Liedl, 4 Other ’27 Garden City Ballers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garden City gave us plenty of talent to watch, and these five Class of 2027 standouts made sure they were part of the conversation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["651499"],"_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-6a346d57a4815"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Victoria has a well-rounded offensive game. She has a nice floater in the paint that allows her to score over help defenders and consistently finishes plays in traffic. She battles hard on the glass and does a great job securing rebounds on both ends of the floor. Victoria also displayed a reliable pull-up jumper from the mid-range and knocked down shots from beyond the arc with confidence. Defensively, her active hands helped generate steals and create extra possessions for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["865288"],"_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-6a346fe76b2fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leah is a true three-level scorer who can impact the game from anywhere on the floor. Standing at 6-foot-1, she possesses an impressive handle that allows her to create her own offense and attack defenders off the bounce. She finishes strong around the basket and is capable of grabbing a defensive rebound, pushing the ball coast-to-coast, and finishing the play herself. Leah also showcased a smooth fadeaway jumper in the mid-range, adding another layer to her offensive arsenal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["835195"],"_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-6a346fe76b356"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Addison consistently made her presence felt around the basket. She does an excellent job sealing defenders and establishing position on the block, creating quality scoring opportunities for herself. Despite her effectiveness inside, she can also stretch the floor and knock down three-pointers with confidence, even when closely contested. Addison competes hard on the offensive glass as well, creating valuable second-chance opportunities through her effort and physicality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["651486"],"_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-6a346fe76b3da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grace is a tough, physical player who embraces contact rather than avoiding it. She consistently finishes through defenders around the rim and creates plenty of and-one opportunities. From the perimeter, Grace is a reliable three-point shooter who spots up well on the wings and at the top of the key. One of her biggest strengths is her patience. She never allows defenders to speed her up and consistently plays under control, operating at her own pace regardless of the situation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1358364"],"_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-6a346fe76b446"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At 6 feet tall with a strong frame, Sophia is extremely difficult to contain in the post. She does an excellent job establishing position on the block and making defenders work for every stop. When double teams arrive, Sophia remains composed and finds open teammates with smart kick-out passes. Her combination of strength, size, and feel for the game makes her a constant presence around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->