Cherokee Trail Clutches Up in Intense Battle vs Eaglecrest

The final score reads 62-58 on the night of February 4th, as the Cherokee Trail Cougars advance to 16-2 on their road to the state chip. Meanwhile, Eaglecrest fought hard through all four quarters, with multiple players giving 110% effort in the late stretch. Here, it's time to recognize hoopers from both sides who raised eyebrows. Let's talk about it.    [player_tooltip player_id='792784' first='Chloe' last='Cain'] proved oncemore why she's the best player in her class against Eaglecrest. Dropping a sizzling 27 points while shooting 50% from three and 53% from the field as a freshman is mind-boggling. Not to mention her whopping 3 blocks, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists to pair with the scoring domination. Cain has transformed into one of the states biggest all-around threats, and she still has three more years in high school to fine tune her craft even more.     [player_tooltip player_id='471050' first='Kennedy' last='Spellman'] was the heartbeat of Eaglecrest's competitiveness. Chalking up 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals, Spellman strived to keep her squad in the game on both ends of the ball. The 5'8 CG knows how to navigate past any defensive scheme and gets creative, scoring the rock from all three levels. This two-way star showcased her poise and confidence despite the close loss.     [player_tooltip player_id='470964' first='Karson' last='Chaney'] was a massive contributor during Cherokee Trail's clutch win. She put up 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals, all while distributing the ball and never settling for difficult looks. The 5'7 senior CG has shown tremendous improvement over the past few years, refining her jumpshot and tightening her handles. Now, she's seeking a state championship to close out her high school campaign.     Kiara Spellman was active on defense while dishing dimes to her open teammates. Spellman's court vision is remarkable, and she knows where to go with the ball at all times. With 13 points, 4 assists and 2 steals being added to the stat sheet in this contest, Spellman shows her versatility in a plethora of ways.     [player_tooltip player_id='470966' first='Aaliyah' last='Broadus'] secured 9 rebounds, helping Cherokee Trail seal the deal. Broadus boxes out her matchup and won't let up until she has the ball in her hands. Swinging the ball around while finding creative ways to get to the rim, furthermore, proves her grit and toughness on the hardwood. Broadus utilizes her 5'10 frame to shoot over opponents and cause havoc on defense.

The final score reads 62-58 on the night of February 4th, as the Cherokee Trail Cougars advance to 16-2 on their road to the state chip. Meanwhile, Eaglecrest fought hard through all four quarters, with multiple players giving 110% effort in the late stretch. Here, it's time to recognize hoopers from both sides who raised eyebrows. Let's talk about it.