Pasco vs. Chiawana: Game Review
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The most anticipated game in the Tri-Cities and possibly the state went down on Friday between undefeated Pasco and 8-2 Chiawana. Pasco entered into the game as the favorite with superior guard play and experience, but Chiawana’s superior size and…
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Continue ReadingThe most anticipated game in the Tri-Cities and possibly the state went down on Friday between undefeated Pasco and 8-2 Chiawana.
Pasco entered into the game as the favorite with superior guard play and experience, but Chiawana’s superior size and home court advantage in front of a packed house made this one match up to the anticipation. Pasco used a huge fourth quarter to take down Chiawana behind Mya Hatchett Groce Mya Hatchett Groce 5'7" | PG Pasco | 2022 State WA .
Hatchett Groce On Mission For League MVP
The unsigned 5’7 point guard Mya Hatchett Groce Mya Hatchett Groce 5'7" | PG Pasco | 2022 State WA is playing the best basketball of her career. She finished with a game-high 28 points in this one scoring from all levels, while also playing lock down defense. Hatchett Groce is averaging 20 points per game and nearing 1000 points for her career. She is the best player on the number one ranked 4A team in the state. She is still available in recruitment.
Malia Ruud Malia Ruud 6'2" | PF Chiawana | 2025 State WA of Chiawana a Problem Inside
6’2 Malia Ruud Malia Ruud 6'2" | PF Chiawana | 2025 State WA is the next up and coming post in the state of Washington. She has great size, free throw shooting touch, offensive rebounding presence and post defensive presence. Ruud is a 20-10 machine as just a freshman and I look forward to seeing her take the next steps in her development.
Chiawana Has Another Freshman to Watch
2025 6’0 SF Kaia Foster Kaia Foster 6'2" | SF Chiawana | 2025 State WA is a 6’0 small forward for Chiawana is a freshman to keep an eye on. She has some length and three point shooting ability and did knock down three 3’s in a row in this game.
Other Pasco Prospects
2022 5’8 G Taleya Maiden Taleya Maiden 5'8" | PG Pasco | 2022 State WA of Pasco High School is a great defender and transition player that can do a little bit of everything on the floor. 2022 5’10 C Taija Mackey Taija Mackey 5'11" | PF Pasco | 2022 State WA is another unsigned senior that can help a small college program with her physicality, rebounding and inside presence. Lastly, 2023 5’3 G Leanna Lepe Leanna Lepe 5'4" | PG Pasco | 2023 WA has shown some flashes with her quickness and ability to knock down shots.