D3 Regional Semi-Finals Preview, Region 10 and 12
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On Wednesday, March 1st @ 6:00pm, Columbus Africentric will play against Cincinnati Country Day, at Springfield High School. (Region 12) Players to watch Africentric: Ja’Nya Bowers– Strong guard, only a freshman who just keeps getting better and better each game!…
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Continue ReadingOn Wednesday, March 1st @ 6:00pm, Columbus Africentric will play against Cincinnati Country Day, at Springfield High School. (Region 12)
Players to watch
Africentric:
Ja’Nya Bowers– Strong guard, only a freshman who just keeps getting better and better each game!
Natiah Nelson Natiah Nelson 5'10" | PG Africentric | 2024 State OH – Love her rebounding and how she controls the paint! (Below on defense)
Ariel Grace Ariel Grace 5'5" | PG Columbus Africentric | 2023 State OH – I’ve been impressed with her decision making. Knows when to run and gun, and when to set up the offense. (Below with ball) **Featured Photo
Cincinnati Country Day:
Megan Zimmerman– Knows how to score! Strong outside shot, but also deadly when taking the ball inside. (Below with ball)
Elizabeth Zimmerman– Just like her sister, she too knows how to score, slice and dice, and takes care of the basketball. (Below on defense)
Grace Barnes– She’s so smooth with the ball, great reaction time, excellent court vision. I love her mid range jump shots.
On Thursday, March 2nd, Harvest Prep will play against Castalia Margaretta @ 6:00pm, at Elida Fieldhouse.
Players to watch:
Harvest Prep:
Maliyah Lofton Maliyah Lofton 5'5" | PG Harvest Preparatory School | 2026 State OH – I love her moves to the basket, and how she creates shots not only for herself but teammates. (Below, shooting)
Carmyn Woods– Her length, great ability to jump, block shots, and take care of business in the paint is very strong! ( Below on defense)
Christyn Anthony– Outstanding quickness, she is definitely a go-to player, strong moves to the bucket, and boy do I love her D! (Below on defense)
Margaretta:
Eden Palomo– Player of the year in her conference division! She can shoot the rock so well from behind the arc!
Jaelle Keller Jaelle Keller 5'5" | PG Margaretta | 2023 OH – Makes great decisions with the ball, finds open lanes to the basket, and nice outside shot!
Lilly Edwards– I’m impressed with her defense, how she reads passes well, creating easy buckets for herself and teammates.
Kylie Leibacher Kylie Leibacher 5'11" | SF Castalia Margaretta | 2023 State OH – Love her step back jumpers, and how she dribble penetrates to the bucket- she’s difficult to stop!