2029s Reshaping Alachua County Basketball

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Gainesville and Alachua County basketball scene is quietly building momentum, and the Class of 2029 is beginning to surface as a group that could make an impact in the near future. With established programs like Gainesville High, Eastside, PK Yonge, Buchholz, St. Francis, Oak Hall, and The Rock each working to strengthen basketball in the region, these young players add additional talent to their respective teams and the region as a whole. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At The Rock, a program known for its player development and competitive schedule, [player_tooltip player_id='1151383' first='Ruby' last='Patterson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1320105' first='Biannca' last='Scott'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1320106' first='London' last='Williams'] are names to watch. Patterson has the name recognition and the game to go with it. The addition of these talented 2029s could make this upcoming campaign a memorable one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eastside enters the new year with optimism after showing flashes last season. The Rams finished 12-11 and 3rd in the District . The addition of [player_tooltip player_id='1320107' first='Gabby' last='Webber'] gives the Rams another guard to fold into the system. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over at Gainesville High, [player_tooltip player_id='1320108' first='Skyler' last='Borut'] joins a team that made it to the State Finals. The Lady Hurricanes lost some talented seniors last season and filling their shoes will be a huge task. Borut and company will be up for the task. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PK Yonge finished 6-20 last season. They will bring in [player_tooltip player_id='1320110' first='Daijah' last='Williams'] as part of its younger core and she will look to give support to team leader Jada Hutcherson. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Francis Catholic gets an important addition with [player_tooltip player_id='1320111' first='Katherine' last='Frederick'], a 2029 who will step into a program that lost only one Senior last year. Frederick gives a veteran roster an additional contributor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Buchholz had moments of promise last year and were led by last year's Freshman [player_tooltip player_id='1235117' first='Alessia' last='Chaves-Torres']. With Ellyssa Williams and [player_tooltip player_id='1320113' first='Elizabeth' last='Cafarelli'] joining the system, the Bobcats now have pieces in place that could add depth and talent to its roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Finally, Oak View Middle School in Newberry has [player_tooltip player_id='1320117' first='Kylie' last='O'Steen'] on the rise. O'Steen's progress will be worth tracking this up coming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Gainesville- Alachua area has some competitive programs and standout talent. While the 2029 class is still very young, their arrival adds depth and optimism to these Alachua county programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->