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<p>With the Region 5C postseason underway, the Elite 8 spotlight shifts to the players defining this year's bracket. From freshman point guards managing tempo to junior wings with length and versatility, the region is driven by impact contributors across every class. Several athletes enter the postseason playing their best basketball, while others have consistently produced all season long. As the intensity rises, expect key players to elevate and ultimately determine how far their teams advance.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">#1 Glen Allen (15-3)</h2>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Brown is a dynamic freshman guard who plays with pace, confidence, and creativity. She handles the ball in transition, can rebound and immediately push coast-to-coast, and delivers sharp reads, including bounce-pass assists in traffic. Shifty off the dribble with a tight crossover, she creates space for her step-back and can score at all three levels, including knocking down perimeter shots off the catch. Defensively, she anticipates passing lanes, collects steals, and brings high energy that impacts both ends.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Foster is a confident perimeter threat who can knock down 3's from anywhere beyond the arc as a true spot-up shooter. She moves well without the ball, makes timely cuts to the basket, and runs the floor hard in transition to get ahead for easy finishes. While she's effective off the catch, she can also put it on the floor to attack and score at multiple levels. Foster shows playmaking ability when needed and brings vocal energy that adds to Glen Allen's backcourt presence.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Louis anchors the paint with instincts and discipline. She has strong hands and excellent awareness. Passes into the interior rarely get through her, as she anticipates and collects steals in the paint. She protects the rim with verticality, keeping her arms straight up and altering or blocking shots around the block. In pressure situations, she stays back as the last line of defense, ready to contest anything that reaches the paint. Her presence alone changes how opponents attack inside.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">#2 William Fleming (18-4)</h2>
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<p class="text-gray-700">A McDonald's All American nominee and Liberty commit, Worsham headlines Fleming's postseason push. She brings length, strength, and athleticism, allowing her to create the shots she wants and finish through contact. She leads Fleming in scoring and consistently impacts both ends of the floor with her physical presence and versatility. Worsham's ability to dominate stretches of play makes her one of the top players in Region 5C.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">King is a perimeter threat who can knock down 3's at will, consistently finding space on the wing and shooting confidently off the catch. She makes an impact defensively as well, disrupting ballhandlers, showing quick hands, and jumping passing lanes to force turnovers. Her athleticism allows her to immediately turn defense into offense, pushing the ball in transition and finishing on the break. King's two-way production adds another dynamic layer to Fleming's backcourt.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">A Concord University commit, Houston thrives when the game speeds up. Fast breaks and steals define her impact. Her defense consistently translates into offense with active hands in the press and the half court. She anticipates well, picks passes cleanly, and can go coast-to-coast for transition finishes. Houston runs the floor hard, gets ahead of the ball, and is always ready to convert easy buckets, making her a constant momentum-shifter for Fleming.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">#3 Mills E. Godwin (18-4)</h2>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Named to the 804 All-Star North Team, Ross brings versatility and two-way production to Godwin. She shows active hands in the press, collecting steals and immediately looking to convert on the other end. Offensively, she's comfortable knocking down catch-and-shoot 3's from the wing, spacing the floor effectively. Defensively, she plays with discipline, keeping her arms straight to contest and block shots, and has the ability to impact multiple areas of the stat sheet when needed.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Sydney is a confident perimeter shooter who can drain 3's from anywhere beyond the arc. She rotates well along the perimeter, finds space on the wing or in the corner, and shows clear preparation, ready to shoot immediately off the catch. Her ability to relocate and create clean looks makes her a consistent spacing threat. Sydney calls for the ball and shoots with confidence, providing Godwin with reliable perimeter scoring.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Crowley's game is fueled by defense and transition. She anticipates well in the half court, denies passing lanes, and intercepts passes before quickly turning defense into offense. In transition, she gets ahead of the ball, handles pressure with a defender on her hip, and finishes effectively at the rim. Her speed, athleticism, and ability to convert coast-to-coast make her a constant fast-break threat for Godwin.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">#4 Highland Springs (12-5)</h2>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Young brings high activity and athleticism on the defensive end, particularly in the press where she consistently gets here hands on the ball and generates steals. She defends well in transition and plays with the quickness needed to disrupt opposing guards. Offensively, she contributes across the board, impacting points, rebounds, assists, and steals, highlighting her well-rounded game. Her ability to influence multiple stat areas makes her a key piece for Highland Springs heading into the postseason.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Taylor impacts the game in multiple stat areas and plays with strong decision-making. She reads space well, attacks gaps decisively, and has the ability to split defenders on her way to the rim. In transition, she handles the ball and facilitates effectively, delivering passes up the sideline and in the half court. When she gets downhill, she draws contact and converts at the free throw line, adding efficiency to her aggressiveness.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Bailey is a confident perimeter shooter whose sweet spot is the corner, where she squares up and knocks down catch-and-shoot 3's off the kickout. She doesn't hesitate, ready to fire as soon as the ball touches her hands, and can also pull up for a three in transition, even when closely guarded. Defensively, she collects steals and immediately looks to push, showing speed and athleticism in the open floor. Her ability to space the floor and convert off turnovers gives Highland Springs a valuable scoring spark.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Collins brings length and activity to Highland Springs' backcourt. She uses her reach well to disrupt passing lanes, stretching out for steals and immediately turning them into coast-to-coast opportunities. A versatile contributor, she impacts points, rebounds, assists, and steals, showing value across the stat sheet. Her ability to create offense from defense adds another dynamic layer to Highland Springs' perimeter group.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">#5 Prince George (10-8)</h2>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Morton is a well-rounded floor general who impacts the game across every statistical category. In a recent game, she posted 16 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and a block, showcasing her two-way versatility. Shifty off the dribble, she can score from any range, attack the basket with speed, and draw fouls while converting at the line. She pushes tempo in transition, collects steals, facilitates for others, and rebounds with aggression, making her a dynamic presence on both ends for Prince George.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Dibler brings physicality and positioning to Prince George's interior. She is aggressive on the boards at both ends, fighting through congestion to secure rebounds and create second-chance opportunities while drawing fouls in the process. In the post, she establishes strong frontal position, plays with strength, and embraces contact. She also runs the floor well in transition, getting ahead of the ball and filling the middle lane for scoring chances.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Clark made an immediate impact in her return from injury, posting 19 points and 7 rebounds in her first game back. She positions herself well around the rim, using strong footwork and patience to read the defense before finishing. A crafty interior scorer, she draws fouls, finishes through contact, and creates space with skill and body control. Her length and timing allow her to extend and secure entries on the block, highlighting her IQ and effectiveness as a smart interior presence for Prince George.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Lackey provided an immediate spark off the bench in a recent game, finishing with 7 points, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 2 rebounds. The lefty guard can stretch the floor from three, attack inside through contact, and facilitate both in transition and the half court. She plays with patience in the open floor and shows comfort making reads under control. Her ability to contribute in multiple areas as a freshman points to a bright future for Prince George.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">#6 James River (10-9)</h2>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Metacarpa has shown the ability to swing momentum with both scoring bursts and defensive activity. She's recorded stat lines of 21 points, 8 rebounds, 7 steals, and 4 deflections, and in another game sparked a 10-point fourth-quarter run, proving she can elevate when it matters most. She's a confident perimeter shooter, spotting up on the wing or relocating to the corner and firing immediately off the catch. With active hands defensively and the ability to heat up quickly, Metacarpa gives James River a reliable scoring threat with impact on both ends.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">King brings size and versatility, contributing across multiple statistical categories for James River. She's active on the glass, including 4 offensive rebounds in one game, and adds value as a facilitator and communicator defensively, highlighted by 4 assists and 4 deflections. On the perimeter, she's shot-ready with hands prepared to fire, confidently knocking down 3's from the wing and corner. Her ability to impact points, rebounds, and overall team defenses make her a well-rounded presence on both ends.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Bigger impacts the game with anticipation and effort, routinely reading passing lanes to create transition opportunities. She shows strength in traffic, able to strip defenders, push up the floor, and finish with control around the rim. In a recent standout performance, she posted 19 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, and 4 steals, highlighting her versatility. Bigger's ability to contribute across multiple areas makes her a key playmaker for James River.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Whirley consistently produces on both ends, highlighted by a 17-point, 7-rebound, 1-assist, 2-steal performance that showcased her all-around impact. Defensively, she's disruptive, recording games with 7 deflections and 5 steals, and quickly turns those takeaways into fastbreak opportunities. She's active around loose balls, willing to handle and push in transition, and even added 2 blocks in a recent game to underline her hustle and shot-disrupting ability. Whirley's defensive pressure and ability to convert off turnovers make her a key two-way contributor for James River.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">#7 Albemarle (11-11)</h2>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Lynn is a perimeter shooter who stays shot-ready at all times. The corner is her sweet spot, where she patiently waits for the kickout or skip pass and knocks down 3's immediately off the catch. She tracks the ball well along the perimeter, keeping her hands prepared and feet set to shoot without hesitation. Beyond scoring, she contributes in other areas, adding rebounds, assists, and steals, giving Albemarle reliable two-guard play.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Agee uses her 6'2" frame effectively, establishing strong frontal position on the block and dominating space in the paint. She's a smart interior presence who knows how to seal, drop into open gaps, and create clean scoring angles, while also attacking off the dribble when facing the basket. Agee pursues second-chance opportunities, rebounds aggressively, and finishes through contact, but can also step out and knock down jumpers. Defensively, she protects the rim with verticality, blocks shots, and controls the glass, making her a true two-way force for Albemarle.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">#8 Franklin County (10-13)</h2>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Preston is a confident perimeter shooter with a quick release and consistent form, capable of knocking down 3's from beyond the arc. She runs the floor well in transition, finding space in the corner for kickouts and staying shot-ready with disciplined footwork and follow-through. In a recent performance, she posted 16 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, highlighting her ability to contribute across the board. At 5'10", her length and versatility allow her to impact the game on both ends for Franklin County.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Callaway is an aggressive two-way guard who consistently generates steals and applies pressure defensively. She handles the ball confidently in the open floor, attacking space and going coast-to-coast for finishes at the rim. Offensively, she can score at all levels, whether knocking down a corner look or using tight handles to maneuver through traffic for a layup. She embraces contact, gets to the free throw line, and converts, giving Franklin County a tough, downhill presence at the point.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Perdue's impact starts on the defensive end, where she consistently anticipates and generates steals. She denies well off the ball, positioning herself in passing lanes and staying attached to her assignment to disrupt entries. In transition, she showcases speed and athleticism, running down opponents and extending to secure steals. Perdue plays alert help defense, monitors post entry passes, and cuts through gaps with strong awareness, making her a key defensive presence for Franklin County.</p>
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With the Region 5C postseason underway, the Elite 8 spotlight shifts to the players defining this year's bracket. From freshman point guards managing tempo to junior wings with length and versatility, the region is driven by impact contributors across every class. Several athletes enter the postseason playing their best basketball, while others have consistently produced all season long. As the intensity rises, expect key players to elevate and ultimately determine how far their teams advance.
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2029
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6'0"
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C
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2028
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5'10"
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SG
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2026
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Virginia
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William Fleming HS
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CG
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5'5"
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5'3"
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CG
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2026
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2027
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2027
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5'2"
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CG
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2026
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CG
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5'7"
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CG
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2028
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5'11"
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PF
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2028
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5'5"
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CG
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2029
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James River-Midlothian
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5'9"
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SG
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2027
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5'8"
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SF
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2026
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James River-Midlothian
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James River-Midlothian
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6'2"
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C
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2027
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5'10"
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SG
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2026
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2027
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