Continuing the excitement of the Mavs Fall Classic the Waxahachie Indians took on the Randall Raiders. The game nearly became a battle of styles as the Raiders fundamental game clashed with the Indians athleticism. As always, the game had its…
Continuing the excitement of the Mavs Fall Classic the Waxahachie Indians took on the Randall Raiders. The game nearly became a battle of styles as the Raiders fundamental game clashed with the Indians athleticism. As always, the game had its standouts and did it ever make for a good game to watch.
Randall’s disciplined game ran through Cassidy Beck a long combo forward with an active game. She doesn’t need to dominate the ball to control the game she stays in the lane on defense. She the ultimate fast break player running the floor well or starting the break with pinpoint lead passes. Beck scores on the block with ease with dives to the block from off-ball screens. She gets to the free-throw line multiple times a game thanks to her patience.
Macayla Warren is a ball hawk. She’s easily one of the best on ball defenders in the Mavs Classic swarming ball handlers with her long arms and quick feet. She mirrors moves, gets around screens, and balances being aggressive and containing players with great detail. She’s a defender first but no slouch on the offensive end when the ball swings to her high arcing shot race through the net.
Sophomore Ainsley Velasquez put together an impressive performance as one of the younger players on this Randall team. She already posses the defensive IQ to stay in the correct spots on defense. On offense, she shows the ability to be a competent scorer with the ball in her hands as displayed by her ability to attack from the triple threat. When she does Velasquez finishes at the rim with touch.
When the dust settled Waxahachie emerged victoriously led by their fantastic backcourt and post player; Rayna Ross, Mya Williams, and Madison Crossno.
Ross brings premiere size to the combo guard standing 5-10. The ball is safe in her hands and when it leaves 9 out of 10 times, it’ll end in a smart play or a basket. Her handle opens up her game and the floor as she creates opportunities for everyone wearing her jersey. Her first instinct is to score and those points can come from all three levels.
Williams is a very physical guard for someone only 5-7. She’s so strong that many of her points come from the block where she bullies her way to the basket as defenders fall by the wayside. She’s just as capable on the perimeter thanks to tight handle that allows her to navigate deep into the paint. She finishes at a high level and is always in a position to score thanks to high IQ.
Crossno is a slender 6-1 post player that holds her own when matched up against others her size. Her length allows her to stay in a position to affect shots and protect the paint. She shoots it well out to 15-18 feet and combines encouraging mobility to her game.