HT: Dowling 34, @Hawkettehoops 18. @SavyGage backs her way down into the post and hits a nice turnaround jumper for the Hawkettes, who are in a big hole heading into the break.
. @SavyGage hits a 3-pointer and @Hawkettehoops has scored the 1st 5 points of the 3rd quarter to cut Dowlingโs lead to 34-23. Both Gage and @jbball1022 have 9 points to lead Ankeny.
HT: Waukee 25, โฆ@Hawkettehoopsโฉ 23. โฆ@SavyGageโฉ makes a nifty step-back jumper at the buzzer to make it a one-possession game at the break. She scored 10 of her 12 points in the 2nd quarter. Emily Sorensen leads Waukee with 9.
Coach Beechum's Thankfulness; Gratitude Fall SZN Note
Player Profile
๐ Name: Savannah "Savy" Gage (@SavyGage )
๐ Position: Guard
๐ Height: 5'11"
๐ Class: 2025
๐ Teams: Ankeny High School (@ankenyhawkhoops )
๐ College Commitment:** University of St. Thomas (D1) (@TommieWBBall )
Coach's Appreciation
"I'm immensely grateful for Savy's contributions to our team. Her exceptional leadership, scoring ability, and versatile offensive skillset have been crucial to our success. I'm thankful for the winning mentality she brings to every game and practice, elevating the performance of everyone around her."
Fall Season Impact: Reasons for Gratitude
Offensive Prowess
๐น Scoring Ability: Deeply appreciative of Savy's knack for putting points on the board consistently
๐น Versatile Attack: Thankful for her excellent mix of downhill drives and outside shooting, making her a multi-dimensional threat
๐น Leadership: Grateful for her ability to lead by example on the offensive end, setting a high standard for the team
Team Impact
โ On-Court Leadership: Profoundly thankful for Savy's leadership skills, which help guide and motivate the team
โ Winning Mentality: Appreciative of her competitive spirit and drive to succeed, which inspires her teammates
โ Offensive Catalyst: Grateful for her ability to create opportunities for herself and others, enhancing overall team performance
Impactful Performance Indicators
1. ๐ Scoring Efficiency: Deeply thankful for her ability to contribute points consistently
2. ๐ Offensive Versatility: Grateful for her balanced attack of drives and outside shots
3. ๐ Leadership: Appreciative of her role in guiding and motivating the team
4. ๐ Basketball IQ: Thankful for her smart decision-making on the court
5. ๐ Collegiate Potential: Excited and grateful for her commitment to continue her career at the D1 level
Potential for Growth: A Source of Excitement
Strengths We Cherish
๐น Grateful for her elite scoring ability from multiple areas on the court
๐น Thankful for her leadership skills that positively impact team dynamics
๐น Appreciative of her versatile offensive game, combining interior and perimeter threats
๐น Grateful for her winning mentality and competitive drive
Looking Ahead with Gratitude
โ We're filled with gratitude for Savy's current skill set and the bright future ahead of her. Her commitment to the University of St. Thomas is a testament to her hard work and talent, and we're excited to see her compete at the D1 level.
โ Savy's profile as a versatile, leadership-oriented guard gives us countless reasons to be thankful. Her ability to score, lead, and elevate her teammates' play makes her not only a valuable player but also a joy to coach. We're grateful for the positive impact she has had on our program and look forward to seeing her continued success, both in her remaining time with us and in her future collegiate career.
# Coach's Honor โ Fall SZN
Name:
Savannah Gage (@SavyGage)
Position:
Guard, 5'11"
School:
Ankeny HS (@ankenyhawkhoops)
AAU Team:
ETG 2024 National Champion
@ETGmwgbb
Coach's Quote:
"Going into her senior season, she's locked in on improving everyday and showed her leadership on and off the floor. Her patience playing off the catch and letting plays develop while being under control is elite. She's crafty with the ball and can score on all three levels." - Coach Paul
Player Description:
Skillset/Strength:
Elite patience and control when playing off the catch. Crafty ball handler with the ability to score at all three levels. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities both on and off the court.
Performance:
Committed to play at University of St. Thomas (D1). Continually shows improvement and dedication to enhancing her skills as she enters her senior season.
Character/Work Ethic:
Exhibits a strong commitment to daily improvement and leadership. Her patience and control on the court reflect a mature playing style and high basketball IQ.
Iโm extremely excited to announce that Iโve committed to South Dakota State University!! Iโd like to thank my family and my coaches who have supported me throughout this process. Go Jacks!!๐๐