News And Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's a ton of high school basketball action going on around the state! Let's take a look at some recent high school basketball news and notes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='613425' first='Sheridan' last='Beal']</strong> plays on a West Bloomfield team that's loaded with elite talent. But don't overlook Beal. She could be one of the most talented prospects in Michigan's class of 2026. West Bloomfield had a prime time matchup against an excellent Detroit Country Day team and Beal was a difference maker. She buried 3 triples in the final quarter that pushed West Bloomfield to it's 6-37 victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='244747' first='Piper' last='Risdon']</strong> set a school record this season. Known as a versatile forward that can attack inside-out or outside-in, she should also be known as an elite rebounder. Risdon set the Lowell school record for career rebounds. She is ready to take her basketball talents to the University of Vermont.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='244745' first='Braxcynn' last='Baker']</strong> is another Lowell star that made some history. The dynamic scorer recently topped the 1500 point mark for her high school career. The way that Baker's playing right now, I'm sure that she'll add a lot more to that total. She will playing basketball at Murray State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College coaches are always in search of players that are matchup mismatches. Any player that fits that bill should advertise their skills by commenting on the X post below. Players like <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='417919' first='Anaya' last='Hardy']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='244256' first='Anaya' last='Billups']</strong>, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='244270' first='Anna' last='Lassan']</strong> are prime examples of mismatches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/PrepGirlsHoops/status/1744766099663507816?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/PrepGirlsHoops/status/1744766099663507816?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Louisville Assistant Coach Pineda stopped by a Belleville practice recently. The Cardinals appear to be making inroads in the state as [player_tooltip player_id='417919' first='Anaya' last='Hardy'] is committed there from the class of 2024. Belleville has some very high level young talent like <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='807274' first='Sydney' last='Savoury']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='613939' first='SeCrette' last='Carter']</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Columbia Central's Coach Cole picked up his 100th career win at the school. He has helped develop talent that has moved on to all levels of college basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stephen Hohauser is a legend when it comes to showcase basketball in Michigan. He's been a huge part of making the David Barns Showcase all that it is today. Everybody have him in your thoughts as he has treatments in his battle with brain cancer. He's tough as nails and an inspiration for players, coaches, fans and scouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Girls Hoops Circuit schedule is out! There are some incredible events that will create coverage and visibility way beyond what's just in the gym. Take a look and get your team registered!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/PrepGirlsHoops/status/1744841547428852059?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/PrepGirlsHoops/status/1744841547428852059?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->