Young Stars Shine Bright on the State Championship Stage

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NCISAA hosted their state championships last weekend, and I'm still thinking about the stars that were able to show off their skills when the lights are shining the brightest.  Let's dive into some of the young talent that should be noted from the games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1254931"],"_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-69aa33bccd94e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1254931' first='Ella' last='Gregory'] was a tough defender getting her hands in the way on multiple occasions deflecting it out of bounds and even taking steals the other direction for solo fast breaks.  She hit a big time three pointer late in the game closing the gap of her opponent's lead.  She was a full court threat constantly moving making sure she had some kind of play on the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1120343"],"_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-69aa33bccd9fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1120343' first='Jada' last='Powell'] showed off her range knocking down the shot from the top of the key.  She also held her own on defense even drawing a charge to get the possession back for her Eagles.  She muscled her way on the block for some rebounds and points.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["658948"],"_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-69aa33bccdab0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='658948' first='Justice' last='Alexander'] was all over the court handling the ball, getting inside for rebounds, and doing well going to work on the block for some points.  She hit a big shot from deep giving her team the first lead of the game.  These deep shots are definitely something she is used to doing.  Her moves and footwork in the paint are quick and efficient getting her points after doing the work for the opening.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1319859"],"_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-69aa33bccdb66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1319859' first='Victorian' last='Collins'] was on the glass doing well grabbing rebounds and running the floor being ready for the pass in transition.  She didn't back down from battling anyone on the court using her wingspan to protect the basket.  She was protecting the basket blocking shots even against tough opponents in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->