Kitchens is another player who averaged a double-double and her consistent play was the key to Washington County’s 20-7 record on the year, including a 12-1 record in the region. Kitchens, who joined the 1K point scoring club as a junior, is a very effective player in the paint, impacting the outcomes of games both scoring and rebounding the ball at a high clip. She is most dangerous off the bounce, getting to the rim and scoring or pulling up around the free throw line and elbow area and knocking down midrange jumpers. Kitchens is also very capable of knocking down shots from three point range. She is a player who will see her position move up pretty substantially when the new state rankings are released. Kitchens averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds, and four steals on the year.

Kitchens continues to trend upward. The wiry guard is patient with the ball, probing until she finds her opportunity. Kitchens fills up the box score with her well-rounded game, able to score, facilitate and defend at a high level.

Up from 111: Jade is emerging as one of Middle Georgia’s most complete guards. She has a good feel for the game and consistently makes sound decisions. Jade balances scoring and playmaking well, often threading tight passes in traffic to set up teammates. She plays fast but under control and regularly beats others to loose balls with her anticipation and quickness.