One Month Until State: 6A Teams & X-Factors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The race for Class 6 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.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Incarnate Word - [player_tooltip player_id='302784' first='Peyton' last='Hill']:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hill brings the energy each night. She's a standout defensive player and has as much talent as any wing in the 2025 class. It all comes down to consistency and opportunity. IWA is a loaded roster and she plays her role well. Hill has the ability to take a game over in stretches which will be important during the final stretch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Staley - [player_tooltip player_id='803073' first='Brielle' last='Mays']:&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mays is a freshman on this extremely young roster, however, you wouldn't be able to tell. She plays with a maturity level well beyond her years. A strong shooter who can score at all of the levels. Her range and touch gives this team a spark. The 2027 prospect has settled in nicely and had some explosive games as of late.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kickapoo - [player_tooltip player_id='254699' first='Kya' last='Johnson']:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's hard to choose one player on a talented roster such as Kickapoo. We've elected to go with the senior Johnson and bank on her experience coming up big. She'a an all-around player who can get it done from the wing or as a forward. A strong prospect that brings defense.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Liberty North - [player_tooltip player_id='335948' first='Gabby' last='Rose']:&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rose is a standout playmaker who brings the entire offense together. She's smart with the ball, makes others better, and is a smart overall player. A better than 40% shooter from three. Everything about her game is efficient. It's hard to be good without a floor general and Rose is the x-factor for this exact reason.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rock Bridge - [player_tooltip player_id='302783' first='Mari' last='Miller']:&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller is extremely talented and can be the best player on the floor at times. With that being said she's an x-factor because of the way she can play off [player_tooltip player_id='351752' first='Jayda' last='Porter']. The sophomore commands a ton of attention and Miller is the perfect compliment. She plays with high intensity, can earn extra rebounds, and is a very talented scorer.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Francis Howell - [player_tooltip player_id='777626' first='Mikayla' last='Gavlick']:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gavlick is the best shooter on this roster and a specialist in some ways. She knows her role and plays it well. A 5'5 freshman guard who's learning the varsity game and looks great in her first season. Gavlick can make multiple 3s on any night and this is an area she will provide value in during March.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fort Zumwalt West - Makenna Jenkins:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jenkins is a junior that's a positionless player and has been the difference for this team on numerous occasions. She shows up during big games on both ends of the floor. A standout defender, secondary playmaker, and slasher. Jenkins turns defense into offense for this Zumwalt West squad.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Troy - [player_tooltip player_id='982968' first='Mya' last='Robinson']:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Troy has a number of young, talented prospects and Robinson is one of them. She's a model of efficiency on the offensive end and a very good perimeter defender. Her ability to create steals and force turnovers is one of the main reasons she's an x-factor. Robinson has a selfless mentality that fits into any team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->