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Week 2 Sectionals: Top Guards

Week 2 Sectionals: Top Guards
2026 Ohio Girls PrepHoops Showcase
Jim Dabbelt
Jim Dabbelt February 26, 2024 @ 03:08 PM
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Bella Keeton
Bella Keeton 5'4" | PG | 2026
OH
Noel Smith
Noel Smith 5'6" | PG | 2025
OH
Ava Astorino
Ava Astorino 5'7" | CG | 2026
OH
Ava Wade
Ava Wade 5'11" | CG | 2025
OH
Jordyn Smoot
Jordyn Smoot 5'9" | CG | 2024
OH
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Here are some of the top guards I saw in action last week in the games I attended for the Sectional tournament. More players to come this week.

Noel Smith

Noel Smith

OH
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Noel
Smith PG
Class
2025
Height
5'6"
HS
Vandalia Butler
|
OH
Week 2 Sectionals: Top Guards
Although she missed their last tournament game on Saturday, Noel did show good things in their previous game...
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Noel Smith

State: Ohio
School: Vandalia Butler
Club: Dayton Metro
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Highlights

Ava Wade

Ava Wade

OH
CG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Ava
Wade CG
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
HS
Springboro
|
OH
Week 2 Sectionals: Top Guards
Eva is a very active player on the floor, getting to her spots and creating opportunities to score....
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Ava Wade

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State: Ohio
School: Springboro
Club: Sports City Angels
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Jordyn Smoot

Jordyn Smoot

OH
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Jordyn
Smoot CG
Class
2024
Height
5'9"
HS
Springfield Catholic
|
OH
Week 2 Sectionals: Top Guards
Jordyn was the unquestioned leader for this team, with a good basketball IQ, and a knack for the...
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Jordyn Smoot

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State: Ohio
School: Springfield Catholic
Club: Ohio Premier
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Javonah Jordan

Javonah Jordan

HEIGHT 5'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2025

Javonah Jordan

School: Dayton Northridge
Club: Ohio Premier Basketball
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Ava Astorino

Ava Astorino

OH
CG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Ava
Astorino CG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
West Liberty Salem
|
OH
Week 2 Sectionals: Top Guards
Saw her in their upset over the #1 team in the state. Ava anticipates the game well and...
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Ava Astorino

Twitter
State: Ohio
School: West Liberty Salem
Club: Dayton Lady Hoopstars
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Maryn Gross

Maryn Gross

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2024

Maryn Gross

School: Casstown Miami East
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Bella Keeton

Bella Keeton

OH
PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Bella
Keeton PG
Class
2026
Height
5'4"
HS
Centerville
|
OH
Week 2 Sectionals: Top Guards
In their sectional championship win over Springfield, Centerville rode the hot hand of Bella as she will take...
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Bella Keeton

State: Ohio
School: Centerville
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