Standouts of Zia Sports Academy: Session 4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Part Two: Explosive Finishes and Defensive Fire</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Valley High School buzzed with high-energy action as multiple girls' teams converged for an electrifying One-Day Basketball Team Camp. While every player brought the fire, a handful of players stole the spotlight, turning heads with their elite play and game-changing hustle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Player | High School | Class Year</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bella Walter | Centennial | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walter, an intriguing Small-Forward/Power-Forward, blended energy with patience, showcasing sharp footwork and fierce offensive rebounding. Her savvy pivots in the lane created separation for easy buckets or free-throw trips.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1259134' first='Alanna' last='Perrault'] | Centennial | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perrault, the lanky Shooting-Guard, dazzled with layups off the bounce — splitting defenders with flair — and buried a corner three. She was a pest in the press and made smart plays in the open court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Riley Castillo | Centennial | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Castillo, an energetic Shooting-Guard/Point-Guard, flashed solid fundamentals and elite creation off the dribble. A willing passer with active hands, she racked up steals via quick swipes, crashed the glass, and used pump fakes to get clean looks. Her top plays? A slick baseline turnaround jumper and a crafty scoop layup to beat the block.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1262037' first='Aubrey' last='Maestas'] | Mesa Vista | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maestas brought non-stop effort and a competitive fire all day long. The junior Guard/Small-Forward crashed the boards relentlessly, deflected passes, and even sparked the offense with her hustle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->