Z had some big buckets that were hard to come by for either team in the Final. She seemed to be in the right place at the right time in both games on her way to 13.5 ppg on 12 for 22 shooting to secure the Bulls with their first State Championship. There are few true post players anymore, so she’s been a nightmare matchup for teams her entire career. Looking forward to seeing where she lands for the next chapter of her career!

zellah Kendrick has been part of one of the most dynamic duos alongside Noelle for a few years. Kendrick is looking to cap off their historic high school run with a state championship. Her footwork and dominance around the rim, combined with her creative layups and ability to shoot the midrange and three-pointer, will be key in this matchup. Her experience will play a major role against a younger team.

Izellah Kendrick Izellah Kendrick 6'2" | C Bloomingdale | 2025 State FL , aka “Z” was a clutch player in the Region Final with a 17 point – 14 rebound performance. Kendrick is a force on the court and her physicality and versatility are hard to match. Kendricks can play on the blocks and is dangerous at the Freethrow line area facing the basket. She can shoot the short jumper and she has the ability to get to the rim. “Z” is use to being on the Big Stage. Last year she played a huge part in the her team’s semifinal victory in the State tournament. Kendrick can impact the game in a lot of ways and when she dominates in scoring and rebounds, it generally has good result. She is poised for a big tournament.

Izellah Kendrick Izellah Kendrick 6'2" | C Bloomingdale | 2025 State FL joined the 1,000-point club in her senior year as a four-year starter at Bloomingdale High. Kendrick is currently averaging 11.2 PPG this season and holds a career average of 11.6 PPG, demonstrating consistent contributions throughout her high school career.

Kendrick achieved this milestone through her versatile playing style, which includes skilled post moves to finish at the rim with finesse, a reliable mid-range shot, and the ability to knock down threes. She is also a consistent rebounder and capitalizes on free-throw opportunities, shooting 63% from the charity stripe.

Izellah Kendrick Izellah Kendrick 6'2" | C Bloomingdale | 2025 State FL was very impress live on Day 2 of the event. Her ability to put the defender on her back and dominate on the inside was impressive. She did a good job of taking the hit and still scoring through contact. Kendrick also showed some versatility, extending her catches out to the free-throw line and making good passes to her guards and wing players. Kendrick has the ability to hit the short jumper and drive the basket. At the Christmas Invitational, she was more effective scoring on the blocks and around the rim with power.

Izellah Kendrick Izellah Kendrick 6'2" | C Bloomingdale | 2025 State FL showcased her impressive skills in a matchup against another talented post player, Senaia, making for an exciting back-and-forth battle. Kendrick’s ability to execute a variety of post moves with her back to the basket was remarkable, including a “dream shake” that drew audible reactions from the crowd.

She also demonstrated her versatility by grabbing rebounds and pushing the ball in transition, finding her open teammates with precision. Additionally, Kendrick displayed the ability to take her matchup off the dribble from outside the paint, highlighting her well-rounded offensive game. Kendrick appears poised for a standout senior season at Bloomingdale, making it her best yet.

Izellah proved to be most the dominant player on a court with an array of talent and future college players. During the much anticipated match-up with Tampa Catholic Iz controlled the offensive end with her strength, elite foot-work and offensive rebounding that lead to many second chance points. She worked both the block and free throw line areas, had a soft touch on her finishes in the paint, smooth jumper from midrange and was a willing passer to open teammates for threes or ones that cut to the basket. Iz was active on the defensive end altering shots and clogging up driving lanes, not allowing easy looks for anyone. She has an “old school” feel to her game, and it’s refreshing.

Izellah Kendrick Izellah Kendrick 6'2" | C Bloomingdale | 2025 State FL is a physical presence that draws attention immediately, but once she starts playing, her footwork is what truly makes her stand out. Wherever Izellah catches the ball, she is a threat. She uses her size to shield defenders from the ball and handles it well enough to get to her spot and score. Kendrick doesn’t need to post up, either—she has a smooth jumper. Her mid-range shot is the most dangerous, but you can’t leave her open at the 3-point line, either.

Izellah also has great hands and knows how to get herself open, making her a threat in both pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop offenses. Kendrick is a good decision-maker with the ball, possessing the ability to pass her teammates open, making her equally effective in the Princeton offense.

Izellah helped lead her high school team to a 30-1 season and a state runner-up finish, averaging 13.7 points per game and 7.6 rebounds per game. Bloomingdale has loaded up in the transfer portal with a lot of good talent, making them a favorite to win the 6A state championship.