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Mid-State Players Elevating Their Ballclubs

Mid-State Players Elevating Their Ballclubs
Brandon Tinnon
Brandon Tinnon January 1, 2026 @ 01:21 PM
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Kataira Tolbert
Kataira Tolbert 5'10" | SF/PF | 2028
TN
Jayda Robinson
Jayda Robinson 6'1" | PF | 2027
TN
Ellie Beth McDonald
Ellie Beth McDonald 5'11" | SG | 2027
TN
Brilee Price
Brilee Price 5'7" | SF | 2026
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 we enter the second half of the season and the calendar turns into a new year, there are plenty of interesting storylines forming in this sport.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What teams have the depth, talent, and power to make a state run?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What Cinderella teams will make a strong push down the stretch?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who will be the Miss Tennessee candidates this upcoming season?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Will we have any repeat champions from the previous year?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who has had the strongest schedule thus far, preparing them for district play?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are just some questions that coaches and others ask themselves when they look at this sport. The thing about this sport is you never know who is going to catch fire and make a run. Kids will get home and immediately spark confidence amongst their squad. Teams that may have had tough losses early on were battle-tested and haven't peaked yet. Some teams may have peaked and won't get any better. However you feel or think, you just never know, and that is the beauty of this game because it has to be played to answer your questions.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some girls from the Mid-State who have been getting it done and putting their squad in interesting conversations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155248"],"_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-6956c788d4e47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She has helped her team to an undefeated start and looks to tackle district play head-on. This talented wing is a true hooper, playing with tons of athleticism and power. She can get it down from the arc, but her ability to score inside is truly special. She is a beast on the boards and someone who brings the juice nightly. She will have some intriguing upcoming county matchups that will surely pack the house. Keep tabs on this young lady as she is a force to be reckoned with.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["513242"],"_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-6956c788d4eff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She has turned her game up another level, and the Lady Eagles are flying high and mighty. Throttling teams, BP has left her thumbprint on everything. From getting steals and deflections and taking it coast to coast to knocking down the 3 ball, she has been a solid two-way player and will more than likely end up the MVP of the district. Look for her to lead the Lady Eagles deep into state contention.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["822224"],"_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-6956c788d4f63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A talented kid who has been dominating the interior. From grabbing boards on the defensive end to finishing around the blocks and short corners, she has been a big-time contributor to a lethal CPA Lady Lions attack. With her manning the middle, so many have benefited from her presence on the floor. She too can stretch the floor herself and dial it up from deep. Her bread and butter is down low, and when she is down there, she brings the physicality along with a bevy of counter moves. Super talented kid who is tough to handle.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["821718"],"_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-6956c788d4fb8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Versatile forward that can play inside and out. Her length poses as a threat as she creates mismatches. Contributes across multiple phases of the game; she is the Lady Devilettes' #1 scoring threat. Big, strong, and physical, she's the spark plug for this talented team. There will be plenty of intriguing district matchups down the stretch. However, after being battle-tested early and playing with even more confidence, look for EB to lead the charge as LHS has its eyes set on contending for state this season.<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":"Sa'miya Brown","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_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":"Cane Ridge","_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-6956c788d5009"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This young lady is having a solid senior campaign. Averaging 26 ppg, she has been on a scoring hot streak as her ball club has taken down multiple teams. Her defense has led the charge as she has gotten tons of steals that have created easy transition buckets. Blessed with both athleticism and speed, she uses them to her advantage to create favorable shot opportunities. Look for her to continue on this trajectory as she helps position the Lady Ravens towards finishing at the top of their district.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

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Kataira Tolbert

Kataira Tolbert

TN
SF/PF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2028
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Kataira
Tolbert SF/PF
Class
2028
Height
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HS
Green Hill
|
TN
Mid-State Players Elevating Their Ballclubs
She has helped her team to an undefeated start and looks to tackle district play head-on. This talented...
Written by Brandon Tinnon
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Kataira Tolbert

State: Tennessee
School: Green Hill
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Brilee Price

Brilee Price

TN
SF
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Brilee
Price SF
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Ezell-Harding
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TN
Mid-State Players Elevating Their Ballclubs
She has turned her game up another level, and the Lady Eagles are flying high and mighty. Throttling...
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Brilee Price

State: Tennessee
School: Ezell-Harding
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Jayda Robinson

Jayda Robinson

TN
PF
HEIGHT 6'1"
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CLASS 2027
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Jayda
Robinson PF
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
Christ Presbyterian Academy
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TN
Mid-State Players Elevating Their Ballclubs
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Jayda Robinson

State: Tennessee
School: Christ Presbyterian Academy
Club: Team Brandan Wright
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Ellie Beth McDonald

Ellie Beth McDonald

TN
SG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Beth McDonald SG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Lebanon
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TN
Mid-State Players Elevating Their Ballclubs
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School: Lebanon
Club: FBC Reign
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Sa'miya Brown

Sa'miya Brown

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SG
CLASS 2026

Sa'miya Brown

School: Cane Ridge
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