4A Good Hope Puts Together Statement Win Over 6A Mountain Brook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4A Good Hope made a real statement today, knocking off 6A Mountain Brook 61–52 in a game that had fire from the opening tip. Both teams came out trading buckets and showing confidence early, keeping it a one-possession battle after the first quarter. But once Good Hope settled into their five-out, dribble-drive attack, the game shifted. They controlled the second quarter, blew the margin open to 15 at halftime, and stretched it to 20 to start the third. Mountain Brook punched back with a 14–4 run in the fourth to cut it to seven, but Good Hope's ability to <strong>drive, kick, and bury timely threes</strong> proved to be the difference as they closed out a convincing early-season win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["877549"],"_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-6925156e2d14a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">⭐ <strong>Player of the Game — [player_tooltip player_id='877549' first='Ella' last='Davis'] (Good Hope)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='877549' first='Ella' last='Davis'] was flat-out special today. She dominated from all three levels — attacking downhill, finishing through contact, knocking down threes, and cleaning up rebounds in traffic. Defensively, she accepted the challenge of guarding Mountain Brook's top option and did it with real confidence. Davis brought a level of physicality and presence that you don't see often from a young player. She played complete basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1039011"],"_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-6925156e2d1a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1039011' first='Sophie' last='Konrad'] — Good Hope</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Konrad was on the attack from the opening minutes and never slowed down. For a freshman, she plays with real poise and an advanced understanding of shot selection. A true <strong>three-level scorer</strong>, Konrad shot the ball with range, broke defenders down on closeouts, and showed crafty footwork finishing around the basket. A high-upside two-way guard who took what the defense gave her all game long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["976711"],"_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-6925156e2d1f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='976711' first='Ella' last='Gossett'] — Good Hope</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gossett thrived in Good Hope's drive-and-kick system. Whether she was creating open threes for teammates or spacing the floor as a shooter, she made winning reads possession after possession. Another three-level scoring threat in this lineup, Gossett rebounded well and impacted the game without trying to force anything. A steady, reliable guard who fits this offense perfectly.</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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Lucie Adams ","_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":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Good Hope ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6925156e2d297"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Lucie Adams — Good Hope</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adams made her presence felt with her shooting. A <strong>deep-range sniper</strong>, she stretches the defense and forces adjustments that open the lane for Good Hope's driving attack. On top of her shooting, she did a good job driving and kicking to teammates, keeping the offense flowing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["858157"],"_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-6925156e2d2e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='858157' first='Maddie' last='Walter'] — Mountain Brook</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walter showcased why she is one of the most versatile forwards in 6A basketball. She impacts the game everywhere — scoring inside, stepping out to hit shots, defending multiple positions, and battling on the glass. A double-digit scorer and rebounder with the motor to match, Walter continues to build on her strong start to the season, including her recent 20/20 performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1165325"],"_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-6925156e2d32a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1165325' first='Avery' last='Davis'] — Mountain Brook</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davis brought toughness and deep shooting range that kept Mountain Brook within striking distance. Her ability to hit threes from well beyond the arc forced Good Hope to honor her spacing. She competed with edge on both ends and delivered timely scoring when her team needed it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good Hope walked away with a 61–52 victory, but the bigger takeaway was how confidently they played against a strong 6A opponent. The five-out spacing, the guard play, and their willingness to share the ball continue to shine. Mountain Brook showed real fight in the fourth, but Good Hope stayed composed and made winning plays late.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->