Names to Know From Thrill in the Ville! Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='538056' first='Leah' last='Pike']- 5'11, 2026, Anthony Wayne:</strong> Pike plays with such a great head on her shoulders! Beautiful touch and footwork, fantastic in finding her teammates, great attack mode, and her shot from outside is as smooth as silk! Textbook mechanics and muscle memory! (<em>Below, passing)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":820596,"width":"337px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG_1755.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-820596" style="width:337px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='481390' first='Maliyah' last='Lofton']- 5'6, 2026, Harvest Prep:</strong> The picture below says so much! Lofton relies on her light feet, active hands, explosive first step that frees her up for open shots, and off the charts competitiveness! It simply doesn't matter who she's guarding, she is fierce. <em>(Below on defense)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":820593,"width":"335px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG_1447.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-820593" style="width:335px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='748415' first='Kennady' last='Gordon']- 5'6, 2025, Pickerington Central:</strong> I continue to be amazed in how Gordon's game keeps going up! Coaches, this young lady has a high ceiling, very athletic, speed, high vertical, consistent shooter and solid on D. She can do it all!<em> (Below with ball)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":820590,"width":"338px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG_0263.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-820590" style="width:338px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='640502' first='Blossom' last='Wallace']- 6'1, 2026, Pickerington Central:</strong> Wallace's defense is superb! You could tell from the moment she stepped on the court, that her role was to contain the inside- and boy did she! Her defense may not show up on on stats, but let me tell you- how she battled all game, allowing only high pressured shots, was a large key to their W. <em>(Below on defense</em>, <em>Featured Photo)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":820591,"width":"341px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG_9944.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-820591" style="width:341px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='738380' first='Kailee' last='Bransford']- 5'7, 2025, Mount Notre Dame:</strong> Kailee's physique could more than handle the next level, right now! She is so strong with the basketball with her muscle, ability, and strong IQ of the game. Great facilitator and leader on the court. <em>(Below with basketball)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":820594,"width":"338px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG_1120.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-820594" style="width:338px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='469039' first='Addyson' last='Johnson']- 5'9, 2025, Lakota East:</strong> Johnson is everywhere! First, I love her defense! She sits low, plays intense, and does a great job anticipating where to position herself for steals! She can light it up from outside, smooth stroke! <em>(Below with ball)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":820595,"width":"337px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG_1869.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-820595" style="width:337px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->