Grassroots Spring Standouts

Before we turn the calendars to June, PGHD wants to highlight 10 standout ballers from the spring grassroots season. These players have shined and they deserve the recognition!   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/04/Black-Modern-Cool-Job-Hiring-Question-Instagram-Post-1-crop-864x568-1713979972.png?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-898238" style="width:295px;height:auto" /></figure>   Ava Carolan (2027) |6'1 F| TEAM Warwick 15 Entringer/West Lyon (IA)   She is an energetic and overly active wing. Ava gets her hands on everything and she is disruptive on defense. Carolan does all the little things correctly and she has a positive impact on the game. She lets the game come to her, is a playmaker, and is a fluid/clutch shotmaker.   [player_tooltip player_id='404945' first='Brooklyn' last='Koll'] (2025) |5'7 G| [program_tooltip program_id='787122' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] White/Sioux Falls Roosevelt   She is one of the top defenders in South Dakota. Brooklyn's speed and agility are outstanding and they make her a playmaker on offense & defense. You do not want Koll guarding you if you are a good offensive player! She shines on defense and her O is upgrading. Brooklyn creates and attacks the basket without fear & hesitation. She makes positive plays off the bounce, knocks down 3's, has a nice pull-up game, and will drill the stepback J. Brooklyn will do whatever it takes to help her team.   [player_tooltip player_id='404939' first='Claire' last='Woods'] (2025) |5'7 G| [program_tooltip program_id='787122' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] White/Sioux Falls Washington   She is a great leader and student of the game. Woods has that coaching mentality while on the court and is a playmaker. Claire's offensive game continues to improve. She always asks how to be better and puts in the work. She has amazing qualities as a basketball player and everything is coming together for her, she appears to be ready for the next level.   Emma Lindgren (2028) |5'7 G| TEAM Warwick Dickmeyer/Tea   She is an elite scorer. Lindgren can get to the hoop, knock the 3 down, and can dish the ball to an open teammate. Emma idolizes Caitlyn Clark and you can see a lot of her game mirroring her idol. Lindgren plays fast and hard, her hands are everywhere on defense, and once the ball is in her hands something good will happen. She is a playmaker, is able to get to the hoop, can come off a screen, knock down the 3 ball, and get 2 off a steal from her tenacious defense. Emma has stepped into the role of the main scorer of the team. They look for Emma to come off big screens for the open shot, look for her to make a big play on defense, and take the ball to the other side for 2. She knocks down free throws and isn't scared to do something new. Emma should be applauded for the way she has stepped up her game. She has gained so much confidence in her shooting, and it shows when you see her play! Lindgren is a game-changer. She can spark a 10-0 run just by herself. She has the greatest trust in her teammates, is learning to come off screens expecting a shot or play to the hoop, and can make plays on her own in the open court. She is a hard one to take off the court to give a rest to. Emma has pure athletic ability, things just come easily for her and she uses all her abilities to her advantage!   [player_tooltip player_id='404951' first='Grace' last='Peterson'] (2025) |6'0 G| [program_tooltip program_id='787122' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] Power 24/Sioux Falls Washington   She recently committed to Augustana, congrats Grace! She is a straight gamer! Peterson loves the game and more importantly, competing. She capable of bringing all types of skills to the game whether it be her shooting, slashing, or dominating mismatches. This spring she's done a great job of playing her game on the outside with spreading out the defense. She's shot it extremely efficiently and ran the floor well in transition with the ability to finish with both hands at the rim. Grace brings joy, toughness, and competitiveness to everything she does. Peterson is a great leader by example!   Jayla DeCou (2028) |5'7 G| TEAM Warwick Dickmeyer/Lennox   She is the core of the team. Jayla is high-spirited, extremely aggressive, fast, and willing to step up to any challenge. Above that, she can knock down the big shot, make the clutch play, and is willing to guard the tallest girl or the smallest girl, whoever it is that needs to be stopped or frazzled. DeCou pumps up the team, sets the bar for the game tempo, and brings a smile each and every time she steps on the floor with her team Jayla has really excelled at scoring recently. Her scoring is becoming consistent. She is a player you need on the court in a close game, and is willing to make the big play. Jayla takes the shots and makes the hustle plays. Her presence on the floor and on the bench is always positive. This girl's attitude and excitement is contagious, she gives her all, and she has fun doing it!   Kaylie Schultz (2028) |5'7 F| TEAM Warwick Dickmeyer/West Central   Kaylie has stepped right into the role of being the most consistent player on the team. You know what you are going to get from her each and every game/practice. You will get 110% effort, grit, smarts, and aggressive attitude. You will also get your bubbly personality to make it fun and exciting. Kaylie will always be there to get the big rebound, make the timely drive to the hoop, and use her athleticism/power to score her consistent 10-14 points a game. She is the all-around best player on the team and has the go-getter and the I-will attitude! Schultz has worked hard on her defense. She is a force to reckon with when guarding. She is strong, athletic, and quick. Kaylie is undersized for a post, but that will never stop her. She has been asked to guard a post 6 inches taller than her and she steps right up to the plate. Also, when she is asked to be at the top of the trapping zone, she does a phenomenal job. Kaylie is getting better each and every day, loves being pushed, and has a smile on her face the whole time. Schultz plays with pure 110% effort the second she steps on the floor. She knows her plays, she knows her role, she knows the expectation. Kaylie is clutch, she is strong, and she is the constant on her team. You never want Schultz off the court!   [player_tooltip player_id='731193' first='Lauryn' last='Burckhard'] |6'1 F| TEAM Warwick Entringer/Aberdeen Central   She is an excellent RIM Protector! Lauryn blocks, contests, and alters a ton of shots. She shines on defense with her ability to switch onto guards and keep them in front. Burckhard is shooting the three ball well on pick-n-pops and runs the floor great in transition. She sees the floor well and passes out of the double team from the mid-post.   [player_tooltip player_id='377639' first='Lennix' last='Dupris'] (2025) |5'6 G| [program_tooltip program_id='787122' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] Power 24/Pierre   Lennix has really taken a huge leap from the beginning of the spring until now. Dupris has always had the ability to score and get out in transition but now she's really letting the game come to her in the half-court and learning how to create not only for herself but more importantly, her teammates. Lennix has done a great job this spring getting paint touches and reading what the defense gives her. She's also challenging herself to get up into people with on-ball defense. Her quickness and anticipation can disrupt so many ball handlers, Lennix is committed to having a better motor and being more consistent on that side of the ball.   [player_tooltip player_id='802006' first='Ruby' last='Moore'] (2027) |5'8 G| TEAM Warwick Entringer/O'Gorman   She is a vocal leader and floor general for TEAM Warwick. Ruby never forces a pass, shot, or action, she is a heady player. Moore is shooting the ball at a VERY high clip and she has done a great job of getting others involved. Ruby dropped 40 points on all Iowa Attack in the Championship game at live event in Des Moines!   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/04/Black-Modern-Cool-Job-Hiring-Question-Instagram-Post-1-crop-864x568-1713979972.png?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-898238" /></figure>

Before we turn the calendars to June, PGHD wants to highlight 10 standout ballers from the spring grassroots season. These players have shined and they deserve the recognition!