Team Tennessee Glory 15U (2014) competed at Brandon Clay’s, Peach State Basketball Tip-Off Classic in Atlanta, GA. April 15 – 17, 2011. The team got off to a fast start by defeating the SouthEastern Lady Blazers 16U in exhibition play with outstanding play from Grace Wade (Faith Christian Aca.), Chyna Ellis (Arlington) and sharp shooter Sydney Smith (Collierville).
The team progressed through their first bracket game by posting 17 point victory over Florida’s Finest’ 16U team. The GLORY then faced the perennial powerhouse program Louisiana Domino’s 15U team. This game was a highlight of the event, in front of a capacity crowd, with fans and college coaches, the game went down to the wire. The GLORY was down by 7 points with 1:10 remaining, but with outstanding play from Courtney Banks (White Station), Jasmine Cincore (Central), Ashley Jackson (Ridgeway), and Torri Lewis (MHEA) the game was tied with a 3-point basket by Lewis as time expired. In the sudden death OT the GLORY played great pressure defense which forced the Domino’s to shoot and miss. Jackson cleared the rebound with an outlet to Banks who attacked the retreating defense only to make a phenomenal pass to Lewis for a layup and game winning basket.
The Championship game proved to be an all-out assault on TN Xtreme 15U. Gabbrella Salazar (Briarcrest) sparked the unit with 3-point accuracy and point-guard play. Raylin Starks (Arlington), Taylor Johnson (Kirby), Jasmine Hurley (DeSoto Central) kept the Xtreme’s 6”4’ post play at bay, while Yasmeen Brady's (Central) aggressive play helped close out the contest.
The Peach State event is college exposure at it’s best, with multiple GLORY athletes receiving offers from SEC, Conference USA, and BIG 12 colleges. Next up, the GLORY will travel to St. Louis, MO. on April 30 to participate in the USJN Gateway Challenge.
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