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Brenley Matthews
2028 5-11 F Brenley Matthews – Creekview
Back fully healthy after minor ankle and back setbacks during the offseason, Brenley was near her best in a 64-43 win over West Forsyth. One of the premier stretch-forwards in Georgia, Matthews compiled 21 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block. She nailed three threes, hitting from the top of the key and from the wings off the catch. Her strength around the rim led to post up hoops, putbacks and drives. Matthews scores through contact consistently, calm when catching in the pivot as she maneuvers with deft footwork with her back to the basket. With two full seasons left to develop, Brenley is currently a no-brainer for D-II programs looking for inside-out versatility in the frontcourt.

2030 5-7 PG Everley Dobson – Creekview
Filling huge shoes replacing Class 5A Player of the Year Kailyn Hamby, Everley Dobson slid into the lead guard position without issue in Creekview’s 21-point win against West Forsyth. While Dobson didn’t need to score an exorbitant amount like her predecessor, Everley still displayed some firepower as she knocked down an early three to get the Grizzlies on the board quickly. From there, Dobson let the game come to her as her feel impressed beyond her age. She did a nice job pushing tempo when needed and kept the ball moving as a playmaker, looking for her teammates. Defensively she was effective both in the half court and when guarding full court. Dobson racked up 11 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 5 steals while shooting 4-4 from the foul line, an impactful season debut.

2027 5-10 F Payten Day – Creekview
A hero from last year’s state championship game, Payten will play an even bigger role her senior season as a starter in the frontcourt. Part of a physical and skilled tandem on the blocks, Day shined on Tuesday as a defensive anchor. Payten does all the dirty work you could ask for from a post inside. She rebounds with strength in traffic, alters shots and is active when it comes to breaking up entry passes. Defense is Day’s calling card but she is also capable on offense. She was subbed out after passing up a layup but quickly redeemed herself upon reentering with a putback. Payten tallied 3 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks. Maintaining her confidence as a quality scoring option inside will help her make the most out of her senior season. Payten’s a tough-nosed high academic option that would seem to fit the needs of D-III programs.

2028 5-6 G Summer Bohatch – Creekview
Summer’s been on my radar as a potential late bloomer. Now an upperclassman, Bohatch could see more minutes. She did on Tuesday and made the most of her opportunities as she picked up 8 points, 1 rebound and 2 steals off the bench. I really liked the spark she brought. She played fast on defense. Offensively, I thought she handled and shot the ball confidently, connecting on a pair of threes. Bohatch has seemed to add a little more strength to her frame while still maintaining her energetic effort. Continuing to get reps with laser focus will help her trend up in the rotation.

Sydney Drohan
2027 5-9 SG Sydney Drohan – West Forsyth
Sydney looks to be the bell-cow scoring option for West Forsyth this season. The sharpshooter was hot against Creekview, splashing four threes with two coming in the first quarter to spring the Wolverines to a 9-7 lead after eight minutes. Drohan has a scorer’s mentality. When I watched her last June, she was a little bit more of a catch-and-shoot only option, but now in a prominent role, Drohan looks much more capable off the dribble with multi-level scoring prowess. Sydney loves to negative step upon the catch. She has long strides that match her long-frame. Drohan’s jump shot is her primary weapon, but she can also get to her floater. What I really liked about Sydney’s performance against Creekview is how she was able to recognize mismatches as a big guard. Multiple times Drohan went into the post and was able to score with her back to the basket on turnarounds. Sydney finished with 21 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block. Drohan looks like a viable option for D-III programs to investigate.

2030 5-10 F Evelyn Bancroft – West Forsyth
Only a freshman, Evelyn holds nice promise. She’s a bit of a tweener, able to play either forward position. Against Creekview, she predominately played on the perimeter on offense. Bancroft swished a pair of threes, her first coming via a pull-up. Defensively is where Evelyn showed how important she will be for the Wolverines. She did a nice job rebounding and looked to start fastbreaks herself. While Evelyn’s lone two field goals came from beyond the arc, she was aggressive pump faking off the catch and attacking the hoop. She managed to get to the line to shoot 4-4 as she totaled 10 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal.

2029 6-1 F Catherine Rowland-Williams – Lakeview Academy
With great size inside and only a sophomore, Catherine Rowland-Williams looks like a legit college prospect. A mouthful of a name to say and a handful to guard, the big red head has a really nice game. I love how physical she is inside, ducking in for post-ups. She seals well and is effective on the offensive glass. When Catherine catches inside, she’s comfortable turning over either shoulder to score. Rowland-Williams has nice touch from 15-feet and is capable of stretching the floor all the way out to the three-point line. Lakeview Academy focuses on playing inside-out, looking for Catherine on the block and rightfully so. She’s a blossoming workhorse inside who should play her way onto radars as her exposure continues to uptick. In a 53-43 loss to Jackson County, Rowland-Williams collected 16 points, 9 rebounds and 1 block.

2031 5-10 F Skylar Pleasant – Lakeview Academy
The eighth grader is going to be an impact player in Year 1 playing in the GIAA. At first glance, Pleasant looks like an overpowering post player who can finish through contact inside. While she can do that, her game is much more robust than just a banger. Skylar handles the ball exceptionally well on the perimeter, able to attack coast-to-coast and capable of changing directions and speeds to get downhill. She’s a skillful finisher who holds upside when it comes to expanding her shooting range. Pleasant tallied 10 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block against Jackson County. Skylar is a mismatch for defenders.

2028 5-3 G Aniya Hill – Cedar Shoals
In a loss to Morgan County, Aniya was a bright spot for the Jaguars. The multi-color shoed guard didn’t use blazing speed or flashy ball handling in able to be effective. She played at her own pace to get to her spots. She loved utilizing her pull-up jumper. While her release and follow through may not be exactly textbook, the results were, scoring a team-high 13 points on a blistering 6-8 shooting, netting 10-12 footers throughout. Continuing to build confidence in going left will help round out her game, but Aniya is a sneaky key piece for Jaguars to pair with star Jasiah Wymbs and veteran Kayla Harris.

2027 5-2 PG Madison Holcomb – Morgan County
Holcomb is a fun to watch, pint-sized pit bull who knows how to run a team. Madison is a slick ball handler. She isn’t afraid to get creative with the rock, showing off almost a Shammgod-like crossover to slip past a defender in a 55-36 win over Cedar Shoals. Madison’s motor is a reliable source of energy to get the Bulldogs going. She posted 9 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 7 steals in the victory.