Grassroots Preview: Team 419
Basketball in the Northwest Ohio region has always been very competitive, Just this year alone, both Toeldo Rogers and Minster won state basketball championships. In fact, they both won back-to-back. Travel ball in that region is also very good, and…
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Continue ReadingBasketball in the Northwest Ohio region has always been very competitive, Just this year alone, both Toeldo Rogers and Minster won state basketball championships. In fact, they both won back-to-back.
Travel ball in that region is also very good, and one of the teams who will be making noise this year will be Team 419 , a team of high school players from some very successful schools.
They will be headed to some key exposure events this year, giving their talented players a chance to be seen by coaches at the next level.
Number | Player | Height | Position | Class | School |
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12 | Kate Leichty | 5-5 | Guard | 2020 | Coldwater |
15 | Makenzie Wilson | 6-0 | Forward | 2020 | Wapakoneta |
20 | Kierra Wendel | 5-4 | Guard | 2021 | Fort Recovery |
24 | Alli Vaughn | 5-9 | Guard | 2021 | Fort Recovery |
25 | Casey Minnig | 6-0 | Forward | 2021 | Wapakoneta |
32 | Kristen Luersman | 5-10 | Forward | 2020 | Fort Jennings |
34 | Madelyn Renner | 5-9 | Guard | 2021 | Lima Bath |
35 | Tori Newland | 5-10 | Forward | 2020 | Allen East |
40 | Rosie Williams | 5-10 | Forward | 2020 | Lima Central Catholic |
Team 419 schedule
April 26-28 The Clash (Cincinnati, OH)
May 17-19 GBA Lauren Hill Classic (Cincinnati, OH)
July 5-8 Run 4 The Roses (Louisville, KY)
July 21-28 USJN Summer Showcase (Indianapolis, IN)
3 key players to watch: The leader of this team looks to be Makenzie Wilson, a 6-foot wing who defensively is a long player able to knock down up to 15-foot jumpers, really good with both hands, and can finish with both left and right around the rim. Working to expand her range out to the 3, wants to become an outside/inside player for this team. Another player who is expected to produce for this team is Kristen Luersman, a 5-foot-10 small forward who will play the 3-position at the next level. Kristen is the most skilled offensive player for this team, good range out to the 3-point line, solidly built and can finish both left and right, can score off the bounce, and is an old-school player. Can score at the rim along with her outside game. Smooth player who similar to Wilson, runs well in transition. She is the quiet leader by the way she plays and leads by example. A third player that I feel will blossom this summer is Rosie Williams, a 5-foot-10 power forward. She is a coaches kid who makes her debut in travel ball this year. She is a physical rebounder, a double-double machine. Can hit the 15-footer and she is a strong player both inside and out.
2 sleepers this summer: the first one who should open eyes this year is Alli Vaughn, a Fort Recovery kid who can hit the step-back jumper at the 2-guard for this team. Expanding her game out to the three-point line, able to use either hands, and can play through contact off the dribble. Smooth lefty who should be able to make some noise for next-level coaches to see. Another sleeper for this team is Madelyn Renner, a 5-foot-9 shooting guard with excellent range and is a record-holder at Bath for her shooting. She is back from an injury and is an explosive player, can get in the lane and finish off the dribble. Used to be strictly a set-shooter, that has changed. Defensively, she normally guards one of the opposing teams best players on the perimeter.