Battle of the Purple Teams

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ardrey Kell traveled to Porter Ridge on Tuesday where both teams battled back and forth for the entire game.&nbsp; Ardrey Kell finished the game with the win.&nbsp; This game had a number of future college players competing on both sides, so let's take a look at some of the standouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ardrey Kell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":817803,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/Molly-Burns-hedshot-copy-rotated.jpg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-817803" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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around the perimeter to show off her shot from deep hitting several throughout the game on top of her fast break points hustling up the court.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["252859"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eSkyler Fleck did a nice job attacking the paint drawing defenders and making the nice dish to her teammates underneath the basket.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe showed off her range shooting the ball from deep.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe scored three the old fashioned way, too, attacking the basket and making it count through contact.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eHer defensive stop in the fourth quarter was crucial grabbing the ball away from her opponent trying to get to the rim.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656fdfd282f5a"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":817810,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/Bryson-McCoy-copy-crop-3024x1986-1701829795.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-817810" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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away from her opponents.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe even made a nice pass to her cutting teammate from the top of the key hitting her in stride to take the lead again.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656fdfd28302c"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":817813,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/Karly-Glahn-copy-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1701829944.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-817813" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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to cause some problems on defense.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe's so disruptive causing turnovers with ease.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eHer length is an asset as she is certain to block some shots in each game.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe did a nice job finding the open space, catching the pass, and showing off her jumper.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe found herself inside, too, battling for rebounds.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eHer ability to use some power dribbles on the block shows how versatile she is.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe had a nice step back jumper, too.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656fdfd2830fe"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Porter Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":817822,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/Olivia-Burke-driving-copy-crop-3024x1986-1701830089.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-817822" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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dominant on the offensive boards fueling a comeback in the third quarter scoring off of these second chances.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe didn't back down from contact either making old fashioned three point plays.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe rebounded well on the other end ending the possession for her opponents, and she was a force in the paint not letting anyone have easy buckets.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656fdfd2831fb"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":817826,"width":"699px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/Sidney-Blackwell-copy-rotated.jpg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-817826" 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the ball and making the perfect pass to her teammates hitting them in stride as they cut to the hoop.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe's a scoring point guard for sure showing off her range around the arc.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eWhile her passes were sharp inside the perimeter, she knew how to make her own plays using her long legs to get around her opponents and battle contact for some points.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe can block shots, too.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656fdfd2832bb"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":817831,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/Ashanti-Taylor-copy-rotated.jpg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-817831" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["690092"],"_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":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eAshanti Taylor is already an impressive athlete with her court vision.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe sees the floor well knowing where to cut to the hoop waiting for the pass, and she moves fluidly with the ball attacking the paint scoring off floaters.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe does a nice job finding the opening on the perimeter hitting her shot from deep.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eHer adjustments with the ball being able to hit the wrap around pass to the block is fun to watch.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656fdfd283319"} /-->