Region 1 AAAAAAA Mid-Season Standouts
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Region 1AAAAAAA has been pretty competitive out the gate. With one week remaining in region play, there are a lot of players separating themselves from everyone else. This region is loaded with talent from top to bottom and on any…
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Continue ReadingRegion 1AAAAAAA has been pretty competitive out the gate. With one week remaining in region play, there are a lot of players separating themselves from everyone else. This region is loaded with talent from top to bottom and on any given night someone new can step up for their team. Here is a list of players that will be in consideration for Region 1AAAAAAA Player of the Year.
Cody is a game changer that has all the tools to take over a game. One of the top players in the state that shows why she will make an immediate impact next season at Alabama. A player that knows how to the read the defense. Her height and athleticism create matchup problems all over the floor. She has the ability to play all 5 positions and can handle the ball like a guard all the way down the court. She clogs up the paint with her wingspan and makes it tough for opponents to get easy shots around the rim. Her ability to step out and shoot the 3 allows her to blow pass defenders if they crowd her space. Exciting player to watch.
Otiafo is that workhorse that does all the little things for her team to be successful. A player that knows how to run rim to rim. She gets a lot of putbacks from her ability to rebound with the best of them. Has a nice soft touch from the free throw line and knows how to score through contact. Her ability to post strong on the block but also step out makes it tough for opponents to guard her. A Longwood signee that will continue to push her Lowndes team to the top.
Taylor Rietveld
Taylor Rietveld
Rietveld is coming off an all-Region performance from last season. A player that gets better every time she touches the court. Had a 39-point performance at the Florida Prospects tournament showing her ability to rip and get to the basket. Has one of the best mid-range games in the region and averaging over 14ppg on the season. A High IQ player that knows how to take what the defense gives her. Looking for her to have a strong finish to the season.
Kaci Demps
Kaci Demps
Kaci Demps is currently averaging over 9.3 ppg in her sophomore season. A player that was named Region 1-7A Defensive Player of the Year. She has added a lot to her game with her ability to knock down the 3 ball consistently. One of the quickest players in the region which allows her blow pass her defenders. A player that is not afraid to pressure 94ft which leads to easy transition baskets.
Johnson is by far one of the purest shooters in the region. Knows how to get her shot off quickly and her range starts when she steps on the court. She can shoot the 3 ball of the screen or the dribble. A player that can get downhill quickly and attack the basket at will. High IQ guard that knows how to take what is given and get her teammates involved. She is averaging 13.7ppg and will be in conversation for one of the top guards in the state.
Makiyah Matthews
Makiyah Matthews
Matthews is a playmaker that can do it all. She has the ability to score at will and take over when her team needs a basket. A player that knows how to read the defense and facilitate for her team. Has the ability to score at all 3 levels and knows how to get to the basket through contact. If you take away her drive, she has the ability to knock down the 3-ball. Look for her to be in conversation for player of the year.