UTS Elite Shines At PGH Circuit
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The UTS Lady Elite (2023) tipped off their grassroots season at Prep Girls Hoops Session 1. The Easter Classic was full of top notch talent, and UTS Lady Elite was a big part of that. They ended the event with…
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Continue ReadingThe UTS Lady Elite (2023) tipped off their grassroots season at Prep Girls Hoops Session 1. The Easter Classic was full of top notch talent, and UTS Lady Elite was a big part of that. They ended the event with a 2-2 record. In addition, Jaevyn Montgomery earned an offer from Grace Christian University.
ROSTER
Faith Carson Faith Carson 6'4" | C Buchanan | 2023 State MI
Brook Simpson Brook Simpson 5'10" | SG Saugatuck | 2024 State MI
Sela Lefler Sela Lefler 5'6" | PG North Farmington | 2023 State MI
Jaevyn Montgomery
Trinity Starling
Aniya Fisher
Aubree Meyer
Kennedy Brown
Samyiah Jefferson Samyiah Jefferson PG Detroit Mumford | 2023 State MI
Kanyla Tyler Kanyla Tyler 5'10" | SG East Kentwood | 2024 State MI
* Lefler and Jefferson did not play, but will join the team this week.
THE GAMES
UTS Lady Elite (2023) 65, Wisconsin Playground (2023) 45
UTS Lady Elite won in a total team effort, with 4 players scoring in double digits. Carson continued to dominate the grassroots scene with a 16 point and 21 rebound performance. Brown and Simpson each chipped in with 13 points. These 2 are high octane offensive players that can put up big numbers. Montgomery had a very efficient 10 points showing a pure shooting stroke.
UTS Lady Elite (2023) 38, Example Sports AAU (2023) 66
UTS Lady Elitemay have dropped the contest, but they still had players that impressed onlookers. Carson had another double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Simpson showed off her terrific all around game while dropping 16 points.
UTS Lady Elite (2023) 71, Illinois Rockets (2023) 33
UTS Lady Elite may have scored 71 points, but it was their defensive effort that really stood out. Carson absolutely dominated this game. She went off scoring 30 points, grabbing 7 boards and blocking 5 shots. Simpson was lights out yet again. She scored 17 points, dished out 6 assists, and added 3 steals. Brown added another impressive performance as well, contributing in a variety of ways. She had 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 steals.
– 4th game statistics were unavailable
TAKEAWAYS
– UTS Lady Elite (2023) has a top notch inside-out combination with Faith Carson Faith Carson 6'4" | C Buchanan | 2023 State MI and Brook Simpson Brook Simpson 5'10" | SG Saugatuck | 2024 State MI .
– They have multiple big time scoring options, including Carson, Simpson, and Kennedy Brown.
– Sela Lefler Sela Lefler 5'6" | PG North Farmington | 2023 State MI and Samyiah Jefferson Samyiah Jefferson PG Detroit Mumford | 2023 State MI will be huge additions in the backcourt. They are both top 20-30 players in the class of 2023.
– UTS Lady Elite (2023) has quality depth in their lineup. Montgomery earned a college offer. Starling, Fisher, Meyer, and Tyler all have next level potential.