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Went to yesterday's practice and I attended an earlier practice September 18th. Lots of changes from that practice. The first being different male practice players this time. One guy in particular was a lode to handle.
Observations:
1. Karisma Ortiz looked much better. She looked much quicker and appeared to be in better shape. She looks like she will be able to help the team. Thumbs up for her.
2. Got to see Bella Stevens for the first time. She probably won't help much this year but she shows promise. In the sprints, she lead almost every time. Of course some of the faster ones were just coasting. But still, she had fairly good straight ahead speed. Laterally, not as quick which is where you notice things defensively. Shot the three fairly well.
3. Had more appreciation for Peanut. Very active and my vote for the Blue Collar player of the year. Not tall but throws her weight round. Will score enough.
4. Amaya bonner is the most athletic player on the team. The only player who could hold her own with the good male player. Good defense and rebounding. Doesn't shoot well from outside.
5. Jayda Curry looks like a star and was the best player at the scrimmage by far. On one play, she was 30 feet from the rim with time running out and two defenders on her and she threw up a Steph Curry shot that was nothing but net. Did I mention she was falling away.
6. Claudia Lanarita looked better to me also. In better shape, and was more active physically. Still don't like her shot as it is a low release point. Can make it but will have trouble getting it off.
7. No Jada (was told she was sick) and no Alma as I think she is out for the season.
8. Kemery Martin was solis as usual and is a good all around guard. She can shoot the three but is fairly athletic and passes well.
9. Lelani and Michele looked good. Very athletic and both will help this team this season. Eva is solid and seems to be stationed at the top of the key a lot. She made some nice passes.
10. Mia looked in great shape and still has long arms. They didn't shrink.
All in all a spirited practice. Cal coaches even coached the men some plus some of the men ran wind springs with them.
Saw a couple of people on the side lines whom i didn't recognize. They may have been recruits. They may have not been.
They gave us some food before the event which was a first for me. Sat among the usual wonderful people and it was not crowded so Covid watchers were safe.
At one point Eliza Pierre led us in some cheers. There were two people on the other side of the court so our side said go and they said Bears. Or maybe it was the other way around. Pierre would make a good Mic Man .
Someone else can comment.
Went to yesterday's practice and I attended an earlier practice September 18th. Lots of changes from that practice. The first being different male practice players this time. One guy in particular was a lode to handle.
Observations:
1. Karisma Ortiz looked much better. She looked much quicker and appeared to be in better shape. She looks like she will be able to help the team. Thumbs up for her.
2. Got to see Bella Stevens for the first time. She probably won't help much this year but she shows promise. In the sprints, she lead almost every time. Of course some of the faster ones were just coasting. But still, she had fairly good straight ahead speed. Laterally, not as quick which is where you notice things defensively. Shot the three fairly well.
3. Had more appreciation for Peanut. Very active and my vote for the Blue Collar player of the year. Not tall but throws her weight round. Will score enough.
4. Amaya bonner is the most athletic player on the team. The only player who could hold her own with the good male player. Good defense and rebounding. Doesn't shoot well from outside.
5. Jayda Curry looks like a star and was the best player at the scrimmage by far. On one play, she was 30 feet from the rim with time running out and two defenders on her and she threw up a Steph Curry shot that was nothing but net. Did I mention she was falling away.
6. Claudia Lanarita looked better to me also. In better shape, and was more active physically. Still don't like her shot as it is a low release point. Can make it but will have trouble getting it off.
7. No Jada (was told she was sick) and no Alma as I think she is out for the season.
8. Kemery Martin was solis as usual and is a good all around guard. She can shoot the three but is fairly athletic and passes well.
9. Lelani and Michele looked good. Very athletic and both will help this team this season. Eva is solid and seems to be stationed at the top of the key a lot. She made some nice passes.
10. Mia looked in great shape and still has long arms. They didn't shrink.
All in all a spirited practice. Cal coaches even coached the men some plus some of the men ran wind springs with them.
Saw a couple of people on the side lines whom i didn't recognize. They may have been recruits. They may have not been.
They gave us some food before the event which was a first for me. Sat among the usual wonderful people and it was not crowded so Covid watchers were safe.
At one point Eliza Pierre led us in some cheers. There were two people on the other side of the court so our side said go and they said Bears. Or maybe it was the other way around. Pierre would make a good Mic Man .
Someone else can comment.