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The freshman class in Ohio has already shown a lot of promise just a month into their first ever varsity basketball season. Here are some who landed on the updated Watch List. Jacqueline Kadel, 5-7 2025, Miami East She has stepped…
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Continue ReadingThe freshman class in Ohio has already shown a lot of promise just a month into their first ever varsity basketball season. Here are some who landed on the updated Watch List.
Jacqueline Kadel, 5-7 2025, Miami East
She has stepped onto the scene with a solid game and a chance at a bright future. Her game is growing as she started off the season with a few solid offensive games but has struggled a but of late. She is a nice defensive player with good hands. She had success coming up through the middle school ranks and looks for it to continue at the varsity level. She is new to the Watch List.
Victoria Mescher Victoria Mescher 5'11" | CG Fort Loramie | 2025 State OH , 5-11 2025, Fort Loramie
One of the best freshman in Southwest Ohio with a very high ceiling. Poised and can play multiple positions, long and athletic player who can score in the paint, step out for a midrange, and finish at the rim. Good basketball IQ. She is part of a balanced talented team which and has stepped up to any challenge this season.
Naomi Benson Naomi Benson 6'2" | C Streetsboro | 2025 State OH , 6-2 2025, Streetsboro
She is long and lean and catches well in transitions with soft hands. Great coordination and her biggest thing is rebounding. Continuing to work on her post game. She has a soft touch around the basket. Also will put a game away at the free throw line. Always has offers from solid D1 schools.
Jenna Slates Jenna Slates 6'0" | SF Green | 2025 State OH , 5-10 2025, Green
Jenna is a player who can play both inside and out. Good footwork in the paint and can set into position for good looks around the basket. Finishes well at the rim with good moves. A strong physical player who can play through contact. Sees the floor well and gets her teammates involved. She is a bigitme rebounder.
Sydney Shocklee Sydney Shocklee 5'8" | CG Green | 2025 State OH , 5-9 2025, Green
A multidimensional player who is getting more productive every game. Despite only being a freshman with limited varsity experience, Sydney is skilled beyond her years with good handles, moves well and can knock it down from behind the arc. Can play in transition and is a shifty guard who can score with either hand. She is a player who can produce on the court after being told once, sees the open space.
Caitlyn Holmes Caitlyn Holmes 5'8" | CG Akron Ellet | 2025 State OH , 5-7 2025, Elliot
Athletic and can do anything on the court. Gets to every ball, pushes in transition. Can score at any time, explosive scorer, able to force turnovers and turn them into points. Great teammate, learning to get better every day.