District Battle Signals Playoff Rematch: Potomac vs. Woodbridge

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As district play nears the end, Potomac and Woodbridge met for a highly competitive Cardinal District matchup that showcased growth, resilience, and postseason implications. Woodbridge, a young and developing group, showed clear improvement since the teams' previous meeting, battling throughout but ultimately falling short against a veteran-led Potomac squad. With the level of competitiveness on display, this feels far from the last time these two teams will see each other, as a postseason rematch appears likely.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Potomac leaned on its experience and leadership, particularly from senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1357636' first='Miya' last='Semenuk'], to control the tempo. Holding a 28-21 advantage at halftime, Potomac continued to apply pressure in the second half, securing a 66-52 win and officially locking up first place in the Cardinal District regular season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1357636"],"_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-6986eb7a97948"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Semenuk's veteran presence set the tone early, scoring the first six points of the game and immediately establishing control. A confident shooter and strong ball handler, she applies relentless full-court pressure and consistently disrupts opposing guards. Her ability to pressure the ball, attack downhill, and stay active in all phases makes her a reliable leader for the Panthers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1357632"],"_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-6986eb7a979f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Conteh was dominant from the opening tip, asserting herself physically in the paint. She pursues loose balls, finishes through contact, and doesn't shy away from physical play. A true bully inside, Conteh understands how to use her body and touch around the rim, providing a crucial interior presence on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1660466"],"_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-6986eb7a97a83"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Akinyemi is an athletic, high-motor guard who impacts the. game on both ends of the floor. Defensively, she is active in passing lanes and consistently gets her hands on the ball. Offensively, she excels in transition, getting to the right spots and making smart reads to find open teammates. She handles the ball well, can score when needed, and plays with great pace and awareness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["677053"],"_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-6986eb7a97b0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coffer serves as the engine of the Woodbridge offense, leading her team in both points and assists this season. As a true playmaker, she handles the ball confidently, facilitates offense, and creates scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates. Her composure and decision-making stood out, especially against consistent defensive pressure.</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":1725158,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Eleona Wilkins","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_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":"Woodbridge","_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-6986eb7a97c39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilkins brought nonstop energy and toughness, particularly on defense. She set the tone with aggressive on-ball defense, including taking a charge, and consistently played with high effort. Her defensive intensity translated into offensive momentum, finishing with 10 points and serving as a spark for Woodbridge throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->