Central Sectionals- D1 & D2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've always loved the song, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Andy Williams! And while most enjoy singing this song in December, I sing it just as much during tournament time! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've chosen 3 games from both divisions that should be great matchups! Listed below are the team match ups and players to watch!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Division 1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Canal Winchester (11) vs. Groveport Madison (17)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='748810' first='London' last='Johnson']- 2026, Canal Winchester: </strong> Watch out for this double- trouble machine! Attacks the basket, aggressive on boards, and knows how to step up in big games! <em>(Below, shooting)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":853865,"width":"365px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/02/image.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-853865" style="width:365px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zay Shepherd- 2026, Groveport Madison: </strong>Shepherd can take over a game! Puts the biscuit in the basket, strong handles, and makes the offense click! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":853854,"width":"367px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/02/image-11.webp?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-853854" style="width:367px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Grove City (24) vs. Newark (23)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801069' first='Thea' last='Palmore']- 2024, Grove City:</strong> I love the power that Palmore shows on the block, along with battling inside for boards. Strong, confident, and she's a difficult assignment to guard! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":853864,"width":"367px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/02/image-38.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-853864" style="width:367px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='861173' first='Emma' last='Quackenbush']- 2027, Newark:</strong> This young lady keeps getting better and better! Quick, playmaker, finds the open seams, attacks the basket with grace, and she's a bucket! <em>(Below with ball, Featured Photo)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":853855,"width":"369px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/02/image-21.webp?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-853855" style="width:369px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Walnut Ridge (19) vs. Lancaster (20)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403961' first='Jenna' last='Grabans']- 2024, Lancaster: </strong>Grabans is the type of player that plays hard on every possession. Fights for loose balls, and boy can she knock down the 3 ball! <em>(Below, #13)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":853856,"width":"374px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/02/image-22.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-853856" style="width:374px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1127203' first='Nyah' last='Hubbard']- 2025, Walnut Ridge:</strong> Hubbard knows how to turn it up on defense! Thrives on picking pockets and passes! Strong scorer and rebounder- does it all! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Division 2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>London (10) vs. Columbus East (11)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kassie Patterson- 2024, London: </strong>Patterson simply cannot be left open for a second behind the arc, because her muscle memory takes over and it's nothing but net! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='636716' first='Kaliyah' last='Barron']- 2025, East: </strong>No problem going coast to coast with the rock, makes shots with pressure and contact, and finds her teammates! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Columbus Eastmoor Academy (7) vs. Heath (9)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>A'Liyah Brock- 2025, Eastmoor</strong>: Brock has such as a strong motor, which is an asset to her defense! Active hands, so quick on transition! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Peyton Del Cecato- 2025, Heath</strong>: Watch out for this defender- she is a pest with excellent on ball pressure! And she knows how to finish strong on fast breaks! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>River Valley (8) vs. Bexley (13)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Megan Clausing- 2026, River Valley:</strong> Clausing will step up in any facet of the game and deliver. Knocks down shots from deep, and gets the job done defensively- active hands on D. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Reese McClellan- 2024, Bexley</strong>: Look for this senior leader to step up and play solid defense against River Valley. She is a beast on the boards, and ignites the team with her passing and fast breaks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->