Central Sectionals- D3 & D4
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Listed below are some strong matchups along with key players to keep your eyes on next week! Division 3 Grandview Heights (10) vs. Utica (16) Emily Ritzer Emily Ritzer 6'2" | PF Utica | 2027 OH – 2027, Utica: Ritzer…
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Division 3
Grandview Heights (10) vs. Utica (16)
Emily Ritzer Emily Ritzer 6'2" | PF Utica | 2027 OH – 2027, Utica: Ritzer is such a force! Her length, knowledge of the game, and ability to play/score from anywhere is impressive! Covers so much territory!
Tatum Lusher Tatum Lusher 5'10" | PF Grandview Heights | 2026 State OH – 2026, Grandview Heights: This kid is strong, aggressive, makes great cuts to the basket. And I love how she pushes the rock, always looking to advance the ball quickly! All-around baller!
Columbus Academy (18) vs. Worthington Christian (11)
Jamie Custer Jamie Custer 5'7" | CG Worthington Christian | 2024 OH – 2024, Worthington Christian: Smooth! When the ball is in her hands, get ready for anything! Tight cross over, knocks down shots from outside, plays under control.
Fredericktown (12) vs. Tree of Life Christian (13)
Keyonna Walker- 2024, Tree of Life Christian: She doesn’t require much space at all to get a shot off! Quick release, no problem hitting behind the arc!
Cally Carpenter Cally Carpenter 5'7" | CG Fredricktown | 2025 OH – 2025, Fredericktown: Carpenter is TOUGH! She has no problem stepping up and making big plays. Has many moves in her pocket to choose from and connects. Strong defender!
Columbus International (14) vs. Johnstown (7)
Abigail Adkins Abigail Adkins 5'10" | CG Johnstown-Monroe | 2024 State OH – 2024, Johnstown: Adkins is the type of player that comes prepared to play, every game. Ice in her veins, shoots from anywhere, consistent, and never seems tired!
Leila Carter Leila Carter 5'7" | CG Columbus International | 2026 State OH – 2026, International: Carter is the real deal- high energy, puts up some serious numbers across the stat sheet! Look for Leila to be a major problem!
Division 4
Shekinah Christian (9) vs. Grove City Christian (10)
Rylee Thompson- 2026, Grove City Christian: Thompson can hit the baseline and corner shot with her eyes shut! Quick release! And she battles for boards!
Haylee Beechy- 2026, Shekinah Christian: Beechy was recognized as one of the top 10 All-Madison County players! Solid court vision, finds her teammates, aggressive on D, and averaging just under 10 points per game.
Groveport Madison Christian (3) vs. Mount Gilead (6)
Kiley Wray- 2024, Madison Christian: Wray offers so much to the team! Great attack mode, finds the open lanes to penetrate to the bucket, and soft touch around the rim!
Faith White Faith White 5'5" | SG Mount Gilead | 2025 OH – 2025, Mount Gilead: Faith is all over the place, all game, offensively and defensively! She competes and is driven to make plays! She’s a bucket!
Fairfield Christian Academy (7) vs. Delaware Christian (11)
Addy Beard- 2025, Delaware Christian: Beard is the type of player that coaches love to have on their team! She leads by example, no fear, just works hard and competes. Addy is a walking bucket!
Nakayla Cash- 2026, Fairfield Christian: I really like how alert she plays on defense- and when you combine that with speed, it equals a fast break and 2 points! Nice outside shot from 3 point land!