Preview: Class 6 Finals
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A preview of the Class 6 championship series this Friday and Saturday! March 15th at 2:00pm Cor Jesu vs. Kickapoo Key Players: Lauren Ortwerth Lauren Ortwerth 5'11" | PF Cor Jesu | 2026 State MO , Paige Dolrenry, Mikayla Pilley…
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Continue ReadingA preview of the Class 6 championship series this Friday and Saturday!
March 15th at 2:00pm Cor Jesu vs. Kickapoo
Key Players: Lauren Ortwerth Lauren Ortwerth 5'11" | PF Cor Jesu | 2026 State MO , Paige Dolrenry, Mikayla Pilley Mikayla Pilley 5'10" | SG Kickapoo | 2025 State MO , Josie Salazar Josie Salazar 5'6" | PG Kickapoo | 2026 State MO
Role Players: Sophia Bellistri, Kenzie Van Bree, Kya Johnson Kya Johnson 5'8" | SF Kickapoo | 2024 State MO , Ariana Mosley Ariana Mosley 5'5" | PG Kickapoo | 2024 State MO
Cor Jesu has been on a remarkable run this month. They had a strong season overall and have really kicked it into second gear as of late. They play from the inside-out. Lauren Ortwerth Lauren Ortwerth 5'11" | PF Cor Jesu | 2026 State MO is a strong post player who both scores and creates. She commands the block and rebounds way better than most prospects her age. Kickapoo is a historically strong program who will scout well and look very prepared. Not many teams are as well coached as they are. The two guards Mikayla Pilley Mikayla Pilley 5'10" | SG Kickapoo | 2025 State MO and Josei Salazar make this team go. Their youth and enthusiasm are very noticeable. The Chiefs play unselfish basketball and understand that winning is a team effort. Kickapoo will be expected to win this game, however, upsets happen all the time this part of the year. Expect this to be an exciting game with a number of good 2025 and 2026 prospects on the floor at all times.
March 15th at 4:00pm Incarnate Word vs. Rock Bridge
Key Players: Nevaeh Caffey Nevaeh Caffey 5'10" | PG Incarnate | 2025 State MO , Zoe Best Zoe Best 5'10" | SF Incarnate Word Academy | 2024 State MO , Peyton Hill Peyton Hill 5'10" | SG Incarnate Word Academy | 2025 State MO , Jayda Porter Jayda Porter 6'4" | C Rock Bridge | 2026 State MO , Mari Miller Mari Miller 5'10" | SG Rock Bridge | 2025 State MO
Role Players: Kaylynn Janes Kaylynn Janes 6'0" | SF Incarnate Word Academy | 2024 State MO , Abbie Sextro Abbie Sextro 6'0" | PF Incarnate Word Academy | 2024 State MO , Elli Porter Elli Porter 5'8" | CG Kirksville | 2025 State MO
Another year, another final four for Incarnate Word. This is a yearly ritual for Dan Rolfes who has this team on a 125+ game winning streak. It’s a tough game and feeling for teams who are set to compete against them at this stage. While anybody has a chance to upset them, it feels improbable at this current time. One thing is for sure, in order to beat IWA you’re going to need plenty of talent. Rock Bridge has plenty of talent. From 6’4 Jayda Porter Jayda Porter 6'4" | C Rock Bridge | 2026 State MO to their guard duo of Mari Miller Mari Miller 5'10" | SG Rock Bridge | 2025 State MO and Elli Porter Elli Porter 5'8" | CG Kirksville | 2025 State MO , they can compete with this team. It’s going to take an amazing game plan to keep the game close and give themselves a chance late. Being able to weather the 3rd quarter storm is always key vs. this team. Coach Rolfes does an excellent job of adjusting his pressure defense and keeping teams uncomfortable. These two games at state will also give junior Nevaeh Caffey Nevaeh Caffey 5'10" | PG Incarnate | 2025 State MO a chance to prove why she might be the Gatorade POY in Missouri. An Indiana commit, she does everything for this team. This is a rematch of last season at Missouri State. Both teams returned a lot and will compete once again for a trip to the championship game.
March 16th at 6:00pm Championship