Week in Review
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Last week was an exciting seven days of basketball around the state. There were a number of great games, breakout performances, and storylines to track. We’ve organized it all for you in one article. Incarnate Word outlasts John Burroughs in…
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Continue ReadingLast week was an exciting seven days of basketball around the state. There were a number of great games, breakout performances, and storylines to track. We’ve organized it all for you in one article.
Incarnate Word outlasts John Burroughs in a rematch.
These two teams see each other often. They’ve now met in two separate tournament championship games and both followed a similar game flow. Burroughs jumped out to early leads in both, a trend going back to last season when they faced off at the Bombers house. IWA then has a strong 3rd quarter, that trend remains the same. In the end, Incarnate is often able to hold off a late 4th quarter run to win. These statements continue to hold true on Saturday at the Webster Winter Challenge. Kaylynn Janes Kaylynn Janes 6'0" | SF Incarnate Word Academy | 2024 State MO was a standout senior with her strong three point shooting. For John Burroughs it was Moriyah Douglass Moriyah Douglass 6'3" | PF John Burroughs | 2026 State MO who added dynamic play with her pass, dribble, shoot skill-set. An outstanding championship game overall.
Staley dominates Liberty North.
Liberty North entered this game ranked 2nd in the state by MBCA. They were the presumed favorites trying. Staley had different plans, however, winning 66-47 in dominant fashion. Their all-around attack proved to be too much. Staley has quick guards who kept the game at their pace and relied on effective frontcourt play when they needed a bucket. This combination paired with stout defense was what led to such a result. A statement game for girls basketball in the Kansas City region. As for Liberty North it was Kennedy Herrig Kennedy Herrig 5'10" | SG Liberty North | 2024 State MO and Ava Levings Ava Levings 5'5" | PG Liberty North | 2024 State MO who led the way scoring in double figures.
Records and Stats.
- Lucy Newberry Lucy Newberry 5'9" | SG Marionville | 2024 State MO , Marionville – 1,500 Career Points
- Macie Harman Macie Harman 6'2" | PF NE Cairo | 2025 State MO , Cairo – 1,000 Career Points
- Zoe Davis Zoe Davis 5'10" | SF Boonville | 2024 State MO , Boonville – 1,000 Career Points
- Ava McCulla Ava McCulla 6'2" | PF Parkway South | 2025 State MO , Parkway South – 1,000 Career Points
- Ella Goodrich Ella Goodrich 5'6" | PG Knob Noster | 2027 MO , Knob Noster – 35 PTS vs. Lexington
- Addison Bjorn Addison Bjorn 6'2" | SG Park Hill South | 2026 State MO , Park Hill South – 30 PTS vs. Blue Valley North