PGH Victory Region Finals: 17U Standout Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 17U guards demonstrated athleticism and playmaking abilities that showed up in a big way for their teams at the Prep Girls Hoops Victory Region Finals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["840879"],"_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":1254155,"_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-683f30da6e767"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gabrielle put her talent on display for [program_tooltip program_id='712446' first='Chicago' last='Hoops Express'] 17U at our Victory Region Finals. She beat full-court pressure with quick-change of direction crossovers and converted many free throws with sound shooting mechanics. Gabrielle swished a pure corner jumper off the bounce, finished a layup with touch, and pushed the ball with pace in transition after securing defensive rebounds. Her quick feet kept athletic ball-handlers from driving to the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["783184"],"_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":1254153,"_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-683f30da6e7cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dajha is a crafty guard from [program_tooltip program_id='834910' first='Example' last='Sports'] Select 2026 who had a solid weekend at our PGH Victory Region Finals. She handled the ball confidently with both hands and showed poise setting up the offense. Dajha threw lightning-quick passes to open teammates for assists, and her defensive pressure caused turnovers. She finished a layup off two feet and turned on the turbo to block a forward's breakaway layup out of bounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514879"],"_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":1254156,"_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-683f30da6e81d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kennedy gave [program_tooltip program_id='834910' first='Example' last='Sports'] 2026 Wolfpack a spark on Sunday with her scrappy defense and passing vision on the offensive end. She kept her hands active to deflect passes and swiped the ball away for multiple steals, then showed an explosive second gear using crossover dribbles in transition. Kennedy finished a full-speed layup, secured rebounds, and helped her team take home the Championship trophy at our Victory Region Finals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220704"],"_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":1254146,"_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-683f30da6e867"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tauriana had a great weekend for [program_tooltip program_id='716111' first='Hoopademix' last=''] 17U at our Victory Region Finals. Her hard work on defense produced steals, and she pushed the ball with pace in transition using both hands. Tauriana ran through a pass, preventing a steal, and finished off two feet. She buried free throws with confidence and scored a strong and-one layup off two feet. Tauriana is an athletic guard with toughness and versatility that stands out on the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["486551"],"_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":1254157,"_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-683f30da6e8b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Valencia has an athletic stature that immediately grabs your attention--she had a dominant weekend for Greater Purpose 17U at our Victory Region Finals. Valencia erupted for 21 points in the quarterfinals, leading the team with her presence on both ends. She pushed the ball out with long strides and created space from defenders with a variety of crossover combinations. Valencia has strong hands and threw skip passes on a rope to teammates. She made the effort plays, hitting the deck to secure loose balls, and protected the paint as a shot blocker. Valencia used all of her length to contest shots and keep ball-handers contained. She caught a pass in the corner and buried a pure triple off the hop--added two more. Valencia leaped up to snag offensive rebounds and finished through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1044916"],"_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":1254142,"_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-683f30da6e916"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Symone was an athletic and hard-nosed guard who made a great impression with [program_tooltip program_id='834910' first='Example' last='Sports'] Select 2026 on Sunday. She showed her outside range, stepping into a smooth three-pointer from the wing. Symone changed hands with a crossover and drove to the elbow off a screen to hit a contested jumper. She outjumped two defenders to secure an offensive rebound and caused a foul. She dribbled the ball confidently with both hands and converted many free throws. Symone guarded her yard with quick lateral movement and aggressive pressure. She was a lethal 3-point shooter from the corners all weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514881"],"_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":1254145,"_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-683f30da6e970"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nevaeh was an elusive guard with playmaking abilities for Legends United 17U at our Victory Region Finals. She sprinted in top gear to deflect a breakaway layup out of bounds and scored an offensive rebound put-back. Nevaeh swiped the ball away, rumbled down the court pushing the ball with both hands, and finished a strong left-handed layup through a foul off two feet--tacked on the free throw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1223661"],"_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":1254164,"_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-683f30da6e9ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tariya is a guard who immediately caught my eye on Sunday with [program_tooltip program_id='834910' first='Example' last='Sports'] Select 2026. She came out firing in the quarterfinals game, drilling a step-back wing jumper after creating space with an inside-out dribble. Tariya attacked downhill with an explosive burst and stopped on a dime to bury a pull-up jumper from the elbow. She drove fearlessly to the basket, converting a tough layup in traffic, and swiped the ball away on defense, then added another layup. Tariya was an exciting prospect to watch at our Victory Region Finals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->