Legacy League of Champions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sunday kicked off the HS girls' basketball Fall League of Champions at Legacy Center in Brighton. The slate of teams did not disappoint and the only misfortune is that I had a very limited scope to see all the talent play! However, there were some shooting stars that grabbed my attention as I played the role of coach and scout on Sunday. Ring the bell!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Are you a 2024-2026 prospect looking to compete against the best Michigan has to offer? <a href="https://events.prepgirlshoops.com/e/873/register/michigan-top-250-expo">Register</a> for the PGH Top 250 Expo taking place on Sep. 23rd. We have 12 colleges currently committed to watching this event!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["423692"],"_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_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='423692' first='Alena' last='Blumberg'] from Dexter is a talented prospect who I have been waiting to watch play live: she did not disappoint. In the first half Alena had a crossover into a pull up 3-pt bucket, but Dexter trailed [program_tooltip program_id='714460' first='Michigan' last='Magic'] big at half and needed someone to bring them back. 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She accelerated downhill to the rim and finished with her left, and continuously shredded the net with 3 point makes off of the catch and off the dribble. I hear the opposing coach shout u0022she's a shooteru0022 and I can confirm that without a doubt. She showed her speed to rebound and take it all the way for a layup. Bri led her team in steals by applying ball pressure and reading lazy back court passes. 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She started the game against [program_tooltip program_id='714460' first='Michigan' last='Magic'] with a wing 3 that got my attention. She is aggressive and physical, ripping the ball out of an opponent's hands and creating steals. She drove to the rim downhill with control and pace. Heidi found a teammate in the corner for an assist. She knocked down another corner 3. Hedi is someone I absolutely need to see more of and colleges should be seeing her play this fall.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["560399"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Addison was a playmaker for Dexter on Sunday and caught my attention against the Magic. 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They hit at least ten 3's during the game I saw coming from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='796703' first='Kylie' last='Pung']</strong>, [player_tooltip player_id='613940' first='Gabby' last='Piepho'], MacKenzie Duthie, <strong>Lexi Le</strong>, Maurisa Mikus, and I probably forgot somebody. If you lose any of these girls in transition you are going to pay the price!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Best Battles: Emma Chapelle v. [player_tooltip player_id='792668' first='Heidi' last='Fuchs'], [player_tooltip player_id='244317' first='Bri' last='Thomas'] v. [player_tooltip player_id='423692' first='Alena' last='Blumberg'], [player_tooltip player_id='613940' first='Gabby' last='Piepho'] v. [player_tooltip player_id='612073' first='Larissa' last='Gibson'], [player_tooltip player_id='796703' first='Kylie' last='Pung'] v. [player_tooltip player_id='710817' first='Madison' last='Spanicciati'], [player_tooltip player_id='860196' first='Jayla' last='Holiday'] v. [player_tooltip player_id='860203' first='Emma' last='Kanka'], [player_tooltip player_id='792644' first='Dakota' last='Deel'] v. [player_tooltip player_id='502313' first='MJ' last='Mikus'], Faith Zoldos v. [player_tooltip player_id='780107' first='Hannah' last='Ralko']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">At the Buzzer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evan Bell</strong>&nbsp;is currently a scout for Prep Girls Hoops, Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach at Lapeer High School, and Director of<strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/lapeer-county-cobras/"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/lapeer-county-cobras/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='715992' first='Lapeer' last='County Cobras']</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>. Our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prepnetwork.com/frequently-asked-questions/">mission</a>&nbsp;at PGH is to cover as many athletes with D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO potential in the state as possible. If you have knowledge of a prospect off our radar, please DM Evan through Twitter @CoachEvanBell or email him at lapeercountycobras@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Contact Coach Bell for <a href="https://forms.gle/b7VLWnZFQv1ZKAuD6"></a><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/lapeer-county-cobras/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='715992' first='Lapeer' last='County Cobras']</strong></a> spring travel teams and to join the HEADLINERS INVITATIONAL Showcase on Nov. 12th.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":765474} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/Headliners-Invitational-at-GLCC.png" alt="" class="wp-image-765474" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->