PGH Freshman Showcase: The Best of Team 1, part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over 90 freshmen attended this year's Freshman Showcase at Maple Grove Jr. High, truly making it an exciting event. Join me as I provide detailed player-by-player evaluations. Here's the first part of the assessments for Team 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1265101"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1315935,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68c5b96f4862e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In games like this, where scoring opportunities can be limited, the feisty guard from Centennial made her presence known on the defensive end. Despite not being very tall, Narwid refused to back down, playing strong position defense to force tough shots and even swatting a few away. On the offensive side, she was just as active, taking advantage of scoring chances when they came and pushing the pace on the break, stretching the defense and creating excellent scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1090111"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1315691,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68c5b96f486e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beyer (pictured above) proved to be one of the craftiest ballhandlers on the floor, using well-timed moves to freeze defenders in their tracks. Once she got into the lane, she displayed impressive touch with a feather-soft floater, finishing smoothly over the top of taller opponents. Her impact wasn't limited to the offensive end—she was just as relentless on defense, hounding ballhandlers with quick hands, generating deflections, and consistently making life difficult for the opposition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["941811"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1315689,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68c5b96f48770"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hinze is a nightmare to defend because she never stops moving. Her relentless activity allowed her to slip through defensive cracks and earn easy opportunities. Offensively, she showcased the work she's put in on her jumper—knocking down shots with a smooth, confident release. She even buried a few from deep, proving she's a dangerous threat from anywhere on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1273865"],"_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-68c5b96f48800"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hammer flashed her explosiveness throughout the day, capitalizing on opportunities when they presented themselves. Off the ball, she excelled at moving and relocating, which created open looks from beyond the arc—shots she knocked down with confidence. On the defensive end, she brought energy and activity, using her quick hands to disrupt the offense with deflections and generate extra possessions for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1314200"],"_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-68c5b96f48893"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lodermeier is the definition of a player's player—unselfish, team-oriented, and always looking to make the right play. She thrives in transition, consistently pushing the ball ahead to create easy opportunities for her teammates. Her toughness was on full display Sunday, as she wasn't afraid to battle inside, frequently mixing it up in the lane and fighting for rebounds on both sides of the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->