Let’s talk more 2025 newcomers!

Another look at some of the newcomers to the PGH Ohio 2025 Watch List, released last week. <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: ’arial black’, sans-serif;">[player_tooltip player_id="368878" first="Madison" last="Parker"], 2025, Walsh Jesuit</span></strong> She is a freshman with a lot of skill and a good overall game. She has already shown the ability to be a very productive offensive player, and is continuing to make progress and strides throughout this year. Her role continues to grow on the Walsh Jesuit varsity team as her game continues to progress. <strong><span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Kennedy Morgan, 5-9 2025, Highland</span></strong> She has put up some good numbers so far in her young career with a high of 16 points against Aurora. She is the first player off the bench for her team, and is among the top five scorers on her team. She has a consistent perimeter game and is a great two-way player, contributing on both ends of the floor. <span style="font-family: ’arial black’, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="368875" first="Aleena" last="Vankirk"], 5-10 2025, Highland</span></strong></span> Like her teammate, Aleena has been productive ini the early part of her first varsity season. She is a starting post player who is third on her team in scoring and the team’s leading rebounder. She is a fierce inside presence with her scoring ability and rebounding. She has a big motor and always play hard, with relentless pursuit. ’ <span style="font-family: ’arial black’, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="360902" first="Maddie" last="Montgomery"], 5-10 2025, Tipp City Bethel</span></strong></span> Bethel has bolted out to a 9-1 start to their season, and one of the key players in their early success is freshman [player_tooltip player_id="360902" first="Maddie" last="Montgomery"]. She is not on many radars yet, but she continues to improve her game with excellent work ethic and a solid skillset. Her game continues to improve every day, and as she gains experience, she will continue to be a factor. &nbsp; &nbsp;