League Preview- Eastern Cincinnati Conference

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams to Watch: </strong>Kings, Winton Woods, West Clermont, Lebanon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West Clermont lost their top two players to graduation and transfer, while Kings made a magical tournament run last season that I think they can repeat their success. I also really like Winton Woods a lot this year, look for them to challenge with a team who is well coached and prepared. Those three teams look to compete for the ECC crown. Don't count out Lebanon with solid returning star power. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5 Players to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='748809' first='Layla' last='Hale']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"West Clermont","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"As a freshman, she made a big impact with a team who finished last regular season 22-0, and with the graduation of Anna Swisshelm and the transfer of [player_tooltip player_id='527786' first='Seini' last='Hicks'] to Purcell Marian it looks like Hale will carry the majority of the offense this season, She averaged 11.1 points per game and is a threat both offensively and on the defensive end of the court. Smart, heady player with a good court sense and expect her to step up to the challenge this season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["319301"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"She is no stranger to Prep Girls Hoops, we have seen Daniah several times and she continues to get better. Strong physical kid who who is unstoppable on the boards, averaging a double-double last year with 15 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. She is very court savvy and is a player who will handle her business.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["734876"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"She vaulted up the PGH class rankings in August, and recently committed to D1 Canisius in the fall, She really opened my eyes in the summer at Wittenberg team camp and I believe she can take her game to even another level this season. Has weapons around her, but she is a player who can take over a game anytime. Solid perimeter game, can penetrate and finish.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["319356"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Braylyn improved her game as much as anyone with a solid floor presence and an ability to score in a variety of ways. Excellent rebounder and finished well at the rim. Good active hands and moves well without the ball. Looks to help lead Lebanon to the top of the conference,","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["451616"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Very underrated player who continues to make a name for herself. Bella has a solid complete game with the ability to score in a variety of ways. Smart floor leader with good handles and good court vision, Solid defender and a player who could help turn things around at LM.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65284c6a6fc0e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Others to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jenna Burks, 5-8 2025 Kings</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='217354' first='Maddie' last='Mueller'], 5-9 2024, Lebanon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='319357' first='Jordan' last='Mueller'], 5-7 2025, Lebanon (<em>feature photo above)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='451618' first='Tess' last='Trimble'], 5-6 2025 Little Miami</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='941165' first='Violet' last='Shuluga'], 5-10 2025, Milford</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='748813' first='Whitley' last='Davis'], 5-9 2026, Winton Woods</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->