State Tourney Session 4: Angie’s Thoughts!
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What an evening of great basketball! Here’s a look at some of my thoughts to finish out the Division 1 state semi-finals! Princeton guards lighting it up! When your teammate has the hot hand, keep feeding it- and Princeton did…
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Continue ReadingWhat an evening of great basketball! Here’s a look at some of my thoughts to finish out the Division 1 state semi-finals!
Princeton guards lighting it up!
When your teammate has the hot hand, keep feeding it- and Princeton did just that! Mari Gerton Mari Gerton 5'7" | PG Princeton | 2025 State OH put on a show, with her under control moves to the basket! She had a strong finish, with 25 points, 3 assists, 3 steals, and shooting an impressive 9-11 from the charity stripe. Sole Williams Sole Williams 5'7" | CG Cincinnati Princeton | 2023 State OH showed why she’s Ohio’s Gatorade Player of the Year- with her crisp passing, defense, and shooting, finishing with 19 points, 6 assists, and 6 boards! ( Mari Gerton Mari Gerton 5'7" | PG Princeton | 2025 State OH , below, and featured photo)
Midview Middies- What a team!
Midview’s team is loaded, from quickness, to outside shooting, to 6’5 Mary Meng Mary Meng 6'4" | C Midview | 2023 State OH that knows how to control the paint! Meng’s length and her quick instincts no doubt proved that she can stop some of the best guards from scoring! She had an impressive 10 blocks, along 12 points, and 9 boards. Olivia DiFranco Olivia DiFranco 5'11" | SF Grafton Midview | 2024 State OH – WOW. She’s special. Incredible competitor, who flat out wants the ball, and will make plays, all game! She finished with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists. (Below, Olivia DiFranco Olivia DiFranco 5'11" | SF Grafton Midview | 2024 State OH )
The Eye of the Tiger!
It’s not at all surprising that Berry Wallace Berry Wallace 6'1" | SF Pickerington Central | 2024 State OH has numerous big time offers to play at the next level. Her IQ is on a whole different level, and is a complete package player! She finished with 23 points, 12 rebounds, shooting 11-16 from the field! And Olivia Cooper Olivia Cooper 6'1" | C Pickerington Central | 2023 State OH – such a versatile player, who not only takes care of business from inside, but knows how to find her teammates and set them up for high percentage shots. She finished with 8 points, and 8 assists. (Below, Olivia Cooper Olivia Cooper 6'1" | C Pickerington Central | 2023 State OH )
The Bulldogs!
This team right here plays some serious team basketball- fantastic cuts to the basket, pick and rolls, shows patience, and they’ve got some shooters! Danielle Cameron had a night!!! She finished with 23 points, shooting 6-9 from 3 point land! Mia Kalich was tough to stop, shooting an impressive 7-8 from the field, and finishing with a double double ( 16 points, 12 rebounds). (Below, Danielle Cameron)