Virginia High School Preview: Part 1

St. Anne Belfield     Virginia gatorade player of the year [player_tooltip player_id='149858' first='Kymora' last='Johnson'] goes into her senior season as one of the top players in the country! Her team was a participate in the state championship game last year with they field short they will be looking to make another championship run this year as well. [player_tooltip player_id='400874' first='Madeline' last='Rice'] the UMass Lowell commit is an aggressive, hardnose player that can play multiple positions. Also, [player_tooltip player_id='312075' first='Sabrina' last='Lewis'] is a division one caliber player that can play the combo guard position as well and is a knock down shooter on the perimeter!         Manor HS     Manor comes into the season as one of the top teams in the 757 area code. They will be led by [player_tooltip player_id='254947' first='Anjanae' last='Richardson'] who is a do it all point guard committed to Old Dominion University and will have a big role this season. With the addition of [player_tooltip player_id='308614' first='Jadah' last='White'] it is much needed fire power to compete in the tough 757 high school schedule! Also watch out 6'2 senior [player_tooltip player_id='188300' first='Mia' last='Daniels'] who will need to play a bigger role to add to the success of this program this high school season!         Paul VI   Loaded! Probably the best school in the state of Virginia with division, one talent from the class of 2026 to 2023 class! [player_tooltip player_id='238889' first='Laura' last='Williams'] will be the anchor in the middle, the number one player in the prep girls hoop 2024 rankings is surrounded by great players. Just recently signed to Missouri state [player_tooltip player_id='262573' first='Louis' last='Volker'] will provide senior leadership, and is the most versatile player in the program. Look out for [player_tooltip player_id='312081' first='Riley' last='Hamburger'] to possibly have a breakout season, she has a lot of ability and may have a bigger role this year. The addition of [player_tooltip player_id='260613' first='Sadie' last='Shores'] solidifies an already stacked roster that will not have a problem producing wins this upcoming season!       Glen Allen HS   A mix of young players and veterans arguably one of the best two year stretches in program history. Led by all-state performer [player_tooltip player_id='379583' first='Cierra' last='McGinlay'] Glen Allen has a good mix of complete balance of talent back to make a state championship run! [player_tooltip player_id='300652' first='Ava' last='Johnson'] 6'2 stretch four the can shoot the three and a good defender. [player_tooltip player_id='307652' first='Lindsey' last='Shoulders'] powerful combo guard that can play multiple positions on the floor! They will need consistent production from their key players all season to bring home the state title!       Virginia Episcopal School   VES has built their program from the ground up and they have competed over the years versus good talent. Accumulation of good talented players has put this program on the map. With 6'2 [player_tooltip player_id='371297' first='Kyraha' last='Parnell'] has tons of potential and still is looking to break out of her shell coming off a strong summer picking up an offer from Presbyterian University. [player_tooltip player_id='383624' first='Sasha' last='Brody'] coming of a summer where she made the second team UAA all tournament team is good downhill player. [player_tooltip player_id='304789' first='Keegan' last='Morris'] is looking to bounce back this year she dealt with the nagging ankle injury last summer, but make no bones about it she's one of the top shooters and players in the 2025 class!       Norview HS   Young team but they have really solid talent. The talent starts up at the top and that's with [player_tooltip player_id='254948' first='Diamond' last='Wiggins'] who is committed to Monmouth University.! With her physical presence on the wing, she can single handedly take over a back-and-forth basketball game! The 5'10 wing Layla Minor is a top 10 player in the class of 2025 and will need to be that second punch in this basketball season. A very skill player who role will have to change and be the second or even first scorer this year!  [player_tooltip player_id='389122' first='Jasmin' last='Smith'] is a strong power forward that can control the paint in the low posts on the offensive end!       Virginia Academy   Coach Walter Hamilton has quickly built this Virginia Academy program and out of the Northern Virginia. They have added the leading scorer in the state of Virginia [player_tooltip player_id='383820' first='Elena' last='Bertrand'] who is signed and headed to Lipscomb University is a quick dynamic scorer that can get buckets and bunches. They also have really good size with 6'4 stretch four [player_tooltip player_id='393400' first='Kerrigan' last='Westbay'] who brings a presence in the paint and on the perimeter. [player_tooltip player_id='293239' first='Joi' last='Williams'] the 5'7 guard Will solidify a veteran backcourt that will compete for a state champion chip this upcoming season!       Lord Botetourt HS   Coach G rolls in this basketball season with a pretty good mix of talented basketball players! Headed up by [player_tooltip player_id='403618' first='Gracie' last='Huffard'] who is a very underrated player that's has a very high ceiling and skillset on both end of the floor!  Also looking for to see can [player_tooltip player_id='513790' first='Madilyn' last='Winterton'] shoulder the load at the shooting guard position! Great size at 5'10 she has the potential to be a double figures scorer this season. And don't forget about play making point guard Ainsley Anderson who will be the court general and has great court vision and can find anyone in a tight window!       Manchester HS   Manchester got off to a great start last year it seem like injuries derail their season. A new season means a new opportunity to make a state championship. With 6'2 [player_tooltip player_id='254975' first='Mia' last='Woolfolk'] who is arguably one of the best biggs in the state of Virginia. She brings rebounding physicality and scoring to the table! I think this team is going to go as far as Ranye Wright takes them! 5'11 CG has this size and good skills and will need to play a big role in all phases of the game in order to be competitive late in the state championship run! The addition of two top Freshman's [player_tooltip player_id='392204' first='Keileen' last='Edwards'] and [player_tooltip player_id='376327' first='Finley' last='Weaver'] will give this team a much needed boost in the skilled positions!