WKE Standouts Shine Playing Up at Southwest Finale in Plano

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Competing at the Southwest Finale, several WKE standouts showcased their talent against tough competition, many of them playing up an age division. From high-level decision-making to fearless defense and dynamic offensive skills, this group brought energy, grit, and a desire to prove they belong on the big stage. Whether it was floor leadership, shot-making, or momentum-shifting hustle plays, these athletes made their presence felt throughout the weekend in Plano.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1276054' first='Jazlynn' last='Juarez']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Southwestern Heights","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Western [program_tooltip program_id='715643' first='Kansas' last='Elite']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688004eb3ab28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1276054' first='Jazlynn' last='Juarez'] made her presence known at the Southwest Finale, competing up an age division with confidence and energy. Despite the jump in competition level, she didn't shy away from the moment. Each time she checked into the game, she brought a noticeable spark, injecting energy into her team on both ends of the floor. This energy ranged from sprinting back on defense, crashing the boards, to applying ball pressure, her impact was felt. For a young player playing up, Juarez showed maturity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to do the little things that shift momentum. She's one to keep an eye on as she continues to develop and gain experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780023"],"_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-688004eb3ab94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing up an age division at the Southwest Finale, [player_tooltip player_id='780023' first='Addyson' last='Kennedy'] showed a calmness and poise well beyond her years. A high-IQ guard with a natural feel for the game, She consistently read the floor with precision and made the extra pass to create high-percentage looks for her teammates. Her unselfish play and sharp court awareness elevated her team's offensive flow. Despite being smaller, she doesn't back down defensively, a quality that stood out when she ended up on the block after a switch and the post tried to back her down, only for Kennedy to time her move perfectly and swat the ball clean out of her hands. Her fearlessness, vision, and willingness to do the dirty work make her an exciting prospect with a competitive edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["892373"],"_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-688004eb3abe0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='892373' first='Thaylee' last='Powers'] sprinted through the Southwest Finale with her speed and confident shooting. Not surprisingly, she was a blur in transition, she used her quickness to push the tempo and create offense in the open floor. It wasn't just her speed that stood out; her shooting range was equally impressive. She knocked down shots from deep with consistency, stretching the defense and forcing opponents to guard her well beyond the arc. Whether spotting up or pulling up off the dribble, Powers proved she can be a serious threat from long distance. Her speed-shooting combo makes her a dangerous weapon in any lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->