16U Battle in the Sunflower All-Event Teams Released

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 16U Battle in the Sunflower nine-team pool drew players from Wyoming, Texas, Nebraska, Missouri, Michigan and states in between. All-event teams for the pool consists of first, second, and third teams. Congratulations go out to the strong play of those selected.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">First Team</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='544006' first='Lexi' last='Cooley'], 5'5", PG, 2026, Olathe West (KS), [program_tooltip program_id='715643' first='Kansas' last='Elite'] 2026 Red - Cooley repeatedly caused havok off the bounce for defenders, constantly getting to the hole and, usually, hitting the floor. Consistently she showed separation speed and quickness. She also shot well from the perimeter with fluidness and elevation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aniya Hicks-Robinson</strong>, 5'5″, SG/PG, Lincoln (NE), 2025, Capitol City Lady Panthers 2025 – Hicks-Robinson's game smarts and ability to gather herself in transition on breaks to get a bucket were very good. Fast and quick, she also showed good three point range. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='716834' first='Kaila' last='Patterson']<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/kaila-patterson/"></a> , 5'4″, SG, Longmont (CO), <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/noco-triple-threat/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='712718' first='NOCO' last='Triple Threat']</strong></a> 2025 – Arguably the top perimeter shooting threat at the event Patterson also could get the team's transition game going with her ball skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='510713' first='Gracie' last='Ward'], 5'6", PG, Holy Family (CO), 2026, [program_tooltip program_id='714091' first='Lady' last='Roughriders'] 2025-1 - Ward was among the quickest and fastest point guards at the event. She got the team going quickly by pushing the ball down the floor with the pass. Her passing also consistently made defenses move in the half court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Megan Wurster</strong>, 5'9″, PG, Lakeshore (MI), 2025, Harbor Impact, 2025 – In a field with talented, fast ball handlers Wurster was arguably the speediest. And with her athleticism and scoring ability she was awful tough to stop from scoring in the point on the move. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Second Team</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='719101' first='Macayla' last='Askew'], 5'11”, SF/PF, Derby (KS), 2026, <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/next-level-eclipse/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='716118' first='Next' last='Level Eclipse']</strong></a> Carbonell 2025 – Athleticism, rebounding effectiveness, and scoring ability in a variety of situations were all driven by one trait...quick feet. With space to work in the half court, and also in high lane, back-to-basket spots, she repeatedly got a step on defenders who often could not stop her from getting the shot SHE wanted off. Whether it was because of too much size, too strong of handles, too good of hops, or attacking ability Askew proved difficult to stop. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='779210' first='Sophia' last='Calovich']</strong>, 5'9", SF/PF, St. Thomas Aquinas (KS), 2027, [program_tooltip program_id='715643' first='Kansas' last='Elite'] 2025 Red - Calovich's effectiveness on both ends of the court grew with each game. With an ability to take advantage of what the defense gave her to get a bucket on the move she also was a 'sit down' defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lynique Cunningham</strong>, PG, South Haven (MI), 2027, Harbor Impact 2025 – A quick scorer from the wing Cunningham proved herself to be an effective perimeter shooter with range. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='456530' first='Amaree' last='Henderson'], 5'10", SF, Newton (KS), 2025, [program_tooltip program_id='716194' first='[program_tooltip program_id='714510' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713097' first='[program_tooltip program_id='716194' first='[program_tooltip program_id='714510' first='[program_tooltip program_id='713097' first='Dynasty' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last='']' last=''] 2025 - Henderson was an effective combination of size, quickness, and strength. Blessed with quick feet she showed an ability to score even with defenders hanging on her. Henderson has a strong ability to create her own shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aenaya Lucius</strong>, 5'3″, PG, Lincoln (NE), 2027, Capitol City Lady Panthers 2025 – Lucius showed strong handles, quickness, and handles to go get a hoop. Has a quick release on the floater and with her jumper. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Third Team</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Noelani Brooks</strong>, 5'6", CG, Denver Christian (CO), 2025, [program_tooltip program_id='714091' first='Lady' last='Roughriders'] 2025-1 - Passing, handles, quickness, and physical strength is where everything begins for Brooks. She showed a solid ability to hit cutters and posted up teammates with bounce and other quick, catchable passes. Her lower body strength helps her be effective defending on the wing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='779218' first='Hayden' last='Halliday']</strong>, 5'5", SG, Olathe Northwest (KS), 2027, [program_tooltip program_id='715643' first='Kansas' last='Elite'] 2026 Red - Stocky build. Smartly positions herself to draw charges even in the back court. Finish needs to be higher off the glass but can do so with either hand. Anticipates on both ends of the floor. Shooter with a quick release.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='525604' first='Hope' last='Hughes'], 5'8", PG, Pratt (KS), 2026, KS Dream Team 2026 - Hughes was a consistent perimeter threat and that made her use of effective head fakes to attack close-outs a real problem for defenders without the strong balance and lateral quickness to react successfully. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='329397' first='Caroline' last='Kron'], 5'8″, SF, Mead (CO), 2025, <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/noco-triple-threat/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='712718' first='NOCO' last='Triple Threat']</strong></a> 2025 – Using her transition speed and hops she created many opportunities for her team. She was especially effective getting the team going off the rebound. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='720543' first='Annabelle' last='Rakers'], 5'7″, CG, Flatiron Academy (CO), 2025, [program_tooltip program_id='714091' first='Lady' last='Roughriders'] 2025-1 – Rakers has a great combination of reach, transition speed, and finishing ability. Her ability to finish with elevation. Her reach and quickness also made her very effective defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Larken Rummell</strong>, 5'8″, SG, Erie (CO), 2025, [program_tooltip program_id='714091' first='Lady' last='Roughriders'] 2025-2 – Rummell showed substantial potential to develop into a knock down shooter. Especially from the short wing areas, and in catch and release situations, she lit up the nets at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->