RICK BOLUS’ 4th
ANNUAL HIGH POTENTIAL/BLUE-CHIP
2017 FALL SHOWCASE
LOUISVILLE (KY) GIRLS FALL SHOWCASE
INTRODUCTION
The 4th Annual High Potential Blue-Chip Fall Showcase will take place once again this fall on September 23rd (Saturday) at Bullitt Central High School in Shepherdsville, KY, just 17 miles south of Louisville, between 9 AM and 6:30 PM (EDT).
Players who are either wanting to broaden their college scholarship offers, get noticed by college recruiters or simply just wanting to improve their game against quality competition as they prepare for the 2017-18 season should consider attending. Over 500 select college coaches nationwide will be invited to attend.
I will do a showcase report that will feature each player and will be emailed to over 500 select colleges across America after the event as well as being posted on my web page which will be available to every college coach in America. Ron Harrison of www.kyprephoops.com will be doing pre and post showcase blogs. Harrison has over 5,000,000 hits on his web site and many college coaches follow his blog religiously. I likewise will be doing pre and post showcase blogs.
I have been in the scouting and event profession since 1973. I serve on the selection committee for the Naismith Committee which selects the High School Player of the Year, High School All-American Teams and the High School Coach of the Year for both boys and girls. I do national and regional player rankings which are found at my web page, www.basketball-camp.net, along with a daily blog on high school basketball.
Over 35,000 players over the years have attended my events, many of whom became McDonald’s All-Americans, Mr and Miss Basketballs and all-state players. Over 25 former staff members went on to become head coaches at the Division I level.
College recruiters consider me as their best sixth man since scouts cannot be everywhere at once (there are over 20,000 high schools in the United States). Budget and staff cuts also curtail college coaches from getting out as much as they would like. I have seen over 10,000 high school games and travelled almost 500,000 miles over the years.
The vast majority of the state high school athletic associations allow their female student-athletes to attend basketball events the weekend of September 23-24.
Remember, if you are flying under the radar screens of college recruiters, then the High Potential Blue Chip Showcase is the place to be on September 23rd. Hope to see you at Bullitt Central High School in Shepherdsville, KY. You won’t regret it.
Click either on the below online-registration form or printable form to register. The cost is only $95.00. Upon receiving your registration form, I will either email or mail you confirmation.
Sincerely,
Rick Bolus
Showcase Director
The High Potential/Blue-Chip Louisville Fall Showcase was held September 23, 2017. Feel free to email Rick Bolus for contact information on any of the players who attended.
Player Info by Rick Bolus (pdf)
ALL SHOWCASE TEAM
(listed alphabetically)
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AWARD WINNERS
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AWARDS |
LAST NAME |
FIRST NAME |
HT |
CL |
SCHOOL |
TOWN |
ST |
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Free-Throw Champs: |
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Frontline: |
YOUNG |
KAYLA |
5'11 |
11 |
BRECKINRIDGE CO. |
HARNED |
KY |
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Backcourt: |
HEROLD |
PEYTON |
5'7 |
11 |
SOUTH OLDHAM |
CRESTWOOD |
KY |
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Hot-Shot Champs: |
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Frontline: |
SHELLEY |
LEAH |
6'0 |
12 |
BALLARD MEMORIAL |
BARLOW |
KY |
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Backcourt: |
CHAMBERS |
JUSTICE |
5'8 |
11 |
LAWRENCEBURG |
LAWRENCEBURG |
IN |
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3 Point Shooting Champs: |
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Frontline: |
TAYLOR |
LEXI |
5'10 |
10 |
BULLITT EAST |
MT. WASHINGTON |
KY |
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Backcourt: |
WINGLER |
KENDALL |
5'10 |
10 |
MEADE CO. |
BRANDENBURG |
KY |
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Top Sleeper: |
WRIGHT |
HUNTER |
5'11 |
12 |
EASTERN |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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Co-Most Improved: |
MEYERS |
ALEXIS |
5'8 |
10 |
LESLIE CO. |
HYDEN |
KY |
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Co-Most Improved: |
TAYLOR |
LEXI |
5'10 |
10 |
BULLITT EAST |
MT. WASHINGTON |
KY |
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Top Ball Handler: |
ISOM |
JORDAN |
5'6 |
11 |
CENTRAL HARDIN |
CECILIA |
KY |
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Top Passer: |
MULLINS |
HAILEE |
5'1 |
10 |
LESLIE CO. |
HYDEN |
KY |
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Top Defender: |
GRAY |
ZEPHY |
5'3 |
12 |
SCOTT CO. |
GEORGETOWN |
KY |
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Top Rebounder: |
GIRTON |
KIRA |
5'11 |
11 |
BUTLER |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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110% Award: |
EVANS |
ASHLEY |
5'7 |
11 |
COWAN |
MUNCIE |
IN |
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Top Station Worker: |
HENSLEY |
PIPER |
5'6 |
11 |
CROTHERSVILLE |
CROTHERSVILLE |
IN |
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Top Shooter: |
SMITH |
MARY GRACE |
5'9 |
11 |
BRIGHTON |
BRIGHTON |
TN |
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Co-Best Attitude: |
DICKSON |
ALYSSA |
5'8 |
11 |
HENDERSON CO. |
HENDERSON |
KY |
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Co-Best Attitude: |
REICHARD |
HALLE |
5'6 |
11 |
PLYMOUTH |
PLYMOUTH |
IN |
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Co-Top Underclassman: |
BEACH |
DEVIN |
5'11 |
11 |
EASTERN |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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Co-Top Underclassman: |
WINGLER |
KENDALL |
5'10 |
10 |
MEADE CO. |
BRANDENBURG |
KY |
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Camp MVP: |
TILLMAN |
JAMARI |
5'8 |
12 |
DOSS |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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Camp Runner-Up MVP: |
MUSSELMAN |
KENNEDY |
6'2 |
12 |
ROCHESTER |
ROCHESTER |
IN |
TEAM ROSTERS
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NORTH DIVISION |
TEAM ROSTERS |
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TEAM #1 |
ALABAMA |
FOREST |
COACH MADDOX |
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0 |
BREWER |
TAYLER |
5'11 |
11 |
CROTHERSVILLE |
CROTHERSVILLE |
IN |
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1 |
ADKINS |
RAGAN |
5'7 |
10 |
WEST CARTER |
OLIVE HILL |
KY |
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10 |
CROMER |
TAYLOR |
5'9 |
12 |
SOUTH LAUREL |
LONDON |
KY |
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13 |
FLANIGIN |
SHELBY |
5'10 |
12 |
NICHOLAS CO. |
CARLISLE |
KY |
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21 |
ISOM |
JORDAN |
5'6 |
11 |
CENTRAL HARDIN |
CECILIA |
KY |
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28 |
MORRIS |
LAUREN |
5'5 |
10 |
HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN |
FISHERS |
IN |
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41 |
SMITH |
MARY GRACE |
5'9 |
11 |
BRIGHTON |
BRIGHTON |
TN |
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42 |
SPAULDING |
JOCELYN |
5'7 |
10 |
UNION CO. |
MORGANFIELD |
KY |
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60 |
JACKSON |
JACQUELINE |
5'8 |
9 |
GREENWOOD |
BOWLING GREEN |
KY |
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114 |
COLLINS |
RILEY |
5'3 |
12 |
BRECKINRIDGE CO. |
HARNED |
KY |
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TEAM #2 |
CONNECTICUT |
MAROON |
COACH MCKNIGHT |
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2 |
ANDERSON |
EMMA |
5'7 |
10 |
DAVIESS CO. |
OWENSBORO |
KY |
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9 |
COPPOLA |
DIANE |
5'10 |
9 |
WALTON-VERONA |
WALTON |
KY |
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17 |
HAYDEN |
MEAGAN |
5'4 |
11 |
MCCRACKEN CO. |
PADUCAH |
KY |
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23 |
LEATH |
RACHEL |
5'9 |
11 |
BOYLE CO. |
DANVILLE |
KY |
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27 |
MEYERS |
ALEXIS |
5'8 |
10 |
LESLIE CO. |
HYDEN |
KY |
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33 |
PEDIGO |
MALLORY |
5'9 |
11 |
BARREN CO. |
GLASGOW |
KY |
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38 |
SHELLEY |
LEAH |
6'0 |
12 |
BALLARD MEMORIAL |
BARLOW |
KY |
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44 |
STONE |
ALLIE |
5'3 |
8 |
WEST CARTER |
OLIVE HILL |
KY |
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49 |
WIGGINS |
JAIDA |
5'7 |
11 |
BUTLER |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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61 |
KILGORE |
KELLEN |
5'4 |
10 |
WESTERN HILLS |
FRANKFORT |
KY |
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65 |
WILSON |
GRACE |
5'7 |
9 |
CROTHERSVILLE |
CROTHERSVILLE |
IN |
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TEAM #3 |
FLORIDA |
ORANGE |
COACH CRAVENS |
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3 |
BEATTY |
SHELBIE |
5'7 |
8 |
BURNS MIDDLE |
OWENSBORO |
KY |
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8 |
CHAMBERS |
JUSTICE |
5'8 |
11 |
LAWRENCEBURG |
LAWRENCEBURG |
IN |
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16 |
GRIFFIN |
KENNEDY |
5'10 |
10 |
BULLITT EAST |
MT. WASHINGTON |
KY |
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22 |
JACO |
NIA GRACE |
5'11 |
11 |
WOODFORD CO. |
VERSAILLES |
KY |
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26 |
MCDONALD |
MADLYNN |
5'3 |
11 |
WEST JESSAMINE |
NICHOLASVILLE |
KY |
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30 |
NELSON |
ALEXIS |
5'9 |
12 |
ST. FRANCIS |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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39 |
SHERMAN |
TAI |
5'5 |
8 |
URSULINE ACADEMY |
NEW ORLEANS |
LA |
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46 |
TAYLOR |
PAIGE |
5'11 |
10 |
MERCY ACADEMY |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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47 |
THORNTON |
DASIA |
6'0 |
11 |
CLARK MONTESSORI |
CINCINNATI |
OH |
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55 |
EDWARDS |
SHAWNA |
5'3 |
11 |
METCALFE CO. |
EDMONTON |
KY |
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62 |
LECOMPTE |
MADDIE |
5'3 |
10 |
WESTERN HILLS |
FRANKFORT |
KY |
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TEAM #4 |
INDIANA |
WHITE |
COACH ANTHONY |
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0 |
BREWER |
KAYLA |
5'9 |
12 |
BALLARD |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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66 |
ANTHONY |
BREANNA |
5'5 |
12 |
EASTERN |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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67 |
BEACH |
DEVIN |
6'0 |
11 |
EASTERN |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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68 |
HEROLD |
PEYTON |
5'7 |
11 |
SOUTH OLDHAM |
CRESTWOOD |
KY |
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69 |
JANES |
CAROLINE |
5'9 |
12 |
NORTH BULLITT |
SHEPHERDSVILLE |
KY |
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70 |
JANES |
SARA |
5'9 |
12 |
NORTH BULLITT |
SHEPHERDSVILLE |
KY |
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71 |
MUSSELMAN |
KENNEDY |
6'2 |
12 |
ROCHESTER |
ROCHESTER |
IN |
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72 |
SAHATJAN |
SKYLAR |
5'5 |
10 |
SOUTH OLDHAM |
CRESTWOOD |
KY |
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73 |
SMITH |
ALEXIS |
5'7 |
12 |
FERN CREEK |
FERN CREEK |
KY |
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74 |
THOMPSON |
MOLLY |
5'7 |
11 |
EASTERN |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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75 |
WRIGHT |
HUNTER |
5'11 |
12 |
EASTERN |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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SOUTH DIVISION |
TEAM ROSTERS |
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TEAM #5 |
KENTUCKY |
FOREST |
COACH MARION |
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4 |
BERTRAM |
ELIZABETH |
5'6 |
10 |
BARREN CO. |
GLASGOW |
KY |
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11 |
DICKSON |
ALYSSA |
5'8 |
11 |
HENDERSON CO. |
HENDERSON |
KY |
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15 |
GANDOLFO |
NIA |
5'8 |
8 |
ST. LEONARD |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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31 |
NOLEN |
BECCA |
5'4 |
10 |
WEST CARTER |
OLIVE HILL |
KY |
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36 |
RILEY |
MADELINE |
5'9 |
11 |
CROTHERSVILLE |
CROTHERSVILLE |
IN |
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50 |
WINGLER |
KENDALL |
5'10 |
10 |
MEADE CO. |
BRANDENBURG |
KY |
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58 |
HENSLEY |
PIPER |
5'6 |
11 |
CROTHERSVILLE |
CROTHERSVILLE |
IN |
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59 |
HEUSER |
PAIGE |
5'8 |
9 |
WALTON-VERONA |
WALTON |
KY |
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64 |
SPANGLER |
ZOE |
5'8 |
8 |
CROTHERSVILLE |
CROTHERSVILLE |
IN |
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143 |
ANDREWS |
JAYDEN |
5'4 |
10 |
CENTRAL HARDIN |
ELIZABETHTOWN |
KY |
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TEAM #6 |
MARYLAND |
MAROON |
COACH HIBBARD |
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5 |
BLACKBURN |
RAEGAN |
5'9 |
12 |
MUHLENBERG CO. |
GREENVILLE |
KY |
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7 |
BURGHER |
DIANA |
5'9 |
8 |
NORTH HARRISON MIDDLE |
RAMSAY |
IN |
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18 |
HICKS |
SARAH |
5'8 |
9 |
WALTON-VERONA |
WALTON |
KY |
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20 |
HUDSON |
ABBIE |
5'7 |
10 |
WOODFORD CO. |
VERSAILLES |
KY |
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32 |
PEDIGO |
BAILEY |
5'9 |
11 |
BARREN CO. |
GLASGOW |
KY |
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35 |
RIDEOUT |
KATIE |
5'6 |
11 |
HENDERSON CO. |
HENDERSON |
KY |
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45 |
TAYLOR |
LEXI |
5'10 |
10 |
BULLITT EAST |
MT. WASHINGTON |
KY |
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51 |
WOOD |
MADISON |
5'6 |
11 |
MARION CO. |
LEBANON |
KY |
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63 |
SMITH |
MAGGIE |
5'7 |
12 |
SOUTH OLDHAM |
CRESTWOOD |
KY |
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156 |
TILLMAN |
JAMARI |
5'8 |
12 |
DOSS |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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TEAM #7 |
TENNESSEE |
LIME |
COACH WALKER |
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6 |
BURCHETT |
KALLIE |
5'7 |
10 |
WEST CARTER |
OLIVE HILL |
KY |
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12 |
EVANS |
ASHLEY |
5'7 |
11 |
COWAN |
MUNCIE |
IN |
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19 |
HOPE |
EMILEE |
5'6 |
10 |
HENDERSON CO. |
HENDERSON |
KY |
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29 |
MULLINS |
HAILEE |
5'1 |
10 |
LESLIE CO. |
HYDEN |
KY |
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34 |
REICHARD |
HALLE |
5'6 |
11 |
PLYMOUTH |
PLYMOUTH |
IN |
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37 |
RITTER |
ABIGAIL |
5'9 |
11 |
WHITEFIELD ACAD |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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48 |
TURNER |
ELIZABETH |
5'8 |
9 |
LANESVILLE |
LANESVILLE |
IN |
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52 |
YOUNG |
KAYLA |
5'11 |
11 |
BRECKINRIDGE CO. |
HARNED |
KY |
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53 |
BRIGHTWELL |
JAMIA |
5'4 |
11 |
SENECA |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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57 |
GRAY |
ZEPHY |
5'3 |
12 |
SCOTT CO. |
GEORGETOWN |
KY |
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125 |
HOWIE |
ALYSSA |
5'4 |
11 |
SPENCER CO. |
TAYLORSVILLE |
KY |
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TEAM #8 |
UTAH |
ORANGE |
COACH LEE |
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77 |
BEACH |
KYRA |
5'8 |
10 |
EASTERN |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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79 |
BIBBS |
SHANYA |
5'9 |
8 |
NATIVITY |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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80 |
BREWER |
CHELSHEA |
5'7 |
7 |
BARRET MIDDLE |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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81 |
GOMEZ |
CAELA |
5'7 |
8 |
MEYZEEK MIDDLE |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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82 |
STONE |
KIESHELE |
5'11 |
9 |
EASTERN |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
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83 |
GIRTON |
KIRA |
5'11 |
8 |
BUTLER |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
|
84 |
KELLY |
MORGAN |
5'8 |
8 |
SOUTH MIDDLE |
LOUISVILLE AREA |
KY |
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85 |
LATTIMORE |
SERRI |
5'6 |
10 |
EASTERN |
LOUISVILLE |
KY |
| 26 September 2017
Below were the top 15+ college prospects who attended this past Saturday's 4th Annual High Potential Blue-Chip Girls Showcase at Bullitt Central High School in Shepherdsville, KY. (Based on potential).
TOP 12
TOP TWO SLEEPERS
NOTE: THIS WAS BY FAR THE MOST TALENTED GROUP OF PLAYERS IN THE FOUR YEAR HISTORY OF THE SHOWCASE.
TEAM COMPETITION
Written by Ron Harrison
There were eight teams in this event designated Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee, and Utah Each team played three games and participated in various skill competitions such as “cut-throat”, 3-on-3, and team relay competitions. The winner of each game was awarded two points and the winners of the other competitions received one point. These scores were totaled and in the event of a tie the team with the lowest total of points allowed in the three games and/or the team with the highest total of points scored in the three games was declared the winner. Maryland and Indiana each won all three of their games and totaled two points each in the other competitions and ended up with eight points each. Maryland was declared the winner as a result of fewer total points allowed in the three games and the most points scored in the three games. Indiana was named the runner-up team. This style was well received by the ladies and the competition was intense in all events.
Game Scores
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Connecticut |
101 |
Alabama |
71 |
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Indiana |
105 |
Florida |
64 |
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Maryland |
90 |
Kentucky |
79 |
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Tennessee |
129 |
Utah |
38 |
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Alabama |
88 |
Florida |
79 |
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Indiana |
105 |
Connecticut |
74 |
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Kentucky |
91 |
Tennessee |
81 |
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Maryland |
107 |
Utah |
36 |
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Indiana |
81 |
Alabama |
71 |
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Connecticut |
111 |
Florida |
79 |
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Kentucky |
105 |
Utah |
30 |
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Maryland |
98 |
Tennessee |
72 |
Records
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Maryland |
3-0 |
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Indiana |
3-0 |
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Connecticut |
2-1 |
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Kentucky |
2-1 |
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Alabama |
1-2 |
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Tennessee |
1-2 |
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Florida |
0-3 |
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Utah |
0-3 |
Final Team Standings
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Team |
Regular Games |
3-on-3 |
Cut Throat |
Team Competition Relays |
Total Points |
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Maryland |
6 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
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Indiana |
6 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
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Connecticut |
4 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
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Kentucky |
4 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
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Tennessee |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
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Alabama |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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Florida |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Utah |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
CONCLUSION
Written by Ron Harrison
This was an excellent one day event with some very talented ladies in attendance. 5-8 Sr. Jamari Tillman Doss Louisville KY was named Showcase MVP is a scoring machine in the backcourt and scores in a variety of ways. 6-2 Sr. Kennedy Musselman Rochester IN was named Showcase Runner-Up MVP and is a strong inside scorer and rebounder with a nice touch in the paint. Co-Top Underclassman 5-10 So. Kendall Wingler Meade County Brandenburg KY is a big time shooter and scorer who attacks the rim with either hand. Co-Top Underclassman 5-11 Jr. Devin Beach Eastern Louisville KY is an excellent inside player who sees the floor, passes, and defends. 5-5 8th Grade Tai Sherman Ursuline Academy New Orleans LA is a high level PG who gets to the rim and defends her position. 5-7 Jr. Jaida Wiggins Butler Louisville KY is a ferocious defender who attacks the rim on offense. 5-9 Sr. Raegan Blackburn Muhlenberg County Greenville KY has a high basketball IQ, shots the ball, and defends. 6-0 Jr. Dasia Thornton Clark Montessori Cincinnati OH is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside, very athletic. 5-8 Fr. Jacqueline Jackson Greenwood Bowling Green KY young combo guard with an excellent mid-range jump shot.
5-5 Sr. Breanna Anthony Eastern Louisville KY is a true PG and floor leader that makes the team better. 6-0 Sr. Leah Shelley Ballard Memorial Barlow KY has excellent moves in the paint and attacks the glass. 5-9 Sr. Taylor Cromer South Laurel London KY is an experienced veteran player and a long range zone buster. 5-9 Sr. Alexis Nelson St. Francis Louisville KY scores, finishes at the rim, and is a good defender. 5-11 Jr. Kayla Young Breckinridge County Harned KY is a hard worker and a tireless rebounder. 5-4 Jr. Alyssa Howie Spencer County Taylorsville KY is an excellent shooter who can get to the rim. 5-9 Jr. Mary Grace Smith Brighton TN is a deadly mid-range shooter. 5-11 Sr. Hunter Wright Eastern Louisville KY is a power forward runs the floor, rebounds, and blocks shots.
5-9 8th Grade Diana Burgher North Harrison Middle Ramsay IN talented young player with skills, definitely one to watch. 5-6 Jr. Madison Wood Marion County Lebanon KY is a typical coaches’ daughter, understands the game, hits the open shot, and will get after it on defense. 5-9 Jr. Rachel Leath Boyle County Danville KY is an intense worker, rebounds, and can score. 5-7 Sr. Alexis Smith Fern Creek KY is a scorer and defender. 5-6 So. Elizabeth Bertram Barren County Glasgow KY is a combo guard and versatile at both ends of the floor. 5-9 Jr. Madeline Riley Crothersville IN is a versatile player who can play both inside and out. 5-8 Fr. Sarah Hicks Walton-Verona Walton KY is a medium range shooter and solid defender. 5-7 So. Jocelyn Spaulding Union County Morganfield KY is a good defending guard who crashes the boards. 5-8 So. Alexis Meyers Leslie County Hyden KY is a deadly accurate long range bomber. 5-6 So. Serri Lattimore Eastern Louisville KY is a team leader with excellent offensive/defensive skills.
The list does not stop here as there were several other players at all age levels who impressed today. The skills, attitudes, and work ethics were apparent as this was a very busy day and all the young ladies worked extremely hard. Also, a shout out to the parents who are the unsung heroes at these events as we all know these bleacher seats get hard after a ten hour day.