Origin Bank Classic Top Performers: Part One

he Cedar Creek Cougars hosted the first annual Origin Bank Classic, and it featured some of the top teams in the state along with some of the top players. The matchups of the day were a treat for everyone in attendance, and even though we are only in week two of the season, bragging rights were on the line. Each team is working to earn its spot on local and state ranking platforms, and the games did not disappoint. Here are some of the players who were notable in each game.    It's only fitting to start with the performance of the day by Bradley, the #1 player in the state and a nationally ranked prospect. Bradley began the day with 39 points. Someone in the crowd questioned her ball-handling skills. Well, if she heard them, she certainly proved them wrong. She's the perfect basketball prospect, blessed with size but refusing to let it define her game. She's skilled in every aspect of basketball and continues to improve. On what, you ask? I'm not sure, but each game reveals a new dimension to her abilities.     [player_tooltip player_id='1227518' first='Bailee' last='Harrison'] 2027 is coming along as the standut player from Ruston High School and the Junior scored 17 points in a tough loss, but it was how she did it that was impressive. Harrison crashed the boards, took on defensive responsibilities, knocked down three pointers, hit mid-range shots and worked to get to the goal and finished. She played a complete game, and I think it is time to put her in the conversation with the top girls in the class.     Ari Williams is well known around North Louisiana for ability to control the game with the ball in her hand. She is the perfect mixture of hooper and basketball player. She can work within an offensive system, or just go and get a bucket whenever is needed. She had one of the best performances of the day and just like she did last year, she made subtle improvements to her game. She looks taller and has added more size, which makes her even tougher to control when she wants to score. It is safe to say that Arcadia is in good hands with her at PG, and I can easily see them competing for another state championship.     Ryan is one of the most athletic bigs in the state and her game is right where it needs to be for her senior season. She is a strong player that rebounds and finishes at a high level, and she is a steady shot blocker. She is poised with the ball in her hands on the block, and she plays with her head up looking to create for her teammates. She is built to carry the team on both sides of the court and will only continue to get better.     [player_tooltip player_id='744493' first='Erynn' last='Felton'] is easily one of the best defenders in the state and hangs her game on that fact. She has the motor to shake up the best ball handlers, and she is not fazed by physical contact. She is a fierce competitor and plays the game at a high level while she is on the floor. She will play college basketball and is the type of player that can get to a team and contribute right away.

he Cedar Creek Cougars hosted the first annual Origin Bank Classic, and it featured some of the top teams in the state along with some of the top players. The matchups of the day were a treat for everyone in attendance, and even though we are only in week two of the season, bragging rights were on the line. Each team is working to earn its spot on local and state ranking platforms, and the games did not disappoint. Here are some of the players who were notable in each game.