With the season being tipping off in 3 weeks, here’s a look at some players who have to replace the 2020 Miss Basketball nominees.
<strong>13th Region: [player_tooltip player_id="80495" first="Ally" last="Collett"] and [player_tooltip player_id="80501" first="Amerah" last="Steele"], South Laurel - </strong>
Of all the teams we’ve looked at, South Laurel may be the best equipped to reload their roster without a massive drop-off from a year ago. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="106133" first="Rachel" last="Presley"]</strong> is a proven star with multiple scholarship offers and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="164394" first="Clara" last="Collins"]</strong> is ready for a bigger role after waiting her turn until now. <strong>Bree Howard</strong> never gets a ton of recognition but she could be the leading scorer for the Cardinals this season.
<strong>14th Region: [player_tooltip player_id="80512" first="Lexy" last="Meyers"], Leslie County - </strong>
Leslie County hated to lose 25 points per game from Meyers but the cupboard is far from bare. Senior <strong>Emily Bowling</strong> is ready for a breakout season after being the Robin to Lexy’s Batman last season. Sophomores <strong>Iris Napier, Emily Napier and Emma Napier</strong> are going to have much bigger roles this season and fellow Sophomore <strong>Baylee Davidson</strong> could be in the running for most improved player in the region. Leslie could be just as good or better this year.
<strong>15th Region: Katlyn Ball, Belfry - </strong>
Belfry is another team that could be just as good or better than a year ago. Junior <strong>Cushi Fletcher</strong> brings back experience on the wing while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="167103" first="Kyera" last="Thornsbury"]</strong> has been a hot name in recruiting the past 6-9 months and fellow Junior <strong>Linzee Phillips</strong> could be a breakout candidate. The Lady Pirates are going to be poised for a good season and could be a dark horse for regional champs.
<strong>16th Region: [player_tooltip player_id="80522" first="Julia" last="Parker"], Ashland Blazer - </strong>
Junior center <strong>Mikayla Martin</strong> could be the best kept secret in the region and should average a double-double after missing that by half a rebound last season. Senior <strong>Carley Cullop</strong> is going to chip in double digits points every night out and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="231465" first="Ella" last="Sellars"]</strong> is a hidden gem that should get a lot more floor time this season after playing spot minutes as an 8th grader last season.
