Talented Young SEMO Area Forwards/Posts

Earl Austin February 19, 2023 @ 11:31 AM

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at a talented group of young forwards and post players from the Southeast region of the state who have been putting in work all season. It is indeed a good crop of underclass frontcourt players in the SEMO area.   [player_tooltip player_id='302391' first='Reagan' last='Howe'] (Oak Ridge): A 6'0" 2025 forward who has emerged as a dominant performer this season as a sophomore. The young lefty plays a physical game in the low post as she establishes her position well and can score inside. She also operates from the high post where she can get to the basket off the dribble. She is averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds a game this season. She is very impressive during the summer while playing with the Southeast Dynasty.   Lilyan Landis (Scott City): A 6'0" 2025 forward had a productive freshman season last year and has stepped into a prime role this year. She has a versatile skill set in the post as she can score with either hand around the basket. Her footwork is good as she can roam the baseline for a reverse layup. She can also handle the ball and step out and hit perimeter jumpers. She is averaging 16 points and 10 rebounds a game while shooting 55 percent from the field.   Kenzie Redus (Doniphan): A 6'1" 2024 forward who is a part of a tall and talented Donettes front line that has helped lead the team to a 22-1 record. She is a very active rebounder and shot blocker with her height and length. She can score inside with both hands and she has a quick jump on the offensive boards. She is also very mobile who runs the court well.   Breanna Dohleman (East Carter): A 6'1" 2024 post player who has good size and agility to impact the game at both ends of the court. She's very tough on the block as she can catch the ball well in traffic. She keeps the ball high to finish around the basket. She is also a very effective shot blocker on defense. She can also put the ball on the floor and score off the dribble.   [player_tooltip player_id='317348' first='Nevaeh' last='Lucious'] (Cape Notre Dame): A 6'2" 2026 forward who is one of the state's top frontcourt prospects in her class. She knows how to use her size well in the post as she can spin in either direction to get a bucket. She moves well inside and she has good fundamentals. She can also step out and hit a perimeter jumper.   Parker Ernst (Neelyville): A 6'1" 2026 forward who has a very bright future ahead of her. She has good athleticism and length to be a good shot blocker on the defensive end. She is an excellent rebounder with a quick jump and the ability to catch the ball at its highest point. Her post moves are very effective and she can also handle the ball on the perimeter. She has led her team to a No. 1 seed in the upcoming Class 2, District 1 tournament.   [player_tooltip player_id='1151456' first='Sara' last='Owen'] (Doniphan): A 6'0" 2025 forward who has also been a big part on Doniphan's 22-1 season with her play along the front line. She is very active at both ends of the floor with her height and length. She is a very effective rebounder and shot blocker who also has good mobility.   Rachel Hellebusch (Meadow Heights): A 6'1" 2024 forward who plays a very solid game around the basket. She typically draws a crowd around her in the games that I watched, but she did a good job of staying active and establishing her position. The young lefty made several nice catches in traffic and she can finish well. She can also pass the ball well from the high post.

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at a talented group of young forwards and post players from the Southeast region of the state who have been putting in work all season. It is indeed a good crop of underclass frontcourt players in the SEMO area.