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Scrimmage Standouts from Ballantyne Ridge

Scrimmage Standouts from Ballantyne Ridge
Maiah DeShazer
Maiah DeShazer November 13, 2025 @ 10:29 AM
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Sara Simko
Sara Simko 5'8" | PG | 2029
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ballantyne Ridge fired up the court on Saturday, hosting an exciting scrimmage against Charlotte Catholic and Union Academy, kicking things off with an intense showing from Ballantyne Ridge!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"Caitlyn Glahn ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ballantyne Ridge High School ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='715954' first='Team' last='Griggs']","_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6915fc492ac5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>A tough freshman to keep your eyes on, Glahn makes an impact on both ends of the floor.</strong>&nbsp;She does an excellent job mixing up her speed and pace to shake defenders and create opportunities. Glahn shows great shot selection while always driving with the intent to score. Despite her size, she battles relentlessly on defense—constantly hustling for loose balls and forcing turnovers with her intensity and effort.</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":"Madi Franklin","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12120","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ballantyne Ridge High School ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Dream Elite","_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-6915fc492ad66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madi Franklin is quickly making a name for herself. Standing at 5'10", this talented freshman combines impressive size with outstanding athleticism. She uses her strength and physicality to score effectively in the paint, showcasing powerful drives to the rim and a refined set of post moves. But don't let that fool you—Franklin can also stretch the floor and knock down shots from beyond the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On the defensive end, she's just as dominant. Franklin's length and quick instincts allow her to disrupt passing lanes, force turnovers, and make life difficult for opponents on every possession.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1322207"],"_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":"","_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6915fc492adfb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">S<strong>ara Shimko is a confident, tough shooter from beyond the arc who consistently stretches the floor and keeps defenses honest.</strong> She has a smooth, compact stroke and can score off the catch or the dribble. In addition to her perimeter shooting, she attacks the lane with control, using a soft floater to finish over defenders. Her ability to read defenses and create separation allows her to find open looks and generate scoring chances for herself and her teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On the defensive end, Sara's length and quick instincts make her a versatile and disruptive presence.&nbsp;</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":"Jaela Brown ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ballantyne Ridge High School ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='716105' first='Team' last='Mack']","_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-6915fc492af2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaela Brown may be a smaller guard, but don't let her size fool you. She has an impressive shot from beyond the arc and excels at getting down the floor for quick catch-and-shoot opportunities. Brown not only has a strong perimeter game but also uses her agility and size to drive between defenders and attack the rim. On top of her scoring ability, she is a tenacious defender, effectively guarding players and hustling after every loose ball.</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":"Natanya Chando ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12120","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ballantyne Ridge High School ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='716105' first='Team' last='Mack']","_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-6915fc492b013"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Natanya Chando, known as "TC," stands at 5'11" and is a player who should definitely be on your radar. She combines impressive size with athleticism, running the floor effectively in both transition and the post. TC features a smooth drop-step move in the paint, making her a constant scoring threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">But her game doesn't stop there—she's equally effective from mid-range, capable of knocking down shots outside the paint. Defensively, her size and awareness allow her to disrupt opponents, create turnovers, and finish strong at the rim with shot-blocking ability. TC's versatility and presence on both ends of the floor make her a player you don't want to overlook.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Ballantyne Ridge fired up the court on Saturday, hosting an exciting scrimmage against Charlotte Catholic and Union Academy, kicking things off with an intense showing from Ballantyne Ridge!

Caitlyn Glahn

Caitlyn Glahn

HEIGHT 5'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2028

Caitlyn Glahn

School: Ballantyne Ridge High School
Club: Team Griggs
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Madi Franklin

Madi Franklin

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS C
CLASS 2028

Madi Franklin

School: Ballantyne Ridge High School
Club: Dream Elite
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Sara Simko

Sara Simko

NC
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Sara
Simko PG
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Height
5'8"
HS
Ballantyne Ridge
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NC
Scrimmage Standouts from Ballantyne Ridge
Sara Shimko is a confident, tough shooter from beyond the arc who consistently stretches the floor and keeps...
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Sara Simko

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Jaela Brown

Jaela Brown

HEIGHT 5'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2028

Jaela Brown

School: Ballantyne Ridge High School
Club: Team Mack
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Natanya Chando

Natanya Chando

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS C
CLASS 2029

Natanya Chando

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Club: Team Mack
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