Iowa Playoff Performers 3A: Recap Week 2
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3A has trimmed down from 64 teams fighting for a spot at state to now just 8 left. Many teams I thought had a great chance of making it to Wells Fargo didn’t punch a ticket. With fewer rounds to…
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Continue Reading3A has trimmed down from 64 teams fighting for a spot at state to now just 8 left. Many teams I thought had a great chance of making it to Wells Fargo didn’t punch a ticket. With fewer rounds to play than 2A and 3A the teams that made it are strong. Most Have strong upperclassmen leading their squads as most of the young upcoming talent didn’t make it out of their regions. 8 Teams fight for the chance to lift that trophy up and call themselves the best in 3A.
Impact Players –
Brooklyn Meyer Brooklyn Meyer 6'2" | PF West Lyon | 2022 State #74 Nation IA – Senior – West Lyon – Great post player with an effective mid-range jumper. Sprints the court well. Very effective rim protector with decent handles for a post.
Haylee Stokes Haylee Stokes 5'6" | PG Estherville Lincoln Central | 2025 State IA – Freshman – Estherville Lincoln Central – Super shakey with yo-yo handles. Haylee had a very impressive freshman year. Points in bunches and aggressive. She has great court sense and vision for a young player and will do some damage in 3A for years to come.
Ryley Goebel Ryley Goebel 5'11" | SF Center Point-Urbana | 2022 State IA – Senior – Center Point-Urbana – This seniors all-around game is insane. Point’s all day and a great shot blocker. Rebounds the ball at a high clip. shoots a very high percentage and doesn’t take many bad shots.
Ava Schubert Ava Schubert 6'1" | SF Assumption | 2023 State IA – Junior – Assumption – 6’1’’ post that can rebound very well. Strong defender.
Reece Johnson Reece Johnson 5'6" | PG Roland-Story | 2022 State IA – Senior – Roland Story – High impact guard. She can get you buckets or dimes. Likes to pass first but can score when needed. Look for Greece to have some breakout tourney games to end her career to help The Norse get a state championship.
Brooke Loewe Brooke Loewe 5'7" | PG Ballard | 2022 State IA – Senior – Ballard – Hybrid type player in the game. Aggressive to the basket with polished handles with a very long frame. See’s the court very well and helps her team score while always attacking defensively as well.
Emma Salker Emma Salker 5'11" | PF Sergeant Bluff-Luton | 2022 State IA – Senior – Sergeant Bluff-Luton – 5’11 long hybrid with great touch around the rim. creates a lot of turnovers. strong game to the basket as well.
Gracie Schoonhoven Gracie Schoonhoven 5'11" | PF Unity Christian | 2023 State IA – Junior – Unity Christian – Last year’s class player of the year. Career assist leader for her school she looks to lead her squad with a balanced attack. She can get buckets from anywhere. Rebounds well and is by far one of the top talents in the Siouxland.