Western Slope Prospects from 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are a few names ready to step up for larger roles, all of which bring immediate value to the defensive end. Stepping into their junior seasons in the coming months, keep tabs on their growth and subsequent impact within the Western Slope region.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1215592' first='Taylor' last='Somers'] - Delta</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Somers brings consistent value with her help defense and physicality at the rim. Effective at digging into opposing ball handlers, the guard looks to provide value yet again for a dominant Western Slope program. The guard is among the most consistent contributors for a winning program, intriguing year ahead for the Delta junior.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='374096' first='Addie' last='Ritterbush'] - Palisade</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ritterbush will be one to watch throughout her next couple seasons with Palisade. A talented track athlete, the 6' forward shows value attacking downhill and facilitating when necessary. Capable out of the high post, Ritterbush has been capable of passing out of doubles and the occasional triple team. Possessing a quick first step, Ritterbush has no trouble getting downhill off the initial step or while attacking with momentum. She was capable of finishing around the rim, showing consistency through incoming contests.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aadrey Fraser - Delta&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fraser shows capabilities as a finisher around the rim, acutely aware of weaknesses in the opposing defense. The forward shows value scoring around the rim, capable off the bounce or out of pivots. Quickly recognizing driving angles, Fraser is quick to attack the rim off the catch, having no trouble going up through the contest. Defensively, Fraser uses her reach to stunt drives, capable at the point of attack or from help. Capable of guarding down the lineup, Fraser can stay strong to block shot attempts, keeping both arms up for blocks. As the junior continues to develop her perimeter game, either as a ball handler or shooter, there is notable potential for the forward.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='353207' first='Reece' last='Yahn'] - Severance </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yahn is worth a watch for his Severance group, capable of attacking the rim off the bounce while showing upside as a facilitator. The junior guard is especially active getting downhill, seeking ways to put pressure on the defense and be a threat. Effective at making reads off the bounce, Yahn is capable of finding rollers or cutters through tight windows on a bounce pass. The guard has excellent timing on the move, carefully surveying the defense before making the passing read.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Breezy Huff - Delta&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ANother complementary playmaker for a dynamic Delta program, Huff is an active downhill scorer, making herself a threat early on. Effective attacking immediately off the catch, the guard keeps her eyes up for kick out opportunities, finding shotmakers once the defense collapses. Possessing a fairly quick first, Huff could be a quick riser within this group as her growth as perimeter shooter continues to progress.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zakia Shreeve - Eagle Valley&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shreeve is especially active on the defensive end, excellent at anticipating passing lanes and rotating over early on to stunt drives. With active hands and quick feet, Shreeve gets in front early, forcing difficult passes from her opponent.&nbsp; The guard plays within the system, getting into openings around the floor to find kick out passes to corner shooters.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->