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A few of the toughest sophomore power forwards, showing no fear in the paint. All stats are up to date through 12/31/22. Alexandra Eschmeyer Alexandra Eschmeyer 6'5" | SF Peak To Peak | 2025 State CO – Peak to Peak…
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Continue ReadingA few of the toughest sophomore power forwards, showing no fear in the paint. All stats are up to date through 12/31/22.
Alexandra Eschmeyer Alexandra Eschmeyer 6'5" | SF Peak To Peak | 2025 State CO – Peak to Peak
Eschmeyer brings a perimeter focused skillset while standing right around 6’4. The power forward has lept into the state’s top bigs, posting 18.9 points, 13.9 rebounds, and a staggering 6 blocks per game. Playing a vital role with 3-4 Peak to Peak, Eschmeyer has shown growth as a perimeter shooter, knocking down 36% of her three point attempts. Her shooting gravity has created additional space for those driving lanes, allowing her to better manipulate passing angles. There are few forwards who bring her blend of spacing and relative fluidity with the ball.
Mason Borcherding Mason Borcherding 6'1" | PF Legend | 2025 State CO – Legend
Borcherding brings energy on every possession, seeking out contact down low. The sophomore power forward has made a big impact for Legend, posting 10.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3 stocks per game on 48% from the field. She seeks out deep positioning in the post, finding ways to assert herself around the rim. She does the little things necessary to gain positioning, often utilizing her off hand to hook defenders.
Jane Rumpf Jane Rumpf 6'2" | PF Regis Jesuit | 2025 State CO – Regis Jesuit
Rumpf adds necessary physicality for Regis Jesuit, proving to be a pest on the boards. Standing right around 6’2, Rumpf does a lot of the dirty work down low. Every possession, she fights on box outs and works to keep the nearest defender out of the paint. Through the start of the season, the power forward has posted 6.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game while scoring 56% of her two point attempts. Her growth as an ambidextrous finisher has been a pleasant surprise, allowing her to be a bit more diverse around the rim. Continuing to develop the jump shot equity will play a big role on the forward’s versatility on the offensive end. That being said, she has been excellent within her role at 5-4 Regis Jesuit.
Sydney Deem – Broomfield
Deem is a legitimate rim protector, thanks her trust in the fundamentals. At roughly 6’2, Deem impacts a lot of shot attempts near the rim simply through her presence. To start the season with 5-2 Broomfield, Deem has posted 7.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2.2 blocks per game while contributing 52% of her two point attempts. The forward has soft touch, making plenty of influential defensive plays without fouling opponents.
Ligia Thortvedt Ligia Thortvedt 5'9" | PF Denver East | 2025 State CO – Denver East
Thortvedt brings constant energy on both ends, having a key impact in transition. The 5’9 forward makes the most of her wiry frame, stunting drives and providing valuable help under the rim. To kick off the season, Thortvedt has posted 10.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game while contributing 53% of her two pointers. Another facet of Thortvedt’s game resides in her transition pace, often times one of the first down the floor. Due to her consistent hustle, the forward is often in position to grab and one opportunites around the rim.