17u Grassroots Weekend Review (Pt. 1)
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April 23-25 was a big weekend for many grassroots programs around the state traveling to some of the nation’s top events. In an extremely busy weekend, I was able to stream several games from Boo Williams and Girls UAA at…
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Continue ReadingApril 23-25 was a big weekend for many grassroots programs around the state traveling to some of the nation’s top events. In an extremely busy weekend, I was able to stream several games from Boo Williams and Girls UAA at the 17u levels.
Tree of Hope 17u
Tree of Hope’s 17u Nike Team participated in the newly formed NEYC league that Nike teams are participating in. The NEYC’s first weekend took Nike and non-Nike teams to the Boo Williams Invitational in Hampton, Virginia. This event was easily one of the most anticipated tourneys of the Spring and Tree of Hope traveled cross country to compete against some of the better teams the USA has to offer.
Scores:
Tree of Hope 67 vs. New Jersey Sparks 54
Tree of Hope 41 vs. Lady Gym Rats 53
Tree of Hope 39 vs. Kentucky Premier 52
Tree of Hope 64 vs. DFW United 54
Tree of Hope 53 vs. Tennessee Flight 60
Some of the standouts included 2024s Devin Coppinger and Katie Fiso, as well as 2023 Jenna Villa Jenna Villa 6'1" | SF Arlington | 2023 State WA . 2022s Caitlin Deaver and Libby Stump Libby Stump 5'7" | CG Lynden Christian | 2022 State WA had some good moments as well. 2022 Pepperdine commit Drea Brumfield Drea Brumfield 6'2" | SF WF West | 2022 State #72 Nation WA got in double digits two times.
NW Blazers Orange
The Northwest Blazers participated in session 1 of the Girls Under Armour Association. This event took place in Hoover, Alabama.
Scores:
NW Blazers 38 vs. FBC United 76
NW Blazers 56 vs. Western PA Bruins 62
NW Blazers 49 vs. Bay State Jaguars 50
NW Blazers 59 vs. NY Havoc 53
NW Blazers 63 vs. Wisconsin Flight 80
2022 6’1 C Naya Ojukwu had some really good moments banging inside the paint cleaning up weak side offensive rebounds. 2022 6’4 F Lauren Glazier Lauren Glazier 6'4" | PF Mt. Si | 2022 State WA made a few difficult midrange jumpers that she is confident shooting. 2022 5’9 PG Mya Hansen (Montana commit) had some good finishes around the hoop. 2023 6’1 SG Adria Lincoln Adria Lincoln 6'1" | SF Monroe | 2023 State WA showed off some scoring ability.