Final 2024 Rankings: Frontcourt Stock Risers
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The Prep Girls Hoops staff have released the final ranking update for the class of 2024. Check out my stock risers from our rankings list here in Kentucky! Volleyball Julia Hunt KY #11 C #4 HEIGHT 6'1" POS C CLASS…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Girls Hoops staff have released the final ranking update for the class of 2024.
Check out my stock risers from our rankings list here in Kentucky!
Holy Cross (Covington) posted a record of 25-5 for the 2023-2024 season and ranked as one the top teams in the state. The 6’2 center and multi-sport star Julia Hunt Julia Hunt 6’1″ | C Holy Cross (Covington) | 2024 State KY was a major contributor in her final season for the Indians with her ability make her presence felt in the paint on both ends of the floor. She averaged 13.8 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 2.4 SPG, 2.8 APG, and 4.8 BPG on the season and won Kentucky Miss Volleyball for the second year in a row and was a candidate for Kentucky Miss Basketball as well. She was also named 9th Region Player of the Year, All-Conference Division II Player of the Year, and was a 9th Region 1st-team selection.
The University of Virginia-Wise commit Emilea Preece Emilea Preece 6’1″ | C Paintsville | 2024 State KY is a product of a rich tradition at Paintsville High School. Preece was outstanding in her senior season for the Lady Tigers, she averaged 22 PPG, 10 RPG and led the 15th region in scoring. She finished her decorative career as the programs all-time leading scorer with 2,363 points. Preece tallied 1160 career rebounds, 383 assists, and 318 blocks as well.
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The Alice Lloyd commit Katie Marcum Katie Marcum 5’11” | C Martin County | 2024 State KY was a force in the interior in her senior season at Martin County. She averaged 12.2 PPG along with 8 RPG and had a few notable performances, including 30 points, 10 rebounds against Magoffin County and 28 points, 15 rebounds against Paintsville. Marcum also eclipsed 1500 career points and 1000 career rebounds to cap off a stellar career as a Lady Cardinal. (Featured Image)
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After missing most of last season due to injury Zoee Johnson Zoee Johnson 5’10” | C Shelby Valley | 2024 State KY came back stronger than ever and had a sensational senior season at Shelby Valley. Johnson can impact the game offensively from the inside out and she’s no slouch when it comes to rebounding the basketball. She led the Lady Cats in scoring with 14.6 PPG and rebounds with 12.1 RPG. Johnson had several games during the season, where she had 15+ points along with 12+ boards, she also finished the season in the top 15 for leading rebounders in the state.
Talynne Shearer Talynne Shearer 6’1″ | PF Rockcastle County | 2024 State KY helped lead Rockcastle County to a 21 win season and a run at a regional championship. She displayed excellent post play all-season long and tallied 14.1 points and grabbed 7.4 rebounds a game for the Lady Rockets. Shearer reached 1500 career points and 800 career and made 1st team all-region in a 12th region that is full of talented players. She will continue her athletic career at Campbellsville University next season.