Team Preview: Blue Valley North Lady Mustangs
<strong><span style="font-size: 18pt">Prep Girls Hoops Team Preview</span></strong>
As we enter the 2019/2020 high school basketball season in Kansas. Prep Hoops will preview some of the Kansas City Area high schools. These preview articles will give you details on key players, season expectations and more.
In this article, we preview the <strong>Blue Valley North Lady Mustangs</strong>. North is coming off a 19-3 record, and finished 2nd in the EKL in 2018-19. Coach Fritz is entering her 24th season at North. She will look to continue her winning ways this upcoming season.
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<strong>Players to watch</strong>
<span style="font-family: impact, sans-serif">Paige Craft, Guard, Junior, (2021)</span>
Paige, a key returner for the Lady Mustangs this year. On a team full of upperclassman, she played a valuable role off the bench a season ago. This year Paige will step into a starting role, where she’ll be expected to be one of the leaders for BVN. The silky smooth guard has the ability, skill and IQ to play both guard positions. Has great court vision, handle and deceptive speed. Shooting ranges, from midrange to beyond the arc. Craft, a member of KC Dream Basketball continues to develop into one the area’s top guards. She's currently ranked #16 in our PGH Kansas Rankings for the class of 2021 and looks to climb this season.
<span style="font-family: impact, sans-serif">Lauren Cassaday, Forward, Senior, (2020)</span>
The Washburn University Women’s Basketball commit, is a returning starter for North. Lauren, the multi-sport athlete has been the “do it all” player for Lady Mustangs over the last couple of years. Her non-stop motor allows her to be an effective post and perimeter defender as well as a relentless rebounder on both sides of the ball. Can put it on the floor and finish strong at the basket, as well as shoot it from the perimeter. Lauren is currently ranked #26 in our PGH Class of 2020.
<span style="font-family: impact, sans-serif">McKenna Simons, Guard, Junior, (2021)</span>
Simons is another returner from last years team. After gaining more experience this summer playing with MO Phenom, she’ll be looked to play more of a role for the BVN. The 5’9 guard, is great in transition and finishes strong around the basket using floaters and a variety of other moves. A streaky perimeter shooter who has the ability to fill it up on any given night. Look for Simons to have break out season for the Lady Mustangs.
Lady Mustangs have some key returning girls off the bench from a year ago. Kayte Delong & Lexy Farrington should get valuable minutes for North this season.
<strong><span style="font-size: 18pt">Upcoming Games</span></strong>
December 6th, 2019, 6:00pm at home against Shawnee Mission South
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