League Preview- Ohio Capital Conference: Cardinal Division

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The OCC Cardinal Division includes the following schools: Dublin Jerome, Hilliard Darby, Olentangy, Olentangy Berlin, Marysville, and Thomas Worthington. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Teams to Watch:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olentangy is loaded with talent, shooters, speed, depth, and size. I had the opportunity to watch this team back in June, and often times found myself saying, "Wow!" Marysville had an outstanding season last year, and have the players to make a strong run in the tourney again! Dublin Jerome is a team that competes hard, every game. Look for the Celtics to hold their own! And Hilliard Darby finds ways to come away with a W. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='537668' first='Whitney' last='Stafford']: 2026, Olentangy-</strong> (Featured Photo) One of the best, purest shooters around. Outstanding vision, handles, and thrives on clutch plays!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":584876,"width":"436px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.501466275659824","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/IMG_5092.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-584876" style="aspect-ratio:1.501466275659824;width:436px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='808253' first='Sydney' last='Mobley']: 2027, Olentangy- </strong> Special player- absolute beast in the paint, beautiful footwork and reliable hands. College coaches have known this young lady for a while now, and she's only a freshman! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":674023,"width":"435px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.501466275659824","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/IMG_5733.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-674023" style="aspect-ratio:1.501466275659824;width:435px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='451627' first='Kate' last='Mosher']: 2025, Olentangy-</strong> Mosher's motor and defense ignites her team! And she can score buckets! Love her leadership! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":792909,"width":"436px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.5238095238095237","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/263-Kate-Mosher-crop-4378x2875-1698094196.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-792909" style="aspect-ratio:1.5238095238095237;width:436px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='280118' first='JoJo' last='Eberhart']: 2024, Marysville-</strong> Eberhart is so smooth with the rock! Great decision maker, glides in the air, strong lefty! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":572667,"width":"436px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.501466275659824","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/12/IMG_0410.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-572667" style="aspect-ratio:1.501466275659824;width:436px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='217329' first='Addy' last='Tweed']: 2024, Marysville-</strong> One of the most underrated players in all of the OCC- great defender, plays smart, can score buckets quickly, and rebounds the rock very well! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":572481,"width":"439px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.501466275659824","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/12/IMG_9771.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-572481" style="aspect-ratio:1.501466275659824;width:439px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ellie Baker: 2024, Dublin Jerome-</strong> Look for Baker to have another strong year! Uses the glass so well, strong footwork, and gives the Celtics extra chances to score with her boards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='217309' first='Kadence' last='Conley']: 2024, Dublin Jerome-</strong> Conley can get hot from behind the arc in no time! Takes care of the basketball, and finds her teammates!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='407483' first='Gianna' last='Lane']: 2025, Hilliard Darby-</strong> This young lady can take over a game with her quickness, athleticism, and scoring ability! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":451755,"width":"443px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.501466275659824","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/06/IMG_3486-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-451755" style="aspect-ratio:1.501466275659824;width:443px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More Players to Watch: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='280609' first='Payten' last='Bruns']: 2024, Hilliard Darby</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='743705' first='Kareena' last='Agrawal']: 2027, Olentangy </strong> ( I have to mention this special lady. She tore her ACL, and will likely be out all season. College coaches- this Blue Star guard is the real deal, and I can promise you she will gain your attention real quick! She can shoot the rock! )</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kendall Baird: 2024, Dublin Jerome</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1052163' first='Angel' last='Ezirim']: 2025, Dublin Jerome</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='592622' first='Allison' last='Price']: 2025, Marysville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403980' first='Abbey' last='Price']: 2024, Marysville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='748902' first='Chayla' last='Rankin']: 2025, Olentangy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='329503' first='Layla' last='Merriweather']: 2024, Olentangy Berlin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='533094' first='Cami' last='Elliott']: 2025, Olentangy Berlin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Peyton Bethea: 2025, Thomas Worthington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='806960' first='Liz' last='Rohrbacher']: 2026, Thomas Worthington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->