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4A Regional Championship Day: Game Changing Role Players

4A Regional Championship Day: Game Changing Role Players
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey February 16, 2024 @ 01:05 PM
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Hallie Crane
Hallie Crane 5'10" | PF | 2025
IL
Nina Lloyd
Nina Lloyd 5'5" | CG | 2026
IL
Brooke Katzmann
Brooke Katzmann 5'6" | PG | 2026
IL
Talia Norman
Talia Norman 6'2" | PF/C | 2025
IL
Ava Harwood
Ava Harwood 5'11" | PF | 2024
IL
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There are ton of big names playing in today's Regional Championships, but there are even more players who play a significant role that can change a game.

Hallie Crane

Hallie Crane

IL
PF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Hallie
Crane PF
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Batavia
|
IL
4A Regional Championship Day: Game Changing Role Players
This has been my first year seeing Crane play, and she has been impactful from the beginning of...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Hallie Crane

State: Illinois
School: Batavia
Club: M14 Hoops
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Nina Lloyd

Nina Lloyd

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Nina
Lloyd CG
Class
2026
Height
5'5"
HS
Whitney Young
|
IL
4A Regional Championship Day: Game Changing Role Players
Nina has the skillset to be effective in multiple situations for the Lady Dolphins. Her ability to be...
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Nina Lloyd

State: Illinois
School: Whitney Young
Club: Example Sports
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Drury (MO)
Talia Norman

Talia Norman

IL
PF/C
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PF/C
CLASS 2025
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Talia
Norman PF/C
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Alton
|
IL
4A Regional Championship Day: Game Changing Role Players
Norman is a perfect piece to have for the Redbirds. She can be effective in the starting lineup...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Drury (MO)
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Talia Norman

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State: Illinois
School: Alton
Club: Illinois Legends
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Ava Harwood

Ava Harwood

IL
PF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Ava
Harwood PF
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
HS
Hersey
|
IL
4A Regional Championship Day: Game Changing Role Players
What Ava brings to the defensive end of the floor can’t be missed. She’s one of those players...
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Ava Harwood

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State: Illinois
School: Hersey
Club: Full Package
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Brooke Katzmann

Brooke Katzmann

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Brooke
Katzmann PG
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
Lincoln-way Central
|
IL
4A Regional Championship Day: Game Changing Role Players
Katzmann speed alone is an advantage that most programs don’t have. Her energy and relentlessness on the defensive...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Brooke Katzmann

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State: Illinois
School: Lincoln-way Central
Club: IL Lady Lightning
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