Gateway Challenge 2025 Forwards/Posts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at the top Class of 2025 forwards from the USJN Gateway Challenge in Chesterfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":911781,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_1632.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-911781" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alyssa Koerkenmeier (Southern Illinois Hawks): A 6'6 center from Breese Mater Dei (IL) who strikes an imposing presence in the paint. She gets great position to catch the ball and score in the post. She draws a crowd when she gets the ball, but she can pass it out of the post to an open teammate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904317,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2133.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904317" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='460567' first='Samantha' last='Colvin'] (Mavericks Elite 17U): A 6'0 forward from Lindbergh who plays with a good blend of power and finesse. She uses her strength to seal defenders and she scored on the drop step. She also had a nice touch on a runner in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":892632,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/04/IMG_1582.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-892632" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jasiayah Wallace (Brad Beal Elite): A 6'1 forward from Centralia (IL) who has tremendous athleticism and a strong motor. She rebounds, blocks shots and runs the court with ease.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":903857,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_1971.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-903857" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='730180' first='Sydney' last='Bode'] (St Louis Gators): A 6'2 forward from Marquette who is a very skilled offensive player. She has a nice shooting touch that extends to the perimeter and she can handle and pass the ball well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":911770,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2120_d5c038.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-911770" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='804469' first='Ainsley' last='Kniker'] (Phenom-Mantz): A 5'11 forward from Webster Groves who impressed me with her activity and work around the basket. She has good footwork and she moves well without the ball. She's also a skilled player in the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":911760,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_1573.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-911760" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tanesha Gilmore ([program_tooltip program_id='713121' first='Lady' last='Brad Beal Elite']): A 6'1 forward from Collinsville who is a worker in the paint. She scores inside and rebounds with great effort.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":839628,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/IMG_9425.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-839628" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alandyn Simmons ([program_tooltip program_id='713121' first='Lady' last='Brad Beal Elite']): A 5'10 forward from Edwardsville (IL) who plays a physical game inside. She handles herself well against taller players by using her strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->