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There will be so much talent on display this weekend from Division 1 recruits and notable prospects from 2026 to 2024. First off we will just do a recap of some teams that will feature some headliners throughout the weekend…
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Continue ReadingThere will be so much talent on display this weekend from Division 1 recruits and notable prospects from 2026 to 2024. First off we will just do a recap of some teams that will feature some headliners throughout the weekend
Northwest Indians lead by their two 1000 point scorers and senior leaders on their team & Loyola recruit in Lily Bottomley Lily Bottomley 6'2" | C Northwest | 2023 State OH and Ashley Cudnik, with these two players they will have a good season and they are a solid all around team to beat just with the pressure they put on the opposing team and the pace they know how to play, just keep an eye out on these two players.
Sheridan Girls who has a all around team in guard play where they can get the ball up the court and spread it around, they are led by junior shooting guard Jamisyn Stinson Jamisyn Stinson 5'9" | SF Thornville Sheridan | 2024 State OH who is a sharp shooter that can get a shot off at anytime. She is another 1000 point scorer who will be in the first game of Classic in the Country.
Magnificat Girls know how to get the job done on the court they are a relentless team that plays hard on both ends of the court especially led by junior Katie Maryo Katie Maryo 5'8" | CG Magnificat | 2024 OH and Sophomore Julia Hall Julia Hall 6'0" | SG Magnificat | 2025 State OH and others who does not quit until the game is over, very skilled team all across the board you will not be disappointed in their play.
Olmstead Falls just know what to do, it doesn’t matter the size of the opposing team especially with their floor leader in Paige Kohler Paige Kohler 5'8" | PG Olmsted Falls | 2023 State OH who is one of the best guards out their she can score, defend whatever you want her to do she will get the job done, it’s always a pleasure to watch her you never know what she is going to do.
Massillon Jackson with two division 1 players in Leena Patibandla Leena Patibandla 6'1" | CG Massillon Jackson | 2023 State OH going to Wisconsin who can get it done on both ends of the floor had solid game to her and very versatile and Lauren Pallotta Lauren Pallotta 5'9" | SF Massillon Jackson | 2023 State OH attending Dayton who can shoot the three ball an attack the basket with the both of them on the floor makes it difficult to beat them they along with Megan Campbell Megan Campbell 5'9" | SG Jackson | 2024 OH who can shoot she is relentless from the floor don’t need much space they just lay it all out on the floor.
Laurel they may not be the deepest team on the court but when you have Princeton commit an McDonalds All-American nominee in Mari Bickley Mari Bickley 5'10" | PG Shaker Heights Laurel | 2023 State #20 Nation OH anything is possible an she has shown that bye putting this young team in her back but she hasn’t had to do it alone with freshman Saniyah Hall Saniyah Hall 6'1" | SF Laurel | 2026 State OH a ESPN watchlist player who had all the skill to be great with her athleticism and skill set you definitely don’t wanna miss them.
Streetsboro who is a solid team also with the play that Naomi Benson Naomi Benson 6'2" | C Streetsboro | 2025 State OH gives makes it hard for the opposing team to score with her length she goes after everything, good vision on the court knows how to win with upcoming wing in Carlee Bedford Carlee Bedford 5'11" | SF Streetsboro | 2026 OH gives her that 1-2 punch to have a good season.
Solon who plays through their guards and when I mean guards they can run all game in Mackenzie Blackford and Morgan Blackford Morgan Blackford 5'8" | CG Solon | 2023 State OH they are one of the toughest backcourts especially when they start getting down hill they can score in transition an shoot the three ball well they with them on the floor you know points are coming in a hurry.