Conference Previews- Miami Valley League
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The MVL has produced a lot of talented basketball players, including several who have gone onto play at the next level. This year, the conference looks to be challenging with Butler and Troy sharing the Miami Division last season, while…
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Continue ReadingThe MVL has produced a lot of talented basketball players, including several who have gone onto play at the next level. This year, the conference looks to be challenging with Butler and Troy sharing the Miami Division last season, while Sidney cruised to the Valley DIvision title. Will things change this season? Time will tell as we get started next week!
5 Teams to Watch
Sidney
Heading into the season, the Yellow Jackets would be considered the favorites in the conference. Allie Stockton Allie Stockton 5'11" | PF Sidney | 2023 State OH , who is headed to Findlay, is their leader and the top returning player in the Valley Division. Joining Allie will be the return of senior point guard Lexie Brewer, who was recently released from her injury and looks to make another huge impact with her handles and leadership. Regan Clark Regan Clark 6'0" | C Sidney | 2023 OH is a 6-1 senior who handles the paint, while the young guards of Kiara Hudgins Kiara Hudgins 5'3" | PG Sidney | 2024 State OH (2024) and Jordan Scully Jordan Scully 5'9" | CG Sidney | 2025 State OH (2025) are improved and will be ready to lead them.
Vandalia Butler
Sami Bardonaro Sami Bardonaro 5'10" | CG Vandalia Butler | 2023 State OH (feature photo above) is the top returning guard in the conference and the top player in the Miami Division. She takes control of the game, has great handles and is currently ranked among the top 2023s in the latest PGH rankings. Lauren Dady is a solid post, controls the paint and is an absolute beast on the boards, as her rebounding is what drew me to her the first time I saw her play. The Aviators are the defending divisional co-champs and brings back the weapons to repeat. Watch for 2025 Noel Smith Noel Smith 5'6" | PG Vandalia Butler | 2025 OH , a fiery guard who has handles and the ability to score.
Tippecanoe
They return a key guard in Makenzie Chinn Makenzie Chinn 5'4" | CG Tipp City Tippecanoe | 2023 OH , a natural leader at the point guard spot who can take over a game. She has great handles and is a fierce on-ball defender. Alexa Mader returns to the court after taking a year off to focus on volleyball, and she has good length and a wingspan that makes it tough to get the ball around her. Maddie Moran is another senior guard with solid guard skills, while a couple of juniors to keep an eye on are Sam Wall and Laney Cleckner. Freshman Savannah Clawson Savannah Clawson 5'10" | SF Tipp City Tippecanoe | 2026 OH is a newcomer who should work her way into the system and is a good impact player for her age.
West Carrollton
The Pirates have plenty of firepower to compete with Sidney and challenge them in the Valley Division. Selena Frost Selena Frost 5'4" | PG West Carrollton | 2024 State OH is expected to be back soon for the Pirates and is their top player to contend with. The junior is joined by senior sharpshooter Ashley Williams, who can take over a game from the perimeter. Senior Neveah Millerton is a strong physical kid who can control things around the basket while sophomore guard Tiyah Parker Tiyah Parker 5'6" | PG Chaminade Julienne | 2025 OH is a good leader for her age and will provide a spark from the guard spot.
Troy
Yes, the first thing that comes up when discussing Troy is the loss of Macie Taylor, now at Wright State. Senior Brynn Siler returns at the forward spot for Troy with experience, while junior Kiyah Baker had some good moments in the summer and fall and is expected to see her role increase for the Trojans. Another bigtime contributor will be sophomore Amyannah Tucker Amyannah Tucker 5'6" | CG Richmond | 2025 State IN , who shined this spring with the Dayton Metro.
Other players to keep an eye on
Ava Williams Ava Williams 5'6" | CG Fairborn | 2024 OH , 5-8 2024, Fairborn
Aubrey Fritz Aubrey Fritz 5'6" | PG Dayton Stebbins | 2026 State OH , 5-5 2026, Stebbins
Kendall Sherman, 5-8 2023, Xenia