2024: The Closers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This upcoming season looks to be another exciting one. There are so many talented young ladies who hold offers from hundreds of colleges from around the country. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here, I take a look at some of the seniors who are looking to close out their high school careers on a high note. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='203873' first='Shay' last='Ijiwoye'] <strong>Desert Vista</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's not much more we can say about this young lady's career. One of the best to come through the Arizona high school ranks in a while, and she looks to build upon that legacy with a repeat Open Title division run with the Lady Thunder. Don't think that it can't happen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='205641' first='Elli' last='Guiney'] <strong>Millennium</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winner is the first word that comes to mind with Elli. She has answered the challenges her whole career, and this season should be no different. Millennium might return the least amount of varsity contributors from any of the contenders, but it won't matter. Elli will raise the level of her young teammates to her level and be competitive as usual.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='205639' first='Sarah' last='Nakamura Miller'] <strong>Xavier College Prep (Featured Image)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller is on her “ I know you didn't forget about me” tour. She will remind people that she is still among the best, if not the best, in her class. She is close to 100%, and her game is as good as ever. Miller is the top three-level scorer in the state and looks to help get Xavier to the Open title</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='205640' first='Jocelyn' last='Michelle Chavez'] <strong>Valley Vista</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chavez has patiently waited her turn during the championships that Valley Vista has racked up over the last four-plus years. This year belongs to Chavez, and the <strong>Rider </strong>commit is ready to show her full game. She's always been able to score, but what opponents are quickly learning is that she might be the best passer in the state. Look for the Monsoon to be there towards the end of the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='205654' first='Thalia' last='Daniels'] <strong>Sandra Day O'Connor</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daniels has always had the ability, but now her focus and determination match the ability. Daniels will lead a sleeper team that some think can make some noise in the Open Division. If that's to be the case, then Daniels will have to lead the way and guide a young team that will rely on freshmen, sophomores, and transfers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->