Conference Previews- Greater Western Ohio Conference
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Starting with the biggest D1 conference in Dayton, the GWOC will again be filled with not only strong teams and players, but sleepers who could make some noise this season when things get started next weekend. The defending champions are…
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Continue ReadingStarting with the biggest D1 conference in Dayton, the GWOC will again be filled with not only strong teams and players, but sleepers who could make some noise this season when things get started next weekend.
The defending champions are from Centerville who won the conference by two games last season, and they have plenty of firepower returning. Springboro placed second, and have the most talent returning with two power 5 recruits and others who will draw interest. It should be a great season in the GWOC this season!
5 Major Contenders
Springboro- I really like this group of players as one of the favorites to capture the league title this season. They finished 11-3 in the league last season and return the best 1-2 punch in the GWOC with sophomores Aniya Trent Aniya Trent 6'1" | PF Springboro | 2025 State OH and Bryn Martin Bryn Martin 6'0" | SG Springboro | 2025 State OH . The sophomores combined for over 22 points per game last season. Guards Morgan Meek Morgan Meek 5'10" | SG Springboro | 2024 State OH and Ava Wade Ava Wade 5'11" | CG Springboro | 2025 OH have both improved a lot over the summer and will provide leadership. Watch for Chloe Downing Chloe Downing 5'10" | SF Springboro | 2024 OH to be a factor around the rim.
Centerville- The defending GWOC champions return a D1 recruit in Kendal George Kendal George 5'9" | CG Centerville | 2023 State OH , who returns as their leading scorer. She is a deadly sharpshooter and elite defender. Sisters Anna and Emily Grim Emily Grim 6'1" | SF Centerville | 2024 State OH are both experienced players with a complete game. They have that target as defending champions, and they do have the weapons to repeat along with a group of rising standout players looking to make an impact with the Elks. Caroline McDowell Caroline McDowell 5'8" | CG Centerville | 2025 OH is an outstanding shooter, while Kaitlyn Polomino had a good summer and looks to make noise this season.
Fairmont will have a good mixture of experience and hungry freshman ready to step onto the floor at Trent Arena and contribute. Serena Baker is a player who I inadvertently left off the rankings and deserves to be up there. She has been added for the January update, and she brings a lot of stability to the forward position. Kenzie Roark Kenzie Roark 5'8" | CG Fairmont | 2024 OH is a fiery guard with the handles to control the game. They also have three freshman who all could all be a major factor in their success with Nico Cornett Nico Cornett 5'8" | CG Kettering Fairmont | 2026 State OH , Kaylah Thornton Kaylah Thornton 5'9" | SF Kettering Fairmont | 2026 State OH and Lena Buskard.
Wayne is similar to Fairmont in the fact they also have key experienced players back along with a freshman who should make an immediate impact. Katelyn Reilly is a senior who should be a key part in their attack, along with sharpshooter Morgyn Rose Morgyn Rose 5'8" | SG Wayne | 2024 State OH and a fast-rising Jonilyah Chambers, both juniors. Their sophomore class is very talented led by Imani Frazier Imani Frazier 5'11" | PF Huber Heights Wayne | 2025 State OH while Brooklyn Hall Brooklyn Hall 6'0" | SF Western Reserve Academy | 2026 State OH is a freshman who has already turned heads with her play in the summer.
Beavercreek may not have a dominant scorer who will drop 20 every night, but they have a lot of weapons. Senior Hannah Hunt Hannah Hunt 5'11" | SF Beavercreek | 2023 OH is headed to Baldwin Wallace and does a good job in the paint, and she is joined by a group of talented juniors. Lilli Leopard Lilli Leopard 5'10" | PF Beavercreek | 2024 State OH , Liv Walther and Mia Patterson Mia Patterson 5'7" | CG Beavercreek | 2024 OH all return along with junior guard Abbey Garcia Abbey Garcia 5'6" | CG Beavercreek | 2024 OH . They also have some sophomores who all have seen their game grow.
Other players to Watch
Alley Haas Alley Haas 5'8" | CG Miamisburg | 2024 OH (Miamisburg)
Abby Jones (Northmont)