FSCB Holiday Classic: Round Robin Standouts
The 26th Annual First State Community Bank Holiday Classic has truly been like no other. This is because the tournament had to result to round-robin play instead of its usual eight-team bracket style. Nonetheless, the Holiday Classic has still showcased…
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Continue ReadingThe 26th Annual First State Community Bank Holiday Classic has truly been like no other. This is because the tournament had to result to round-robin play instead of its usual eight-team bracket style. Nonetheless, the Holiday Classic has still showcased some of the best talent the Show-Me State has to offer. Here are my standouts from the two days of round-robin action:
2022 5’8″ CG Kendall Holweg Kendall Holweg 5'7" | CG Delta | 2022 State MO , Delta: Scores at will whether she’s slashing defenses or hitting one of her deadly quick pull-up jumpers from around the basket or in the mid range. The all-state track sprinter also has the athleticism, hops and length to give whoever she’s guarding headaches. Simply flies around the court due to her high motor.
2022 6’0″ CG Alexa Rubel Alexa Rubel 6'0" | CG Cape Notre Dame | 2022 State MO , Cape Notre Dame: The UT Martin signee makes opposing defenses look silly with her ability to effortlessly make home-run passes. Dominant and smooth scorer as she has a deep arsenal of moves to score inside. Can catch fire beyond the arc and in the mid range. Next-level court vision to find teammates and come up with picks and steals.
2024 5’6″ CG Presley Holweg Presley Holweg 5'5" | CG Delta | 2024 State MO , Delta: Would be difficult to find a tougher player. Gives 100% effort 100% of the time in order to stuff the stat sheet. Excellent attack of the rim for easy lay-ins. Aggressive as they come on defense for rebounds, steals and deflections. Reads passes incredibly well on full-court plays to come up with picks.
2023 6’1″ SF Tori Rubel Tori Rubel 6'1" | SF Cape Notre Dame | 2023 State MO , Cape Notre Dame: Extremely active on defense as there’s rarely a possession where she doesn’t get her hand on the ball for a block, deflection or steal. Smothers ball handlers due to her athleticism, length and long stride. Knock-down shooter from all ranges and has a smooth finish at the rim. Always comes down with boards. Unselfish with the ball.
2023 5’10” SG Katie Waller Katie Waller 5'10" | SG Jackson | 2023 State MO , Jackson: Type of player who is always going to find ways to score. If teams are guarding her heavily from beyond the arc, she’s going to either slash or fake out the defense in order to find the rim. Has proven herself to be a dangerous threat shooting the 3-ball as she can pull-up from just about anywhere.
2025 5’6″ PG Jade Berry Jade Berry 5'5" | CG Delta | 2025 State MO , Delta: Incredibly smooth and crafty with the ball in her hands. Runs the show with absolute poise as she facilitates effortlessly while dishing out one-handed or no-look passes. Catches fire from 3-point range in a hurry and has nice range. Gets after it on defense by swiping for the ball and picking off passes.
2022 5’7″ PG Chloe Goodwin Chloe Goodwin 5'7" | PG Woodland | 2022 State MO , Woodland: Confident ball handler who facilitates just as well as she can score. Has a nice pull-up shot from mid range and attack of the basket. Smooth floater and turn-around jumper while having a clean spin and euro step. Very accurate and strong passer with outstanding court vision. High basketball IQ.
Round Robin Results
Sunday, Dec. 19:
- #2 Jackson over #5 Woodland, 54-36
- #1 Cape Notre Dame over #6 KIPP St. Louis, 74-10
- #3 Delta over #4 Saxony Lutheran, 69-44
Monday, Dec. 20:
- #1 Cape Notre Dame over #5 Woodland, 55-25
- #3 Delta over #2 Jackson, 68-53
- #4 Saxony Lutheran over #6 KIPP St. Louis, 67-8