Regional Finals Friday Delivers Excitement: Key Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the dust settled on Finals Friday, the energy surrounding the Rural Finals at UNF and the Regionals Finals around the state was impossible to ignore. Established contenders punched their ticket to the Final 4, and there were a few new teams that embraced the moment and advanced. surprises along the way. In this article, we recognize some of the First Coast prospects who played key roles in helping their teams take the next step toward a championship opportunity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["515064"],"_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-69a2f1537cae7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='515064' first='Kathleen' last='Crawley'] was one win away from the State finals last year. This year she delivered an incredible game to get the job done. Crawley was over 60 percent from the field and scored down 26 points. What makes Crawley such a high prospect is her versatility - her ability to shoot from the perimeter (over 40 percent from three-point territory) and also get downhill and score at the rim. Her ball-handling skills allow her to relieve pressure from primary guards and Crawley can also handle the ball, which allows her to help out her guards and facilitate when defenses collapse. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1261851"],"_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-69a2f1537cb8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1261851' first='Shea' last='Donovan'] is the type of talent that makes you pause when you see her play. It was at the UNF Fall Camp where she stood out at their Osprey camp, consistently blowing by defenders and creating opportunities for both herself and her teammates. The young guard has duplicated that effort all season long. Donovan's explosiveness is immediately noticeable, particularly when she attacks the rim with confidence and purpose. She can shoot the three, pull up in the midrange, and is a great decision maker in the pick-and-roll game. As a freshman, she has now led her team to a Final Four appearance — a strong indication of her impact and future postseason appearances. Many standout guards have made early postseason runs part of their story, and Donovan now adds her name to that group. As mentioned, she was a standout at the UNF camp and now she is back on the same floor with a chance to play for a State Championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["601402"],"_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-69a2f981d869e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='601402' first='Lena' last='Most'] caught my attention in the preseason, and I'm still glued to the television. The senior guard is must-see excitement. Most has the speed, athleticism, ball handling, change of direction, and the basketball IQ - all combined with flair and a lot of substance. Her ability to see the floor and anticipate is on another level than most high school players. Most scored 16 and controlled the tempo and pace of the game to lead the upset over Providence - a team that was looking to return to the Final 4 for the third consecutive year. Most and the company will now play on the big stage at UNF- the show continues. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1414203"],"_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-69a2f981d8748"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1414203' first='Jania' last='Ervin'] was the X Factor in the Regional Finals against Providence. The young guard was ferocious on defense and did a good job of defending some of the top guards in the State (Loux and Davey). Utilizing Erving's athleticism, speed, and quickness on the boards were part of the game plan. Ervin passed the test and also provided an offensive spark as well (10 points, including 6 points in the 4th) to hold off Providence. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["752581"],"_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-69a2f9ea8cf94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='752581' first='Alyssa' last='Donohue'] has been on fire in the latter part of the season and into the playoffs. Donohue led her team to upset victories over the 1,2, and 3 seen in Class 6A. Donohue has the ability to get to the rim and finish through contact and at a high rate. In transition, she creates major problems for defenses because of her ability to go left or right, and she can finish with either hand. Donohue and her team have been on fire - she is the catalyst and will be a player to watch in the final four.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->