FLEMING FLEECES YSN CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
CANFIELD OH- Scoring grabs the headlines, but defense wins games. It’s not flashy, it doesn’t always show up on highlight reels, but it’s the heartbeat of any squad that wants to make real noise. Locking people up, taking away passing lanes, and making life miserable for opponents—that’s the kind of grit that doesn’t always get the love it deserves. But this time, it did.
Canfield’s defense was a full-on nightmare for opponents all season, and leading that charge? Carly Fleming. She was the tip of the spear in Canfield’s press, living in the other team’s back pocket. Fleming racked up a clean 100 steals on the year, averaging four takeaways a night. That kind of motor and awareness doesn’t just show up—she earned it. And she did it without getting herself in foul trouble, which meant she was out there late in games, still making things happen when others were gassed or benched. Her ability to stay disciplined while causing chaos is why she stood out.
YSN gave Carly her flowers, naming her Co-Defensive Player of the Year, and it’s well-earned. She’s not done yet either—Fleming’s suiting up one more time this season in the YSN All Star Game on March 22nd at Boardman High School. Tip-off for the girls game is set for 5:00. Come see one of the best defenders in the area do what she does best—lock down.
