5A Impact Players Pt. 1

Cedric Cobb November 15, 2023 @ 05:01 PM

The 5A conference is loaded with talented players who will, without a doubt, impact all the way up to the Open playoffs. Some of these players will be in the player of the year conversations.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here, I take a look at some of the better players in 5A. </h2>   [player_tooltip player_id='205641' first='Elli' last='Guiney'] Millennium   One of the more decorated players of recent years, looks to close out her career on a high note. She's working with a younger supporting cast, but don't count the Tigers out. [player_tooltip player_id='558946' first='Mackenzie' last='Buckner'] Betty Fairfax   Buckner is probably the top-post player in the class, and she will have to carry a Stampede team that was hit hard with transfers. [player_tooltip player_id='623903' first='Makayla' last='Carter'] Mountain View Marana (Featured Image)   An improving prospect, Carter looks to lead a team that should improve on last year's record. She will put a lot of pressure on opposing teams with her length and athletic ability. [player_tooltip player_id='205670' first='Ava' last='Pautz'] Notre Dame Prep   Pautz leads a Saints team that looks to make more noise after a 19-9 season the previous year. They add a top freshman to go along with their top two returning scorers. [player_tooltip player_id='558901' first='Clara-Mae' last='Hrouch'] Catalina Foothills   Clara Mae leads a team that lost its top scorer but returns everyone else. Hrouch is the spark plug and will elevate the play of those around her. [player_tooltip player_id='640378' first='Ava' last='Lewis'] Casteel   Lewis has been quietly leading a youth movement over at Casteel. She is a versatile forward who makes an impact on both ends of the floor.

The 5A conference is loaded with talented players who will, without a doubt, impact all the way up to the Open playoffs. Some of these players will be in the player of the year conversations.