The state playoffs kicked off Monday, March 7th at multiple locations across Lincoln. We are focusing on the players in the lower four classes in the state, who showed up and showed out for their teams.
[player_tooltip player_id="296323" first="Macy" last="Richardson"] | Sterling | Jr | Guard
Richardson carried Sterling to a win over Anselmo-Merna, scoring 29 of their 50 points. She also showed her willingness to get int he trenches by grabbing 12 rebounds. She provided the full offensive package in the win, showing range, driving the lane for easy buckets and creating second chance opportunities. Richardson is one to watch.
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[player_tooltip player_id="279100" first="Kaitlyn" last="Emanuel"] | North Bend Central | Jr | Forward
Emanuel erupted for 18 of her 26 points in the first half against Malcom. Her size and ability to establish position down low were too much to for the Clippers in North Bend’s win. Emanuel averaged near a double double on the year at 14.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game and can should become a real focal point on offensive and defensive game plans next year.
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[player_tooltip player_id="276511" first="Alyssa" last="Fortik"] | Malcom | Jr | Guard
Fortik scored 24 of Malcom’s 49 points against North Bend Central. She showed range knocking down four 3-pointers and did her best to keep the Clippers in the game, but the slow start doomed Malcom. Alyssa averaged 16.6 points on the year and showed active defensive hands throughout the season. She is not afraid to pull the trigger and as her dribble drive game grows, we could see a huge offensive output next season from Fortik.
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Ruthie Loomis-Goltl | Bridgeport | Jr | Forward
Ruthie is a top prospect in Nebraska, already garnering interest from multiple Division I schools, including Iowa, Kansas State, Oklahoma State and Nebraska-Omaha. It was obvious from the start that the Bulldogs wanted to establish Ruthie down low as she scored 15 of her game high 24 in the first half. Once Ruthie is established it opens the perimeter up for her sister Olivia, who is also a top prospect. Most any game, Ruthie is a mismatch that must be exploited, her footwork under the basket is special and her mentality to win is top tier.
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Makenna Noecker | Hartington Cedar Catholic | Jr | Guard
Noecker exploded in the second half against Elmwood-Murdock, scoring 19 of her game high 23 points. She relentlessly attacked the rim and got to open spots on the floor to make shots. She accounted for 55.8 percent of her teams offense in the second half, setting the tone for the rest of the team. Noecker averaged 13.2 points per game during the regular season and will look to build upon this game heading into her senior year.
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