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<p>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. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here, I take a look at some of the better players in 5A. </h2>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='205641' first='Elli' last='Guiney'] <strong>Millennium</strong></p>
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<p>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. <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='558946' first='Mackenzie' last='Buckner'] <strong>Betty Fairfax</strong></p>
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<p>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. <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='623903' first='Makayla' last='Carter'] <strong>Mountain View Marana (Featured Image)</strong></p>
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<p>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. <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='205670' first='Ava' last='Pautz'] <strong>Notre Dame Prep</strong></p>
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<p>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. <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='558901' first='Clara-Mae' last='Hrouch'] <strong>Catalina Foothills</strong></p>
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<p>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. <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='640378' first='Ava' last='Lewis'] <strong>Casteel</strong></p>
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<p>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. <br></p>
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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.
Here, I take a look at some of the better players in 5A. [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…
