Jada served as the steady hand and primary facilitator for the 5A state champions, earning her place on the First Team with a standout performance in the second half of the championship game. While she provided consistent scoring throughout the tournament, her showing in the state final against Blanche Ely was a masterclass in efficiency and playmaking. Clardy scored 15 points on 5-of-11 shooting and led her team with four assists, guiding the offense with poise under pressure. Across both games, her ability to protect the ball and navigate elite defensive schemes proved decisive for the Wildcats. Her combined +18 plus/minus in the semifinal and final underscores her role as the team’s most reliable two-way presence, consistently making the right plays to keep the offense in rhythm and the team on track for the title.

Jada served as the steady hand and primary facilitator for the 5A state champions, earning her place on the First Team with a standout performance in the second half of the championship game. While she provided consistent scoring throughout the tournament, her showing in the state final against Blanche Ely was a masterclass in efficiency and playmaking. Clardy scored 15 points on 5-of-11 shooting and led her team with four assists, guiding the offense with poise under pressure. Across both games, her ability to protect the ball and navigate elite defensive schemes proved decisive for the Wildcats. Her combined +18 plus/minus in the semifinal and final underscores her role as the team’s most reliable two-way presence, consistently making the right plays to keep the offense in rhythm and the team on track for the title.