IE Apache Memorial: 2024 Top Performers – Part 1

The Insider Exposure Apache Memorial is a one-stop recruiting event for any college at all levels. The Apache Memorial featured over 310 plus teams this weekend in the Indian Trail, NC area just outside of Charlotte. Prep Girls Hoops takes a look at some 2024 Top Performers we were able to play this weekend from the Palmetto State. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="171805" first="Alayah" last="Birch"] - Northwood Academy (Summerville) - TMP 16U (pictured on front)</strong> Birch just brings consistency to the floor every time she plays the game. Birch playing up a age group never seems to be rattled while playing the game. Birch really set up her teammates on several occasions today with her crisp passing and timely shooting from the perimeter. Alayah plays the game with a strong basketball "IQ" and the scary thing is she is just going to keep getting better with maturity down the road. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-277683" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/04/24BA886C-AE12-4A81-9C37-81247FE2299E.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="264973" first="Molly" last="Smith"] - Hilton Head Christian - FBC Nightmares Georgia 16U </strong> Smith a left-handed guard is fresh off a SCISA Class 2A State Championship this past February. Smith is playing with a out of state team from Georgia. Smith has had a good spring so far with the FBC Nightmares squad. Smith has the ability to knockdown shots from the perimeter especially from behind the 3-point line. Smith was pesky today in the passing lanes and scrappy picking up some steals to lead to easy buckets on the offensive end. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-277682" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/04/63CE7490-F067-4DD2-A895-649E17FB6916.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="171803" first="Tamyia" last="Hutchinson"] - Estill HS - H2 Lowco </strong> Hutchinson really wants to score the ball whenever she can while on the floor. Hutchinson is best when attacking the basket and playing a little chaotic at times. Hutchinson manufactures points off a turnovers and steals. Hutchinson shoots the ball a little unconventional. Hutchinson has really piled up numbers early in her high school career for the Lady Gators. Hutchinson logs plenty of minutes on floor and never seems to go out of the game. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-277684" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/04/68AD0034-558D-4CC9-A14F-721D3F7845F9.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="277677" first="Jascinda" last="Orr"] - South Pointe HS (Rock Hill) - Next Generation Elite SC </strong> Orr a left-handed guard was the primary ball-handler for the Next Generation Elite SC squad when she was on the floor. Orr was able able to knockdown some three pointers along with bring scoring pop to her team. Orr will be a player to see down the road from the Upstate and with her play on the Stallions roster. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-277681" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/04/540F6899-0586-4A2B-AEB9-D4F5AAC6F401.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="175308" first="Raina" last="McGowens"] - Wren HS (Piedmont) - FBC Carolina Elite Adidas Kent </strong> McGowens and her teammates played 2 games to start the day on Friday back to back. McGowens really came clutch in the 2nd game as she was able to secure the win with 2 made free throws with 1.8 seconds left to give FBC Carolina Elite Adidas Kent the win 46-45. McGowens is a heady player in the backcourt and is always bringing a competitive edge to the floor for her team. &nbsp;