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Mid-State Ballers Turning Up The Heat

Mid-State Ballers Turning Up The Heat
Brandon Tinnon
Brandon Tinnon December 10, 2025 @ 01:08 PM
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Layla Lentz
Layla Lentz 5'9" | SG | 2030
TN
Tess Long
Tess Long 5'4" | SG/PG | 2028
TN
Addison Steakley
Addison Steakley 5'7" | SG | 2027
TN
Nyla Johnson
Nyla Johnson 5'9" | CG | 2027
TN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE "tinnon30" FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As you look across the landscape of high school basketball, the state as a whole is very talented. From a collegiate perspective, we have tons of girls who can play at the next level. D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO levels could all be filled with the talent we have here. The word 'contribution' comes to mind, as we have many girls who contribute in various aspects of the game. They play what I call “complementary” basketball as they can be effective on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During this time of year, we know the season is still young, but girls are revving up and establishing themselves and their program as legitimate contenders. There have been many tough matchups on the books thus far, but everyone is still carving out their identity. It's still too early, but no team that I have seen has peaked yet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Throughout the midstate, I have seen many girls who have played complementary basketball early this season. Here are a few girls who were big-time contributors who contributed in multiple phases of the game from&nbsp; Tuesday night's games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1264646"],"_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-6939c51255704"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This 8th grader is putting together a solid year of just playing gritty and grinding it out. She dropped 17 points in her team's win over FCA. She's a kid who is going to fight tooth and nail for her opportunity. She is going to rebound, hunt great shots, and play solid defensively. She has been thrown into the fire this season, and she is doing a great job responding and getting her feet wet in a tough district. <br><br></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":"Brooke Dyer","_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":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Pope Prep","_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-6939c512557c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> She is starting to come on strong, and it was evident in her team's win over Baylor. She posted a double-double as she netted 21 points while grabbing 10 boards. Her play sparked a late-game run and ultimately led her club to a victory. She is a solid ballplayer who is making a name for herself as a district player nominee. Keep tabs on this young lady as she continues to grow.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1239771"],"_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-6939c5125581b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A young lady who uses her speed as an asset. She is a feisty and fierce competitor who loves to create chaos. She can score it from multiple spots on the floor, but it's her defense that stands out and ignites a tough Summertown attack. She's a hustler who loves to get her hands on the ball. Steal, deflection, making hustle plays, that's what her game is all about. Dropped 23 in her team's win Tuesday night. Look for more performances such as this as she continues to get comfortable and finds her footing.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["822396"],"_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-6939c5125586e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> It might be cold outside, but this young lady was heating up the building. She finished the game with 20 points, dropping six three-pointers from the arc. She was feeling it, and she couldn't be slowed down. Her play led to an upset win over Franklin. Look for her to continue to stack performances like this and help Warren Co. make some noise down the stretch.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["813470"],"_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-6939c512558b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A kid whose performance speaks volumes, she dropped 30 points over her district rival, Summit, Tuesday night. It was a single-game scoring record for one of the top Wilco players. To go along with her ability to scorch the nets, she finished the contest with five steals, elevating her ball club along the way. Nyla is a sensational player who leaves everything she has on the floor. An impactful player who is going to change the game on both ends of the floor.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

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Layla Lentz

Layla Lentz

TN
SG
HEIGHT 5'9"
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CLASS 2030
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Lentz SG
Class
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Height
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HS
FRA
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Mid-State Ballers Turning Up The Heat
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Brooke Dyer

Brooke Dyer

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG
CLASS 2027

Brooke Dyer

School: Pope Prep
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Tess Long

Tess Long

TN
SG/PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2028
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Tess
Long SG/PG
Class
2028
Height
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HS
Summertown
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TN
Mid-State Ballers Turning Up The Heat
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School: Summertown
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Addison Steakley

Addison Steakley

TN
SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
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CLASS 2027
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Warren Co.
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Nyla Johnson

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CG
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HS
Nolensville
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TN
Mid-State Ballers Turning Up The Heat
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