Players to watch for in Division II Districts
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Below there are some ranked players that you should keep an eye out for they will be pushed and challenged to the last second they should be able to without the punches coming at them these are some top standouts…
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Continue ReadingBelow there are some ranked players that you should keep an eye out for they will be pushed and challenged to the last second they should be able to without the punches coming at them these are some top standouts to keep an eye out for
CVCA- Gia Casalinova Gia Casalinova 5'7" | CG Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy | 2023 State OH is a Ashland University recruit and she is one of a kind player, she is a team player that can do it all, she leaves her body on the line for her team and does whatever it takes to get the win, She may not be the tallest guard but she plays with a lot of emotion and heart, she will do what she has to do to advance to the next round she will be ready to roll watch out for Gia slashing through the lane.
Norton – Bailey Shusta Bailey Shusta 5'6" | CG North | 2022 OH can score at a high level, defend at a high level now she will have to come out and play her game get everyone involved, and score and do all the above to propel her team to advance to the next round. She can use her speed and quickness to be able to withhold the pressure. Leading up to her 1000 pts Bailey has not looked back and keeps scoring she will be exciting to watch in Districts.
Gilmour Academy- Lauryn Stover Lauryn Stover 5'11" | SF Gilmour Academy | 2022 State OH the Purdue Fort Wayne recruit has been playing with determination and grit, she is getting the job done on the defense side and the offensive side, Lauryn will have to bring the same energy and drive that she played with in the previous rounds to continue the Lancers journey to state.
Copley- Victoria McKnight Victoria McKnight 5'10" | CG Copley | 2023 State OH one of the most underrated combo guards very skilled and she does not always have to be a big time scorer, she fills out the state sheet in a hurry, with a good well rounded team she has around her it’s going to take a lot for them to be denied. She is very versatile and can use her frame on smaller guards in the post and can also knock down the shot at the 3 point line.
Revere Jeanne Hujer is a player who do you hear much about, she is very active player on defense and doesn’t stop with her active hands. She has a motor that can go all game, she can get to the basket without any problem, she will be ready to go when it’s time to roll. Keep and eye out on her she will be an exciting player to watch in their next game.
Revere Audrey Livesay plays her position she protects the paint and the basket. She fights to the last minute plays hard in the paint will go after every ball that she can. Plays tough defense very active on the floor, you definitely want a Audrey on the team, other than her defense she can put the ball in the basket she is very versatile with skill she is ready to keep this team rolling.
Stvm- Annie Watson Annie Watson 6'0" | PF ASVSM | 2022 State OH with her height and solid size frame she can take you inside/out and get the job done. Very agile on both ends of the floor, solid mid game she has the ability to fill up the stat sheet in every category she will be looking to make plays for everyone and let her game come to her and to advance to district championship as she is looking to finish her senior yr strong.
Shelby- Olivia Baker Olivia Baker 5'8" | CG Shelby | 2022 State OH is very skilled guard she is an all around player that can shoot lights out, she get’s in the paint grab rebounds and can be a walking double double waiting to happen she will be hard to stop. She is on a very solid team to where anyone can pick up scoring or defense that’s the good thing about this team they can attack you from many different areas and they are very skilled.
Northwest- Lily Bottomley Lily Bottomley 6'2" | C Northwest | 2023 State OH who has made her way to be a top recruit this year has really made a statement this season and has not looked back at what she has done and will accomplish, Lily and the rest of the Indians thrive off each other and get the job done, she can hit you with multiple scoring way’s and there is no way to slow her down, she will have monster games just be on the look out for this recruit.
Northwest- Gianna Kuhn smooth player that can put the ball in the basket in a hurry, when she get’s going she is one player that is hard to stop with the ball in her hands. She get’s everyone involved with the other guards on this team, she hasn’t slowed down since they have been scoring points in bunches and putting the pressure on the opposing team, as long as Gianna is rolling everyone is also.