Defensive Dogs from Southern Showdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grassroots play is often known as the place for up tempo play and scorers thriving. Which is what makes the players who bring it both ways all the more impressive. Those group of guards caught the eye for their attention to detail, defensive effort and tenacity stood out this past weekend in Norman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["900455"],"_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-69fa5665edebc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shomo is a player who clearly prides herself on her defensive impact. In the game watched on Saturday afternoon, she took her customary charge. She simply has an innate ability to be in the right place, at the right time, and a willingness to always take charges. Made havoc causing plays throughout. From pressuring on the ball, to chasing down a play in transition to save two points. The little things add up to a big impact even when not scoring. And this youngster is very likely to leave her defensive mark in every game she plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["751198"],"_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-69fa5665edf1e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After stepping into a bigger role at BA this past winter, Matthew is bringing her hard hat to play with Midwest Hustle Elite. She's a physical guard, who uses her strength advantage well as a versatile defender. Has quick and agile feet, capable of flying around the perimeter, hounding on the ball. Played smart defense without fouling by cutting off drivers as a strong brick wall. Similarly can muscle up and make life difficult for forwards in the post. Was quieter as a scorer in the game watched, but did earn some trips to the line and is a strong and quick driver. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1850602"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1850859,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69fa5665edf51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brakefield is a lanky and athletic guard. She uses those traits and her anticipation to seemingly always make deflections and other small game changing plays on defense. Her contributions were especially vital in helping her Southern Ties 16U squad see out a Saturday afternoon victory. Classic case of a high intensity and smart player, who's impact goes beyond the box score. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1277272"],"_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-69fb6629e9386"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Florence has a sweet shot from deep, which draws some attention. But she's not just a guard who floats around the perimeter. She's a powder keg of a player who plays with fire. This was evident when her non stop effort drew a five second call in one contest. Aggressive play in passing lanes and trapping also leads to transition plays. She appears to be a true energy giver, with her plays on both ends of the floor helping to lift and spark her teammates. Motor, defense and shooting is a great combination for a smaller guard to stand out to college coaches. The Sperry Pirate is definitely on track to do just that. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->