D1 Regional- Players with an Impact!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='451627' first='Kate' last='Mosher']- 2025, Olentangy:</strong> Kate is something else on defense! Her quickness, on ball pressure, and active hands creates complications for opponents!   Nice baseline moves to the bucket!  She protects the ball well while driving to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":867594,"width":"309px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/03/IMG_1194.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-867594" style="width:309px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='537668' first='Whitney' last='Stafford']- 2026, Olentangy: </strong>The confidence Whitney plays with - that doesn't just happen by chance.  That's called constant repetition in the gym.  She breathes, eats, and sleeps basketball! Whitney finds ways to strip the ball from the bigs down low!  Strong outside shooter, speed, strong passer- she makes everything click! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":867591,"width":"310px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/03/IMG_1222.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-867591" style="width:310px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='808253' first='Sydney' last='Mobley']- 2027, Olentangy: </strong>   Every time I watch Sydney, I'm wowed by her maturity, basketball knowledge, and pure talent. Unreal going coast to coast. A freight train that's nearly impossible to stop! And the picture below is a typical view of how she draws attention to opponents! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":867592,"width":"309px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/03/IMG_1299.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-867592" style="width:309px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='748902' first='Chayla' last='Rankin']- 2025, Olentangy: </strong>Rankin's athleticism, how she can come out of nowhere and block/ cut to the basket/ and pick passes is just flat out impressive! She reminds me of Dash from the movie, The Incredibles! Covers so much territory in no time! She's strong going to the bucket! <em>(Below shooting)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":867593,"width":"309px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/03/IMG_1122.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-867593" style="width:309px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='894183' first='Claire' last='Mikola']- 2025, Olentangy Liberty: </strong> Mikola brings so much to this team! She never stops moving! Her ultra quick stop and go moves with the ball make her extremely tough to guard. This frees her up for outside shots, steals, beautiful floaters in the lane, and creates perfect looks for her teammates as she draws defenders. Handles the rock with ease. <em>(Below on defense, Featured Photo)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":867697,"width":"306px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/03/IMG_1780.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-867697" style="width:306px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='217308' first='Gigi' last='Bower']- 2024, Olentangy Liberty: </strong>Opponents know that they are in for a long game when Gigi knocks down a shot from 3 point land or inside- she can put up points very quickly! Great catch and finish, pretty step back, and goes to the basket with authority! <em>(Below with ball)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":867683,"width":"305px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/03/IMG_1603.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-867683" style="width:305px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maria Stack- 2025, Olentangy Liberty:</strong> Maria does so much damage on both ends of the court. Great outside shooter, stretches the defense with her 3's. She plays and looks longer than 5'8, especially with her springs and extending while grabbing boards and penetrating to the basket! <em>(Below shooting)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":867696,"width":"304px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/03/IMG_1446.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-867696" style="width:304px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Emma Karagheuzoff- 2024, Olentangy Liberty:</strong> If you want to watch a guard with ultra turbo speed, and can change direction on a dime, then you are in for a treat watching Emma! She shows this the entire game! Such a great defender on the ball, sits low, forces turnovers. Has a nasty crossover dribble! And she can shoot, very well!<em> (Below with ball)</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":867689,"width":"306px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/03/IMG_1591_a60f02.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-867689" style="width:306px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->