Sectional Finals: Standout Guards
Which guards stood out at the Sectional Finals? Maddy Schreiber Maddy Schreiber 6'0" | CG Kimberly | 2021 State WI | Kimberly | 6’0 G | Junior Averaging 15.4 points per game this season, Schreiber helped lead her team to…
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Maddy Schreiber Maddy Schreiber 6'0" | CG Kimberly | 2021 State WI | Kimberly | 6’0 G | Junior
Averaging 15.4 points per game this season, Schreiber helped lead her team to the sectional finals. A tall and lanky guard, Schrieber is ultra-versatile. She pushes the tempo and attacks the basket so well. She became more confident on the perimeter this season and took multiple three-point shot attempts. In a playoff win over Green Bay Preble, she scored 24 points and shot 67% from the floor to push her team to the sectional finals. In a win over Neenah earlier in the season, she dropped a season high 28 points. Schreiber averaged 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. She is committed to UW- Green Bay.
Elizabeth Boehm | Marathon | 5’6 G | Senior
The floor general helped her team in more ways than one this season. Leading her team in scoring this season, Boehm led her team to a top three spot in the Marawood- South conference. She averaged 14.1 points per game and 2.1 assists. She’s a scorer. She has a good eye for her shot and is explosive attacking the basket. Not much of an outside shooting threat, Boehm added a mid range game to her bag this season. In a win over Westfield, Boehm scored 22 points and shot 67% from the floor. Boehm had over six games this season scoring more than 20 points.
Jaida Smith | Pius XI Catholic | 5’7 G | Junior
Smith stepped up big this season playing with a talented Pius XI squad. She distributes the ball to her bigs so well, and does all the little things right. She sets the tone on offense and runs the offense with authority. She’s quick and crafty. Smith has the ability to find her teammates open from any spot on the floor. She also can create space for herself and find her own jumper. This season she averaged 10.2 points per game. In a win over a tough New Berlin Eisenhower team, Smith tied her season-high with 17 points. In the sectional win over Milwaukee School of Languages she added 8 points.
Ellie Meurer | West Bend West | 5’11 G | Junior
The junior facilitator plays well with two of the states top post players. She understands her spot on the floor and moves effectively without the ball. Taking pressure off of her talented post players, Meurer is always there to get a bucket when it’s needed. She finds the open player well and is second in the team in assists, averaging 3.5 per match-up. She’s an excellent defender with really impressive footwork. She uses her body well to power over smaller guards. In a tough playoff win over Germantown, Meurer was a huge factor. She dropped 11 points in the win and hit two clutch free-throws. In another game earlier in the season against Slinger, Meurer had a season-high 14 points in the victory.
Emmoni Rankins | Madison Memorial | 5’7 G | Senior
The senior guard knows how to score the basketball. She’s super crafty and finds her shot very well. She has a mid-range floater that has been hard to stop this season. Rankins has developed different scoring moves this season and has a bag full of unpredictable attacks. She’s explosive, with a first step that is nearly impossible to defend. In the teams conference opener against Sun Prairie, Rankins scored a season-high 18 points. In the sectional win over Waunakee, she scored another 18 points. Not only is she an offensive force, she is also a beast on the offensive rebounds. Rankins holds offers from Upper Iowa, Iowa Western and Grayson College.
Madeline Siedenburg | Kettle Moraine | 5’8 G | Senior
The senior helped lead her team to a sectional final this season. She brings height to her team, playing as a guard at 5’8. She pushes the ball well in transition and is super scrappy offensively. This season she’s been a key role player for her team. She’s been consistent- something every player strives for. She averaged 11.5 points per game for her team. In a win over Arrowhead she scored a season-high 25 points. During conference play, she stepped up and took a lot of pressure off of another talented teammate. She scored 14 points in a huge sectional win over Oak Creek.
Vanessa Solano | Martin Luther | 5’5 G | Junior
The guard has been a pure floor general this season. She distributes the ball, runs the offense and handles the ball under pressure. She’s crafty and has an eye for her open teammates. This season she averaged 12.4 points per game. She understands her role on the team and steps up when necessary. Solano could easily take over a game with her offensive abilities. In a win over Catholic Central, she dropped a season high 26 points and hit 4 three point shots. She’s developed a strong shot beyond the arc this season and will be a shooter to watch next season. Solano averages 3.6 assists per game for Martin Luther. In a game against Kenosha St. Joseph she dished out 13 assists in the win.
Olivia Gamoke Olivia Gamoke 5'7" | CG Onalaska | 2020 WI | Onalaska | 5’6 G | Junior
The junior played a huge role in her team’s success this season. Gamoke is an undersized guard who makes up for height with her speed and agility. She’s super athletic and has the ability to play a lot of minutes for Onalaska. Helping lead her team to a sectional final, Gamoke averaged 10.9 points per game this season. In a sectional win over New Richmond, she scored 15 points and shot 67% from the floor. In back to back games against West Salem and Eau Claire North, Gamoke dropped 19 points each game. She primarily attacks the basket and flies by defenders, but can also step outside to the perimeter and knock down a shot. Gamoke has offers from Minnesota State Mankato, Sioux Falls and UW- Parkside.