She Got Game Classic: Top Guards Pt. 1
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A look at the top guards from Day 2 of the She Got Game Classic.
2023 5-10 PG Elle Blatchford Elle Blatchford 5'11" | PG Sequoyah | 2023 State GA – Sequoyah
The long-armed super sophomore was in complete control in Sequoyah’s 50-33 win over Druid Hills. Blatchford used her trademark craftiness to get downhill and create offense for herself and others. Elle had her entire offensive game working, sinking three threes. When she’s aggressive and hunting her offense, the Chiefs are at their best and she’s able to do so without altering the flow of the offense. She finished with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals and did an exceptional job applying pressure up top on defense.
2022 5-5 PG Kyia Craft Kyia Craft 5'5" | PG Druid Hills | 2022 State GA – Druid Hills
Kyia Craft Kyia Craft 5'5" | PG Druid Hills | 2022 State GA is a bundle of dynamite waiting to explode. She’s an aggressive and athletic guard that thrives in transition. She gets the vast majority of her points in the paint when slashing to the hoop. Her quick hands often lead to numerous steals. When she plays at a high level, her teammates often follow. She will need to work on her outside shot to take her game to the next level. Sequoyah was able to pack it in and made it tough on the Red Devils to score inside. Craft still managed to collect 9 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.
2022 5-5 G Kaitlyn Robinson – Druid Hills
Robinson serves as the floor spacer for the Red Devils. She’s a compact guard that can play on and off the ball. Robinson isn’t afraid to attack the paint and probe the defense from time to time. Considering her size, she’s a strong rebounder.
2022 5-10 CG Cayla Cowart Cayla Cowart 5'10" | CG West Forsyth | 2022 State GA – West Forsyth
Another stat sheet stuffing performance from Cayla Cowart Cayla Cowart 5'10" | CG West Forsyth | 2022 State GA helped the Wolverines to a win over Spalding. She poured in 19 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. An early three-pointer got Cowart in a groove quickly. From there she sliced and diced her way to the basket while still creating for others on offense.
2022 5-8 G Calie Thrower Calie Thrower 5'7" | CG West Forsyth | 2022 State GA – West Forsyth
It’s taken a little while but Calie Thrower Calie Thrower 5'7" | CG West Forsyth | 2022 State GA looked like her old self on Saturday as she took over in the second half to propel West Forsyth to a 55-34 victory. Coming off an injury in the offseason, Thrower showed no ill-effects as she dominated with 21 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. Thrower scored from all three levels, burying four three-pointers and using her strength and quick first step to get in the paint and finish. Calie had a stranglehold of the game and was able to do whatever she wanted at one point. With Thrower back to 100%, expect West Forsyth to have a strong second half of the season.