With the Official first practice starting this Friday, this will be the first talk of top teams in Division 1. Five teams of focus. Much more coverage heading into the high school season begins November 1 as the PGH staff begins looking at various conferences around Ohio and the breakdown.
Olmstead Falls in the league of Southwestern
Head coach Jordan Eaton is a 3-time coach of the year in the conference no secret to their success. He does thing’s the right way together. They will ride the momentum after winning a district championship. Senior leadership is always a big thing at Olmstead Falls. A key returner Paige KohlerPaigeKohler
5'8" | PG Olmsted Falls | 2023StateOH
a contributor. Kohler doesn’t have an off day on defense. Olmstead falls are underdogs that compete together.
Other Notable players:
Sara Glover class of 2022Mia Kalich class of 2023 Archbishop Hoban High School
Head coach Pam Davis is back along with her sidekick Willie Davis with a bunch of returning players. Last year, Hoban lost to the second-best team in the state and came off the summer success that they’ve had. I see them avenging everything they left this year. They have a post presence, perimeter shooters, and more experienced ball handlers. Losing came down to turnovers and shots not falling. A key returner Lanae RileyLanaeRiley
5'11" | C Akron Hoban | 2022StateOH
improved this offseason with her sports city U AAU team improving her game overall.
Other Notable players:
Adrena GordonAdrenaGordon
5'11" | SF ASVSM | 2024OH
class of 2024Izzy Calloway class of 2024Grace SchillGraceSchill
5'9" | SF Akron Hoban | 2022StateOH
class of 2022Erica KingEricaKing
5'7" | CG St. Vincent St. Mary | 2024StateOH
class of 2024Stow High School in the league of Suburban
head coach Bob Podges is phenomenal with his program. He does a great job preparing his team. A coach with a straight-up style. Kristin ChmielewskiKristinChmielewski
6'0" | C Stow | 2022StateOH
class of 2022 recent commit to local Notre Dame College is a big player for Stow. a Disruptive defensive player that can shoot it from the perimeter.
Other Notable players:
Emily Ervin class of 2022Katey Croyle class of 2023Sienna Lazar class of 20224Glenoak High School in the Federal league
head coach Paul Wackerly believes in finding a way. Defensively glen oak is a team that works hard. They are in your face defensively and a tough-minded group. Breezie WilliamsBreezieWilliams
5'6" | PG Glen Oak | 2022StateOH
is a class of 2022 player that affects the game. She has phenomenal court vision with great speed.
Other notable players:
Jordan WeirJordanWeir
6'5" | C Glen Oak | 2022StateOH
class of 2022
Brush High School
Head coach DeMarris Winters is all about philosophy. Every year is a different angle for coach Winters. He believes in aggressive Defense full court. Taylor Johnson will lead the Arcs this year. She did a great job her junior year and this year looking to have a fantastic senior season.