Queen Ballard | Senior Center

16 points (paint scoring)

Queen Ballard imposed her will inside, scoring 16 points in the paint and controlling the interior for Wetumpka. She established deep position, finished through contact, and made the defense pay around the rim.

On the other end, Ballard was just as impactful — altering and blocking shots while anchoring the defense. She controlled the boards, limiting second-chance opportunities and securing key possessions.

A dominant interior presence who set the tone on both ends of the floor.

Queen Ballard | Senior Center | Wetumpka High School (AL)

Defensive Scouting Report

Queen Ballard is a paint-controlling defensive anchor whose impact is built on rebounding dominance and rim protection. Averaging 15 rebounds and 3.3 blocks per game, she consistently finishes defensive possessions and erases second-chance opportunities. Ballard plays with strong positioning and timing, using her size and verticality to alter shots even when she doesn’t record the block.

She reads the floor well for a center, showing awareness in help situations and adding value with active hands (1.1 steals per game). Ballard rebounds through contact, secures space, and communicates on the back line of the defense. At her best, she’s a defensive cornerstone whose presence alone changes how opponents attack the paint.