Lady X Extravaganza Lives Up to the Hype

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A special thank you goes out to Marc A. Beasley of Monarch Sports for hosting the 12th Annual Lady X Extravaganza, held May 30–31. The event showcased major talent all weekend, highlighted by a competitive championship game in which Valley Vista edged out Millennium, 46–41. Leading the charge for Valley Vista was [player_tooltip player_id='602941' first='Deja' last='Strong'], who earned MVP honors for her standout performance. Strong has firmly established herself as one of the premier players to watch this summer as she heads into her final season at Valley Vista. College coaches — take note: [player_tooltip player_id='602941' first='Deja' last='Strong'] needs to be on your radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["602941"],"_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":1253867,"_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-683e2d089954c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Deja continues to elevate her game and make a name for herself as one of the top recruiting prospects in Arizona's 2026 class. A physically strong and active forward, Strong is an impact player on both ends of the floor. She is a relentless rebounder, especially on the offensive boards, where she creates second chance opportunities with her physicality and tenacity. Her ability to finish through contact in the paint stands out. She consistently converts tough looks with composer, footwork, and a good touch on the ball. Watching her operate inside under pressure is a display of poise and skill. Strong is also an underrated playmaker. Her vision and passing from the post or short corner help set up teammates and scoring positions, showing a high basketball IQ. She can knock down the mid-range jumper and has a growing arsenal of ways to score the basketball, making her versatile threat. Defensively, she holds her ground, contest shots with good timing and is a capable shot blocker who can alter attempts without filing. Her senior season is on the horizon, and she is poised for a big year and college coaches should be paying close attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["608219"],"_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-683e33e0a17fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bella is a well-sized guard who plays with pace and purpose in transition. She runs the floor hard, whether she's leading the break or feeling the lane, and consistently puts herself in a position to score or create for others. Off the dribble, she attacks the rim with confidence and shows good body control when finishing. A reliable shooter from deep, Bella can knock down threes from anywhere on the floor, adding valuable spacing to any offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["811351"],"_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-683e33e0a1851"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sade is a versatile two-way guard with good size and mobility. A strong defender who can guard on the perimeter impressively. She can stress the floor with range beyond the arc and have a good pull up shot that will create headaches for defenders. She's a true game changer no doubt about that.</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":1253880,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Shannon Mcllroy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'5u0022","_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":"Sunnyslope (Arizona)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683e33e0a1911"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shannon is a poised floor general who controls the temple in the half court and makes smart decisions under pressure. She plays with controlled aggression, picking her spots to attack. Offensively, she's effective in the mid range and finishes well at the rim when lanes open up. Defensively, Mcllroy is tough, disciplined, and never gives up on a play. A high IQ guard and a definite must watch in her class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["530989"],"_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-683e39b6b5926"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tysyn is a dynamic guard who consistently puts pressure on defenses with her speed. She pushes the pace with purpose, creating scoring opportunities in transition and finishing tough drives in the paint. Johnson is also a threat from deep, knocking down threes with confidence. What sets her apart is her sharp decision making. She plays with control, avoids unnecessary dribbles, and keeps the offense flowing. Defensively, she applies good pressure on ball which forces turnovers and disrupts passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->