Weekly update: Top Performers
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Following the holiday break, COVID and school closings due to snow has had an impact on several teams ability to practice and play. However, there were still plenty of top performances this past week with several young ladies having career…
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Continue ReadingFollowing the holiday break, COVID and school closings due to snow has had an impact on several teams ability to practice and play. However, there were still plenty of top performances this past week with several young ladies having career nights. As the season continues keep Prep Girls Hoops updated on the status of your teams.
Jeni Levine Jeni Levine 5'6" | CG Staunton HS | 2022 State VA -2022-Staunton River
Jeni has been on a mission this season. She has led her team to a 10-0 record and is putting up big numbers along the way. Known for her leadership, unselfish play and competitive spirit. Jeni had a career night on Friday, putting up 35pts in another victory. Jeni is having a stellar senior season, putting up over 20pts a night while involving her teammates and playing tough defense.
Trinity Dale Trinity Dale 5'7" | PG LC Bird | 2024 State VA -2024-L.C. Bird
Trinity had another big game against John Marshall in a packed gym on Saturday. She led her team with 20pts, 8 rebounds, 5 steals. She did a great job reading next pass for steals, handling the ball against pressure and communicating with her team. Trinity’s shot has improved since last season, she knocked in a couple 3’s and showed nice mid-range pull-up.
Kennedy Harris Kennedy Harris 5'7" | PG Hampton HS | 2023 VA -2023-Hampton
Kennedy continues to impress this season leading a talented Hampton squad. She had a 40 point/11 steals outing this week. Kennedy makes the game look easy; she has a nice change of pace and quickness that gets her around defenders and she finishes at the rim with either hand. Consistent outside shot, smooth handle and speed make her a difficult matchup.
Louis Volker Louis Volker 6'0" | SF Paul VI | 2023 State VA -2023-PVI
Leader for a tough PVI squad ranked #22 in ESPN rankings. Consistent, efficient SF who can play inside or out. Her game is well rounded, she can shoot out to the three and is automatic in the mid-range. Her size allows her to score over smaller defenders and physical enough to work in the post. She runs the floor well and equally effective scoring with either hand. Led her team with 17pts against tough Madison squad in Saturday action.
Lanie Grant Lanie Grant 5'9" | PG James River HS | 2024 State VA -2025-James River
High IQ player, elite shooter with good court vision and passing ability. She knocked in six 3’s in a game this week, finishing with 24 pts. Only needing a little room to get her shot off and she doesn’t hug the line, she can shoot of the catch and the bounce with deep range. She does a great job reading defenders on ball screens and knowing when to pull up for 3 or attack the basket.
Jayla Hearp Jayla Hearp 5'10" | SF Smithfield | 2022 State VA -2022-Smithfield
East Carolina (ECU) is getting a good one. In a ten point win this week, Jayla was dominant offensively scoring 28pts. One of the top guards in the state, her length and athleticism create problems defensively and allows her to score over and around taller players at the rim. She can score from anywhere on the court with a consistent jump shot off the catch or bounce out to the 3pt line.