Young and Ready: 14U Players Impress at Michigan State Tourney

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 14U division at the PGH Michigan State Tournament proved that age is just a number, as several young prospects stepped up and delivered big-time performances. Held at MSA Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids, the event was packed with talent, and these rising players didn't shy away from the spotlight. From high-energy defense and confident shooting to strong finishes and smart decision-making, the 14U group showed they're more than ready to compete at a high level. Here's a look at some of the standouts who made their presence felt all weekend long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evan and I worked hard to cover as many players and teams as we could!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1250801,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1254615' first='Makayla' last='Webster']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mt. Pleasant","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Real","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6833ad6341085"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Makayla, a guard for Real, had an impressive showing on Saturday at the PGH Michigan State Tournament. She was confident from deep, connecting on multiple shots from beyond the arc, and added a smooth floater to her scoring arsenal. Defensively, she made her presence known by stripping the ball clean and turning defense into offense, taking one steal all the way for a coast-to-coast finish. Her all-around play brought a spark to her team on both ends of the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1250389"],"_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":1250804,"_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-6833ad6341105"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aubri, a point guard for [program_tooltip program_id='713446' first='Hardwood' last='Midwest'], delivered a standout performance on Saturday at the PGH Michigan State Tournament. She was a disruptive force on defense, constantly in passing lanes and piling up deflections and steals with her relentless energy. With strong ball control and a high motor, she pushed the tempo and sprinted the floor even when playing off the ball. Offensively, she showed off her range by sinking multiple shots from beyond the arc, rounding out a highly impactful day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1250806,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Emmaline Garrison","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Brighton","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='1250561' first='Legacy' last='']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6833ad634119d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emmaline, a point guard for [program_tooltip program_id='1250561' first='Legacy' last=''], put together a strong performance on Saturday with her all-around effort. She showed great awareness and feel for the game, setting up teammates with smart passes and keeping the offense flowing. Emmaline battled for second-chance opportunities, grabbing tough offensive boards, and her aggressive drives to the rim consistently earned her trips to the free throw line. Defensively, she stayed locked in and brought steady pressure throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1249691"],"_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-6833ad63411ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madison, representing MBA, made a strong impression on Saturday at the PGH Michigan State Tournament with her gritty play and scoring versatility. Defensively, she was locked in—consistently contesting shots and securing rebounds with solid boxouts. On the offensive end, she showed off her complete scoring package, connecting on multiple three-pointers, knocking down smooth mid-range shots, and finishing at the rim with a crafty floater. Her all-around performance stood out from start to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1245130"],"_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":1250807,"_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-6833ad6341256"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alyse, a guard for [program_tooltip program_id='1244063' first='Great' last='Lakes Grind'], had a strong showing on Saturday at the PGH Michigan State Tournament. She showed great awareness off the ball, timing her cuts well and executing the pick-and-roll with precision alongside her teammate. On baseline inbound plays, she sealed her defender effectively to create scoring opportunities. After pulling down defensive boards, she wasted no time pushing the tempo and getting her team into transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->