We at Prep Girls Hoops recently spotlighted Gardner as one of our 2030s that is more than deserving of a spot in an upcoming set of 2030 rankings. Gardner proved that on Tuesday afternoon at Northside Christian. Garnder displayed with her consistent playmaking and tenacious attitude that she is also mor than ready for varsity life at 5A White Knoll. One can place Gardner in a team’s lineup at either of the guard spots in the backcourt. Another attribute of hers that will impress many an onlooker is her willingness to make plays in the closing moments of games and always compete until the final buzzer sounds. Garnder was the leading scorer last season for the junior varsity Timberwolves averaging 11.3 points, 2.3 assists and two steals per game. 

While last season was a down year for the varsity 5A White Knoll assembling, the junior varsity Timberwolves fared a bit better as evidenced by their 12-10 record. Gardner was the featured name for that junior varsity assembling as she would average 11.3 points, 2.3 assists and two steals per contest. Those are numbers that ought to make her more than worthy of a varsity callup especially considering the varsity team only won four games last season – two of which were at the expense of 4A Aiken. Gardner will look to return winning vibes to Red Bank as her career continues to blossom.