SJIBT Elite 8 Top Performers + 3pt Contest Leaders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players shone in the SJIBT Elite 8 tournament on Sunday evening. Also, check out the current top leaders in the three-point contest heading into championship Sunday next weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["559132"],"_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-6980046faf33c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The offensive leader for Cherokee, Alaba recorded 24 points to power the fourth-seeded Chiefs to a 51-44 triumph over fifth-seeded Middle Township. The senior point guard was efficient from mid-range and was nearly perfect at the free-throw line, hitting nine of her 10 attempts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["898071"],"_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-6980046faf397"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Powell helped Middle Township stay competitive down the stretch, scoring a team-high 21 points, 13 coming in the second half, in the Panthers loss to Cherokee. The senior shooting guard shot a perfect 12-for-12 from the free-throw line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Gracie O'Donnell","_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":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cherokee","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6980046faf43d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">O'Donnell set the tone early by hitting back-to-back three-pointers in the opening quarter. The sophomore shooting guard hit two more by halftime and was key in helping Cherokee jump out to a 30-13 lead at intermission. She finished with a career-high 17 points and five threes as the Chiefs held on and defeated Middle Township, 51-44.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["835906"],"_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-6980046faf48a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The star point guard recorded 22 points to lead third-seeded Lenape to a 49-40 victory over sixth-seeded Bishop Eustace. Joe-Samuel, a junior, has been one of the most consistent and unguardable players in the region, and she showed that again on Sunday. She did it all, driving and drawing fouls, making three-balls, and executing at the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3pt Contest Leaders:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1- [player_tooltip player_id='959812' first='Amanda' last='Eggers'], Gloucester Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2- [player_tooltip player_id='865698' first='Acadia' last='Walters'], Bishop Eustace</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3- [player_tooltip player_id='601276' first='Analyse' last='Intenzo'], Moorestown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4- [player_tooltip player_id='962705' first='Jordan' last='Arnold'], Cherokee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5- [player_tooltip player_id='1314786' first='Mia' last='Sztenderowicz'], Cinnaminson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6- Abby Weideman, Haddon Township</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7- [player_tooltip player_id='1566768' first='Callie' last='Fox'], Holy Cross Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8- Michelle Le, Cherry Hill East</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->