The SWFL C/O 2029 Showed Out at Battle in the Cove

The future of Southwest Florida hoops was on full display Saturday as the Class of 2029 took center stage at the first-ever Battle in the Cove at Port Charlotte High School. The inaugural event delivered on every level with a well run showcase and competitive games throughout the day. Several Southwest Florida Freshman took advantage of the platform to make a statement and set the tone for what promises to be a special class in the years ahead. Here some of those SWFL 29's that stood out on Saturday:    Faith played like a true floor general with a strong motor and constant hustle on both ends. She consistently pushed the pace in transition and passed it well with her impressive court vision. Off the bounce, she did a nice job getting to the rim with good handles and finished through contact by converting multiple And-1 opportunities. Faith also proved to be a three level scorer with a reliable jumper and the ability to knock down the three. She played with poise and control of the offense and capped her performance by hitting clutch free throws down the stretch in a 23 point performance in the win.     Chantel was one of the standout playmakers of the day and showed some of the best passing I saw throughout the event. She has a good motor and consistently moved to impact the game on both ends. She displayed excellent court vision with a particularly nice assist while pushing the ball in transition. Chantel also showed confidence as a shooter and showed the ability to hit deep shots with the trust of her teammates and coaches to take those shots late in a tight game. Her combination of energy, passing abilit,y and scoring confidence makes her a real threat in this Freshman class.     Moriah stood out with her size and length which are advanced for her age and give her an immediate impact on both ends. She displayed solid court vision including an impressive bounce pass that threaded the needle under defenders' hands for an assist. Moriah can score from the outside with a reliable shot or use her dribble to attack the basket as a versatile scorer. With her skill set and physical tools, she projects to play quality minutes for a team with postseason aspirations.     Olivia stood out with a lengthy frame and good height that brings to mind Lexi Blue which gives her a high ceiling as a guard. She played with great energy, confidence, and handed the ball well while comfortably using either hand to pass, shoot, and dribble. Her scoring ability showed up in multiple ways as she proved she can get buckets from anywhere on the floor. Olivia also rose to the moment late by making key plays in a come from behind win and showing a knack for impacting winning basketball.     Dailin is a tough guard who made her presence felt with strong on-ball defense and consistent effort on both ends of the floor. She pushed the ball well in transition and showed good feel as a playmaker which was highlighted by a smooth assist on a sharp bounce pass. Dailin did a nice job attacking the defense and kicking out to shooters while also knocking down a deep three when the defense backed off. She is physical and decisive when driving downhill and finished strong by using both hands well as a passer and scorer. DD is a true competitor that played a major role in securing a quality win for her team.

The future of Southwest Florida hoops was on full display Saturday as the Class of 2029 took center stage at the first-ever Battle in the Cove at Port Charlotte High School. The inaugural event delivered on every level with a well run showcase and competitive games throughout the day. Several Southwest Florida Freshman took advantage of the platform to make a statement and set the tone for what promises to be a special class in the years ahead. Here some of those SWFL 29's that stood out on Saturday: