Elizabeth Boquet
December 13, 2016
Sportsman’s Paradise
December 13, 2016
Kyzha Jackson
JUNIOR • SMALL FORWARD • SOUTH LAFOURCHE
Name:
Kyzha Jackson
Height:
5’7”
Class:
Junior
School:
South Lafourche High School
Number:
14
Sports played:
Kyzha is a starting wing on the Lady Tarpons girls’ basketball team, which is currently No. 1 in Louisiana in the Class 4A power rankings. Jackson is one of the team’s leading scorers.
Strengths:
Slashing ability, the ability to score all over the floor, the ability to contribute as both a guard and also as a big. Kyzha is a matchup problem for opponents because she has a wide array of moves and the ability to beat opponents in several ways.
Goals:
“Win the district championship, then go as far in the playoffs as we can possibly go. We want to get past the second round of the playoffs this year. That’s something we’re shooting for.”
What her coach says?
“Kyzhs is really coming around. She does a great job stepping up for us and making plays on both ends of the court. She’s really emerging as a leader for our team.” -South Lafourche coach Rainie Terrebonne
Credentials:
South Lafourche forward Kyzha Jackson is a matchup nightmare for opponents. The junior wing has the ability to affect games in so many ways, thanks to her God-given athletic ability. Jackson can score — both in the paint and also on the perimeter and in transition. Off the floor, Kyzha said she enjoys listening to music, hanging out with friends and having a good time.
Visit houmatimes.com to see a video of Kyzha doing her thing!
