We highlighted Finley for the 21 points she scored in the opening round of this year’s SCISA 3A playoffs as St. John’s Christian prevailed over Thomas Sumter. Finley, leading a battle-tested Cavaliers assembling, tallied 23 as her team punched its ticket to the semifinals after a 50-45 win over Shannon Forest. Out of the 23 she scored, 14 occurred in the first half of play. The Cavaliers needed all of those buckets given it was a rout that became a nail-biter in the second half. A three-level scorer who has also played softball and volleyball, her versatility is an extension of her talent as she has the height of a three or a four but has the handles of a guard. Finley understands the art of drawing contact that can place her at the free throw line. Rebounding is another strong element to her well-developed skillset. St. John’s Christian will face Orangeburg Prep in the semifinals. 

Through two quarters, it appeared that St. John’s Christian would suffer an early SCISA 3A playoff exit at the hands of Thomas Sumter Academy. Thanks to a 21-point performance from the Cavaliers’ star senior, St. John’s Christian punched its ticket to the quarterfinals where a get-together with First Presbyterian awaits. Finley is one of two team co-captains on this year’s Cavaliers team and has played at the varsity level since she was an eighth grader. She is a skilled rebounder and scorer that can place points on the board from all three levels. Finley has maintained a very busy athletic schedule during her Cavs career as she has also excelled in the volleyball and softball disciplines as well. 

Finley plays in the SCISA ranks down in Moncks Corner at St John’s Christian Academy. Kylie averaged 20.6 ppg and 8.1 rebounds this season for the Lady Cavaliers.

Kylie looks to carry the load on each game night for her squad. She has to find ways to score the ball from inside-out at times. Kylie will play aggressive on both ends of the court. She stands at 993 career points entering her senior season next fall for the Lady Cavaliers.