Class 3A – Region 5: 2023’s to Watch
As we look for other ways to cover prospects we thought it would be beneficial to cover players in a way that allows us to cover those we don’t write much about. We will be using the region’s from last…
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Continue ReadingAs we look for other ways to cover prospects we thought it would be beneficial to cover players in a way that allows us to cover those we don’t write much about. We will be using the region’s from last season as they were constructed.
Obviously, these regions will change into next season but for these stories it was the easiest way to divide players and teams as equally as possible.
We will be writing a series of three stories for each region in the state and the categories are as follows: 2023’s to put on Your Radar, 2022’s who can Breakout, and 2021’s Who Should be Valued by Colleges.
We will continue to go through each region and aim to hit as many players as we can that we haven’t talked about previously. Here are five 2023’s who need to be on your radar.
Ellary Knock Ellary Knock 6'0" | SF Dike-New Hartford | 2023 State IA – Dike-New Hartford
Newcomer Ellary Knock Ellary Knock 6'0" | SF Dike-New Hartford | 2023 State IA helped provide plenty of everything for Dike-New Hartford last year, as the Wolverines went unbeaten in North Iowa Cedar Conference play and reached the Class 3A state semifinals.
Following the loss of six seniors, more will be expected out of Knock this year.
She played in 25 games and made three starts, scoring 131 points with 88 rebounds, a team-high 44 blocks, 28 steals and 25 assists. Knock shot nearly 34 percent from the field and made 15 three-pointers.
Alyssa Griffith – Vinton-Shellsburg
Part of the youth movement at Vinton-Shellsburg was Class of 2023’s Alyssa Griffith.
Griffith scored 110 points last year for the Vikings, helping them finish with a winning record and spot in the regional semifinals. She played in 21 games and made five starts, shooting almost 46 percent from the field with a handful of three-pointers.
Along with her scoring, Griffith also had 77 rebounds, 20 steals and 13 assists.
Marleigh Louvar – Independence
Independence had no problem looking to newcomer Marleigh Louvar when they needed her, as the Class of 2023 player started 13 games and played in 18 total for the Mustangs.
Louvar finished her first season of varsity basketball with 51 points on 32 percent shooting, adding 48 rebounds and nine steals.
Claire LaDage – Solon
Last year, Solon had just two seniors on the roster, meaning there was plenty of minutes for newcomers.
One of those that took advantage of the situation was Claire LaDage, as she saw action in 22 games. LaDage finished with 44 points, 21 rebounds, 11 steals and six assists, sinking six three-pointers and almost 64 percent of her free throws.
Abby Davis – Vinton-Shellsburg
Another newcomer who saw the court for Vinton-Shellsburg was Abby Davis, as the freshman contributed 41 points, 20 rebounds and 17 steals.
Davis, who shot almost 37 percent from the field, will be a key piece moving forward for the Vikings in the coming seasons.