Top Performers from Middle Tennessee Basketball Championships

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE "tinnon30" FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Around the state, district semifinals and championship games were taking place over this weekend. Due to the snow, a lot of games had been pushed back and are now on schedule as the next round is coming up. State championships are just around the corner. In the meantime, teams are jockeying for positions as well as seeking to advance to the next round as they take a step closer to either Cookeville (Private School) or Murfreesboro (Public School) championship sites.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some notable standouts from Saturday's contest around Middle Tennessee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["513243"],"_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-67bb419161769"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Won the D2AA Middle Region Tournament MVP and helped her team take home the Middle Region trophy as they wait for their turn to play in the next round in the quarterfinal in the D2-AA quarterfinal. Bella was hot throughout her the tournament as she dialed it up from deep and finished around the rim. She came in clutch when her team needed a bucket and hit some key free throws down the stretch to help seal the win over CPA in the championship game. Bella is a heady ballplayer who knows when and where to pick her spots to exploit. When she's hot, she's hard to stop. Look for her to carry this momentum into the next round as she and the Lady Mustangs gear up to make a title run.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["409017"],"_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-67bb4191617e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Will leave the BHS program as its all-time leading scorer. She scored 32 points in the Lady Bruins win over Franklin High. Ella is playing with such confidence it's crazy. To be honest with you, she's just built like that. Everything she has accomplished, she has earned through hard work and determination. This 3 level scoring threat is probably one of the toughest kids to scout against. Her ability to impact the game and score in multiple ways makes her one of the most lethal threats in the state. Look for her to continue on this warpath as BHS advances into the next round.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["810612"],"_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-67bb41916182f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Her game as grown over year and now she is all beast mode. Finished the game with 20 points, six rebounds, and 3 blocks. Her fingerprints were all over this win as she impacted the game in more ways than one. This kid was feeling it from the field scoring in multiple ways. Look for M.E. to carry this momentum into the next round as the Lady Patriots go into the next contest as heavy favorites.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["890116"],"_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-67bb419161878"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scored 18 points in a tough crosstown rival championship game against Loretto. Abbie couldn't be denied as she scorched the net from multiple areas on the floor. It was a back-and-forth contest, and when Abbie got hot, she was the difference maker for her ball club. This kid has been clutch for her team all year and she will be a big-time factor as her club looks to battle down the stretch.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["792288"],"_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-67bb4191618c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sizzlin, she was the difference maker in her team's win over PCA. She brought the physicality out into play as she got it done in multiple ways. This freshman kid was named Region MVP as she finished with 15pts, 4 rebs, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks. One of the best in her class, her game was on display as she showed why she is one of the state's best. This kid is solid and has proven her worth at a young age. Look for her to continue to grow and earn the respect of others around the state. A big-time kid who is about to take off. Her team awaits the winner of Silverdale and Northpoint.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->