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Section 7 Brilliant Performers

Section 7 Brilliant Performers
John Millyard
John Millyard June 24, 2026 @ 04:18 PM
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Dora Medina
Dora Medina 5'6" | PG | 2027
AZ
Payton Starwalt
Payton Starwalt 5'7" | PG | 2027
OR
Jayci Nelson
Jayci Nelson 5'6" | PG | 2027
AZ
Leila O’Dowd
Leila O’Dowd 5'11" | PF/C | 2027
AZ
Kayanna Chief
Kayanna Chief 5'9" | SF | 2027
AZ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Section 7 girls weekend was full of high-level talent. Below are players who were playing at a different level above the rest in the games I had a chance to see.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["788466"],"_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-6a3c49b00de0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Showed one of the highest IQs of the day. Made play after play and anticipated the right things. Has a high level handle and footwork to match. Created many opportunities with her patience and dribble. Hit clutch threes all weekend. Showed to be one of if not the top offensive minded point guards in the gym. With coaches from the Big 12, Big 10 and the ACC in attendance almost every game Nelson was brilliant. Played at very high level against some of the best teams in attendance. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["832050"],"_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-6a3c49b00de45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Starwalt may have had the best player performance at Section 7 this year against the Basha Bears. She put up 40 points going 9-12 from the field and 7 for 7 from beyond the perimeter. This included a few from the logo. Has a next level release off the pass. Very skilled with her dribble and creates enough space to be really effective off the dribble. She was face guarded, double teamed etc and it didn't matter she continued to make high level plays all game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["772666"],"_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-6a3c49b00de69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chief plays at a high level and with great composure. She's never rushed by pressure and just makes play after play. She rebounds at a high level and can score from just about anywhere on the floor. She can effectively play multiple positions and impact the game from any one of them. Great passer and a tremendous leader on the floor. One of the top players in the state at her position and shows it with every performance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["837943"],"_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-6a3c49b00de88"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Showed to be one of the top two way guards in Arizona. As one college coach in attendance said " Dora plays like someone who has been through it all" She is composed and unphased by anything the opposing team does. She makes the right adjustments and plays. Does the dirty work. Takes charges, gets to the floor and plays with and through some tough physicality. Medina opened some eyes and got some attention from a few coaches in attendance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["788383"],"_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-6a3c49b00dea6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leila was impressive finishing with 16 points against Village Christian In the first game for Higley. She's a high level player on both sides of the ball. Very strong defender who can shut down the post. Showed the ability to steal the ball and take it the length of the court finishing the shot through contact. Can space the floor really well. A tremendous competitor who impacts at a very high level. O'Dowd helped lead the Higley Knights to a 3-1 record falling just short in the semi-finals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Section 7 girls weekend was full of high-level talent. Below are players who were playing at a different level above the rest in the games I had a chance to see.

Jayci Nelson

Jayci Nelson

AZ
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Jayci
Nelson PG
Class
2027
Height
5'6"
HS
Salpointe Catholic
|
AZ
Section 7 Brilliant Performers
Showed one of the highest IQs of the day. Made play after play and anticipated the right things....
Written by John Millyard
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Jayci Nelson

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State: Arizona
School: Salpointe Catholic
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Payton Starwalt

Payton Starwalt

OR
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Payton
Starwalt PG
Class
2027
Height
5'7"
HS
West Albany
|
OR
Section 7 Brilliant Performers
Starwalt may have had the best player performance at Section 7 this year against the Basha Bears. She...
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Payton Starwalt

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State: Oregon
School: West Albany
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Kayanna Chief

Kayanna Chief

AZ
SF
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Kayanna
Chief SF
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
HS
Catalina Foothills
|
AZ
Section 7 Brilliant Performers
Chief plays at a high level and with great composure. She’s never rushed by pressure and just makes...
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Kayanna Chief

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State: Arizona
School: Catalina Foothills
Club: Valley Basketball Club
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Dora Medina

Dora Medina

AZ
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Dora
Medina PG
Class
2027
Height
5'6"
HS
Sunnyside
|
AZ
Section 7 Brilliant Performers
Showed to be one of the top two way guards in Arizona. As one college coach in attendance...
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Dora Medina

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State: Arizona
School: Sunnyside
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Leila O’Dowd

Leila O’Dowd

AZ
PF/C
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PF/C
CLASS 2027
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Leila
O’Dowd PF/C
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Higley
|
AZ
Section 7 Brilliant Performers
Leila was impressive finishing with 16 points against Village Christian In the first game for Higley. She’s a...
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Leila O’Dowd

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State: Arizona
School: Higley
Club: Team G
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