2023 Rankings Update: Noteworthy NoCo Names Outside the Top-50
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Savanna Staff Savanna Staff 5'7" | PG Frederick | 2023 CO – Frederick Staff boasts interest from a variety of collegiate organizations thanks to her ability to play on and off the ball. At roughly 5’7, Staff is excellent in…
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Continue ReadingSavanna Staff Savanna Staff 5'7" | PG Frederick | 2023 CO – Frederick
Staff boasts interest from a variety of collegiate organizations thanks to her ability to play on and off the ball. At roughly 5’7, Staff is excellent in space, consistently cutting towards open driving lanes. She is constantly communicating on the defensive end with teammates and directing traffic. Staff exemplifies her defensive example by constantly keeping her arms up to clog the passing lanes, doing so just about every possession. She has shown the ability to be a knockdown shooter off the catch, when given space. Through her senior year, the point guard has posted 10.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.1 steals per game with 13-12 Frederick.
Charlee Durtsche Charlee Durtsche 5'10" | PF Thompson Valley | 2023 State CO – Thompson Valley
Durtsche brings constant hustle that puts opposing teams in frustrating situations. The 5’10 power forward is always lurking inside the paint for scoring opportunities, especially with the right hand. Of those nearly 5 offensive rebounds she grabs per game, Durtsche does well to recognize doubles and find the open perimeter shooter. Should opponents get downhill, Durtsche’s activity around the basket is tricky for teams to score against, given that she maximizes her reach. Through this past season, the forward put up 11.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 3.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game.
Abby Saville Abby Saville 5'9" | PF Rocky Mountain | 2023 State CO – Rocky Mountain
Saville puts constant pressure on the rim, doing well to draw contact in the paint. At roughly 5’9, the forward possesses fairly quick lateral mobility, allowing her to switch onto guards and a large portion of small forwards. That mobility has a positive impact on her drives, allowing her to get the initial advantage off that first step, putting help defense in a tricky situation. For 6A seniors, Saville ranks 10th among free throws made, 22nd among all classes in 6A. Playing with sharpshooter Sara Chicco Sara Chicco 5'10" | SG Rocky Mountain | 2024 State CO , Saville understands the value of kick out passes, doing her part to facilitate Rocky Mountain’s halfcourt offense. Through her senior year, Saville put up 16.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game.
Tathis Arredondo Tathis Arredondo 5'3" | PG Greeley Central | 2023 State CO – Greeley Central
Arrendondo is constantly searching for the best scoring opportunity, typically working to set up teammates for easy shots. The senior guard is especially aware of searching for cutters, proving consistent finding those along the baseline. She is also advantageous pushing the pace in transition, making outlets multiple times a game. Through her senior season, Arredondo has put up 13.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.4 steals per game.
Zoey Drovdal Zoey Drovdal 5'10" | PF Greeley Central | 2023 State CO – Greeley Central
Drovdal is a versatile offensive option for this group, standing at roughly 5 ’10. The senior provides a valuable in and out game, capable as a mid-range shooter off the catch or getting to her short hook shot. As a forward, Drovdal is a constant threat under the glass, grabbing seven rebounds per game, primarily from the defensive end. Through the senior’s year at Greeley Central, Drovdal posted 10.2 points and 7 rebounds per game.