Top 10: Appleton

Top 10: Appleton Below is a list of the top 10 prospects in the city of Appleton. The rankings were decided based upon skill and current success. The high schools considered in the rankings were Appleton West, Appleton North and Appleton East of the Fox Valley Association, Xavier of the Bay Conference and Fox Valley Lutheran of the North Eastern conference. 1. [player_tooltip player_id="155421" first="Emily" last="La Chapell"] | Appleton East | 5’11 G | Sophomore The number two player in her class this season stands out for her ability to put up huge numbers on the floor. She’s effective on both ends and a gifted athlete. She is crafty on offense- she has a range of moves in her bag. She knows how to get her shot off and move well with and without the ball. This season she led her team averaging 16.9 points per game. She uses her length to her advantage on both ends- scoring over defenders and grabbing boards. She averaged 8 rebounds per game. La Chapell holds offers from Utah, Green Bay, Marquette, Milwaukee and Wisconsin. 2. [player_tooltip player_id="155422" first="Lily" last="Hansford"] | Appleton East | 6’2 G | Sophomore A lanky guard who uses her height to score over defenders. She has a smooth release and is super confident beyond the arc. She cuts well without the ball and uses screens to get open on the perimeter. The standout guard finished her sophomore season averaging 13 points per game and made 80 three point baskets. She will continue to improve her shot blocking as well. She finished the season averaging 2.2 blocks per game. 3. [player_tooltip player_id="156053" first="Maggie" last="McGinnis"] | Xavier | 5’7 G | Freshman The standout freshman led her team in scoring this season. She is a pure scorer with a nose for the rim. She can attack off the dribble and uses a quick hesitation to fly past defenders. She can score from all around the floor- mid range and perimeter being her go to spots. She is a sniper from long range and finished with 29 made three point baskets. She has a quick release to her shot. She finished the season averaging 16.2 points per game. 4. [player_tooltip player_id="156051" first="Sammie" last="Buss"] | Xavier | 5’5 G | Freshman A quick and efficient guard who takes pride in stopping the opposing team’s best player. She understands her footwork on defense and is scrappy fighting for steals and loose balls. She averaged 2.3 steals per game. Offensively she has a high-IQ for her own shot and her teammates shot. She averaged 11.9 points per game for her team and made 57 three point baskets on the season. An impact passer as well, Buss averaged 3.2 assists per game. 5. [player_tooltip player_id="156096" first="Emily" last="Jaenke"] | Fox Valley Lutheran | 5’10 G | Freshman Leading her team in scoring this season was the versatile freshman. She has a great combination of size and skill that makes her super difficult to defend. This season she averaged 13 points per game for her team. She’s an attacker on offense, often attacking against contact. She will shoot the perimeter shot if left open. In four games this season, Jaenke scored her season-high 21 points. 6. [player_tooltip player_id="156073" first="Sammi" last="Beyer"] | Appleton East | 5’8 G | Freshman Jacobsen is a key role player for her squad. She’s a floor general who is calm and patient with the ball in her hands. She doesn’t force any unnecessary shots and has a good eye for finding her teammates open. She had over 40 assists during her freshman campaign. This season she averaged 7.9 points per game. 7. Natalie Dvoracek | Appleton North | 5’6 G | Junior A great point guard for her team, she sets the tempo very well. She’s a facilitator on offense and knows how to put her teammates in the positions to score. She’s a floor general and a talker on the court and the bench. This season she finished averaging 8.7 points per game. She has a perimeter shot as well, making 33 three point baskets during her junior season. 8. [player_tooltip player_id="155770" first="Delaney" last="Clark"] | Appleton East | 6’0 G | Junior A strong post player adds size to her team is Clark. She’s been an impact player for East and adds value due to her ability to bring defenders out of the lane. She’s developed her confidence beyond the arc and will knock it down from deep. This season she made 44 three point baskets while averaging 7.5 points per game. 9. Izzy Ballard | Xavier | 5’7 G | Junior The junior was the second leading scorer for Xavier this season. She pushes the ball in transition and does a great job attacking the rim. She’s an inside scorer and doesn’t shy away from contact in the lane. She developed a mid-range jumper and somewhat of a floater towards the end of the season. She finished the season averaging 11.9 points per game. 10. Lydia Feidt | Fox Valley Lutheran | 5’10 F | Sophomore An athletic forward who can run the floor well and handle the ball if necessary. At 5’10 she does an impressive shot balancing her body at the rim. She has great footwork on offense and does a great job avoiding fouls. This season she averaged 9.8 points per game for her team. A valid rebounder as well, Feidt averaged 6 boards per game.