League Preview: Mid-State League – Buckeye Division

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The following schools are in the MSL- Buckeye Division: Fairfield Union, Circleville, Teays Valley, Liberty Union, Bloom- Carroll, Amanda- Clearcreek, Hamilton Township, and Logan Elm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Players to Watch!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='217330' first='Emily' last='Bratton']- 2024, Bloom- Carroll H.S.:</strong> Miami of Ohio is going to love having this flashy guard for 4 years! She can do it all, shoot from anywhere, smooth as silk with the ball, and a motor that goes fast all game! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809721,"width":"353px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-9.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-809721" style="width:353px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='217349' first='Elly' last='Lewis']- 2024, Fairfield Union H.S:</strong> This young lady can shoot the rock! Loves to connect from behind the arc! Finds her teammates, pretty passes right on the money! <em>(Below on defense)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809723,"width":"357px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-11.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-809723" style="width:357px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jael Haynes-Lee- 2025, Hamilton Township H.S.: </strong>Athletic, speed, and so creative on fast breaks! Love her court vision, and how she involves her teammates. Plays with no fear! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809727,"width":"361px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-13.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-809727" style="width:361px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='217322' first='Kennedy' last='Younkin']- 2024, Teays Valley H.S.:</strong> Kennedy has captured the attention from coaches and opponents for several years- and that is due to the hours of repetition and hard work she's put into her game. Double-double machine! <em>(Below, shooting, and featured photo)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809729,"width":"360px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-15.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-809729" style="width:360px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='217361' first='Alyssa' last='Horsley']- 2024, Teays Valley H.S.:</strong> I've watched Alyssa for several years, and if there's one word to describe her game, I'd pick Consistent! Very reliable shooter, makes smart decisions, and such a great team player! <em>(Below with ball)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809792,"width":"364px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-29.png" alt="" class="wp-image-809792" style="width:364px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='537545' first='Taylor' last='Evans'] - 2026, Amanda Clearcreek H.S.: </strong>Boy oh boy, if you want to see someone who can take over a game with her intensity on defense to shooting from deep, look no further! Evans competes on every play, as if that possession is the game decider! Remember her name! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809793,"width":"363px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-30.png" alt="" class="wp-image-809793" style="width:363px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='812222' first='Addison' last='Edgington']- 2027, Circleville H.S.: </strong>We will be hearing her name a lot over the course of her high school years! Fundamentals are strong! This lefty has such pretty drop step moves to the bucket! <em>(Below shooting)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809799,"width":"370px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-33.png" alt="" class="wp-image-809799" style="width:370px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='316726' first='Gabby' last='McConnell']- 2024, Circleville H.S.: </strong> Look for Gabby to have another solid year as a senior! I like her footwork on the block! Strong, grabs boards, and protects the paint well! <em>(Below, shooting)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809809,"width":"371px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-34.png" alt="" class="wp-image-809809" style="width:371px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gillian Savage- 2027, Logan Elm H.S.: </strong>Gillian plays the game hard, with no hesitation, and her confidence shows in her shooting, how she passes to her teammates, and how she handles the rock with care! <em>(Below, passing)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809850,"width":"373px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-38.png" alt="" class="wp-image-809850" style="width:373px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kimmy Petty- 2026, Logan Elm H.S.: </strong>Petty makes things just click! Makes smart decisions with the basketball, and love how she finishes strong in transition! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809854,"width":"373px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-39.png" alt="" class="wp-image-809854" style="width:373px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></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>Abby Tier- 2024, Teays Valley H.S.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809737,"width":"363px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-18.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-809737" style="width:363px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='808274' first='Tessa' last='Horsley']- 2027, Teays Valley H.S.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809748,"width":"368px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-22.png" alt="" class="wp-image-809748" style="width:368px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Claire King- 2026, Logan Elm H.S.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809752,"width":"369px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-25.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-809752" style="width:369px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='748832' first='Maddie' last='Blakeman']- 2026, Circleville, H.S.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809754,"width":"370px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-27.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-809754" style="width:370px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ella Brown- 2025, Liberty Union H.S.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809736,"width":"367px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-17.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-809736" style="width:367px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Katie Kemmerling- 2025, Amanda Clearcreek H.S.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809741,"width":"368px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-21.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-809741" style="width:368px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hailey Sowers- 2024, Amanda Clearcreek H.S.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809738,"width":"365px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-19.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-809738" style="width:365px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marissa Wilkinson- 2024, Bloom- Carroll H.S.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809794,"width":"367px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-31.png" alt="" class="wp-image-809794" style="width:367px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='806953' first='Alexis' last='Wooten']- 2026, Hamilton Township H.S.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809798,"width":"367px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-32.png" alt="" class="wp-image-809798" style="width:367px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jill Cooperider- 2025, Fairfield Union H.S.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":809845,"width":"370px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/11/image-36.png" alt="" class="wp-image-809845" style="width:370px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->