MWAA Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri continues its conference previews with a look at the Metro Women's Athletic Association. Setting the pace once again will be Incarnate Word Academy, which enters the season on an 100-game winning streak.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>STARTING FIVE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='624398' first='Nevaeh' last='Caffey'] (Incarnate Word): The 5'10 2025 guard has continued to elevate her game in becoming one of the top prospects in the Midwest region. She averaged eight points, two steals and two assists in helping the Red Knights to another state championship. She has received several offers from multiple major Division l schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='194395' first='Kaylynn' last='Janes'] (Incarnate Word): A 5'11 2024 forward who will step into a bigger leadership role this senior. The Northern Iowa commit had a big breakout game in the state championship game with 19 points and five 3-pointers against Rock Bridge. She averaged 8.5 points a game last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='366817' first='Zoe' last='Best'] (Incarnate Word): A 5'10 2024 forward who is primed for a breakout season after playing several quality minutes as a reserve last season. She has good quickness and athleticism and a motor that doesn't stop at both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='640518' first='Kayla' last='Jensen'] (St. Joseph's): A 6'2 2024 forward who was one of the league's most consistent inside players. As a junior, she averaged 13 points and 13 rebounds a game while shooting 52 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='460896' first='Lauren' last='Ortwerth'] (Cor Jesu): A 6'0 2026 forward who had a strong debut as a varsity player. As a freshman, she averaged 14 points and 10 rebounds in leading the Markers to a 20-9 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BEST OF THE REST</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='361695' first='Abbie' last='Sextro'] 6'0 Incarnate Word</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='245463' first='Zoe' last='Stewart'] 5'8" St. Joseph's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='540271' first='Abby' last='Sievers'] 5'10" St. Joseph's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooklyn Williams 5'4" Ursuline Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paige Dolrenry 5'9" Cor Jesu</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophia Bellistri 5'10" Cor Jesu</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Haylee Braun, Nerinx Hall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='302784' first='Peyton' last='Hill'] 5'10" Incarnate Word</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='740363' first='Maddie' last='Hannis'] 5'9" St. Joseph's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='458866' first='Amali' last='McBride'] 5'6" St. Joseph's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grace Restovich 5'6" Visitation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='457472' first='Sophia' last='Otten'] 6'2" Incarnate Word</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='351778' first='Savannah' last='Stricker'] 5'10" Incarnate Word</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='514887' first='Peyton' last='Olufson'] 5'8" Incarnate Word</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='351776' first='Addi' last='Owen'] 5'4" Incarnate Word</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='554959' first='Evelyn' last='Shane'] 6'0" Ursuline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='351775' first='Kylee' last='Reiter'] 5'10" St. Joseph's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='493366' first='Piper' last='Mooney'] 5'8" St. Joseph's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='493354' first='Nancy' last='King'] 6'1" Ursuline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='429379' first='Anna' last='Picarella'] 5'6 Nerinx Hall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->