Week 2 Top Performers (Part II)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have wrapped up another week of action-packed high school hoops here in Kentucky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Check out my "Top Performers" from Week 2!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["743672"],"_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":"The top combo guard in the class of 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='743672' first='Maggie' last='Simons'] stuffed the stat sheet in the home opener against Bracken County. Simons finished the game with 31 points, 4 assists, 4 steals, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 6 deflections. Nicholas County got the win 60-43 and are now 2-1 on the season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6577aa080ec81"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["555976"],"_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":"The sensational [player_tooltip player_id='555976' first='Kenleigh' last='Woods'] is making her claim as one of the top juniors in the state. She had a 39 point outburst along with 7 rebounds and 2 steals, she went 12 for 15 from the field and 3 for 5 from 3-point land in the first game of the season against a very good Pikeville squad. Ashland fell short 55-62.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6577aa080ece9"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='885376' first='Catherine' last='Buddenberg']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Dixie Heights","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='885376' first='Catherine' last='Buddenberg'] is a name that has not been talked about enough this season. Against the defending single u0022Au0022 state champs Holy Cross (Covington), she had a monster game scoring 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while shooting 9 for 16 the field and 5 for 7 from three. Buddenberg is averaging 14.8ppg and Dixie Heights is 4-1 on the season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6577aa080ee8f"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["367285"],"_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='367285' first='Gracie' last='Howard'] has been on a mission so far for her senior season. In a week 2 matchup against Heritage Christian, she scored 25 points, six points shy of her season average. She also grabbed 5 rebounds in a 50-14 win. Howard is putting up 30.3ppg, leading her team to 3 straight victories. The Lady Eagles improve to 5-1 and will resume play on Dec. 16th at the Community Christian Academy Warrior Christmas Tournament in Paducah, KY.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6577aa080ef11"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["761881"],"_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":"Kalani Brock is playing like she has a point to prove this season. In a 60-42 win over Bryan Station, Kalani filled the stat sheet with 21 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. There is a reason why she was one of my 2024 uncommitted prospects to look out for, this young lady can really hoop.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6577aa080ef7d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["667084"],"_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":"In a early season 11th region matchup against Madison Central [player_tooltip player_id='667084' first='Timarri' last='Miller'] dropped 18 points going 8 for 11 from the field along with 4 assists helping Henry Clay get the win 59-34. The Lady Blue Devils are 5-2 on the season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6577aa080efc4"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["621973"],"_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":"Henry Clay has another top performer from week 2, senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='621973' first='Emily' last='Johnson'] made an impact on both ends of the floor. She scored a team-high 17 points going 3 for 4 from beyond the arc and came up with 6 steals in a big win against a talented Montgomery County squad 70-50.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6577aa080f007"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780845"],"_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":"Lawrence County is playing good team basketball on their road back to Rupp arena, and junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='780845' first='Sophie' last='Adkins'] has been leading the charge. In a big road win against Morgan County, Adkins had a double-double with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and added 8 assists, helping her team get the win 59-47. The Lady Bulldogs are now 4-1 on the season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6577aa080f06b"} /-->