Dycus and Meade’s PGH TN Roundtable Discussions: 2A-Region 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><img width="304" height="292" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/txFd-nLZ4kcq4dL9tT4oNVLsjnODdIjDKTiwWCbi69zwzMHaxOuoC9FjBmKR01h9LNqr23w5X471NJZsu-LqI0Yg6MkIhKqCEg4xSNMdQxPYLq4JVxsgMQ2GgGEW1-uqog2gTqaMWm1Uvh3E2QyjV5s"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region MVP</span></em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus: [player_tooltip player_id='245364' first='Maddy' last='Newman'] has to be the answer.&nbsp; The TTU signee is simply a dominant highschool post with both an old school game and modern skill set.&nbsp; She's overpowering inside shooting 62% from the floor.&nbsp; Her range is starting to extend.&nbsp; She's a 22 and 10 kid that could get more numbers if she were hunting them….but she's hunting wins instead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus' Runner Up:  [player_tooltip player_id='245367' first='Amelia' last='Pfeiffer'], Alcoa</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meade:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If the McDonald's All-American committee can do it, so can I. Co-MVP again! It's extremely difficult to pick between [player_tooltip player_id='245364' first='Maddy' last='Newman'] and [player_tooltip player_id='245367' first='Amelia' last='Pfeiffer']. These two are so much alike, yet so extremely different too! I love both of their games! I am also a new Tennessee Tech fan because I will be tuning in and rooting for both of these young women!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":2} --> <ol start="2"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region Most Improved</span></em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Halle Bailey, Alcoa – The PG ended the year playing fantastic basketball.  She was leading the team like a true floor general–she's been vocal, confident, and intentional about her new leadership role.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus' Honorable Mention:  [player_tooltip player_id='719267' first='Kenzington' last='Fleming'], Pigeon Forge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meade:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kara Pitts, Alcoa - Kara was relentless on both sides of the court! She was a rebounding machine and played whatever role was needed of her. The jump that Kara made on the court statistically and all-around is impressive! I was left impressed by Pitts after every game I watched!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":3} --> <ol start="3"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region Freshman of the Year</span></em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='907560' first='Tymirrianna' last='Brown'], Austin East – The freshman averaged 14 points, 4 assists, and 4 rebounds.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus' Honorable Mention:  [player_tooltip player_id='816717' first='Jacy' last='Cox'], Alcoa</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meade:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816717' first='Jacy' last='Cox'] is a remarkable freshman and she is my freshman MVP. She is an elite defender! She is also a sniper from deep! This freshman has an extremely high ceiling so continue to watch her and Alcoa through the years!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":4} --> <ol start="4"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region Players to Watch Next Season</span></em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='513232' first='Nya' last='Burns'], Gatlinburg-Pittman – The ‘26 PG has all the potential in the world.  She's already a top notch PG, averaging 13 points and 5 assists.  As her usage goes up with Newman's graduation, you will likely see a jump in Burns' numbers.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus' Honorable Mention – Makalee, Pigeon Forge – The ‘26 is already a two time All-District 1st teamer.  Eventually, people will begin to figure out how good she is.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus' Honorable Mention:  Gwen Carrol, Alcoa – With Pfeiffer graduating, there will be a large chunk of the offense missing.  GC will help fill it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meade:Continue to keep all eyes on the young talent in Alcoa and Gatlinburg-Pittman! Another region with a load of next level talent. Halle Bailey may be a softball standout but her heart is also larger than anyones on the basketball court too! [player_tooltip player_id='889915' first='Gwen' last='Carroll'] is an athlete that will see her stock continue to rise! Carroll is different!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":5} --> <ol start="5"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em>Region's Most Fun Team to Watch</em></strong> –</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gatlinburg-Pittman – Simple answer…but I got to watch them battle twice against McMinn Central this season.  The law firm of Glasper, Burns, &amp; Newman is an incredibly talented trio, and a lot of fun to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meade:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I can't even pick one. I enjoyed watching Alcoa, Gatlinburg-Pittman, South Greene, and so many good basketball teams throughout this region!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->