Regular Season Finale: Top Performers Across the State

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There have been so many special performances to close out the regular season. Now is the time to highlight the best-of-the-best. They are ending the regular season with a bang and will carry that momentum forward to playoff season. The athletes below are on the verge of leading their teams to a deep postseason run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["574425"],"_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-6987ba6841fce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Double teams, box and 1s, a bloody nose.... it didn't matter as the determined [player_tooltip player_id='574425' first='Sadie' last='Sin'] carried her team to victory over Clovis West with an exceptional 28pt performance. She can stop on a dime and hit the jumper. She can slash-and-sliver her way into the paint. She can spot-up. She can make acrobatic, contested layups. <strong>Sadie</strong> is such a tough cover due to her tight handle and 3-level scoring ability. She gets down to business with little wasted motion. <strong>Sadie</strong> understands how to take what the defense gives her. She is arguably the top scoring PG in the senior class! The intangibles stand out. She plays with heart and does the little things that impact winning. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='574425' first='Sadie' last='Sin']</strong>, remember the name! She will be the face of Long Beach basketball for years to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1118644"],"_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-6987ba6841f5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What a sophomore season for Silver Valley's all-time scoring leader. <strong>Naomi </strong>had 49 to close out the regular season in a down-to-the-wire 61-59 victory! She can put the team on her back whenever necessary. Fearless guard with a high basketball IQ and rare shot-making ability. Tough, gritty in-your-face defender who has the quickness to stay in front of anyone. Her shifty handle and sharpshooting prowess make her essentially unguardable in 1v1 situations. <strong>Naomi</strong> is currently top 20 nationally at 33ppg! She scores from any and everywhere on the floor. She controls tempo, takes care of the ball, and keeps her head up. <strong>Naomi </strong>responds well to double and triple teams. She is able to split the trap and make a play time and time again! Her efficiency is impressive this year considering her youth and usage rate. She is THE focal point of opposing defenses on a nightly basis. Can't miss 2028 prospect who checks all the boxes!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["843664"],"_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-698ac1281e1ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Aryanna</strong> has been one of the premier breakout players in the state this year. She is averaging 31, including four games with 40+! The confidence, leadership, shooting touch, and emerging all-around game have exceeded expectations to say the least. Her regular season dominance ended with a remarkable 46 point performance last week. How does she get it done? Legit 3-level scorer who can attack and shoot. She is not overly reliant on the 3, but she can get it going from long-range and kill you all night long. When the opposition takes the 3 away, <strong>Aryanna </strong>is able to navigate her way to the rim and finish with a plethora of runners and scoop shots. Underrated hidden gem who should be on your radar IMMEDIATELY!</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":"Tory Johnson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_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":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Los Osos","_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-698ac92868bfe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Despite the loss, <strong>Tory </strong>had 26 points, including 8 threes, against national powerhouse Etiwanda! She has been a 3pt assassin all year. 14 games with 5 or more threes! <strong>Tory</strong> has the ability to catch fire like no other. She competes hard on both ends and plays with a chip on her shoulder. Virtually automatic when left open. She gets her shot off very quickly. Moves well without the ball. She will take and make it from the volleyball line! <strong>Tory</strong> will be one of the top X-factors in the state throughout the playoffs.</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":"Kara Niho","_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":"null","_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":"Portola","_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-698acf59a23f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">NEW RECORD ALERT! <strong>Kara</strong> had a performances for the ages on senior night against Laguna Beach, tying the school record with 11 three-pointers! She has notoriously been a sharpshooter dating back to her sophomore year (10 three-pointers in one game). The accolades keep on coming for the standout senior. She is now a 1,000 point career scorer. <strong>Kara</strong> is extremely dangerous for a number of reasons. Her basketball IQ is next level. She moves very well without the ball. She routinely makes the right play. <strong>Kara</strong> will be one of the most intriguing guards to watch in the Division 1 Southern Sectional playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->