Power Post Play – Pentagon Hardwood Challenge

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These forwards and centers weren't afraid of some contact down low. Read about 6 post players that stood out to me this weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1246816"],"_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-6a24ec7ab4af1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Willow has really grown into her frame. She is a physical force on the floor and is an impressive athlete. She brings intensity to the court and rebounds with great effort. She pursues the offensive glass and keeps possessions alive with her reach. Once she secures the rebound, it is nearly impossible to take it away from her. She ran the floor well and did a really nice job of getting her teammates open with her screening ability. Finally, Willow fights for position around the basket. She has a lot of positive tools that should translate to quality high school play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["935279"],"_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-6a24ec7ab4b7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Betsy played with great effort for her [program_tooltip program_id='712708' first='ND' last='Attack'] squad. She did a good job of rim-running the floor and establishing position by the basket. She has a decent first-step for a 6' small forward. She did a good job of rebounding the basketball and finding a guard to outlet-pass to. Huber has established herself as one of the better players in District 2 and is certainly putting in the time this summer to maintain that title. She will have a shot at leading Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier back to the state tournament next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["940392"],"_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-6a24ec7ab4bde"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Krush is an impressive athlete who plays hard. She gets after it on both sides of the ball and utilizes her speed and jumping ability around the basket. She has a soft touch around the rim and is really good from the free-throw line when playing offense in the half-court. She is capable of double-doubles on any given night with her excellent rebounding abilities. The All-Region and All-District forward is one of the best athletes in the region and stands out on film. She also stands out in-person. Krush is a nice player who contributed for her [program_tooltip program_id='712708' first='ND' last='Attack'] squad this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["933463"],"_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-6a24ec7ab4c49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burchill is a tremendous talent with plenty of Division 2 offers. She is impressive to watch in person. She isn't afraid of anyone and uses her strength well around the basket. She is undersized from a height perspective, standing at 5'11. This shouldn't scare any college coaches away. She can defend true centers because of how strong she is. If they throw a small forward on her, she will be able to bully them to the basket. Katie continues to improve and is poised for another terrific season in 26-27.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1252776"],"_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-6a24ec7ab4cad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kambree is a true 6'1 and is hard to move once she establishes position by the basket. She has great hands and catches every pass that is thrown to her. She is able to catch in traffic, secure the possession, and perform a post move. She likes to get to the left block where she can finish to the middle with her right, or pivot back to her left. She is a quality defender as well. She times her blocks well and is able to alter shots without fouling. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1246819"],"_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-6a24ec7ab4d38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Edythe plays with fire and passion on the floor. She is very physical and embraces defending bigger opponents. She does not shy away from the contact and looks for ways to impact the game by the basket. She plays with tremendous effort and enthusiasm. She is a player that coaches sometimes refer to that 'brings the juice.' Zuel could use a bit of polishing on the offensive side of the floor, but her age, strength, and length make her a fascinating player to keep an eye on moving forward. She will be fighting for varsity minutes in 2026-2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->