished with 10 points in what was a 41-35 decision in favor of [program_tooltip program_id='714756' first='Carolina' last='All-Stars'] 15U E40. Moore is agile with the ability to take care of the basketball while quickly shifting where she is. A 3-point shot is also part of her offensive arsenal. Her team got out to a great start against the North Carolina-based club team with her tallying the first eight points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227532"],"_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":1242784,"_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-681819a127fee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A good bit of the early offense for Mississippi Jazz Elite 15U occurred courtesy of Jackson. Her six points she scored ensured that her team would be in a close contest from start to finish against what was a very tough [program_tooltip program_id='714756' first='Carolina' last='All-Stars'] 15U E40 assembling. Jackson displayed her ability to attack the basket while slicing through an opposing defense. Ball handling and quickness are two other elements of her overall game. She also knows when to score and when to pass. Jackson is listed at 5-foot-4 and is one of two representatives from Parklane Academy on this year's 15U team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1222393"],"_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":1242785,"_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-681819a128042"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sunday's card at Peach Games included an early afternoon contest of 3-0 unbeatens in [program_tooltip program_id='713618' first='Macon' last='Mystics'] 15U and [program_tooltip program_id='715404' first='North' last='Metro Elite'] 15U. With Stanley contributing 19 points to the central Georgia team's cause, she put an exclamation point on her weekend and ensured her team would be one of those departing from Peach Games sans a blemish on its schedule. Defensively, she is a threat to corral plenty of steals and create additional possessions for her team's offense. Stanley plays with a heads-up mentality on both ends of the floor which comes in useful when looking to make plays in transition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->