Caidyn was one of the biggest reasons her team was able to pull away in the game I watched. She consistently made winning plays, and good things seemed to happen whenever she was near the ball. She knocked down big shots throughout the game, shot efficiently from beyond the arc, and showed the ability to run the offense while keeping her teammates involved. Beyond the stat sheet, Caidyn stood out as a competitor, leader, and vocal communicator who helped set the tone on both ends of the floor. Her poise, decision-making, and timely shot-making made for an impressive all-around performance in Louisville.

Caidyn is a combo guard who can comfortably bring the ball up the floor and initiate offense when needed. She has the ability to create her own shot and get it off against pressure as well. I liked her effort to contribute on the glass by showing a willingness to rebound and compete. She plays as a glue piece for her team and helps things stay organized and connected while also elevating the overall energy and execution on the floor for a really talented squad.

St. Pete has beaten Clearwater twice already in two highly competitive matchups — and everyone knows how tough it is to beat the same team three times in one season. Caidyn has been a consistent and efficient secondary scoring option for the Green Devils, and they’ll need the freshman to rise to the moment under the brightest lights she’s faced so far, especially on her home floor. If she can limit turnovers, make smart reads, and continue shooting at an efficient clip against a solid Tornado backcourt, St. Pete has a strong chance to punch its ticket to Jacksonville and the state Final Four.

Caidyn is a player locally to me that I haven’t put my eyes on yet. She led her Northside Christian team in scoring as an 8th grader with 13.4 ppg, and she has transferred and will be playing at St. Pete this season. Looking forward to seeing what she can do against the best of her peers in the entire state.