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The Cornerstone University Weekend Showcase has become a staple event in Michigan. It has featured established stars, up and coming prospects, big name programs, and up and coming teams. This year features more of the same, with top teams and…
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Continue ReadingThe Cornerstone University Weekend Showcase has become a staple event in Michigan. It has featured established stars, up and coming prospects, big name programs, and up and coming teams. This year features more of the same, with top teams and players in attendance. The event will be run on 2 different weekends for the girls, January 30 and February 27. Let’s take a look at what we can see and expect.
Kalamazoo Christian vs. Forest Hills Northern (5:30PM, January 30)
This will be a very interesting matchup. Kalamazoo Christian features a young squad with just 3 seniors. They do have experience though with seasoned veterans like seniors Nyla deJong and Avery Ekkens Avery Ekkens SG Kalamazoo Christian | 2021 State MI . Juniors Morgan Steensma, Avery Ekkens Avery Ekkens SG Kalamazoo Christian | 2021 State MI , and Madison Ling were all playing varsity basketball as underclassmen. Forest Hills Northern has some high level players and a pretty nasty 1-2 punch. Senior point guard Morgan Robertson Morgan Robertson PG Forest Hills Northern | 2021 State MI and junior forward Faith Walker Faith Walker PF Forest Hills Northern | 2022 State MI can carry this team a long ways.
Grand Rapids Catholic Central vs. Rockford (8PM, January 30)
This game has backcourt talent written all over it. Kate Tate, from Grand Rapids Catholic Central, will probably be the best senior on the floor. She’s a veteran lead guard that will set the table. Rockford has a load of younger talent on the perimeter. Elle Irwin Elle Irwin SG Rockford | 2022 State MI (SG, 2022) and Sami DeKuiper Sami DeKuiper PG Rockford | 2022 State MI (PG, 2022) will be a more than formidable backcourt. They also have junior Alina Anderson Alina Anderson SG Rockford | 2022 State MI (SG) holding down the perimeter.
Kent City vs. Saginaw Heritage (3PM, February 27)
I sure hope that by this time, fans can get in the arena because this is a must see matchup. It will feature 2 of the most talented backcourts in the state. Even better than that, they are clashing styles that will battyle to control the flow and feel of the game. Kent City features a record breaker and elite shooter in Kenzie Bowers Kenzie Bowers 5'10" | PG Kent City | 2021 State MI (2021, PG). They also have up and coming pure shooter Jenna Harrison Jenna Harrison 5'9" | SG Kent City | 2021 State MI (2021, SG). Not to mention sweet shooting sophomore, Lexie Bowers Lexie Bowers 5'7" | CG Kent City | 2023 State MI (2023, CG). For as well as Kent City shoots, the Saginaw Heritage guards cut and attack the rim off the dribble. Lauren Gunn Lauren Gunn PG Saginaw Heritage | 2022 State MI (2022, PG) is a veteran athlete. Jada McCree Jada McCree 5'6" | CG Grand Blanc | 2023 State MI (2023, PG) and Zar’ria Mitchell Zar’ria Mitchell 5'7" | PG Heritage | 2023 State MI (2023, PG) are experienced underclassmen and 2 top 20 sophomore prospects in the class of 2023.