2025 Player Rankings Update: Winning From Within

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At the end of a game, the final score doesn't always reflect what went down on the court. Sometimes players are doing all that they can while holding their own but the matchup that they are playing against just has too much fire power. In this article we are going to cover five prospects out of this 2025 Class that do a great job of winning from within, while posting some noteworthy numbers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["311368"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"North Mahaska is a team that I don't have a chance to see compete very often but they have a prospect who has been a pretty big deal the past few years and that is [player_tooltip player_id='311368' first='Breckyn' last='Schilling']. Schilling is the u0022do-it allu0022 player that does whatever is necessary to win the contest in which she is playing. Over the past two years, I've seen Schilling on several different types of floors such as AAU, High School, College Elite camps. Each time I see her, she is putting up productive numbers, while handling the matchup across from her a majority of time. Going into this winter season, Schilling was offered by D2-Western Colorado to continue on her career after high school. She hasn't committed or anything but I'm assuming at this point, that is a good possibility as to where she might end up. We still have a year + until she needs to make that decision so absolutely anything can happen. If I were a school around the Midwest, I would definitely consider taking a look here while the opportunity presents itself. If not, before you know it she will already be committed.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["432963"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='432963' first='Grace' last='Linder'] isn't seeing the Varsity floor at this point in the season but that doesn't change the fact that she can play. Linder, a 6'0 Small Forward, is a prospect that has a lot of intangibles. She has natural length and reach compared to most. She can handle, score, and distribute at an even rate. She never gives up on a play and she is a great teammate to those around her. Not to mention, defensively she records a lot of blocks or deflections near the rim because of her discipline to stay down on pump fakes, combined with her length. Like I said, Linder may not be seeing the Varsity floor at this point in the season but she is getting there. Sometimes you hear the phrase, u0022if you are good enough, they will find you.u0022, and I think that applies here.  A college coach is eventually going to come in and offer Linder, getting a steal out of this 2025 Class. She is too fundamental and smart, not to get a chance to prove herself.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["842542"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='842542' first='Trista' last='Ohlmeier'] is a top ranking player in the state in a few positive categories because of her play this season. If you are familiar with Ohlmeier and her demeanor, this is nothing new or surprising. Ohlmeier has a high motor and big time work ethic on both sides of the floor. This season throughout her teams 16 games, she is averaging 23 PPG on 52% shooting, 10.8 RPG, and 3.8 APG to lead her team in all three categories and help them to an overall 13-3 record. At the end of this season, there is going to be an article or three about the most important players to their perspective high school team's this winter and Ohlmeier will be in that conversation. To average a double-double at the rate she is, while her team is dominating most of their matchups, is impressive. She still has 1.5 years left to go in her high school career but she has already had a better one then most other plays will over their entire 4 years and that says something. It says her future is bright and if she stays in love with the process, she is going to end up on a collegiate floor one day.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["311384"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"The North Polk Comets have a team that can beat you in a plethora of different ways. The reason for their success is because of how many players this group has, that can contribute each and every night. One of those players being, [player_tooltip player_id='311384' first='Jada' last='Podey']. Podey isn't the prospect that is going to put up 30 points and grab 20 rebounds but she is going to make her presence known in someway, each game. I had the opportunity to see Podey compete this past AAU season and she was doing much of the same. She was a constant. She made game-winning plays that are often called hustle plays and she never gave up when her team was down.  For the Comets this winter, Podey is doing a little bit of everything while being a consistent rebounder and distributor of the basketball. On a roster that has a ton of offensive fire power, she does a good job of setting everyone else up for success whenever possible. Looking towards the future, this team is one that everyone needs to watch out for come Playoff time. Plain and simple.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["582831"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Don't get me wrong, I think [player_tooltip player_id='582831' first='Joelle' last='Johnson'] is one of the hardest working and most skilled players out of this 2025 Class but I also think that efficiency matters to a certain extent and has to be taken into consideration. It's no secret that Johnson can hoop. She is very skilled in the offensive side of the game, while having a very bright head on her shoulders. In the situation she is in, she has to put up a bunch of attempts for her high school team to win games, which somewhat brings down her efficiency. Now I know what you are thinking, how is that her fault? It's not but we need to have a healthy medium. A college coach is going to look at the numbers and ask questions about how she will play when she has other playmakers around her at the next level. I personally believe with Johnson in the right system, she could be an efficient playmaker who could help you out in big moments. Something she has shown glimpses of over the past 2.5 years at the high school level more then a few times.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b43ee1d5893"} /-->