Playoff Performers Making First Round Noise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first round of playoff action is officially in the books, and as expected, several players rose to the occasion when their teams needed them most. With the stakes higher and the margin for error smaller, these athletes delivered statement performances that not only secured victories but also built serious momentum heading into the next round of competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227529"],"_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-6999f8ad5d561"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Saucer showcased her ability to play the lead in a game with bragging rights on the line. Her 19 points propelled her squad past the higher seeded Ruston girls. She did her work going to the goal and scoring in the paint. She locked in on defense and just pushed the pace for the full game. This first round victory is big for the program and Saucer is one to watch in these playoffs as a playmaker, defender and leader.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["947881"],"_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-6999f8ad5d5c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Branch was impressive in the first round of the playoffs scoring 17 and showing why she is one of the top prospects in the state. Branch is long with a solid inside/outside game. She is an efficient three point shooter, has the skill to get to the rim and she also has the size and length to defend in the post making her a nightmare to control during the game. Her first round performance could be a sign of things to come in these playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["654988"],"_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-6999f8ad5d60e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Myles has been putting up big numbers all season and her first round performance was no change from the ordinary. She racked up 15 points, 8 rebounds 5 steals and 2 blocks in the first round victory over Lakeshore. Bastrop is a constant threat in the playoffs and with Myles playing like this, they could score an upset in the next round. Myles has finished her career with over 1540 points, 783 rebounds, and 178 blocks. She will play college at the next level.</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":"Kayleah Wilson","_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":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bastrop","_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-6999f8ad5d6e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilson is the other part of the dynamic Bastrop duo and in the first round match up she notched 16 points, three rebounds and 1 assist in the upset victory proving the crystal ball wrong. Wilson finished her career at Bastrop scoring 931 points, and could grab those last 31 in these playoffs. The name of the game in the playoffs is discipline, consistency and leadership and in addition to her scoring abilities Wilson brings the intangibles to the game required for winning. Keep an eye on Wilson because she has the skills to take over a game at any time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489578"],"_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-6999f8ad5d73e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas showed up big in the first round of the playoffs showing her refined game by facilitating and orchestrating. Thomas rebounds the ball at a high level adding possessions for her team and finishes strong around the goal. Thomas is a level headed next level prospect with the poise, IQ and skill to make an immediate impact at her college of choice. She remains uncommitted, giving coaches looking for a true PG that can shoot and facilitate a chance to grab a polished player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are more games to be played and players to watch. Stay locked in with Prep Girls Hoops for updates, highlights and evaluations of our top girls players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->