LBI Player Recap: Ice Breaker Classic
Saturday, December 08, 2018
Arbor Prep High School
Ypsilanti, MI
Final Scores
Kinglsey 52 Midland 43
Pewamo-Westphalia 42 Midland Dow 25
Chandler Park 54 Detroit Renaissance 45
Arbor Prep 59 Maple Glenn City 55
Saginaw Heritage 45 Southfield A&T 43
Michigan Center 61 Flint Carman-Ainsworth 56 OT
Adrian Lenawee Christian 57 Detroit Country 52
Shealyn Tripp 2021 5’10” Guard/Wing Michigan Center H.S.
Sheaylyn’s toughness came shining through when it mattered the most. Her crafty moves on in the paint and on the block gave Michigan City boost it needed to take the game into overtime. She plays huge for her size and can handle the ball well. She finished the game with 16 points.
Brittany Bowman 2020 5’8” Guard Kingsley H.S
Bowman not only was the leading scorer for her team but the game, leading the way with 22 points which included three 3-pointers. She’s a tough defender that was a key contributor to some crucial stops when her team was down.
Jacie King 2019 5’8” Guard/Wing Kingsley H.S.
King is a smart player that can shoot. She was great at reading the defense and hitting the gaps, often creating shots for both herself and her teammates. Jacie was key in helping her team get the lead and the win. She finished with 15 points.
Jordan Phillips 2020 5’9” Guard Midland H.S.
A true combo guard, Phillips was the energy source for the Chemics. She is a shooter that hit big buckets at clutch moments. She did a good job of controlling the offense when she ran the point. Jordan knocked down big shots, but also got to the rim and drew fouls. She scored a team-high 18 points.
Olivia Carpenter 2021 5’8” Guard Midland H.S.
Carpenter was quiet, but a key piece to Midland’s puzzle. She played hard on both ends of the court, got to the hoop for easy buckets and knocked down a few clutch free throws. She also did a good job of handling the ball and running the offense. She finished with 7 points.
Ellie Droste 2020 5’8” Guard Pewamo Westphalia H.S.
In a nutshell, Ellie did what she wanted…when she wanted…to whomever she wanted… the entire game! Her leadership, offensive accuracy, and scrappy defense help lead her team to a 20 point victory. Droste contributed 13 points.
Hannah Spitzley 2020 6’0” Wing Pewamo Westphalia H.S.
Hannah was the quiet storm for PW. She always seemed to be at the right spot at the right time on both ends of the court. Her buckets were huge. She was a leader and an awesome teammate at the same time, knowing when to take over and when to create for others. She led the team with 14 points. (Verbal to western Michigan)
Maize Taylor 2019 5’9” Guard H. H. Midland Dow H.S.
Even at moments when Midland Dow seem to be struggling for energy, Taylor was still playing hard. She did everything she could to get her team back in the game. She went to the hoop strong, made the extra pass, and played great defense. However, her efforts weren’t enough and her team was never able to recover. Maize knocked down three 3-pointers and finished with a game-high 16 points. (Verbal to Northwood)
Taylor Walton 2021 5’10” Post Chandler Park H.S.
Her passion and hustle are what makes her stand out. She plays great full court defense and never seemed to get tired. She battled on the boards, often creating second-chance opportunities. Taylor did all of this while fighting what seemed like a stomach bug. She finished the game with 10 points.
Anaya Kennedy 2019 5’6” Guard Chandler Park H.S.
Making big shots when her team needed them the most, Kennedy played with a lot of heart and energy. She hustled the entire game on offense and defense and led her team in scoring. She finished with 12 points, including 2 three-pointers.
Tiana Mason 2019 6’0” Post Chandler Park H.S.
Mason was a beast on the boards on both ends of the court, using her strong frame and high jumping skills. She ran the court well and worked hard every possession. Mason showed her versatility by successfully knocking down the turnaround jumper and her pull up on a few different occasions, scoring 8 points for the game.
Shannon Wheeler 2021 6’1” Post Detroit Renaissance H.S.
Wheeler fought hard the entire game. She was a force in the paint, block shots and snagging rebounds. She played almost every minute and gave all she had. She is a dominant player that will only get better as the season goes on. She led her team with 19 points.
Kailee Davis 2021 5’5” PG Detroit Renaissance H.S.
Kailee was definitely the floor general for Renaissance. She kept her composure and fought hard to get her team in the game. She got in the paint and was able to get easy buckets on a few possessions. She also made sure the ball moved up the court quickly during transition. She was second-leading scorer on her squad, finishing with 12 points.
Mya Petticord 2022 5’9” Guard Arbor Prep H.S.
Petticord took the game over in the middle of the 2nd quarter and dominated from that point on. No one on the other team could stay in front of her and she found a way to score from everywhere on the court. With Mya’s 34 point game-high, her team fought back and walked away with the win.
Kashyra Jackson 2019 6’0” Wing/Post Arbor Prep H.S.
Jackson had a huge second half to help give the Gators a big win. She used her strength and size to bully her way inside, resulting in multiple buckets and shots from the stripe. She also got some very crucial rebounds. She was the second leading scorer for Arbor Prep with 15. (Signed with Pitt Johnstown)
Hailey Helling 2022 5’10” Wing Maple City Glen Lake H.S.
A fighter to the end, Helling did everything she could to help her team get a win. She knocked down 3’s, drove to the hoop, and had some great defensive stops. However, all of these things and her team-high 14 points just weren’t enough to get over the hump.
Moira Joiner 2019 5’9” PG Saginaw Heritage H.S.
Joiner showed that not only can she be a great floor general, but she can also take over offensively when she needs to. She played tough and gritty the entire game, scrappy for loose balls and taking a lot of contact as he went to the hoop. She finished with a game-high 21. (Signed with Michigan State)
Shine Strickland-Gills 2019 6’0” Post Saginaw Heritage H.S.
There was not one player on the court that was as tough as Shine. She literally battled and bullied her way to the boards and the block on every possession. She hit the floor a few times and got up every time and kept playing. She was the energy her team needed to capture a lead and hold on to it. She finished with 8 points. (Signed with Central Michigan)
Cheyenne McEvans 2020 5’10” Guard Southfield A&T H.S.
Cheynenne’s athleticism came shining through during this game. She jumped out of the gym, made great moves to the rim and hit the boards for rebounds. After a few questionable calls from the guys in the striped shirt, Cheyenne showed her maturity by shaking it off and continued to play hard and encouraged her team to do the same. She finished with 12 points.
Soleil Barnes 2019 5’9” Guard Southfield A&T H.S.
Barnes quiet and smooth demeanor was what Southfield needed for this game. There were moments when they could have fallen apart, but Barnes’ calm attitude helped them stay focus and continue to fight. She did a great job handling the ball, as she played the point guard position most of the game, and also knocked down some big shots. She led the way in scoring with 14 points.
Alize Tripp 2020 5’8” Guard Michigan Center H.S.
From the opening tip, Alize showed that she came to play. She hit a big three early and never looked back. Her floor leadership and relentless play in overtime is why her team walked out of the gym victorious. She led her team in scoring with 18 points.
Aaliyah McQueen 2020 5’9” Guard Flint Carman-Ainsworth H.S.
Aaliyah took over the game within the first two minutes of checking in. Her athleticism and quick decision making kept Carman in the lead for most of the game. She plays with a lot of confidence in not only herself but her teammates as well. She had a game-high 24 points.
Bree Salenbien 2021 6’2” Wing/Post Adrian Lenawee Christian H.S.
A little bit of this, a little bit of that. Hit a three here, get an “And-1” there. Bree was literally whatever her team needed when they needed it, on both ends of the court. As her strength and game IQ increase, she is going to be a lethal weapon. She finished right under her big sister with 20 points.
Dani Salenbien 2020 5’9” Guard Adrian Lenawee Christian H.S.
A tough, smart and scrappy guard, Dani was the leader on the court the entire game. Whether she was making ankles wobble on the perimeter, hitting a big-time three or dropping off a nice pass, she made things happen. She scored a game-high 21 points.
Adrian Folks 2019 6’0” Post Detroit Country Day H.S.
Without Adrian, Country Day would not have had a chance. She bullied her way through the post, drawing the foul and sometimes hitting the layup. She blocked shots, got steals and crashed the boards. Adrian scored a team-high 23 points. (Signed with Indiana State)
Jasmine Powell 2019 5’7” PG Detroit Country Day H.S.
Despite getting hit with her fourth foul in the middle of the third quarter, Powell was still a key factor in the Yellowjackets fight to the end. Her quickness was a nuisance for the other team and she made great decisions with the ball. Jasmine hit a big three to cut the lead down to 3, but her team still fell short. She finished with 10 points. (Signed with Minnesota)
R.SIMONE ICEBREAKER ALL-STAR TEAM
ICEBREAKER ALL-STAR FIRST TEAM
Mya Petticord – Arbor Prep
Dani Salenbien – Adrian Lenawee Christian
Shannon Wheeler – Detroit Renaissance
Brittany Bowman - Kingsley
Moira Joiner – Saginaw Heritage
Cheyenne McEvans – Southfield A&T
Aaliyah McQueen – Flint Carman-Ainsworth
Shealyn Tripp – Michigan City
Adrian Folks – Detroit Country Day
Bree Salenbien – Adrian Lenawee Christian
Honorable Mention
Taylor Walton – Chandler Park
Tiana Mason – Chandler Park
Alize Tripp – Michigan City
Ellie Droste – Pewamo Westphalia
Jordan Phillips - Midland
