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The Martin Methodist College women's basketball program is hosting a tryout on Saturday, March 29th from 2:00-3:30 pm. This will be the only open tryout held during the spring. For more information or to confirm a spot at the tryout, please contact assistant coach Jessy Christopher at JChristopher@MartinMethodist.edu or 615-477-9117. The RedHawks are an NAIA school located in Pulaski, TN. This past year they went 23-9 overall and 14-6 in the Southern States Athletic Conference. For more informaiton on the school, go to www.MartinMethodist.edu.

Ashley Johns (Loretto), Lori Long (Summertown), Ali Golden (Huntland), Raegan Hannah (Summertown) and Shelby Allen (Richland) are the top-5 scorers after two weeks of play. Three Sundays of play remain (Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 13). Game times and additional statistics can be found at: http://www.hoopsplus.org/FallLeague2013.html. Team rosters are listed below. WHITE 1.ADISON GOWAN (Giles Co. HS, 2015, Guard) 2.MCKENZIE KILBURN (Summertown HS, 2016, Forward) 3.RAINEY TYLER (West Limestone HS, 2017, Wing) 4.ASHLEY JOHNS (Loretto HS, 2014, PG) 5.TAYLOR MCNAIRY (Giles Co. HS, 2017, PG) 6.MORGAN SIMS (Huntland HS, 2017, wing) 7.KENEISHA LOVE (Giles Co. HS, 2016, Forward) 9.SARA BETH SMITH (Summertown HS, 2014, Forward) 10.PAIGE KLEINKE (Loretto HS, 2017, Post) 11.HOLLY WORTMAN (Huntland HS, 2016, Post) GREEN 1.ZACHURIYA ONEAL (Marshall Co. HS, 2017, Guard) 2.PAIGE HUNTER (Summertown HS, 2016, Wing) 3.MORGAN BECK (Lawrence Co. HS, 2015, PG) 4.KATIE WAYNE (Lawrence Co. HS, 2015, Wing) 5.JAYLA WHITE (Giles Co. HS, 2017, Guard) 6.SHELBY ALLEN (Richland HS, 2015, Guard) 7.MADISON ATCHLEY (Richland HS, 2017, Forward) 8.SHANNON HIGGINS (Richland HS, 2015, Forward) 9.ALISSA HUNTER (Summertown HS, 2014, PG) 10.ALIYAH JENKINS (Giles Co. HS, 2014, Post) PINK 1.SAMANTHA SKELTON (Wayne Co. HS, 2014, PG) 2.LYDIA RILEY (Frank Hughes HS, 2014, Guard) 3.DANI HOEFT (Forrest HS, 2017, Guard) 4.KYLEAH HENGESBACH (Forrest HS, 2017, Guard) 5.CAITLYN YOST (Forrest HS, 2017, Wing) 6.KAILEIGH BEDINGFIELD (Giles Co. HS, 2016, Forward) 7.ASHLEY BUMPHUS (Frank Hughes HS, 2014, Forward) 8.HALEY MORRIS (Frank Hughes HS, 2014, Post) 9.KAILEE ROGERS (Giles Co. HS, 2016, Wing) 10.KIKI CROSS (Giles Co. HS, 2016, Forward) BLUE 1. ALI GOLDEN (Huntland HS, 2017, PG) 2.JULIANNE BLACKBURN (Frank Hughes HS, 2016, Forward) 3.LYLAH RILEY (Frank Hughes HS, 2016, Wing) 4.HANNA PEVAHOUSE (Frank Hughes HS, 2015, Guard) 5.DESTINY GOBBLE (Loretto HS, 2017, Guard) 6.STRATTON HOBBS (Ardmore HS, 2014, PG) 7.JACEY DUDEK (Huntland HS, 2016, Post) 8.MARY LONG (Summertown HS, 2015, Guard) 9.KAYLA SANTIAGO (Loretto HS, 2014, Forward) 10.RAEGAN HANNAH (Summertown HS, 2016, Post) GOLD 1.TARA TUCK (Danville HS, 2017, PG) 2.HAILY COLLINS (Forrest HS, 2016, Guard) 3.TAYLOR ANNE BECKHAM (Frank Hughes HS, 2017, Guard) 4.LORI LONG (Summertown HS, 2014, Guard) 5.ADRIANA WALLACE (Summertown HS, 2015, Guard) 6.GRACIE GEORGE (Danville HS, 2016, Guard) 7.TABETHA HUTTO (Danville HS, 2016, Wing) 8.TAYLOR DURBIN (Frank Hughes HS, 2017, Post) 9.KRISTA CHAPMAN (Forrest HS, 2016, Post) 10.RACHAEL DIAMOND (East Limestone HS, 2014, PG) CLAY 1.SAVANNAH BROTHERS (Forrest HS. 2015, PG) 2.MARY KATLYN BRUCE (Giles Co. HS, 2017, Guard) 3.OMBREYAH DALY (Giles Co. HS, 2017, Forward) 4.ERIN FREEMAN (Giles Co. HS, 2017, Forward) 5.CLAIRE HARBISON (Cold Springs HS, 2017, Forward) 6.MARGARET BRYAN (Forrest H S, 2015, Guard) 7.HANNAH EVANS (Forrest HS, 2015, Forward) 8.EMME WILLOUGHBY (Cold Springs HS, 2017, Guard) 9.NESYA BUCHANAN (Lincoln Co. HS, 2016, PG) 10.CHLOE HARBISON (Cold Springs HS, 2014, Forward) BROWN 1.TAYLOR ANN YEAGER (Cullman, AL, 2018, PG) 2.BROOKE ASHLEY (Hampshire HS, 2017, Guard) 3.JENSEN HARPER (Giles County, 2018, Forward) 4.AMAYA ASHLEY (Hampshire HS, 2015, Guard) 5.BROOKE HOLT (Cornersville HS, 2014, PG) 6.BREANNE DUNKLEMAN (Cornersville HS, 2015, Guard) 7.KELSEY WORTHAM (Cornersville HS, 2015, Guard) 8.TAYTUM MCGILL (Summertown, 2018, Guard) 9.SAMANTHA CASTLEBERRY (Hampshire HS, 2015, Forward) 10.CAROLINE PATRICK (Riverdale HS, 2016, Forward)

For the 4th year, Martin Methodist College (Pulaski, TN) will host a High School Fall League. It has sold out each year. Currently there are only 7 spots left available. The cost is $60 and you play one game per week for five straight sundays. Participants also receive a shirt. The first games are on September 15th. There will also be a Middle School League. Teams will play a total of 3 games starting September 22. Cost is $40 and they receive a t-shirt, as well. To get more information or to register: http://www.goredhawks.com/d/2013MMCWBBFallLeague.pdf

Here is a link to a pretty comprehensive list of 2012 players that have signed/committed so far. If you have information of others that are not on this list, please feel free to provide your input. www.HoopsPlus.org/2012signings.html

After 3 weeks of the MMC Fall League, here are some of top statistical performers: SCORING AVERAGE: 19.7 Briana McDonald (Shelbyville Central HS) 17.0 Claire Franklin (Summertown HS) 15.0 Kamry Coffey (Giles Co. HS) 12.5 Kayla Santiago (Loretto HS) 12.3 Kelsie Smith (Shelbyville Central HS) 11.0 Sierra Jones (Madison Academy, AL) 11.0 Kylie Moore (Arab HS, AL) 11.0 Jensen White (Santa Fe HS) 10.7 Sydney Rau (Mt. Juliet HS) 10.3 Kiara White (Antioch HS) REBOUNDING AVERAGE: 6.3 Mary Pittman (Catholic HS, AL) 6.3 Sydney Rau (Mt. Juliet HS) 6.0 Kelsie Smith (Shelbyville Central HS) 5.7 Autumn Bates (West Limestone HS, AL) 5.7 Lauren Cox (NCC Warriors) 5.7 Crystal Radford (Richland HS) 5.0 Celese Sharbutt (Danville HS, AL) 4.7 Kelsey Risner (Wayne Co. HS) 4.5 Elizabeth Hemmen (Loretto HS) 4.5 Kayla Santiago (Loretto HS) ASSIST AVERAGE: 5.5 Shante McNairy (Giles Co. HS) 4.5 Jorden Quick (Cullman HS, AL) 4.0 Hayley Farrington (Loretto HS) 3.3 Shelby Allen (Richland HS) 3.3 Claire Franklin (Summertown HS) 3.3 Kirston Holder (Forrest HS) FIELD GOAL PCT. .800 Kayla Santiago (Loretto HS) .700 Elizabeth Hemmen (Loretto HS) .684 Briana McDonald (Shelbyville Central HS) .652 Kiara White (Antioch HS) .647 Jensen White (Santa Fe HS) TOTAL 3-POINTERS MADE: 10 Kamry Coffey (Giles Co. HS) 8 Scarlett Roberson (Forrest HS) 7 Briana McDonald (Shelbyville Central HS) 6 Claire Franklin (Summertown HS) 6 Adison Gowan (Giles Co. HS)

There ended up being 108 participants from all over (Chattanooga, Alabama, Georgia, Knoxville, Nashville, Murfreesboro). There was a wide array of talent from some girls getting DI interest to DIII type players. Half the girls were seniors, with the other half being underclassmen. There were about 30 coaches in attendance, from 21 different colleges. The colleges were (in no particular order): Lee University, Bryan College, Georgia Perimeter, Roane State, Martin Methodist College, Volunteer State, Paine University, Truett-McConnell, Walters State, Chattanooga State, Cleveland State, Young Harris College, Covenant College, Maryville College, University of Monticello, Birmingham Southern, Tusculum University, University of Mobile, South Georgia Tech, Tennessee Temple University, Berry College. I think all-in-all, it served its' purpose of providing an opportunity for some players to showcase their talents in front of college coaches. I know a number of coaches talked to me and mentioned that they saw some additional girls that they didn't know about already.

It is free for spectators.

Hoops Plus, LLC is partnering with the girls basketball programs at Red Bank HS and Jackson State CC to host two college showcase events. The first is at Red Bank HS in Chattanooga on September 24th. The second is at Jackson State CC in Jackson, TN on October 1st. Check-in for both events begin at 9:00am and games begin at 10:00am. Each participant will play 3 games and receive a t-shirt. The cost is $30 but players get $5 back if a teammate also participates. These showcases are for non-Division I recruiters (DII, DIII, NAIA, JC). For more information or to register, go to www.HoopsPlus.org/Showcase.html or call 903-918-5622.

The 2nd Annual Martin Methodist College Fall League starts Saturday, September 10. Teams will play one game per day. Games are scheduled for September 10 (1, 2, 3pm); September 18 (3, 4, 5pm); September 25 (3, 4, 5pm); October 2 (3, 4, 5pm); and October 15 (1, 2, 3 pm). Game results and statistics can be found at www.HoopsPlus.org/Fall_League.html. The Fall League has free admission to the public. The following are the Fall League rosters: WHITE Ashley Warren (Cornersville HS, 2012) Shelby Allen (Richland HS, 2015) Kayla Santiago (Loretto HS, 2014) Adison Gowan (Giles Co. HS, 2015) Jonnesha Sears (Austin HS, 2012) Kaitlyn Rogers (Cornersville HS, 2013) Crystal Radford (Richland HS, 2012) Hayley Farrington (Loretto HS, 2012) Autumn Bates (West Limestone HS, 2013) Alesis Hood (Giles Co. HS, 2015) BLUE Kaylin Stacey (Richland HS, 2013) Baylee Hemphill (Santa Fe HS, 2013) Hayley Inman (Wayne Co. HS, 2013) Mary Beth Brumit (Richland HS, 2015) Carley Thompson (Giles Co. HS, 2012) Kamry Coffey (Giles Co. HS, 2013) Kendall Greene (Giles Co. HS, 2012) Jensen White (Santa Fe HS, 2012) Kelsey Risner (Wayne Co. HS, 2012) Kiara White (Antioch HS, 2012) Kimme Barnes (Shelbyville Central HS, 2015) GREEN Elora Skuce (Cascade HS, 2013) Jessica Ervin (Cascade HS, 2014) Kirston Holder (Forrest HS, 2013) Hannah Phifer (Forrest HS, 2013) Katie Leverett (Community HS, 2013) Crystal Graham (Sparkman HS, 2014) Jessica Gonder (Westminster Christian Academy, 2014) Sydney Rau (Mt. Juliet HS, 2012) T'Keyha Coffey (Giles Co. HS, 2015) Lauren Cox (NCC Warriors, 2012) PINK Chelsea Smith (Hazel Green HS, 2013) Candace Daughrity (Forrest HS, 2013) Elizabeth Hemmen (Loretto HS, 2012) Ashley Johns (Loretto HS, 2014) Scarlett Roberson (Forrest HS, 2013) Emily McNeece (Mt. Pleasant HS, 2013) Shante McNairy (Giles Co. HS, 2012) Aliyah Jenkins (Giles Co. HS, 2014) Ashlyn McDonald (Shelbyville Central HS, 2015) Briana McDonald (Shelbyville Central HS, 2012) BROWN Ashley Faulkner (Santa Fe HS, 2014) Katie Faulkner (Santa Fe HS, 2012) Allison Pack (Santa Fe HS, 2014) Allison Dolzonek (Catholic HS, 2012) Sierra Jones (Madison Academy, 2014) Melanie Schaefer (Catholic HS, 2013) Minka Dorer (Giles Co. HS, 2013) Kelsie Smith (Shelbyville Central HS, 2012) Mary Pittman (Catholic HS, 2013) Celese Sharbutt (Danville HS, 2012) GOLD Claire Franklin (Summertown HS, 2012) Taylor Barnes (Cascade HS, 2015) Stratton Hobbs (Ardmore HS, 2014) Alyssa Lawson (Sequatchie Co. HS, 2012) Leigh Ann McAfee (Sequatchie Co. HS, 2012) Jorden Quick (Cullman HS, 2012) Shelby Forshey (Ardmore HS, 2014) Haylee Simpson (Cascade HS, 2013) Kylie Moore (Arab HS, 2012) Rachel Persall (West Point HS, 2013)

It is not necessarily the "Top 80" because many of the top-80 players would be Division I players that have already committed that might not find it helpful to participate since they already know where they are going to college. Though the league will not just be about recruiting. It is also good for playing with and against good competition that might be outside of your normal district or region. The league will be limited to only 80 players. This is the first year of having this. The idea came from a successful league over in East Tennessee that Don Brown and the Knoxville Lady Panthers put on last year. They had 80 kids and it was very competitive and very good for recruiters. It has only been the last week that it has been advertised. When a student registers, they must list some of their accomplishments and why they should be chosen for the event. We want to make sure that the players in the league are of a high caliber. To register or for more information, you can go to www.HoopsPlus.org/Fall_League.html or call Coach Bechler at 931-363-9829. Hope this helps.