Ranked 2025 Players by Region Part 2: Huntington/Teays Valley

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've ranked the top 50, now let's examine how it breaks down regionally and what part of West Virginia they are from. Long debated amongst high school sports fanatics is where do the greatest players hail from. Well, we've broke it down into regions as follows: Southern/Coalfield, Huntington/Teays Valley, Charleston Metro, Ohio Valley, North Central/I-79 Corridor, Eastern Panhandle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2208848"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='2208848' first='Clay' last='Robertson'] Fast, furious and explosive could easily cover Robertson's presence on the floor.  He's been on a tear since last school season transitioning Spring Valley from being just a football school to a force to be dealt with in their respective region.  There are coaches and scouts from all levels that have watched and evaluated Robertson with most waiting patiently to see his progress in the next 12-18 months to decide where he might get offered.  It's going to be an interested but fun ride for Clay, but it doesn't come without a target on your back when you're one of the state's best.  We can't wait to track this young prospect progress.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1573144"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1573144' first='Maki' last='Cary'] embodies what a new age guard really is in this age of basketball.  Forcing defenses to defend all five on the floor and put all attention his direction as he's such a strong scorer and shooter.  Cary likely projects out to be a point guard at the next level, but certainly fits the bill as a combo guard as well.  If you like to watch or recruit a player that can force tempo and put constant pressure on defenses, this is your guy.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2208854"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='2208854' first='Landon' last='Poniatowski'] is somewhat of a recent discovery by many, flying under the radar, but thanks to Hudl that is no longer!  LP has the 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