Four Rivers Preview
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Prep Girls Hoops Missouri continues its conference previews with a look at the Four Rivers Conference. St. James returns a solid nucleus from last year’s Class 4 Final Four team. Owensville, Hermann and Union also expect to have good seasons…
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Continue ReadingPrep Girls Hoops Missouri continues its conference previews with a look at the Four Rivers Conference. St. James returns a solid nucleus from last year’s Class 4 Final Four team. Owensville, Hermann and Union also expect to have good seasons as well. This is an excellent area for girls’ basketball.
THE STARTING FIVE
Emily Recker Emily Recker 5'6" | CG St. James | 2024 State MO (St. James): The 5’6″ 2024 guard did a little bit of everything in helping lead St. James to the Final Four last season. As a sophomore, she averaged 9.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.4 steals a game while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range.
Abby Peterson (Sullivan): The 5’11” 2023 UMSL recruit is a versatile wing player who can excel anywhere on the court with her height and skill level. As a junior, she averaged 16.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.4 steals a game while shooting 46 percent from the field.
Sophia Helling (Union): A talented 5’9″ 2025 guard who plays with a high motor at both ends of the court. As a freshman, she averaged 13.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.8 steals a game while shooting 35 percent from 3-point range in an impressive debut campaign.
Emma Daniels Emma Daniels 5'7" | PG Owensville | 2024 State MO (Owensville): A 5’7″ 2024 guard who returns after a big season in all facets of the game. As a sophomore, she averaged 12 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 steals while making 51 3-pointers.
Kelsey Brake (Union): A talented 2024 guard who is an excellent perimeter shooter and defensive player. As a sophomore, she averaged 13.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and four steals a game while making 47 3-pointers.
BEST OF THE REST
2023
Holly Heldt (Hermann)
Livi Herron (St. James)
Brenna Langerberg (New Haven)
Dakayla McClain (Sullivan)
Molly Prichard (Pacific)
Vada Moore (St. Clair)
2024
Kendall Costoplos Kendall Costoplos 5'10" | SF St. James | 2024 State MO (St. James)
2025
Camryn Caldwell Camryn Caldwell 5'5" | PG Owensville | 2025 State MO (Owensville)
Ava Hughes Ava Hughes 5'10" | SG Hermann | 2025 State MO (Hermann)
Ali Daniels Ali Daniels 5'7" | PG Owensville | 2025 State MO (Owensville)
Aubri Meyer (New Haven)
Lexi Clark (Pacific)
Abbey Hall (Pacific)
2026