Second Half Season Highlighters Gain Spotlight-Part Two

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the season progresses towards post-season play there is a plethora of talent in the state. During my travels I've had the pleasure to watch several of these players in action. The following is another list of highlighters gaining the spotlight during regional action:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402861' first='Anna' last='Trusty']-6'0" SG, 2024 Greenwood H.S.-</strong>Anna, a University of Tulsa commitment, is one of the top players in the state. Her leadership is a key ingredient for the Bulldogs to win it all again in Class 5A. Playing out front her size and strength is a clear mis-match for opponents. She can shoot the three ball, our drive the lane to draw a foul. Defensively she can guard multiple positions and has a nose for the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='307198' first='Taleigha' last='Ealy']-6'0" F, 2024 Russellville H.S.-</strong>Taleigha is tough in the paint. She is an excellent rebounder and when engaged she is as good as anyone on the floor. Her size gives her a clear advantage down low. She can play facing the basket and will run the floor when given the opportunity. She'll lead the Lady Cyclones to another post-season appearance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chloe Scoggins-5'7" SG, 2025 Murfreesboro H.S.-</strong>A multi-position player, Chloe can play both the point and the swing guard spot. She likes to drive the lane and create contact. As her game develops, consistency is a concern, but when she's working on all cylinders, she can make a positive impact for her team. She displays leadership skills and will be an important piece to the Lady Rattlers season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sophia Neihouse-6'1" C, 2024 Southside H.S. Ft. Smith-</strong>A Big that can shoot the three. That is Sophia's game. She's agile and moves well without the ball. On defense her footwork is spot on and her anticipation skills are next to none. She's a leader on the floor and carries the Lady Mavericks offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='465498' first='Kadee' last='Keaster']-5'5" PG, 2025 Atkins H.S.-</strong>Kadee is clearly the quarterback of the team. She touches the ball on every possession and is one of the best players in a very tough 3A Region 5. She's deceptively quick and her basketball IQ is as good as it gets. She'll take the three if you give it to her but likes to drive and dish for the high percentage basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1254901' first='Kamilah' last='Gonzalez']-5'7" SG, 2026 Centerpoint H.S. Amity-</strong>Kamilah's role for the Lady Knights has increased rapidly since the beginning of the season. She is willing to do anything the team needs to win. She's very unselfish and is always around the ball on every possession. Look for Kamilah to keep getting better as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These student/athletes are stepping up as the season swings down to post season play. I'll keep searching for these "Top Performers" as the competition roles on for that post season appearance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->