2026 Sandy's Spiel Sunday Fall League Week 3 Girls Standouts
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Emerson Carnes2028 5-9 F Emerson Carnes – North Forsyth
An integral cog of a North Forsyth team whose whole is greater than the sum of its parts, Emerson Carnes stood out with her versatility at the forward position in a 43-35 win over Woodstock. Carnes stuffed the box score, most notably as a distributor. Emerson showcased a point-forward like touch as she passed teammates open, hitting away-from-the-ball screeners on dives to the rim. Standing around 5-foot-9, Carnes has both the size and quickness to contribute inside and out. She did a nice job clearing rebounds and pushing up the floor as she delivered accurate passes on the move in fastbreak settings. Emerson put up 3 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals in the victory.

Emma Grace Turner2028 5-8 W Emma Grace Turner – North Forsyth
The play of Emma Grace Turner has caught my eye through three weeks of the Fall League. Standing around 5-foot-8 on a good day, Turner has a taller feel than what’s listed on her roster. EG is a solid rebounder for her size and has an interesting skill set for a three or a small-ball four.  Turner shoots the ball very well off the catch from beyond the arc, a floor spacer especially from the corners. She sank a three against Woodstock but highlighted many different areas of her game. Turner attacked off the dribble for a driving layup and converted an And-1 with her left hand on a cut. Emma Grace went 3-5 from the foul line and made good decisions with the ball as a passer.

Lillian Barrett2027 5-5 G Lillian Barrett – Woodstock
The aggression Lillian showed in a 43-35 loss to North Forsyth was impressive. With Lyla Sanderson out, Barrett shouldered the load when it came to offensive production. Lillian attacked the basket, slipping through the defense with euro steps to draw fouls and get to her floater. Barrett plays with a chip on her shoulder. You can see her emotions throughout the game etched on her face as she plays with max effort. Barrett’s quickness involves her as a two-way threat. Lily collected a game-high 13 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 3 steals, netting a three and shooting 4-5 from the foul line in the process. Montreat offered the tough-nosed guard in August.

Malia Kelly2030 5-7 G Malia Kelly – Woodstock
Malia has a bright future at Woodstock. The freshman has sturdy physical size and nimble agility for her age. She looked comfortable with the ball in her hands against North Forsyth, able to change directions as a penetrator, creating open looks for teammates. Malia’s offense came via her jump shot. She sank two threes and drained a pull-up in transition as she tallied 10 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. Kelly looks poised for her grade and ready to contribute at the varsity level from Day 1.

Nimah Ibidunni2027 6-2 F Nimah Ibidunni – Alexander
The Princeton-commit made her season debut posting 14 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks in a 42-35 loss to Northview and followed up with 22 points and 7 rebounds in a tight 45-40 defeat against Milton, a game the Cougars led for a good portion. Nimah’s skill in the pivot is fun to watch. She’s got great footwork as she blends spin moves with drop steps and more. Ibidunni finishes with both hands and is a legit threat from 15-feet and out with her jumper. Nimah’s touch at the line resulted in 6-8 shooting in Game 1. With Ibidunni in the paint, Alexander can play with nearly anyone.

Jaida Stamper
2028 5-3 PG Jaida Stamper – Alexander
I liked what I saw out of Jaida in Game 1 against Northview. Stamper broke free for a pair of threes in the second half to add on to her 3-3 shooting from the line and a transition layup. The junior finished with 11 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block in a seven-point loss. Jaida is on the smaller side, but she doesn’t get pushed around. She’s got good balance when handling the ball and is adept at making tight pocket passes off the bounce, hitting rollers and dump-offs. Jaida has a growing two-man synergy with Nimah Ibidunni, especially whenever they work high ball screens together.

Melody Ashford2030 5-10 G Melody Ashford – Northview
Among the league’s leading scorers weekly, Melody did it again dropping in 16 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block against Alexander. Ashford was intent on getting downhill. The big guard does a nice job keeping her dribble alive before dipping her shoulder to turn the corner toward the rim. Ashford was a foul magnet, shooting 9-12 from the free throw line. Melody’s three field goals came on a left-handed layup off a steal, a drive to the basket and a three-pointer. Ashford landed her first D-I offer just last week, a bid from North Carolina A&T.

2030 6-1 C Harper Mammola – Northview
Harper may not have made a massive dent in the box score, but her impact was way bigger than what could be fit onto a scoresheet. In Northview’s 42-35 win over Alexander, the freshman was a stalwart inside, a defensive anchor who rebounded and protected the rim. Harper totaled 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. At over 6-foot tall, Mammola is physically strong, a stout presence who uses her body well on defense when denying entries and walling up. She changed numerous shots inside making life difficult for Nimah Ibidunni. Offensively, Harper went 3-4 at the foul line. Mammola has a bright long-term future.

Livy Harrison2027 5-6 G Livy Harrison – Roswell
Roswell snagged their first win of the season 31-21 against Chapel Hill. Livy Harrison finished with 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. The senior had the move of the game, an impressive drive to the rim in which she used crossovers, a release dribble and a burst of speed downhill along with using her off-arm to swim past the defender to slice through the entire Chapel Hill defense for a tough layup over a 6-foot-2 post. A move like that took great patience, poise and strength. Not many players can keep their dribble alive to get to the rim like that, let alone finish as well.

2028 5-8 G Kaitlyn Mercier – Chapel Hill
Kaitlyn can play multiple spots on the floor. She’s a strong athlete who is swift on the perimeter and powerful in the paint. Against Roswell, Mercier was tough on the glass and active on defense. She racked up numerous steals with her instinctual movement to break up plays. Kaitlyn’s defense sparked her offense, scoring on a steal and in transition by running the floor. Mercier posted 5 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 5 steals.

2030 6-2 C Imisi Soyoye – Chapel Hill
The freshman holds promise. Soyoye has tremendous height and length and of course bloodlines, her brother 6-foot-10 Ramon Soyoye playing at Baylor. Imisi is still a little raw, but she flashes a high ceiling. She moves well for her size, projecting to be an effective rim runner in transition. Imisi rebounds and blocks shots. Her offensive identity is in its infancy, but she can convert putbacks and take short turnaround jumpers in the lane. Soyoye shot 3-8 from the foul line against Roswell finishing with 7 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block. Imisi is not yet scratching the surface of her lofty upside. Stay tuned.