Holiday Tournaments Standouts: Seniors Leaving Their Mark

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">HHoliday tournaments are taking place all across the state right now. Some started last week, while others are getting going this weekend, but regardless of when they tip off, these events carry extra meaning for seniors playing in their final holiday tournament. It is one of the last chances to compete in this setting, see multiple college prospects in one day, and leave a lasting mark. Below are a few seniors from around the state who are making the most of it.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["896668"],"_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-695024f329524"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Ferguson has the aggression and the motor to will her team to a win, and on the opposite end of the ball, she provides the same impact. She's built tough, so when she attacks the paint, she's not bothered by it being crowded or any of the post players altering her shot. A focal point for the raiders, and she has been showing up. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["493840"],"_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-695024f32947d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Thompson has pure skill and just a natural knack for how to play this game. She has the craftiness around the rim and the confidence from outside the arc to let it go at any time. A majority of the W's that this team has secured have been due to what she brings on the court. A hell of a scorer and a player who's going to compete from start to finish. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227046"],"_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-695024f329594"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Powell has a certain pace that she plays this game with.. and she doesn't really allow her defenders to force her to change it. She does a ton of her damage behind the arc, and the form is one motion, and you can tell there's a ton of confidence with it. A key reason why St Francis has been a tough matchup for some teams during these tournaments</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["864663"],"_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-695024f3295f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Savage has been a player who has flown under the radar for quite some time. She has all the necessary tools to be a legitimate collegiate player, whether it's high level D2 or D3 (if academics are taking precedent). She can attack the rim and finish with contact, she can shoot the ball from well beyond the arc, and she knows how to make players around her better. A ton of belief in this kid's abilities. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["598540"],"_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-695024f329662"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>There aren't too many smooth bucket getters in the state anymore.. and Vyverman might be one of the last few. This kid can simply score from wherever on the court, and she doesn't exhaust herself when getting to her spots. She's a legitimate 3-4 level scorer (with or without the ball) and should be able to translate these skills to college with no problem. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->