PGH x Foster Swift Sports Player of the Week (Jan. 25th-31st)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Girls Hoops x Foster Swift Sports Player of the Week Award is given to one student-athlete who demonstrates excellence during a week of her team's competition. The winner contributes to her team's success in multiple statistical categories, which leads to team success on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Learn more about Foster Swift Sports (<a href="https://x.com/FSCSSports">@FSCSSports</a>) at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fosterswift.com/services/Business-Tax-Law/Sports-Law-Michigan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.fosterswift.com/services/Business-Tax-Law/Sports-Law-Michigan</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Selecting one girl to recognize as Player of the Week was a true challenge, but we wouldn't have it any other way. Several players made a strong case, but one standout became the clear choice for this week's award. Those who had a dominant week worthy of consideration have been included in the article as Honorable Mention. Here are the girls who had an outstanding week eight. It's time to celebrate their accomplishments!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prep Girls Hoops x Foster Swift Sports Player of the Week<br></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["615180"],"_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-6982236c9d9f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ypsilanti Arbor Prep has a rich history of MHSAA postseason success, with many talented college prospects coming through their program over the years. Angela etched her name in the school's history books and added to her legacy with a record-shattering week. She broke the Arbor Prep single-game scoring and rebounding record with 50 points, 29 rebounds, 14 assists, and eight steals in a 96-13 win vs. Ann Arbor Central Academy. Angela broke her own scoring record in the next game with 53 points in a 72-27 win vs. Detroit University Prep Art and Design. She added 24 rebounds, six steals, and two assists. Angela is a three-time state champion and an All-State honoree. She is the PGH x Foster Swift Sports Player of the Week for Jan. 25th-31st. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Player of the Week Honorable Mention</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["751130"],"_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-6982236c9da5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Allie reached 1,000 career points during a 57-31 win against Warren Regina. She posted 16 points, six assists, and five steals in the game. Allie put up another productive outing against Bloomfield Hills Marian with 15 points, seven assists, and seven steals in a 57-30 victory. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["614704"],"_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-6982236c9dabd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kayla hit the 1,000 point summit during a 55-14 win against Flushing, dropping 15 points. Goodrich is undefeated and a top-five team in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["613946"],"_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-6982236c9db1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Two games--two double-doubles. Rayah ensured Parma Western kept its undefeated league record intact, turning in a double-double during a 52-39 win against Coldwater. She broke the school's single-game scoring record with 40 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Rayah followed with 17 points and 10 rebounds in a 60-24 win at Hastings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["748997"],"_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-698225eec8540"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Calista started the week strong, scoring 21 points and grabbed six rebounds during a 59-16 win vs. Fenton. Her clutch performance against West Bloomfield guided the Cougars to a 41-38 victory, keeping their undefeated OAA-Red record intact. She led the team with 21 points, 16 rebounds, and four steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["614649"],"_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-6982236c9db6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Midland Dow dual-sport star Melanie made the final game of her high school career count. She reached the 1,000-point scoring summit during a 63-28 win against Grand Blanc. Melanie posted 22 points, six steals, four assists, and three steals in the victory. She's scheduled to have season-ending knee surgery, but will continue her soccer career at SVSU following graduation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1036775"],"_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-6982236c9dbb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor set a Thornapple Kellogg single-season school record by sinking eight triples against Grand Rapids Union as a freshman. She gave an encore performance last week against the state's best D2 team. Taylor launched bombs from well beyond college range. She drilled pull-ups from the volleyball line off the dribble, finishing with eight three-pointers and 26 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1229610"],"_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-6982236c9dbee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lily was dialed in from deep for Kalamazoo Christian, drilling twelve three-pointers in two games. Lily posted 22 points for the Comets (6/10 3PT) in a 50-28 win vs. Hamilton. She poured in 28 points with six triples again in a 69-28 win at Parchment. Lily's hitting the target at a high clip, sinking 40% of her attempts from downtown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["919220"],"_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-6982236c9dc2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sophia reached the 1,000 point summit in style, scoring a career high 27 points with five threes, as South Christian secured an 81-54 victory against Thornapple Kellogg. The Sailors are undefeated and the top D2 squad in Michigan entering February. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["666667"],"_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-6982236c9dc6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Makayla became Tecumseh's all-time deadliest sniper, hitting her 138th career three-pointer during a 79-7 win vs. Ypsilanti Community. She's shooting an efficient 40% from beyond the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["613422"],"_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-6982236c9dca8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lilly broke Howell's single-season record for blocks with over a month remaining in the season. She swatted her 74th shot during a 49-24 win at Plymouth and set the single-game record with 12 blocks at Northville. Lilly joined an exclusive group, being selected as a McDonald's All-American. She will be Michigan's sole representative and is one of 24 total seniors in the country competing in the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->