Kings Fork’s Key Players Fuel Another State Title Push

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach Marcus Fofana has built an elite Kings Fork program around development, retention, and team play. His commitment shows in the Bulldogs' performance on the court. After a 22-4 season, Kings Fork is aiming for another state title.If successful it would be Fofana's second in five years. To get there, the Bulldogs will need big seasons from these players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["551366"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aba9477dd1ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='551366' first='Mickenzie' last='Cooper'] enters her junior season as a 1,000-point scorer and a key piece of Kings Fork's frontcourt. She brings a physical presence in the post, but can also face up and score with finesse.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, her shot blocking and rebounding will be crucial for a guard-heavy Bulldogs team. As the competition gets tougher, Cooper can protect the rim and take control of the glass. Her impact on both ends will help determine how far Kings Fork goes in its pursuit of Richmond.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1823375"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aba9477dd27f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1823375' first='Cherish' last='Brehon'] joins Kings Fork's backcourt and could take on a key role running the offense. She can create opportunities for the Bulldogs' scorers while providing a scoring threat of her own. When needed, Bruhon can change a game with her shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, she makes opposing ballhandlers work from baseline to baseline. Her arrival gives Kings Fork another capable guard as the Bulldogs pursue a state title. A strong season could also draw more attention from college coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["898278"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aba9477dd2f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='898278' first='Brittany' last='Evans'] enters her senior season as a second-team All-State guard with Division I interest. After spending much of her time on the ball, she could see more opportunities to play off it. That shift would allow Evans to develop her all-around guard skills while remaining a major scoring threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evans can score at all three levels, and Kings Fork will need even more from her this season. If she delivers, the Bulldogs have a strong chance to play into March.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Evans leading the scoring, Brehon steadying the backcourt, and Cooper controlling the paint, Kings Fork has the pieces for another March run. The question is whether the Bulldogs can put those pieces together and deliver Coach Fofana another state title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->