Classic in the City Wrap-Up! Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 [player_tooltip player_id='217325' first='Gwen' last='Jenkins'], 2024 Coffman: </strong>Jenkins has grown and developed her game, and will no doubt take those skills and continue to refine them more at USC Upstate this fall! She is a walking bucket from deep, and has taken on the roll of handling the ball and running the offense very well. <em>(Below with ball)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":841705,"width":"331px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/IMG_7292.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-841705" style="width:331px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#13 Avery Mather, 2024, Coffman: </strong>Mather is a worker bee! Sacrifices her body for the ball, physical underneath the basket, fights for boards. And opponents cannot leave her open at the top of the key, because its going in! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":841704,"width":"330px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/IMG_6984-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-841704" style="width:330px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#20 Abby Reitzel, 2026, Mercy Academy (KY): </strong> Reitzel for threeeee!  She has beautiful floaters to the basket! Very comfortable in shooting the rock from just about anywhere, with no hesitation. When the ball is in her hands, she finds ways to involve her teammates, great court vision! <em>(Below with ball)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":841703,"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/4/2024/01/IMG_7168.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-841703" style="width:335px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#23 [player_tooltip player_id='217321' first='Berry' last='Wallace'], 2024, Pickerington Central</strong> Any chance I have the opportunity to watch [player_tooltip player_id='217321' first='Berry' last='Wallace'], I have flashbacks of her elementary years and how exceptional she was then. And now, a 5 star forward, Naismith Preseason Watch List candidate and Illinois signee, she's hungry for one more trip to the Final Four in March, with the goal of a Division 1 State Title! Remarkable person and basketball player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":841743,"width":"334px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/IMG_7621.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-841743" style="width:334px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#35 Toby Fournier, 2024, Crestwood Prep (CAN)</strong> Those of you who watched Michael Jordan- anytime he had the ball, you couldn't help but sit on the edge of your seat wondering what he'd do! That is exactly how I felt while watching Toby! One of the most electrifying players I've ever seen as a high school athlete. She comes out of nowhere with blocks, incredible springs, connects on shots with 2-3 opponents making their presence felt, and her dunks- my land! They are something else! She's going to be such an asset to the Duke Blue Devils! <em>(Below in blue, Featured Photo)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":841740,"width":"336px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/IMG_7307.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-841740" style="width:336px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#12 [player_tooltip player_id='319321' first='Bryn' last='Martin'], 2025, Springboro: </strong>I couldn't help but smile while hearing college coaches talk about Martin and how she takes over a game, making it look effortless! Clutch shooter who recently hit the 1000 point mark, high IQ, leads by example, and will challenge anyone. <em>(Below with ball)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":841739,"width":"336px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/IMG_7674.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-841739" style="width:336px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='748810' first='London' last='Johnson'], 2026, Canal Winchester: </strong>Johnson's game continues to rise, and the route she's going, I can certainly see her advance to another level during AAU season! Good things happen when London is fed the ball! Aggressive, combined with a 6'0 frame that can do damage on boards as well! <em>(Below, shooting)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":841707,"width":"336px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-841707" style="width:336px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 Hannah Hunt, 2026, Upper Arlington: </strong> Hunt plays with energy! Strong ball control, and I like her decisions on when to slow down the offense.  She made a three in the middle of the 3rd quarter that was critical, as the opposing team was beginning to change momentum.  Not afraid to bang inside for boards! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":841706,"width":"334px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/IMG_7944.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-841706" style="width:334px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->