On The Rise...Juniors | Prep Girls Hoops

On the rise... Juniors This season many juniors have stepped up and led their teams to success. Here’s a watch list of players who have had big seasons and will be essential next season. [player_tooltip player_id="132351" first="Kiersten" last="McNulty"] | 6’3 F | Oshkosh West A combo forward that can go at the rim with the ball or go at the rim as a cutter or second chance player. Good transition finisher. She averaged 11.3 points per game this season. In a win over conference rival Oshkosh North, McNulty had a season-high 18 points. She also has an efficient mid range game. She led her team in rebounding with 6.8 per game. McNulty is committed to Youngstown State. [player_tooltip player_id="132370" first="Jaelyn" last="Acker"] | 5’7 G | Germantown Helping lead her team to a Sectional Final this season, Acker has shown she is one of the top talents in her class. She is an ultra-dynamic guard. She attacks the paint off a dribble. Acker can create her own shot on the perimeter or will hit a shot off a pass. This season she averaged 12 points per game. [player_tooltip player_id="155416" first="Sarah" last="Lazar"] | 6’3 | Madison Edgewood Lazar is a sturdy post player with guard-like handles. She runs the floor well in transition and finds her spots on the break. She is incredibly strong and fights for offensive rebounds. Lazar finishes her put back buckets high on the glass. She led her team in scoring this season with 11.7 points per game. In a win over Milton, Lazar scored a season high 25 points. [player_tooltip player_id="155766" first="Elizabeth" last="Cleary"] | 5’8 G | Oconomowoc Clearly is the floor general for her team. Helping lead Oconomowoc to a sectional final this season, Clearly showed how talented of a guard she is. She is a quick guard that plays with poise and patience. She is relentless on the boards. Clearly was second on her team in rebounding, averaging 4.4 per game. She works well with post players. She averaged 9.4 points per game for Oconomowoc. She has incredible footwork on defense- causing multiple steals per game. [player_tooltip player_id="155764" first="Maya" last="WhiteEagle"] | 5’7 G | Madison Memorial A lightning quick guard with incredible handles and footwork. White Eagle helped lead her team to a sectional final appearance this season. She averaged 8.8 points per game for Memorial. In a win over Madison West, White Eagle had a season-high 25 point in the win. White Eagle is a key role player that knows when to step up and score. She has a smooth mid-range game as well. In another win over Beloit Memorial she added 17 points. She finds her teammates well in transition. White Eagle is also a fierce on ball defender. Vanessa Solano | 5’5 PG | Martin Luther Solano is a clear floor general and vocal leader. She is a talented guard that pushes the ball on offense. She commands hustle on defense and is relentless in the back court. She has great footwork while playing pressure defense, and grabs multiple steals per game. She’s a talented guard who is fun to watch score the basketball. This season she averaged 12.4 points per game and 3.6 assists per game. [player_tooltip player_id="155771" first="Mack" last="Hogenson"] | 5’9 G | Neenah A rare combination of size and skill for a guard. Hogenson is strong and uses her body well to create spacing on the perimeter. She averaged 11 points per game this season for Neenah. In a win over Oshkosh North, Hogenson had a season-high 23 points. She is a scrappy defender- always playing in your face defense. Hogenson pushes the ball offensively and plays a high tempo game. [player_tooltip player_id="155769" first="Maci" last="Meyer"] | 5’9 G | Hartford Meyer led her team this season with 14.2 points per game. She is an athletic guard who sets the pace offensively. In a win over Port Washington, Meyer had a season-high 29 points. She has an incredible eye for driving and kicking to open teammates. She distributes the ball well to open teammates. Meyer will attack the ball from the perimeter or step back for a shot beyond the arc. She also added 5.1 rebounds per game. [player_tooltip player_id="155768" first="Aaleyah" last="Jones"] | 5’5 PG | Milwaukee Riverside Jones has a scorers mentality. She finds her shot incredibly well. This season she led her team in scoring with 15.8 points per game. In a win over Milwaukee School of Languages, Jones had a season-high 30 points. She has an explosive attack and impressive hesitation dribble. Jones will pull up from three and knock it down. She has crafty handles in the lane.