District Performances
The playoffs are here and the district tournaments tipped off last night. This is the time of year that stars are born and legends are created. Let’s look at some of the top player performances from the first round of…
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Continue ReadingThe playoffs are here and the district tournaments tipped off last night. This is the time of year that stars are born and legends are created. Let’s look at some of the top player performances from the first round of district play last night.
Jalyn Austin (2023, G, Southfield A&T)
Her team was victorious against Birmingham Groves. Austin contributed 23 points and 7 rebounds to the effort.
Steffi Bentley Steffi Bentley C Saline | 2020 State MI (2020, C, Saline)
Bentley and her talented saline team didn’t disappoint in a big win over Belleville. She had a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
Jozie Bontrager Jozie Bontrager 5'11" | PF Jackson Northwest | 2020 State MI (2020, F, Jackson Northwest)
Bontrager is the type of leader a team needs in order to make a playoff run. She showed this with an 18 point and 10 rebound double-double in a 46-37 victory over Mason.
Kenzie Bowers Kenzie Bowers 5'10" | PG Kent City | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, Kent City)
This probably won’t be the last time she’s on a list like this. Bowers had 22 points in a 86-25 victory over Ravenna.
Ella Burger Ella Burger SG Macomb Dakota | 2022 State MI (2022, SG, Macomb Dakota)
Burger was huge in what was possibly the game of the night. Her team battled to a tough 44-39 victory against a game Anchor Bay Squad. Burger had 15 points.
Cat Carroll Cat Carroll C Lumen Christi | 2020 State MI (2020, C, Lumen Christi)
Carroll led the way in a 42-39 upset win over Springport. She had 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 steals.
Lilly DiPanni Lilly DiPanni CG Stoney Creek | 2020 State MI (2020, PG, Stoney Creek)
DiPanni was crucial in a 40-36 upset win over Troy Athens. She scored 23 points.
Ellie Droste Ellie Droste 5'9" | PG Pewamo-Westphalia | 2020 State MI (2020, PG, Pewamo-Westphalia)
This is no surprise. Droste has been here and done this. She had 17 points in a 1st round win.
Katie Gentz (2020, C, Colon)
Gentz was impressive in a 60-27 win against Lawrence. She had 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Kayla Giroux Kayla Giroux PF Flat Rock | 2022 State MI (2022, F, Flat Rock)
Giroux continues to play outstanding all around basketball. She had 17 poiints in a 1st round win against Grosse Ile.
Morgan Hunter (2021, PF, Clarkston)
Hunter was a huge part of an opening round win. She notched a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Desiree Jackson Desiree Jackson 5'9" | SG Detroit Cass Tech | 2021 State MI (2021, CG, Cass Tech)
Jackson is playing her best basketball at the right time. She scored 25 points and had 7 swipes in a dominating 75-34 defeat of Fordson.
Cheyenne McEvans Cheyenne McEvans 5'10" | CG Southfield A&T | 2020 State MI (2020, CG, Southfield A&T)
McEvans was flat out dominant in a win over Birmingham Groves. She had 23 points, 18 rebounds, 5 steals, and 4 assists. This type of performance is indicative of a player that should have been a Miss Basketball finalist.
Aaliyah Nye Aaliyah Nye 5'11" | SF East Lansing | 2020 State MI (2020, SF, East Lansing)
Nye looks ready to lead her team on a very deep playoff run. She had 25 points in a 71-33 win over Grand Ledge.
Emaia O’Brien (2021, PG, Chandler Park)
O’Brien led her team to a 67-16 win against Detroit Denby. She had 18 points.
Mya Petticord Mya Petticord 5'9" | PG Arbor Prep | 2022 State #33 Nation MI (2022, PG, Arbor Prep)
Petticord showed why she’s as talented as any underclassman in the state. In a win over Greenhills, she scored 23 points, dished out 5 assists, and grabbed 6 steals.
Ella Stemmer Ella Stemmer 5'10" | SG Saline | 2021 State MI (2021, SG, Saline)
Scouts and college coaches should be put on alert: Stemmer is the real deal. In a 80-59 win over Belleville, she accounted for 25 points.
Abi Tarrant Abi Tarrant 5'9" | SG Bay City John Glenn | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, Bay City John Glenn)
Tarrant led the way for her team in the 1st round. She had a double-double, scoring 24 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.
Janae Tyler (2023, C, Holt)
Tyler was stellar in an impressive 71-26 victory over Lansing Everett. She had 19 points.
Aubrie Zeunen (2020, PG, Bedford)
Zeunen had a big moment in Bedford’s 71-32 win over Woodhaven. She became the schools all time steals leader.