22-23′ Class A Preview (Part 8) EDC

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wahpeton:</strong> Wahpeton returns in 22-23' with a team loaded with talent offensively and defensively. This could really be their big year with 3 returning seniors, and a standout Sophomore that can score from all levels on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='419326' first='Emma' last='Bontjes'] a Senior 5'11 Forward is returning and looking to ass even more numbers to her impressive stat line. As a Junior Bontjes put up 274pts/10.1ppg, 136 rebounds and shot 34% from the field. She has numerous talents in her bag, and has good size to her as well. She will be a focal point for the Huskies in the paint and you can bet on her to be a big contributor offensively and defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='240256' first='McKena' last='Koolmo'] a 5'9 Senior Guard is a seasoned player coming back for another year. Koomo is a familiar name in the EDC and she proved last year and she can be deadly from all around the court. She had 352pts/13.0 ppg, 70 Assists, 130 rebounds and shot 36% from the hardwood. Koolmo is a gifted guard with good dribbling and passing abilities as well, don't leave her open she is a shooter from 15-20' around the court. She will be a huge asset to the Huskies as a Guard, and a vocal presence/leader on the floor. Expect her to put up some big numbers offensively and defensively this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior [player_tooltip player_id='240255' first='Lidia' last='Motl'] will also be a big part of the offensive coming in as a 5'5 Guard who is a proven shooter as well. Motl shot 37% from the field, added 238pts/8.8ppg, and pulled down 120 rebounds. Shes a fisty/shifty guard that has a good knack at finding an open teammate, and hitting shots when they count. Motl could really have a breakout year this year and add some serious points to the stat line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='385165' first='Scout' last='Woods'], a returning Sophomore 5'10 Forward who really made a name for herself will be looking to have another great year. Last year she was a leader in the EDC with 401pts 14.8ppg, 162 Rebounds and shot 39% from the hardwood. Scout is a very gifted athlete who puts a ton of time into her game. She sees the court incredibly well and can put up points from anywhere. She is proven to be deadly from 15-20ft and in the paint as well, expect her to really come out of her shell this year as she has spent a ton of time working on her game. She's a top 5 player in the class of 2025 without a doubt, and has all the abilities to play at the next level. Coaches need to be aware of her....talented to say the least. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":488408,"width":238,"height":151,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/08/IMG_2044-1024x649.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-488408" width="238" height="151"/><figcaption>[player_tooltip player_id='385165' first='Scout' last='Woods']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>West Fargo:</strong> Everything about West Fargo is exciting for this coming year. They return some bigtime talent, and seasoned veterans on the court. It starts with [player_tooltip player_id='215744' first='Miriley' last='Simon'] and [player_tooltip player_id='211403' first='Chloe' last='Pfau'], but they also have depth in their line-up as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='215744' first='Miriley' last='Simon'] a 6'1 Senior NDSU commit will be back for her final year on the Packers floor. Simon had an incredible year last season leading the EDC/State in points and rebounds as she put up 539pts/22.4ppg, 285 rebounds 11.8/RPG, 35 blocks and shot 50% from the field. Simon has so many good qualities to her game its hard to pick one that stands out. Offensively she's proven to wreck havoc to other teams in the paint, and defensively she is just as strong with her rebounding or blocking abilities. She has a great size and footwork to her and knows her job, and does it incredibly well. If you haven't seen her play, you need to go to a game!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='211403' first='Chloe' last='Pfau'] is looking to come back for her Senior year healthy and strong. There is no doubt Pfau is one of the best players in the state, but unfortunately her Junior year came to a short end due to injury. Neverless prior to that she still put up 180pts/16.3ppg, 69 rebounds and shot 45% from the field in 11 games. I'm a firm believer if they would have had Pfau healthy all year, they would have had a real deep run in the state tournament. Pfau is all around a quality Guard who can do it all on the floor, look for her to have a strong presence on the floor offensively and defensively. She's a true leader loaded with talent, and this year she's is for sure going come back looking to make her presence known.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='196476' first='Solveig' last='Seymour'] is another Senior Guard returning for her final campaign for the packers. Seymour is a proven player all around as well that will be a big part of the packers roster. Last year Seymour added 218pts/9.0ppg, 81 rebounds, 57 assits and shot 35% from the field. Seymour has decent size to her coming in as 5'8 that has scoring abilities inside and out. She proved last year she can knock down 3-pointers as she hit 62 of them as a Junior. She had an impressive Junior year, but her senior year she could really make some noise in the EDC and be a big part of a great season for the packers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='240176' first='Taylor' last='Van Winkle'] a 5'11 Senior Guard is also another name we need to be aware of as she contributes on a nightly basis. Last year she added 120pts, 73 assists, and 74 rebounds for the packers. Van Winkle is a good shooter and sees the court very well, not to mention her all out hustle is impressive. She may not put up massive stats on the sheet, but she is a pure playmaker and always looking to find a way to score. Good qualities all around to her game, and leader on the floor, she's fun to watch that's for sure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":466285,"width":248,"height":186,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/07/IMG_1370.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-466285" width="248" height="186"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->