6A Leaders for Shots Blocked: 2024 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The leaders in 6A juniors for blocks per game, minimum qualifier is 1 block per contest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ava Dawes - Liberty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dawes currently leads 6A juniors in blocks per game, at 2.3. The 6' forward is constantly surveying the floor, staying ready in help position to contest shot attempts. Through her junior year, Dawes has posted 7.3 points, 6 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks while converting 48% of field goal attempts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='263613' first='Emily' last='Huxtable'] - Rampart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huxtable is an especially unique guard, given her physicality on both ends. At roughly 5'6, Huxtable impacts the game in a lot of ways, although her leadership is arguably the most influential aspect. Through her season with Rampart, she has posted 16.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.2 steals, and 2 blocks per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='334256' first='Seilani' last='Relford'] - Overland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Relford has no fear inside the paint, always inviting contact as a means to disrupt her opponents. Through her season with Overland, she has posted 10.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game while converting 46% of two point attempts. Relford's progression as a offensive rebounder cannot go overlooked. Now that she is capable drawing more fouls through tight driving angles, she will be a difficult front court opponent to stop at roughly 5'10. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='495839' first='Brooke' last='Gomez'] - Westminster</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":504410,"width":245,"height":163,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/09/101-Brooke-Gomez.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-504410" width="245" height="163" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gomez is one of the other guards who possesses a physical, no nonsense attitude in the paint. Standing right around 5'8, Gomez has no trouble going head to head against bigger opponents or swarming likesize guards. Through her season with Westminster, the guard has posted 11 points, 6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 4 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Destiny Moore - Overland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore truly enjoys playing defense, oftentimes with a big smile following a blocked shot. The junior front court prospect allows no easy looks inside the paint, often hunting down blocks with the right hand. Through her season with 10-7 Overland, she has posted 13.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game while contributing 50% of field goal attempts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='216722' first='Allison' last='Schwertner'] - Mullen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The two-way frontcourt threat is one of the top shot blockers in her class for 6A, thanks to her trust in the fundamentals. At 6'3, Schwertner impacts the game through her presence alone and makes a key impact forcing tough looks. Not to mention she is dynamic in the post, contributing large amounts of paint buckets with either hand. Through her season with Mullen, the forward has put up 12.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='720580' first='Remy' last='Tolar'] - Fairview</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tolar is a sturdy 6' forward who is improving as a finisher down in the paint. For Fairview, she has provided a large portion of rebounds on both ends, although she has taken it up a step as defensive rebounder. Through her junior year, Tolar has posted 9.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='327681' first='D'Ajha' last='Horton'] - Rangeview</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":504480,"width":276,"height":184,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/09/531-DAjha-Horton.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-504480" width="276" height="184" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Horton is a mobile defender who possesses quick feet and reaction speeds. At roughly 5'10, Horton is capable battling on the defensive end with four positions her in Colorado. She is still a dynamic scoring option in transition situations, alongside progression as an ambidextrous finisher in traffic. Through her junior year with 10-6 Rangeview, she has posted 11.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->