Kewpies Court Shootout: The Top Teams
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Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top teams who competed in last weekend’s Kewpies Court Shootout, which was held at Columbia Hickman. Tipton: The Lady Cardinals have one of the top small-school teams in the…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top teams who competed in last weekend’s Kewpies Court Shootout, which was held at Columbia Hickman.
Tipton: The Lady Cardinals have one of the top small-school teams in the state and they looked like a well-oiled machine in the games that I watched them. The guard play was excellent with 2023
Myra Claas
Myra
Claas
5'6" | CG
Tipton | 2023
State
MO
, who is a three-level scorer and 2025
Charlee Bailey
Charlee
Bailey
5'7" | CG
Tipton | 2025
State
MO
, who can shoot the ball and pass it. Up front, there is 5’11″ 2023 forward
Briar Cox
Briar
Cox
5'11" | C
Tipton | 2023
State
MO
holding it down with her consistent scoring and rebounding.
Hickman: The Kewpies have a talented team with plenty of size and a good combination of experience and young talent. 5’11″ 2024
Ashtyn Klusmeyer
Ashtyn
Klusmeyer
5'11" | SF
Hickman | 2024
State
MO
is an all-around forward who can score inside and on the perimeter. There is more good size up front in 6’1″ 2024 Lucy Elfrink, 6’0″ 2023 Addy Schultz and dynamic 5’11″ 2025 Sy’Rae Stemmons. Talented 2025 guard
Jayla Griffith
Jayla
Griffith
5'10" | PG
Hickman | 2025
State
MO
can run the offense and knock down 3-pointers and 2023
Ella Rogers
Ella
Rogers
5'11" | SF
Hickman | 2023
State
MO
is also a very good player.
Battle: The Spartans are primed for an excellent season in 2023 as they feature a very talented trio of young guards in 2024 Nautica Washington Nautica Washington 5'9" | CG Battle | 2024 State MO , 2025 Taylor Robinson and 2024 Boo Anderson Boo Anderson 5'6" | CG Battle | 2024 State MO . The 5’9″ Washington is a smooth offensive player who can penetrate and knock down perimeter jumpers. Robinson is an excellent pass-first point guard with excellent quickness and leadership ability to go along with her skills. Anderson is a skilled southpaw shooter who can handle the basketball. 6’0″ 2024 Kaelyn Johnson Kaelyn Johnson 5'10" | SF Battle | 2023 State MO can really stretch the floor with her 3-point shooting.
Cardinal Ritter: The Lions came to Columbia with one of the tallest teams in the event and they worked the high-low sets very effectively on the offensive end. They are led by 6’2″ 2024 Ai’Niya Williams who has a versatile skill set and good defensive ability to go along with her size. 6’0’ 2024 Hannah Wallace Hannah Wallace 6'0" | SF Cardinal Ritter | 2024 State MO is a tremendous athlete who can guard multiple positions while 6’4″ 2023 Sydney Taylor is a strong rebounder inside. Guards Daijah Jones Daijah Jones 5'5" | CG Cardinal Ritter College Prep | 2025 State MO and Elyssa White Elyssa White 5'5" | CG Cardinal Ritter College Prep | 2023 MO are capable players who will step up in the backcourt.
Liberty North: The Eagles have an impressive team with a lot of young players who will contribute. The top youngster is versatile 5’11″ 2024 Kennedy Herrig Kennedy Herrig 5'10" | SG Liberty North | 2024 State MO , who excels just about anywhere on the court. Another trio of 2024s who also played well are guards Gabby Rose Gabby Rose 5'7" | PG Liberty North | 2024 State MO and Ava Levings while 5’11″ forward Laura Babbitt can rebound and block shots inside. 2023 forward Neveah Campbell is an excellent all-purpose player while 5’10″ 2026 Millie Perry Millie Perry 5'10" | PG Liberty North | 2026 State MO is a talented up and coming perimeter player.
Helias: The Crusaders were missing many key players in the early game as it was an ACT testing day. In the afternoon game, they were back and it was a different ball game as we saw versatile 6’1″ 2024 forward
Adalyn Koelling
Adalyn
Koelling
6'1" | SF
Helias Catholic | 2024
State
MO
, who can stretch the floor with her shooting and facilitate offense well. The guard play is also very good with the presence of 2023
Mikah Edwards
Mikah
Edwards
5'8" | PG
Helias Catholic | 2023
State
MO
and 2024 Clare Manns, who are both good two-way players. Helias was a Class 4 Final Four participant last season.
Raytown South: The Lady Cardinals made a nice run to the Class 5 state quarterfinals last season and they look to have another strong team with good talent and speed. The 2023 duo of twin guards
Jiyani Thompson
Jiyani
Thompson
5'6" | CG
Raytown South | 2023
State
MO
and
Amrri Thompson
Amrri
Thompson
5'6" | SG
Raytown South | 2023
State
MO
are excellent shooters who can also impact the game on defense. 5’9″ 2025 Taniya Crutherd is a smooth lefty wing player who can score while 6’1″ 2026
Jayla McClinton
Jayla
McClinton
6'2" | PF
Raytown South | 2026
State
MO
is one of the top incoming freshmen in the state.
Southern Boone: The Lady Eagles look very much the part of a team that is going to enjoy another strong season. 5’6″ 2024 Chloe Bukowski will be even stronger in the backcourt with her ability to handle the offense and shoot the 3-pointer. Up front, the Eagles have an excellent 1-2 combination in 5’11″ 2023
Emilee DeHaas
Emilee
DeHaas
5'11" | PF
Southern Boone County | 2023
State
MO
and 6’0″ 2023 Paige Morse. They play very well together inside.