Mariyah, a post player for Aspire , had a strong showing during Saturday morning action at the PGH MI State Tournament. Even while playing up two grade levels, she competed with confidence and held her own against older competition. Mariyah finished well around the basket and showed good touch scoring in traffic. She also worked hard on the glass, battling for rebounds and helping her team control possessions inside. Her effort to establish position in the paint stood out throughout the game, and she consistently ran the floor hard in transition, creating opportunities by beating defenders down the court.