Class A Returning Stars

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Summer is moving right along and the 4th of July is already next week! With July quickly approaching, PGHD is pondering the coming school year and high school basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who will be the top players in Class A this season? PHD has ideas and suggestions!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200"><span style="text-decoration: underline">See below for information/comments on <strong>14 Returning Stars in Class A</strong></span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":889728,"width":"294px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/04/NorthDakota.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-889728" style="width:294px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>A Returning Stars</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='342171' first='Addison' last='Sage'] (2026) |5'6 G| Thompson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>24-1 record, 3rd Place at State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-State baller &amp; selected to State All-Tournament Team, 19.6 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 3.2 apg, 54.2 2FG%, 57.3 3FG%, she has all the skills and can fill-it-up, has a great feel for the game &amp; makes it looks easy, nice-looking shot &amp; I like her follow-through, good feet &amp; balance, harmonious shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='412033' first='Annabel' last='Scheeler'] (2026) |5'6 G| Dickinson Trinity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13-11 record</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All-State Team, 16.4 ppg, 4 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1 of the elite shooters in ND, deep range w/ a brisk &amp; smooth release, draws a ton of attention &amp; opens things up for teammates, improved as a slasher/finisher, magnificent ball skills, eyes like a hawk, awesome court awareness, tough D, intelligent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='245104' first='Haidyn' last='Crockett'] (2025) |5'9 G| Northern Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18-9 record, 7th Place at State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All-State, named to the State All-Tournament Team, 26 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 6 apg, having an extraordinary offseason &amp; her game continues to upgrade, scoring machine &amp; gifted shot-maker, stat stuffer, dynamic playmaker who does everything, has deep shooting range but scores from every level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='409640' first='Jolie' last='Martinson'] (2025) |5'10 F| Devils Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21-6 record, State Champions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21-6 record, State Champions, strong player, no problem scoring through contact, looks to be good passer, I admire her inside-out passing, impressed w/ her ability to find/hit shooters, rim &amp; paint protector, hustler, productive on O-glass, not afraid to dive on the floor for a loose ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='933463' first='Katie' last='Burchill'] (2027) |5'11 F| Valley City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>19-9 record, 4th Place at State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Selected to the State All-Tournament Team, plays the game w/ high motor, excellent rebounder both offensively &amp; defensively, persistent worker, goof FT-shooter which is translating into her developing a nice outside J, knack for blocking shots w/o fouling, high ceiling/exciting potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='411706' first='Kennedy' last='Bakko'] (2025) |5'10 G| | Kindred</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17-7 record</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She plays positionless basketball, game expands each year, produces in the halfcourt &amp; in uptempo, 1 of the Vikes best defenders, long &amp; knows how to use her length/vertical to defend/board well, runs floor to score in transition, becoming vocal leader this summer, intriguing bball talent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='550491' first='Kya' last='Hurst'] (2026) |5'7 G| Thompson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>24-1 record, 3rd Place at State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All-State Player &amp; selected to State All-Tournament Team, 13.4 ppg, 6 rpg, 3 apg, 48.5 2FG%, 41 3FG%, impressive talent level w/ sharp basketball instincts, hard worker, team player, solid on defense, lethal from 3pt, quick &amp; high shooting release, looks like she shoots out of a phone booth </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='380222' first='Kyra' last='Beckman'] (2025) |6'0 F| Bottineau</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>24-3 record, 5th Place at State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All-State &amp; State All-Tournament Team, 15.1 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 3.3 apg, 43 FG%, positionless, impressive handles, no problem as primary ballhandler, deadly w/ back to basket (great moves), quick &amp; high-release on J-shot, lockdown on D, versatile on both ends, astute defender, high hoops IQ </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='933460' first='Liza' last='Trenbeath'] (2026) |5'11 G| Kindred</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17-7 record</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is long &amp; uses her length to make positive plays on O &amp; D, Liza is patient w/ the ball, can always find an opportunity to score the rock, hard worker &amp; dedicated, marvelously skilled &amp; consistent scorer, improved strength/physicality which has helped round out her game w/ D &amp; boards </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='933462' first='Olivia' last='Siverson'] (2026) |5'11 F| Central Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8-14 record</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Severson is a very strong player, she does it all for the Squirrels, handles the ball well, rebounds at a high level, works her tail off on the defensive side of the ball, uses her strength to finish, and will knock down an occasional perimeter J-shot, being a tireless worker makes her a fan favorite</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='469471' first='Presley' last='Brown'] (2026) |5'10 F| Devils Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21-6 record, State Champions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Selected to State All-Tournament Team, produces points from inside &amp; out, problematic D, anticipates/reads/breaks on the ball, forces turnovers in the press/Firebirds pressure defense, can score the rock but also makes the extra pass, plays the game hard, hustles &amp; scores in pts transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='593657' first='Rylee' last='Routledge'] (2027) |5'8 G| South Prairie-Max</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>24-4 record, 2nd Place at State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Selected to the State All-Tournament Team, 1 of top players in ND, elite quickness &amp; a lights-out shooter, handles her own on D &amp; takes care of business on the boards, dedication/mentality puts her above the rest, wants to get better every day, high expectations for herself &amp; teammates</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='385165' first='Scout' last='Woods'] (2025) |5'10 F| Wahpeton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11-12 record</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Selected to prestigious All-State Team, 21 ppg, 8 rpg, 50 FG%, will likely average Double-Double this season, efficient offensive weapon, sees the court well, top-notch at getting to the FT-line, strong/physical/tough, multi-sport star, will not be surprised if she ends up as a D1 thrower in T&amp;F</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='933650' first='Tylie' last='Brodina'] (2027) |5'8 G| Devils Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21-6 record, State Champions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Selected to State All-Tournament Team, coaches kid w/ bright future in bball, good-looking shot with impressive mechanics from the perimeter, spaces/spreads the floor, a legit zone-buster! I like how she moves w/o ball &amp; finds her spot for the shot, major game-changer from deep range </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":897493,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/04/PrepGirlsHoops.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-897493" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->