PGH Triumph Region Finals: 15U Day 1 Standouts

The 2025 version of the Prep Girls Hoops Circuit is close to coming to a close with the four regions holding its respective Finals this weekend.    This includes the southeastern Triumph Region whose Finals are emanating from the campus of Columbus State University in west-central Georgia. The other three events are the Victory Region Finals in Chicago, the Dynasty Region Finals in Dallas and the Legacy Region Finals in Wisconsin.    Day number one of Triumph Region Finals action saw no shortage of standout performances among 15U teams. Here are some of those standouts.     We at Prep Girls Hoops have mentioned Hickman throughout this year's Circuit given All Alabama 15U has been one of the mainstays of this season's version. Her team's weekend at Columbus State began inauspiciously against OMG Academy 15U but she proved to be a bright spot for her team. Hickman is a gifted ball handler who is an overall tall task for any team's defense to game plan against. While she can find time as a one guard, Hickman can also give a team worthwhile minutes as a two. The 5-foot-7 young guard is one of a few from Mae Jemison on the travel team – and a reason as to why the 6A Jaguars will be a team to watch in the future.      Rayford's performance on Saturday against All Alabama 15U certainly established that OMG Academy 15U would be one of the teams to beat in the 2028 realm. She tallied nine points to be one of the first assemblings in the win column at the Triumph Region Finals. Seven of her nine points occurred in the first half as she spearheaded a first-half surge which put the game out of reach early. In addition to what she gets accomplished as a scorer, Rayford also does plenty of the little things – including hustling for loose balls. Regardless of where she plays, aficionados want her to wear the colors of their favorite school or travel team.     Mosley did the bulk of her damage in OMG Academy 15U's blowout victory over All Alabama 15U in the first half of play. She finished the contest with nine points and tallied six of that nonet in the first half. Mosley gives opposing defenses a massive challenge with her rim attacking ability and compliments that with the speed she possesses – particularly when she has the ball in her hands. Mosley also understands when the time is right to either pass to distribute and can make big time defensive plays as well. She is a 5-foot-4 combo guard who was part of a 6A Oxford team that finished 18-9 last season.      Also giving All Alabama 15U problems on behalf of OMG Academy 15U was Hunter as she added eight points to what was a dominant victory over its in-state grassroots adversary. In addition to the points she scored, Hunter also stayed clear of the referee's whistle as she did not have a single personal foul called against her for the game. Included in her talented skillset is the abiity to connect on attempts from long range. As a 2029, she is playing up in class and is displaying exactly why she deserves to test her skills against those with a bit more experience. Also included in said skillset is speed and quickness.      OMG Academy 15U began this year's Triumph Region Finals by making an emphatic statement against All Alabama 15U that it wanted to be the last team standing in the 15U realm. Hale tallied 11 points to lead her team to a resounding victory over its fellow Alabama foes. Out of the 11 she scored, seven occurred in the second half of play. Hale also displayed her high basketball IQ as she was not called for a single foul throughout the contest. She is versatile with an ability to play minutes as either a one or two in the backcourt or as a three in the frontcourt. Hale will be a name to watch at 6A Clay-Chalkville.      Jenkins was one of two from [program_tooltip program_id='713618' first='Macon' last='Mystics'] 2028 that earned First Team honors for the 15U Division from Peach Games in metro-Atlanta earlier in the month. Jenkins continued her stellar work by leading her team to a 40-26 win over Team Unleashed South Carolina. She scored 14 points which led all point-getters for the central Georgia squad. While a 5-foot-11 standout, she displays her versatility with a willingness to play at the wing as well as in the backcourt. Jenkins consistently plays with her back to the basket and displays a willingness to convert on tough shots. She also has the ability to draw plenty of contact to get to the free throw line.      Stanley was the other of the two [program_tooltip program_id='713618' first='Macon' last='Mystics'] participants that earned First-Team 15U honors from Peach Games. The contest her team had against Team Unleashed South Carolina was more of a low-scoring get-together, but it went the way of her team thanks to Stanley's play. She also has an ability to make tough shots and plays with a fearless attitude every single second she is on the court. Stanley can give a team worthwhile minutes at either the one or the two. The steals she collects can lead to additional possessions for a team's offense and she keeps her mind in the game at all times.      In a low-scoring matchup such as the one Stanley's [program_tooltip program_id='713618' first='Macon' last='Mystics'] played against Team Unleashed South Carolina, every point matters. She was a Second Team 15U selection from Peach Games. Stanley overcame some first-half struggles to put together a solid performance to help her team to its first victory of the weekend. Even when those struggles were occurring, Stanley was still giving her team a lift by getting to the free throw line. The ability to make proficient passes is another element of her well-developed skillset. The Academy for the Classical Education standout also will make plays on the defensive end of the floor as well.      The former coach at 4A Lower Richland Aaron Lucas was recently announced as the individual who will be at the helm of 5A Ridge View. Lucas will be thrilled with what he has to work with in Kinard. Even though her Team Unleashed South Carolina assembling was on the receiving end of a defeat to [program_tooltip program_id='713618' first='Macon' last='Mystics'], Kinard tallied 10 points to lead her team in a valiant effort. Kinard displayed an ability to put points on the board from all three levels. Kinard established herself early against the central Georgia team as six of her 10 points occurred in the first half of play.      Going up against one of the toughest teams in the region in [program_tooltip program_id='713618' first='Macon' last='Mystics'] 2028 is no easy task. But the 2029 was up for said assignment Woodland has the height of a three or a four but the ball handling and rim attacking capabilities more commonly seen in traditional guards. She has a high basketball IQ and puts herself in the correct spots to make the correct plays. Woodland can get crafty with how she finishes at the rim and is the definition of an all-around playmaker. She concluded the contest with [program_tooltip program_id='713618' first='Macon' last='Mystics'] having placed 21 points on the scoreboard.     Another name we vividly remember from Peach Games, she stood out when [program_tooltip program_id='713618' first='Macon' last='Mystics'] 2028 matched up against a tough Carolina All-Stars 15U E40 team. Even in the first quarter when it appeared the Hoop State-based team had the edge over the Georgia team, her 10 points kept her team in striking distance and put them in a position to win. Her bread and butter is making plays in the interior – and in the frontcourt as a whole as either a three, a four or a five. All 10 points she had against Carolina All-Stars occurred in the first half of play. She is listed at 5-foot-10 and is a player to watch for Jones County.      Carolina All-Stars 15U E40 gave [program_tooltip program_id='713618' first='Macon' last='Mystics'] 2028 everything it can handle and then some at Triumph Region Finals Saturday. With eight points, she ensured that her team remained competitive from start to finish. Fearrington primarily operates at the three and is listed at 5-foot-9. Her versatility shows itself in her ability to also give a team worthwhile time as either a point guard or a shooting guard. A 3-point shot is part of her offensive arsenal. Fearrington can also come through as a defensive stalwart via blocked shots and will collect steals to give her team additional offensive possessions.      Oliver is a 2029 that is playing up in class – and she is displaying with her play that her skills are more than worthy of being put to the test against players with a bit more experience than she has. Her Carolina All-Stars 15U E40 team was in an entertaining contest with [program_tooltip program_id='713618' first='Macon' last='Mystics'] 2028. Even though the Georgia-based team came from behind late to stun the North Carolina assembling, Oliver's seven points ensured that her team had a great opportunity at the victory. Even with only scoring seven points, she showcased her ability to score at all three levels and displayed exactly why she has a rising profile in Hoop State circles.      This is far from the first time we have made mention of Sims and it will likely be far from the last. She was one of our top performers from Peach Games earlier in the month and she continued her stellar play this past weekend. Sims tallied seven points in one of the more entertaining matchups of the day. That was when her Carolina All-Stars 15U E40 team were in a close contest with [program_tooltip program_id='713618' first='Macon' last='Mystics'] 2028. At 5-foot-9, she adds to the height advantage that is prevalent throughout her travel team. Sims showcased her ability to score at all three levels.      In a contest of two Alabama teams, Dixon's Now Elite 15U team earned a 55-48 victory to dispatch All Alabama 15U. Dixon, a standout of James Clemens, concluded said game with 12 points. She did the bulk of her damage in the first half where she tallied eight of her 12. Three-pointers were an effective element of her team's offensive attack against All Alabama 15U and Dixon aided those efforts with a pair of triples. Defensively, she is also a consistent threat to gather steals. Dixon also managed to steer clear of the referee's whistle throughout the contest as she was only called for one personal foul.      The last name she has is fitting considering it perfectly describes her approach to playing the game. Wise's Now Elite 15U team earned the 55-48 win over All Alabama 15U in one of the more entertaining contests of the day. All Alabama 15U's defense had problems with Wise as she scored 17 points. The Gadsden City product is a two-sport athlete who also plays softball alongside her basketball accomplishments. Not only can she score at all three levels, but consistency is something she also displays. Wise stands at 5-foot-10 and thrives in the frontcourt as a four or a five.      In many ways, Now Elite 15U unleashed a three-headed monster that gave All Alabama 15U all it could handle and then some. Williams added 12 points to that effort which earned the 55-48 victory over its in-state adversaries. A noteworthy standout from 7A Enterprise, Williams made her presence particularly known in the first half as she had eight of her 12 points. Among those eight first half points were a pair of made 3-pointers. Collecting steals is another element of her overall game – as is getting to the free throw line. Last season's Enterprise team concluded their season having gone 18-8. She is listed at 5-foot-8.     Tibbs will look back fondly on her time at the 2025 Prep Girls Hoops Circuit given the numbers she posted throughout these past couple of months. One of her team's games on Triumph Region Finals Saturday featured her team and Now Elite 15U. Tibbs' team was on the receiving end of a 55-48 decision, but she still tallied 13 points. A stalwart of the interior, Tibbs' ability to convert on high-percentage shots is supported by her rebounding capabilities. She understands playing in the interior means physicality and she has no problems drawing contact to get to the free throw line. Much of the All Alabama 15U team is comprised of 6A Mae Jemison players so the chemistry developed will serve her and her team well.      Another one of the Mae Jemison standouts that comprise the All Alabama 15U team, Pettway ensured her grassroots bunch remained in reach of a tough Now Elite 15U team from start to finish. She scored seven points to give her team a boost. All seven of said points were scored in the second half. Pettway is a 5-foot-7 guard who can drain 3-pointers with regularity. She is a lot to gameplan for regardless of if she is playing offense or defense. She can give a team minutes as either a one or a two guard. Making plays in the transition game is another component to her complete game.        Regardless of if she is wearing a uniform that says “All Alabama” or “Mae Jemison” on it, Jones-odeh is a massive problem for any opposing team and coach. Even though her team was on the receiving end of a 55-48 defeat to Now Elite 15U, Jones-odeh still concluded the game with nine points. Connecting from long range is a centerpiece of her game – all of her scores in that contest were courtesy of the 3-pointer. Jones-odeh also did not mind whistles throughout the game as she was not called for a personal foul. She also competes in several other sports – including softball, soccer and track and field.

The 2025 version of the Prep Girls Hoops Circuit is close to coming to a close with the four regions holding its respective Finals this weekend.