One Month Until State: 5A Teams & X-Factors
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The race for Class 5 is heating up and teams are beginning to separate from the pack. Each team is going to have an x-factor that can be the difference in big games. We touch on who those players are…
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Continue ReadingThe race for Class 5 is heating up and teams are beginning to separate from the pack. Each team is going to have an x-factor that can be the difference in big games. We touch on who those players are in this article.
John Burroughs – Alice Crowley:
Crowley brings senior leadership to this squad. She’s able to fulfill a number of key roles that this team needs. At 5’10 she defends all over the floor, makes the 3, and can offensive rebound. She has a natural nose for the ball. Great feel for the game. Crowley can be a sneaky double-digit scorer on some nights.
Lutheran St. Charles – Chloe Reed Chloe Reed 6'0" | SG Lutheran St Charles | 2025 State MO :
Reed is without a doubt this team’s x-factor and an unsung hero. She’s a tall shooter who contributes on the glass in a 3&D role. She has reached double figures seven times this season and has a knack for being in the right place at the right time. A perfect fit to the other pieces on this roster.
Cardinal Ritter – Nyla Scales:
Scales is a high energy freshman guard who packs a punch at 5’3. She’s a youthful player that brings a spark while elevating the play of others. She’s a joy to watch. Quick and capable of creating her own shot off the bounce. Scales gets paint touches on demand. She has a very bright future.
Rolla – Kori Alcorn Kori Alcorn 5'8" | CG Rolla | 2024 State MO :
This team has a trio of great seniors that have led them to a memorable season so far. Alcorn is one of those three. She’s a guard who plays each game like it’s her last. A high effort prospect that can create offense for others. She’s a strong playmaker. Alcorn is that true PG that every great team needs.
Ft. Zumwalt East – Hailey Morgan:
Every coach in the state would like to have a player like Morgan. She’s a guard who’s very good on the defensive end and looks to get others going before her own scoring. A complete player with a high basketball IQ. Morgan makes everyone around her look better. She controls tempo for this team.
Marshfield – Peyton Ward Peyton Ward 6'2" | SF Marshfield | 2027 State MO :
Ward is one of the best freshman frontcourt prospects in this 2027 class. A great talent that this Marshfield community can look forward to watching over the next three seasons. At 6’2 she has a surprisingly well-rounded game. You wouldn’t be able to tell she’s a freshman. Very mature and composed.
Warrenton – Nyasia Love:
Love’s primary role on this team is to make her open looks and space the floor for others. So far she’s doing just that. Warrenton is one of the best Class 5 squads on the eastern side of the state at this point in the year. Love makes big shots and has connected on 31 triples. A consistent offensive player.