Drive Express Doneth (E40) 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top 2025, 2026, and 2027 [program_tooltip program_id='714446' first='Capitol' last='City Express'] and [program_tooltip program_id='713024' first='Michigan' last='Drive Premier'] teams have merged to form the "Drive Express" teams competing on the E40 circuit this spring. This team is coached by former Lansing Catholic Central Varsity Head Coach Dan Doneth, who has coached with [program_tooltip program_id='714446' first='Capitol' last='City Express'] teams for over 30 years. Below is the team's schedule and brief notes describing each athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Drive Express 2026 (E40) Doneth Tournament Schedule</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>April 7:</strong> Battle in the Mitten, Grand Rapids, MI</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>April 13-14:</strong> LBI April Showers Classic, Ann Arbor, MI</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>April 19-21:</strong> The Clash, Hamilton, OH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>May 4-5:</strong> Chicago, Baltimore, or St. Louis</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>May 11-12:</strong> Queen of the Rock, Fort Wayne, IN</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>May 17-19:</strong> The Classic, Louisville, KN</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>July 14-16:</strong> Run for the Roses Championship, Louisville, KN</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>July 19-22:</strong> National Championships, Louisville, KN</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Roster</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Elly Bengel (2026, Pewamo-Westphalia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: Elly is a quick guard from PW with knockdown shooting ability from 3. She showed her scoring ability with 19 points against Lansing Christian with 4 triples. Elly pressures the ball and anticipates passes to create turnovers, she had a game-high 7 steals against Saranac.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='982827' first='Madyson' last='Bush'] (2026, Williamston)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: Madyson missed the 23-24 season with an ankle injury, so the spring will be an excellent opportunity for her to get back on the court. She is an athletic rebounder and defensive specialist.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='615178' first='Danica' last='Dwyer'] (2026, Owosso)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: Danica made quite the impression on PGH scouts and college coaches at my Headliners Invitational last November, earning MVP honors for her relentless defense, hustle, and complete performance offensively. She has fantastic ball-handling control/vision, passing ability, efficiency shooting outside, and quickness in transition. Danica had no problem putting up 20+ with her offensive skillset for Owosso this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158090' first='Isabella' last='Halfmann'] (2027, Fowler)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: Isabella is a lockdown defender from Fowler. She causes turnovers with her ball pressure, 8 steals versus Corunna, and finishes well at the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='982829' first='Josilyn' last='Lator'] (2026, Mason)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: Josilyn has good defensive awareness and can drive and dish accurate passes to teammates spotting up. She sees the floor well and can push the ball to create scoring opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gabrielle Piepho (2026, Howell)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: Gabby became a well-known prospect in the state after making 44 consecutive free throws (2nd all-time) as a Freshman, and then setting Howell's record for 3's made in a season as a sophomore with 54. She handles the ball with excellent poise, attacks the basket using her dribble, and is a sharpshooter from 3. Gabby is a prospect many college coaches will watch compete this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780107' first='Hannah' last='Ralko'] (2026, Howell)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: Hannah is a lefty with grit, she makes key plays on both ends of the floor. Hannah knocks down 3's outside with balance and textbook mechanics, scans the floor to find open teammates, finishes well with both hands around the rim, and works defensively to cause turnovers. Hannah is a guard to pay attention to this spring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='773851' first='Elizabeth' last='Schafer'] (2026, Owosso)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: Elizabeth uses her length to play effectively on both ends of the court. She knocked down 4 triples against Leslie this season and protects the rim as a shot blocker inside. Elizabeth drives hard to the basket and finishes well using both hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801852' first='Alonna' last='Thelen'] (2026, Pewamo-Westphalia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: Alonna is a green-light shooter from beyond the arc. She puts up multiple threes most nights, having the balance to catch and shoot quickly. Alonna puts her hands in position to cause deflections and steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='773852' first='Faith' last='Zoldos'] (2026, Rochester Adams)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notes: Faith is a lengthy guard with outstanding quickness and athleticism on closeouts and drives to the basket. She scores at all three levels and uses her ball pressure to create steals and transition points. Faith can lead the way in points, rebounds, blocks, and steals in any given game. She was a top performer at the PGH Top 250 Expo against elite prospects in the state and is an outstanding talent with the work ethic to match her goals. Faith should receive much attention on the travel circuit from college coaches this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">At the Buzzer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evan Bell</strong>&nbsp;is currently a scout for Prep Girls Hoops, Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach at Lapeer High School, and Director of<strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/lapeer-county-cobras/"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/lapeer-county-cobras/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='715992' first='Lapeer' last='County Cobras']</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>. Our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prepnetwork.com/frequently-asked-questions/">mission</a>&nbsp;at PGH is to cover as many athletes with D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO potential in the state as possible. If you know a prospect off our radar, please DM Evan through Twitter @CoachEvanBell or email him at lapeercountycobras@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65f87a2206e72"} /-->