D1 Regional Semi-Finals Preview- Region 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you want to see 4 outstanding teams from Central Ohio, you need to spend<strong> tomorrow evening (Feb. 28th) @ Westerville North High School! </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Game 1: Marysville vs. Westerville South @ 6:00pm</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color"><strong>Marysville: </strong> </mark>This team is coming in red hot, and playing so very well as a team! Their passes are crisp, they keep the floor spread out, all 5 players are moving/ setting screens/ and all players know their role. Listed below are key players to watch:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402616' first='Ava' last='Wilkerson']</strong>: Very quick guard, great vision, can shoot deep from anywhere, great senior leader! Baldwin Wallace is gonna love having her! (Below with ball)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":606540,"width":276,"height":180,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_8164-crop-4148x2724-1677549101.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-606540" width="276" height="180" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leah Brown:</strong> I love her intensity- she wears her heart on her sleeve, can shoot the rock, steps up to challenges. Sets a huge example for the team! (Below with ball)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":606538,"width":278,"height":182,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_8138-crop-3783x2484-1677549053.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-606538" width="278" height="182" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='280118' first='JoJo' last='Eberhart']:</strong> Tremendous athleticism, love her dribble penetration. This lefty can shoot, and dish off to open teammates for great looks! (Below with ball)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":605794,"width":279,"height":185,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_8169.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-605794" width="279" height="185" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='217329' first='Addy' last='Tweed']:</strong> Love how she defends and rebounds! Strong mid-range jumper, can finish well inside, and hungry to win! (Below on defense)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":606542,"width":282,"height":184,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_8304-crop-4856x3189-1677549201.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-606542" width="282" height="184" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">Westerville South:</mark></strong> Westerville South has some of the toughest defenders, with outstanding quickness! They allow very little breathing room for their opponents. And when they get fired up, watch out! Listed below are key players to watch! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='93549' first='Leila' last='Jones']:</strong> This future Akron Zip is a strong defender and can get on a roll with buckets! (Below on defense)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":606549,"width":282,"height":184,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_7721-crop-4148x2724-1677549657.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-606549" width="282" height="184" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='217331' first='Zoe' last='Guice']:</strong> One of the best defenders I know! And boy can she dribble penetrate, makes difficult shots in the lane, fierce competitor! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":606543,"width":283,"height":236,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_7898.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-606543" width="283" height="236" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='214499' first='Tamara' last='Ortiz']:</strong> A future Western Michigan- Tamara has outstanding handles, can shoot so very well from anywhere on the court. Love her vision! (Below on defense)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":606545,"width":288,"height":188,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_7426-crop-4666x3064-1677549354.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-606545" width="288" height="188" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nelia Guice:</strong> Every team needs a Nelia Guice. Her intensity is at a whole different level, which elevates her game on both ends! Huge leader! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":606547,"width":293,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_7884-crop-4597x3018-1677549466.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-606547" width="293" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Game 2: Pickerington Central vs. Dublin Coffman @ 8:30pm. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">Pickerington Central:</mark> Pickerington Central's line up, and their depth, mixed in with size and speed, makes them one very tough team! Here's a few players to keep your eyes on! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='164654' first='Madison' last='Greene']:</strong> A future Vanderbilt player, she's got tremendous speed, sits low on defense, and is an explosive scorer! (Below on defense)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":606551,"width":291,"height":190,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_8807-crop-4828x3170-1677549733.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-606551" width="291" height="190" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='313105' first='Olivia' last='Cooper']:</strong> I love her size, how she can dominate in the lane, physically strong, outstanding footwork! A great 4 years ahead of her with Columbia University! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":606560,"width":292,"height":191,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_8703-crop-4666x3064-1677549790.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-606560" width="292" height="191" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='217321' first='Berry' last='Wallace']:</strong> She can do it all, Can score from anywhere, so valuable on both ends of the court! Plays with a level head, very high basketbal IQ. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":606562,"width":291,"height":190,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_8911-crop-4148x2724-1677549842.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-606562" width="291" height="190" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blossom Wallace:</strong> Blossom plays valuable minutes as the lone freshman. Her intensity on defense, particularly on the press- is impressive! And she can score. She knows her role! (Featured Photo, on defense)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":606563,"width":296,"height":196,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_8794.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-606563" width="296" height="196" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">Dublin Coffman:</mark> These young ladies have always played unselfish basketball. When knocking down their shots from deep- they can be hard to stop! Listed below are a few players to watch!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='214495' first='Jenna' last='Kopyar']:</strong> She's one very mentally strong player! Rises up to high pressure situations, love her transition decisions, and strong outside shooter! (Below with ball)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":606565,"width":300,"height":196,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_3157-crop-4571x3001-1677549939.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-606565" width="300" height="196" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='269728' first='Tessa' last='Grady']:</strong> Tessa has had an outstanding season- great leader, runs the floor very well, strong outside shooter, handles the ball well. (Below with ball)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":606566,"width":306,"height":203,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_3499.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-606566" width="306" height="203" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Keiryn McGuff:</strong> A future Bowling Green player- McGuff plays so hard in the paint! I love her rebounding, strong motor, and uses the glass well inside! (Below on defense,#14)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":606567,"width":309,"height":205,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_3351.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-606567" width="309" height="205" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='217325' first='Gwen' last='Jenkins']:</strong> When Jenkins knocks down her first outside shot- she can get on a role, quickly! Takes care of the basketball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":606568,"width":311,"height":206,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_4282.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-606568" width="311" height="206" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->