Under the Radar Clutch Playoff Performances

With all of the playoff basketball played over the past few weeks, we definitely were not able to see all of the games, get all of the stats, etc. Thanks to Max Prep, Basketball on Demand, Streaming, etc, we are able to go back and recognize some standout performances in the numerous Region playoff games. In this article, we look at some of last week's performances that may have gone under the radar.    [player_tooltip player_id='221613' first='Alyssa' last='Hallman'] has been flat-out balling in the playoffs, and in the Region Finals, she came through again with 22 points and an incredible 22 rebounds. Hallman made it clear last summer that she was a North Florida baller to be reckoned with. She made it clear during the season with four straight games scoring over 20 points. She just scored over 20 for 5th consecutive time in the postseason. Hallman is a scorer, but her game is not forced and she can pass, rebound, and defend. Hallman is third on the team in assists, first in rebounds (9.1 per game), and second on the team in steals (3.8 steals per game). Hallman is a primetime baller and will be showcasing her game on the biggest stage. Looking forward to seeing her shoot the short midrange from the baseline, pull up for the three in transition, or set up her young teammates for an open shot on the perimeter.     [player_tooltip player_id='248643' first='Naya' last='Hardisson'] has been a standout throughout the season and knocked down 23 points in the Region semifinals against Nova who is led by one of the toughest guards in the State (Housey) For the season, the young point guard is averaging 16.5 points per game and 4.2 assists per game. Hardisson now has her eyes on a State Championship and she is poised to compete against some of the top guards in the State     Dianka Hardison is one of the toughest guards in the 2025 class and with the State Championship on the line, the Senior guard scored 19 points. Hardison has a versatile attack on offense and can score in a variety of ways. She attacks the rim with great efficiency, she has a very good float game, and can shoot the three point shot. She is a player who is tough with the ball in her hands and is a good decision maker. Last summer one of her bread and butter plays was the pick and roll. She does a good job of reading the defense and making the right play. The Senior, Hardisson is a clutch player and will be a player to watch on the big stage     [player_tooltip player_id='1117631' first='Amirahs' last='Hayes'] was another standout for Rickards in their Region Finals versus Bishop Kenny. Hayes ran the point guard beautifully as she has all season. Hayes handled the ball well, passed her teammates the ball in good scoring positions and with advantageous matchups. Down the stretch, Hayes had a crucial offensive rebound and putback. She also had some clutch freethrows down the stretch. She has run the show all season and does a good job of making great decisions and protecting the ball. Both were on display in the Region finals and will be a key factor in Rickards bid for a State Championship.     [player_tooltip player_id='428046' first='Izellah' last='Kendrick'], aka “Z” was a clutch player in the Region Final with a 17 point - 14 rebound performance. Kendrick is a force on the court and her physicality and versatility are hard to match. Kendricks can play on the blocks and is dangerous at the Freethrow line area facing the basket. She can shoot the short jumper and she has the ability to get to the rim. “Z” is use to being on the Big Stage. Last year she played a huge part in the her team's semifinal victory in the State tournament. Kendrick can impact the game in a lot of ways and when she dominates in scoring and rebounds, it generally has good result. She is poised for a big tournament.

With all of the playoff basketball played over the past few weeks, we definitely were not able to see all of the games, get all of the stats, etc. Thanks to Max Prep, Basketball on Demand, Streaming, etc, we are able to go back and recognize some standout performances in the numerous Region playoff games. In this article, we look at some of last week's performances that may have gone under the radar.