Notes and Notables From the June 19-20 Hutchinson Community College Team Camp

Hutchinson Community College hosted a varsity and jayvee team camp at the Hutchinson Sports Arena June 19-20. Attending for a substantial portion of day two I enjoyed the opportunity to see some notable players playing with their high school teammates.  I also got a glimpse of up-and-coming players likely to make an impact for their schools. [caption id="attachment_61541" align="alignright" width="202"] In a game against South Haven at Hutchinson Community College's team camp Wellsville senior Madie McCoy shoots a three-point jumper while teammate Bethany Pearson looks to box out an opponent for a rebound.[/caption] <strong>Madie McCoy</strong>, 2020, 5'7, G/F, Wellsville - McCoy was the lone senior to play with a small squad that included three 2023s among a group of underclassmen. Solidly built, she showed good defensive court awareness and interior competitiveness.  A three point threat she gets her teammates involved well with her passing ability. She needs to improve her vertical to strengthen her jump shot and ability to rebound. McCoy was a KBCA 1A honorable mention all-state and a first team Pioneer League selection in 2019. <strong>Bethany Pearson</strong>, 2022, 5'6", PG, Wellsville - Pearson's ability to run the point enabled McCoy to work the 2-4 positions. Showed good smarts running the team. Has good speed, solid quickness on defense, can dribble-drive and dish, and showed three point range. [caption id="attachment_61542" align="alignleft" width="300"] In a game against Wellsville at Hutchinson Community College's team camp South Haven senior Brittney Byers looks to box out an opponent on a Wellsville shot.[/caption] <strong>Brittney Byers</strong>, 2020, 5'6", PG/2, South Haven - Byers showed good ability to elevate and in the use of a floater to score with in the lane off the drive.  She also scored with a scoop shot when anticipating contact on a drive.  Fundamentals need sharpen all-around but the talent is there.  Byers was a South Central Border first team all-league selection in 2019.  She averaged 17.3 ppg and 3 spg. [caption id="attachment_61543" align="alignright" width="182"] Nickerson Freshman Ava Jones shoots over an Andale defender in a game at Hutchinson Community College's team camp.[/caption] <strong>Ava Jones</strong>, 2023, 6'0", PF, Nickerson - Good size, length, and athleticism. Showed a good up-and-under move, the ability to catch and turn to hit the jumper from mid-lane, and that she's a good free throw shooter. Has a tendency to hold the ball too low inside and struggles at times playing against active, shorter defenders. <em>Featured Image: Nickerson Freshman Ava Jones posts up a Andale defender at Hutchinson Community College's team camp.</em> &nbsp;