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Final Four Players That Had The GYm Buzzing

Final Four Players That Had The GYm Buzzing
Art Bogan
Art Bogan March 11, 2026 @ 10:22 PM
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Aleigha Rhetta
Aleigha Rhetta 5'11" | SF/SG | 2029
AL
Hannah Smith
Hannah Smith 6'0" | SG | 2026
AL
Sawyer Kate Hulgan
Sawyer Kate Hulgan 5'9" | SG | 2027
AL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When the stage shifts to the Final Four, the gym gets louder and the moments get bigger. Some players simply rise when the spotlight hits — and these five did exactly that. From dominant inside performances to elite shot-making and breakout moments, each of them delivered performances that had the entire gym buzzing. Fans, coaches, and college recruiters alike couldn't help but take notice. These players didn't just show up for the Final Four — they owned the moment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1803679"],"_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-69b230f3c94ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1803679' first='Aleigha' last='Rhetta'] delivered a breakout performance in the Moody vs Charles Henderson matchup. The freshman finished with 20 points and 5 rebounds while shooting an impressive 75% from the field. Rhetta showed confidence and efficiency every time she touched the ball. Her scoring ability helped keep the offense flowing throughout the game. The young forward put everyone on notice about her potential moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["381324"],"_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-69b230f3c952f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">SK Hulgan delivered another strong performance in the Plainview vs Jackson matchup. She finished with 23 points and 5 rebounds while shooting 50% from the field. Hulgan consistently stretched the defense with her elite perimeter shooting. Her ability to score from deep forces defenders to stay attached every possession. Hulgan's shooting gravity opens the floor and creates opportunities for her team.</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":"Jolie Kate Cox ","_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":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Marion County ","_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-69b230f3c95cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jolie Kate Cox delivered a strong performance in the Marion County vs Francis Marion matchup. She finished with 20 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, and 4 steals. Cox also knocked down three shots from beyond the arc, showcasing her range. A true three-level scoring forward, she pressured the defense from multiple spots on the floor. Her active hands defensively created turnovers and extra possessions.</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":"Hadley Kelly ","_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":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12120","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mobile Christian","_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-69b230f3c965a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hadley Kelly delivered a dominant performance in the Mobile Christian vs Glencoe matchup. She finished with 19 points, 18 rebounds, and 6 blocks. Kelly controlled the paint on both ends as a true two-way player. Her presence on the glass made her a dominant rebounder throughout the game. She also protected the rim at an elite level with multiple shot-blocking plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["382895"],"_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-69b230f3c96a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='382895' first='Hannah' last='Smith'] battled through constant attention in the Montgomery Catholic vs Good Hope matchup. She finished with 16 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 steals while facing a box-and-one defense designed to slow her down. Even with the defense focused entirely on her, Smith continued to make winning plays. As a two-way big guard/forward, she impacts the game with strength and versatility. Offensively, she's a physical downhill attacker who pressures defenses every possession. Defensively, Smith was active and disruptive, helping create turnovers and momentum.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

When the stage shifts to the Final Four, the gym gets louder and the moments get bigger. Some players simply rise when the spotlight hits — and these five did exactly that. From dominant inside performances to elite shot-making and breakout moments, each of them delivered performances that had the entire gym buzzing. Fans, coaches, and college recruiters alike couldn't help but take notice. These players didn't just show up for the Final Four — they owned the moment.

Aleigha Rhetta

Aleigha Rhetta

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2029
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Aleigha
Rhetta SF/SG
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
HS
Moody
|
AL
Final Four Players That Had The GYm Buzzing
Aleigha Rhetta delivered a breakout performance in the Moody vs Charles Henderson matchup. The freshman finished with 20...
Written by Art Bogan
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Aleigha Rhetta

State: Alabama
School: Moody
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Sawyer Kate Hulgan

Sawyer Kate Hulgan

AL
SG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Sawyer
Kate Hulgan SG
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
HS
Plainview
|
AL
Final Four Players That Had The GYm Buzzing
SK Hulgan delivered another strong performance in the Plainview vs Jackson matchup. She finished with 23 points and...
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Sawyer Kate Hulgan

State: Alabama
School: Plainview
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Jolie Kate Cox

Jolie Kate Cox

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PF
CLASS 2026

Jolie Kate Cox

School: Marion County
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Hadley Kelly

Hadley Kelly

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS C
CLASS 2027

Hadley Kelly

School: Mobile Christian
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Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith

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SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Hannah
Smith SG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Montgomery Catholic
|
AL
Final Four Players That Had The GYm Buzzing
Hannah Smith battled through constant attention in the Montgomery Catholic vs Good Hope matchup. She finished with 16...
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Troy
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State: Alabama
School: Montgomery Catholic
Club: FBC-UNITED
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