A kid who can do multiple things. She can do work both inside and out. Her physical presence allows her to be a mismatch on both ends of the floor. She’s going to score, defend at a high level by getting steals and rebounds, and contribute in other statistical categories as well. Plays with such tempo and is a difference maker. Keep your eyes on this special talent, as she is a game-changer.

Valencia was a player who I noticed very quickly into the first game as well for Team Elite Hubbard 16U as one of the couple of I did not recognize. I figured out who she was soon enough as she made a lot of plays for her team throughout the course of the event. Hailey has great size for a combo guard at 5’10 and she knows where the weight room is. She utilized her strength while showing finesse as she scored in the paint and at the rim all weekend long. Some of those plays had a little flair to them as Hailey has solid ball handling and very good body control while in the air. She attacked the basket with controlled aggression, protected the ball in the air, and was easily one of the best finishers at the tournament. Hailey made shots from the perimeter as well, but showed a lot of intelligence passing up jump shots for easier scoring opportunities in the paint.

Valencia does a great job spacing the floor and consistently positioning herself to keep the defense honest. She is strong when putting the ball on the floor by attacking downhill with purpose and physicality. Once she gets going, Valencia is able to create for herself and others and shows the ability to score or facilitate depending on what the defense gives her.

The sophomore Valencia Hailey Valencia Hailey 5'10" | SG/PG Pearl-Cohn | 2028 State TN out of Pearl Cohn had a strong individual showing at the Hoop Fest, as her team went 2-0 at the event.

Hailey is a player who remains unfazed. On offense, when she has the ball, she controls the tempo. This was seen in both games she played at Hoop Fest. She had a combined 21 points in the two games she played. On day one against Independence, she also showed off her rebounding ability as a guard, getting an and-one put-back layup.

Also at the event, Hailey displayed her defense. In the two games she played, she had a combined five steals.

She is a bruiser who gets after it. A solid two-way player who rebounds with the best of them. On the offensive end, she can knock it down from the arc, but attacking the rim is what she does best. She is relentless when going to the hole, and anyone who tries to get in front of her, “beware and do so at your own discretion.” Solid ballplayer who is going to help the Lady Firebrids go deep this season.

As just a freshman last season, Valencia Hailey Valencia Hailey 5'10" | SG/PG Pearl-Cohn | 2028 State TN played a big role at Pearl-Cohn High School, finishing the 2024-2025 season with a record of 16-9.

Last year, for the Lady Firebirds, she was the second leading scorer on the team, averaging 12.3 points per game. With that at the guard position, she showed she also showed that she was a solid rebounder, averaging 5,4 boards per game.

Early into her sophomore season, she has continued an upward trajectory in her talent as a player. Against Watertown High School on No. 25, she had 15 points and five rebounds. Hailey has also been making an impact defensively early in the season, getting two or more steals already in a couple of games this year.

Valencia Hailey Valencia Hailey 5'10" | SG/PG Pearl-Cohn | 2028 State TN , although listed as a guard, can post up down low when needed. Hailey, in her freshman season, displayed above-average strength at the guard position. She is able to back down defenders at the one spot easily. This allows her to move to other spots on the floor and play and guard different positions. She has great footwork to pair with her strength that allows her to manuever the lane and get high quality shots at the basket. And she can also shoot from long distance. Hailey showed this in a game last year where she recorded three three pointers against La Vergne and Creek Wood High School.

She can also rebound at an extremely high level. Against East Nashville last year, she had 18 points and 10 rebounds.

A very special talent that is out to show everyone in the gym what she is all about. She has handles, can shoot from multiple spots at a high clip, defend like crazy, and really contribute in every phase of the game. She is a go-getter who has a great understanding of the game and what is needed. She is a fearless warrior who plays each and every possession like it’s her last. She is a solid ballplayer who will be an intricate part of the Lady Firebirds’ success as they look towards reaching state contention. Look for her to be one of Metro Nashville’s solid guards for the next couple of years.

Physical and aggressive this young lady has helped reload at talented Lady Firebirds squads. This kid has a knack for putting the ball in the hole. She can play off the bounce, attack down hill, spot up, put backs, you name it, she’s not going to be deterred from scoring. She too will lock up on the defensive end. You talking about a solid two-way player that gets after it, this girl is that and so much more. Keep an eye on her as she continues to grow and become one of the next big time kids in the Metro Nashville area.

Intriguing prospect who will be one to watch out for. Tremendous size, plays with speed, can score it from multiple spots on the floor, this kid is a solid two-way player who has so much promise. She can do all things, you name it, she can do it plus more. She’s not just a one trick pony, getting after it on both ends of the floor. A heady ball player who brings it every possession, providing maximum effort that is favorable to her team. She’s a difference maker, a game changer, and once she gets going, she is hard to stop. Be on the look out for this kid as she becomes the next Lady Firebird to make some noise.