Super Ball Weekend - District Standouts

Just like the Super Bowl, championship games always "hit different" and always reveal something different. The pace slows down, and every possession has the potential to impact the game significantly. District Championship games carry weight, and every decision is magnified. With the spotlight of Super Bowl Sunday in the air, the hardwood delivered some big-game performers this past Friday and Saturday night during the District Championships. These players performed well in their roles, made timely plays, and handled the big moments. In this article we recognize some of the "super-ballers" in the District Championships.      [player_tooltip player_id='400785' first='Audrey' last='Beyer'] played with maturity and took control of the game against Bucholz. Without her performance, the outcome easily could have gone the other way. She was clearly the most talented player on the floor and made sure it showed — attacking the rim, getting to the free-throw line, knocking down threes, and protecting the paint with multiple blocked shots. Beyer made a statement. She didn't defer the leadership role for her team - she owned it.     [player_tooltip player_id='601402' first='Lena' last='Most'] delivered a true leader's performance. Even while facing a deeper opponent, she continued to compete possession after possession and never stop competing on both ends of the floor. Most brought her best from start to finish and stayed engaged throughout the game when many players would mentally check out. Her consistency and fight are traits that define her leadership and mental toughness. Most showed some of the best handles in the city allowing her to get to the rim almost at will. She excelled in transition, in the half court game, and on the defensive end.     [player_tooltip player_id='722918' first='Kasey' last='Davey'] continues to show why she's among the top players in her class. Her energy and activity changes and takes over games. If you don't put a body on her, she makes you pay. She elevates on rebounds, elevates on her jumper, finishes at the rim, and mixes in a floater with deep range three pointers. Davey is so elite she makes it looks easy at times. You glance up at the score-books and she's already nearing 25 points. Guarding her one-on-one is a difficult task and she has the skill set to punish man to man or zone defenses.     [player_tooltip player_id='400813' first='Asiana' last='McCreary']'s outside shot was falling, and when her three-point game is working it opens up everything else. Though comfortable on the perimeter, she complements it by attacking the rim. She got to the rim consistently and converted on a few timely drives. McCreary also anchored the defense — blocking shots, rebounding, and even pushing the break after securing the ball. Her ability to grab-and-go creates easy offense for teammates. It's a skill she has utilized more this season and it elevated her game. McCreary is quicker to the ball than many traditional post players, making her a valuable weapon for her team.     [player_tooltip player_id='722919' first='Julianna' last='Baskin'] elevated her play to another level and was the most dominant presence on the floor. She consistently anticipated opponents' moves, protected the rim, and imposed her size and strength advantage offensively. Baskin is a double double machine (16.4 points and 10.8 rebounds per game) and impacts the game on both sides of the floor. After years of playing an important role, she is the centerpiece, the catalyst- the leader. During Super Ball Friday, her impact showed on both ends and as a result her team won the District championship going away.     [player_tooltip player_id='722922' first='Kennedy' last='Loux'] served as the steady floor general, especially important after her team lost two other primary ball-handling options last season. She controlled pace, handled pressure, shot the three, and created opportunities for teammates with smart decision-making. Her IQ consistently shows up on press break and in late-game situations. Her experience serves her well in these situations. In the district championship, her leadership proved invaluable. Her play-making ability and experience makes her team dangerous moving forward.     [player_tooltip player_id='221598' first='Trinity' last='Berry'] delivered a milestone performance in the district finals, scoring 21 points and surpassing the 1,000-career-point mark in a convincing victory. An all-around offensive player, she can score from every level — knocking down the three, attacking the rim, and consistently getting to the free-throw line. Berry excels in transition, showing a natural feel for when to get out on the break and capitalize on easy scoring opportunities. In the half court, she is equally dangerous, capable of hitting threes off the catch or off the dribble. She is very efficient when she gets into a rhythm. Her scoring ability places her among the to scorers in her class.    [

Just like the Super Bowl, championship games always "hit different" and always reveal something different. The pace slows down, and every possession has the potential to impact the game significantly. District Championship games carry weight, and every decision is magnified. With the spotlight of Super Bowl Sunday in the air, the hardwood delivered some big-game performers this past Friday and Saturday night during the District Championships. These players performed well in their roles, made timely plays, and handled the big moments. In this article we recognize some of the "super-ballers" in the District Championships.