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Classic in the City: Day 2 Top Performers

By Emma Ervin, 01/16/22, 6:15PM EST

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Let's take a look at the top performers from the first four games of Day 2 at the Classic in the City

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Pickerington Central played host to the first annual Classic in the City in conjunction with the Ohio Girls Basketball Report (OGBR). The event featured top talent from Ohio and across the country.

Let's take a quick look at the results from the first four games of Day 2 of the event! 

Game 9: Tri-Valley 41, Olentangy Liberty 30

Game 10: Winton Woods 69, Westerville South 62

Game 11: Princeton 68, Gahanna Lincoln 49

Game 12: Stow 52, Bishop Hartley 42

Anna Krupa (5’8 G / Tri-Valley / 2022) - Krupa, the MVP of game nine, was the glue for Tri-Valley Sunday. She scored in a variety of ways; several breakaways in transition, from deep,  and in the midrange. She is an active defender causing turnovers, including one late in the game. She’s a great decision maker with the basketball and when making cuts. Krupa snagged an offensive board on a rebound with 35 seconds left to give TV the ball back to seal the game for good. Sunday’s great performance was less than 24 hours after hitting a game winner in overtime at the Classic in the Country Saturday. She’s currently uncommitted and could make a big impact at the next level.

Addison Marston (6’2 F / Olentangy Liberty / 2023) - Marston had an unbelievable impact on the defensive end of the floor. In the first quarter alone, the junior had at least 5 blocks. Her length and shot blocking ability completely altered how Tri-Valley was running their offense. She knocked down two long range jumpers but doesn't play with her back to the basket much. She could use a little polishing on the offensive end but has improved tremendously over the season.

Mackenzie Harvey (5’7 G / Tri-Valley / 2025) - Harvey played a great game for the Dawgs Sunday. She is a quiet threat on the offensive end of the floor, connecting on several threes. Her biggest shot was a three from the corner with about a minute left in the game. This gave Tri-Valley a nine point lead and effectively put the game out of reach for Liberty. Just a freshman, Harvey is already making a big impact on a talented Tri-Valley squad.

Chance Gray (5’11 G / Winton Woods / 2022) - Gray, an Oregon commit and ESPN #7 in the class of 2022, is phenomenal. She dropped 39 points in Sunday’s win, including 16/16 from the free throw line. Everything she does is crisp from passing to deliberate cuts and anticipation on the defensive end. Her most impressive move of the day? Her NBA-esuqe turn around jumper from the right corner to start the fourth quarter. Gray is a special talent.

Daysia Thompson (5’6 G / Winton Woods / 2022) - Thompson did some really nice things for Winton Woods versus Westerville South. She finished drives with both her right and left hands, hit a jumper from the middle of the key and was a monster on the offensive boards. She has a smooth handle and is an excellent passer. She anticipates well on the defensive end and has a high motor. Thompson and Gray are a fantastic 1-2 punch for Winton Woods.

Tamara Ortiz (5’4 G / Westerville South / 2023) - After Chance Gray scored 25 points in the first half, Ortiz drew the assignment to guard her starting in the third quarter. She held Gray to just two points in the third. This allowed the Wildcats to claw back into the game. She hit a clutch three pointer late in the fourth to cut the lead to just one point. Ortiz has a great motor and that was on display in the second half on Sunday.

Sole Williams (5’8 G / Princeton / 2023) - Williams, the 51st ranked player on the ESPN Top 100 list in the class of 2023, was a shining star on Sunday. She has a nasty stepback three and elite quickness. She blows by defenders for wide open layups with ease thanks to her quick first step. On multiple occasions, her steals led to easy buckets on the offensive end. She is a lockdown defender and consistent rebounder. Williams in one word? Electric.

Diwana Carter-Hartley (6’1 F / Princeton / 2023) - Carter-Hartley is one of the true centers we have seen this weekend and boy is she a good one. She dominated the paint in all aspects of the game against Lincoln. She finished equally well with both hands, is a relentless rebounder and consistently altered shots. She does not get pushed around easily and is constantly working for a better position.

La’sonja Hill (5’6 G / Princeton / 2023) - Hill gave Princeton some fantastic play at point guard on Sunday. She had the ball on a string and made great decisions when passing. Her three point shot is both beautiful and consistent. She hit back to back threes in the middle of the fourth to put the game out of reach. Like Williams, she is incredibly quick, giving her an advantage over most guards. She was a great rebounder, especially on the offensive end where she kept plays alive and she is a solid defender.

Kristin Chmielewski (6’0 G / Stow / 2022) - Chmielewski is a workhorse. Coming off of an MVP performance on Saturday, she picked up right where she left off. She finished a beautiful up and under in the second half and scored mainly from 15-feet and in. Her anticipation on defense is phenomenal. She was hugely effective in transition and when breaking the press. A repeat MVP performance for this fantastic senior.

Emily Ervin (6’1 F / Stow / 2022) - Ervin, a Siena Heights commit, started the game on fire. She scored eight of the Bulldog’s first 10 points, including two three pointers. She was forced to retire to the bench after two early fouls but picked up again in the second half. She was consistent on the boards and defended Ella Brandewie well. Ervin is a big who can stretch the floor, making the guards for Stow even more effective.

Bella Parker (5’4 G / Bishop Hartley / 2022) - Parker never gave up for Hartley on Sunday. Her three point shooting pulled them back into the game in the third quarter, hitting three in a short span of time. Her handles are nothing fancy but she takes care of the ball and has very limited turnovers. Parker is one of the main reasons the Hawks are ranked second in Division 2.

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