Class 3A – Region 7: 2021’s Who Should be Valued by Colleges
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 2021’s who should be valued by colleges.
Mya Merschman Mya Merschman 6'1" | SF Central Lee | 2021 State IA – Central Lee
Central Lee pushed Des Moines Christian to the brink in a regional final last year, and the Hawks will be looking to Mya Merschman Mya Merschman 6'1" | SF Central Lee | 2021 State IA to complete the mission this season.
Merschman averaged a double-double as a junior, producing 25 points and almost 11 rebounds per game. She made almost 58 percent of her shots, including nearly 40 percent of her three-point attempts.
Along with 607 total points and 257 rebounds, Merschman also had 33 assists and sank 83 percent of her 165 free throws. She added in 55 steals and 33 blocks.
Merschman is also one of the top blockers returning on the volleyball court.
Sydney Marlow Sydney Marlow 5'8" | PF West Burlington | 2021 State IA – West Burlington
How good was Sydney Marlow Sydney Marlow 5'8" | PF West Burlington | 2021 State IA from West Burlington in 2019-20? She finished the season by making 50 percent of her field goals.
Marlow recorded 426 points to lead the Falcons, adding 154 rebounds, 102 steals, 77 assists and 11 blocks.
Her year was one for the record books, and Marlow will be looking for even more as a senior.
Claire Mathews Claire Mathews 5'6" | SG Centerville | 2021 State IA – Centerville
For Centerville to take that next step, they will need even more production out of Class of 2021’s Claire Mathews Claire Mathews 5'6" | SG Centerville | 2021 State IA .
As a junior, Mathews recorded 336 total points, shooting just over 47 percent from the field.
She helped the Big Reds to a runner-up finish in the conference, scoring 336 points with 61 steals, 54 assists and 54 rebounds. If she can bump up her 58 percent shooting from the free throw line, it will be a nice conclusion to her prep career.
Kate Muller Kate Muller 5'9" | SF Des Moines Christian | 2021 State IA – Des Moines Christian
It was a banner year for Des Moines Christian, as the Lions reached the Class 3A state tournament and finished with a 22-3 record.
Alongside standout Moriah Prewitt Moriah Prewitt 5'7" | SG Des Moines Christian | 2021 State IA , the roster features a host of talented members of the Class of 2021 including Kate Muller Kate Muller 5'9" | SF Des Moines Christian | 2021 State IA .
Muller was the top rebounder for the Lions last year with 138, including nearly three per game on the offensive glass. She also had 267 points, 36 steals and 28 assists, knocking down 24 three-pointers.
Annaka Harris Annaka Harris 5'7" | SF West Burlington | 2021 State IA – West Burlington
A second member of the Class of 2021 looking to lead West Burlington to bigger things is Annaka Harris Annaka Harris 5'7" | SF West Burlington | 2021 State IA .
Harris recorded 256 points with 148 rebounds, 113 assists and 91 steals, shooting just over 50 percent from the field. She comprises quite the 1-2 punch with classmate Sydney Marlow Sydney Marlow 5'8" | PF West Burlington | 2021 State IA for the Falcons.