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PGH Illinois Freshman Showcase: Team 5 Recap

PGH Illinois Freshman Showcase: Team 5 Recap
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey August 17, 2025 @ 03:41 PM
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Alena Corry
Alena Corry 5'7" | CG/PG | 2029
IL
Khloe Reeves
Khloe Reeves 5'7" | 2029
IL
Layla Noble
Layla Noble 5'10" | CG | 2029
IL
Liliana Albaro
Liliana Albaro 5'7" | PG/SG | 2029
IL
Maycie Dill
Maycie Dill 5'8" | PG | 2029
IL
Sidnee Justice
Sidnee Justice 5'7" | SG/CG | 2029
IL
Elena Vlahos
Elena Vlahos 5'7" | PG | 2029
IL
Brooklynn Alderton
Brooklynn Alderton 6'0" | SF/SG | 2029
IL
Gianna Gray
Gianna Gray 5'8" | PG/SG | 2029
IL
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The PGH Illinois Freshman Showcase brought together some of the top rising players in the state. Each player's evaluation is based on their performance from this one-day event. Below is a look at how Team 5 competed and who stood out. </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1246611"],"_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-68a1fa9af1f66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Albaro has no sense of fear, especially with the contact. She's not overly flashy and can get to the rim in a short amount of dribbles. A glue piece for a team. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1214677"],"_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-68a1fa9af1fca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Vlahos' impact on the game came in a ton of ways, but the ones that stood out to me were her ability to slow down whoever was in front of her. She plays defense without the goal to steal the ball, but to make her matchup think twice. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1246068"],"_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-68a1fa9af2014"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Right place and right time type of player. Dill was a ball magnet and found ways to give her team multiple chances and possessions. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225300"],"_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-68a1fa9af2057"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>A lengthy guard who is calm when running the point position. Even when doubled in the backcourt, she never rushed or panicked. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1285175"],"_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-68a1fa9af2099"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Reeves has a certain aggression and an extra gear that allows her to stand out amongst others. Strong potential. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["877391"],"_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-68a1fa9af20d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Gianna has confidence in herself, and it didn't waver. She seems to be a shooter, and even when those shots weren't falling, she never passed up on any open ones.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1257515"],"_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-68a1fa9af2119"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Noble's talents are well above her age. She's never rushed, she's never scared, and she plays with a ton of confidence. High potential</em>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["964969"],"_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-68a1fa9af2156"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Alderton plays the post position like a true post. During the games that i watched, she showed good hands on the roll and nice touch under the rim.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1305181"],"_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-68a2214bb8bea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>One of the more polished players that I noticed at the showcase. She can shoot from midrange on out, and has the handle to attack her defender, and get to the basket. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The PGH Illinois Freshman Showcase brought together some of the top rising players in the state. Each player's evaluation is based on their performance from this one-day event. Below is a look at how Team 5 competed and who stood out.

Liliana Albaro

Liliana Albaro

IL
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2029
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Liliana
Albaro PG/SG
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
HS
Dunlap
|
IL
PGH Illinois Freshman Showcase: Team 5 Recap
Albaro has no sense of fear, especially with the contact. She’s not overly flashy and can get to...
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Liliana Albaro

State: Illinois
School: Dunlap
Club: Illinois Valley Warriors
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Highlights

Elena Vlahos

Elena Vlahos

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Elena
Vlahos PG
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
HS
Nazareth Academy
|
IL
PGH Illinois Freshman Showcase: Team 5 Recap
Vlahos’ impact on the game came in a ton of ways, but the ones that stood out to...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Elena Vlahos

State: Illinois
School: Nazareth Academy
Club: IL Lady Lightning
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Highlights

Maycie Dill

Maycie Dill

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Maycie
Dill PG
Class
2029
Height
5'8"
HS
Winnebago
|
IL
PGH Illinois Freshman Showcase: Team 5 Recap
Right place and right time type of player. Dill was a ball magnet and found ways to give...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Maycie Dill

Instagram Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Winnebago
Club: Midwest Wildcats
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Sidnee Justice

Sidnee Justice

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2029
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Sidnee
Justice SG/CG
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
HS
Batavia
|
IL
PGH Illinois Freshman Showcase: Team 5 Recap
A lengthy guard who is calm when running the point position. Even when doubled in the backcourt, she...
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Sidnee Justice

Instagram
State: Illinois
School: Batavia
Club: Breakaway
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Khloe Reeves

Khloe Reeves

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS N/A
CLASS 2029
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Khloe
Reeves
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
HS
Bolingbrook High School
|
IL
PGH Illinois Freshman Showcase: Team 5 Recap
Reeves has a certain aggression and an extra gear that allows her to stand out amongst others. Strong...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Khloe Reeves

State: Illinois
School: Bolingbrook High School
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Gianna Gray

Gianna Gray

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2029
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Gianna
Gray PG/SG
Class
2029
Height
5'8"
HS
Lakes
|
IL
PGH Illinois Freshman Showcase: Team 5 Recap
Gianna has confidence in herself, and it didn’t waver. She seems to be a shooter, and even when...
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Gianna Gray

Instagram
State: Illinois
School: Lakes
Club: Team Herro
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Layla Noble

Layla Noble

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2029
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Layla
Noble CG
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
Loyola Academy
|
IL
PGH Illinois Freshman Showcase: Team 5 Recap
Noble’s talents are well above her age. She’s never rushed, she’s never scared, and she plays with a...
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Layla Noble

State: Illinois
School: Loyola Academy
Club: Full Package
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Brooklynn Alderton

Brooklynn Alderton

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2029
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Brooklynn
Alderton SF/SG
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
HS
Montini Catholic
|
IL
PGH Illinois Freshman Showcase: Team 5 Recap
Alderton plays the post position like a true post. During the games that i watched, she showed good...
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Brooklynn Alderton

Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Montini Catholic
Club: IL Lady Lightning
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Alena Corry

Alena Corry

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2029
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Alena
Corry CG/PG
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
HS
St. Ignatius
|
IL
PGH Illinois Freshman Showcase: Team 5 Recap
One of the more polished players that I noticed at the showcase. She can shoot from midrange on...
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Alena Corry

State: Illinois
School: St. Ignatius
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