League Preview- Ohio Capital Conference: Ohio Division

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The OCC Ohio Division includes the following schools: Gahanna, Pickerington North, Grove City, Westerville Central, New Albany, and Westland. Here's a look at some kids to keep on your radar! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Players to Watch:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='217320' first='Kya' last='Jordan']: 2024, Gahanna Lincoln-</strong> Look for Jordan to have a strong senior year! Her defense is strong, loves to apply on ball pressure, thrives on picking pockets and quick transition buckets. (Below on defense)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":326097,"width":"371px","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/4/2021/09/Kya-Jordan1-scaled.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-326097" style="aspect-ratio:1.501466275659824;width:371px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='217351' first='Aaliyah' last='Younger']: 2024, Gahanna Lincoln-</strong> Younger gets sizzling hot behind the arc in no time! Strong basketball IQ, I like her decisions on offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":796993,"width":"290px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"0.8552338530066815","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/image-37.png" alt="" class="wp-image-796993" style="aspect-ratio:0.8552338530066815;width:290px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Olivia Moore: 2024, Pickerington North-</strong> Moore has the size and strength- and she knows what to do with the basketball! Great moves in the lane- powers herself to the bucket, plays physical. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":796992,"width":"371px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.5003663003663004","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/image-36.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-796992" style="aspect-ratio:1.5003663003663004;width:371px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801069' first='Thea' last='Palmore']: 2024 Grove City-</strong> If there's one word to describe Thea, it would be Powerful! I love how aggressive she is on the block and grabbing rebounds! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":796994,"width":"375px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.499267935578331","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/image-38.png" alt="" class="wp-image-796994" style="aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:375px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1131504' first='Kaitlyn' last='Boyce']: Grove City-</strong> I love her leadership! Great court vision, fantastic passes to her teammates, and nice outside shooting! (Below on defense)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":796989,"width":"376px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.5003663003663004","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/image-33.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-796989" style="aspect-ratio:1.5003663003663004;width:376px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='894215' first='Ella' last='Martin']: 2026, Westerville Central-</strong> Martin certainly uses her volleyball skills and applies that same athleticism on the basketball court! Runs the floor well, reliable hands, finishes well, and protects the paint with blocks! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801072' first='Libby' last='Henry']: 2024, New Albany-</strong> College coaches, this girl can play, and can certainly make things click on the court! Strong taking it to the basket with her 6'0 frame, and great outside touch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801074' first='Hayleigh' last='Thompson']: 2024, Westland-</strong> Thompson has power and size, which is so valauble inside the paint. Keeps the ball alive, giving team 2nd and 3rd chances with boards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801077' first='McKenna' last='Stultz']: 2024, New Albany-</strong> Lets just say, you want the ball in Stultz's hands! She is a creator, fantastic shooter, and makes things click for her team! She plays consistent! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>More Players to Watch:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='812206' first='Haedyn' last='Hull']: 2026, Gahanna Lincoln</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayden Coffman: 2025, Pickerington North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maddy Keaton: 2024, Pickerington North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='805466' first='Addy' last='Hansen']: 2025, Grove City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":796991,"width":"380px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.5003663003663004","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/image-35.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-796991" style="aspect-ratio:1.5003663003663004;width:380px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1229253' first='Mary' last='Kidwell']: 2026, New Albany</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Arianna Fee: 2025, Westland</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maddy Jansons- Steele: 2024, Westerville Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->