A look at Lefties on International Left Handers Day

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today happens to be International Left Handers Day. On this special day for southpaws, Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some left handers around the state. There are many talented lefties around the state, so we won't be able to list all of them. Here are a few of them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":968248,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/IMG_0699.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-968248" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allysa O'Connor (Park Hills Central): The 5'7 2025 point guard has been an integral part of the Lady Rebels making back to back Final Four appearances in the state tournament. As a floor leader, she is strong physically and mentally. She played for the [program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom']- St Louis during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":944795,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/07/IMG_6174.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-944795" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='855104' first='Antil' last='Snoddy'] (Lee's Summit North): A talented 2026 guard who has good quickness and three-level scoring ability. She creates off the dribble and she is exciting in the open court. She played with the MoKan Elite 16U squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":948770,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/07/IMG_6305.jpeg?w=931" alt="" class="wp-image-948770" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Nick McNeal</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='317336' first='Kate' last='Rubel'] (St Vincent): The 6'0 wing is now at St Vincent after two strong years at Cape Notre Dame. She is a versatile athlete who excels inside with her size and strength and on the perimeter with her skill set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":908151,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2044.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-908151" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='458975' first='Londyn' last='Parker'] (Staley): A 5'9 2026 guard who has been a big part of Staley's emergence as one of the state's top teams. She has a good combination of speed and physicality. She played with [program_tooltip program_id='712484' first='Della' last='Lamb']'s 17U during the summer. She has multiple Division l scholarship offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*****<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":927979,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/IMG_4591.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-927979" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='849001' first='Aziza' last='Hendricks'] (Cardinal Ritter): A 5'11 2027 forward who is one of the most tenacious rebounders in the state, especially on the offensive end. She averaged a double-double as a freshman at Parkway Central.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":932120,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/IMG_4614.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-932120" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='803082' first='Lexi' last='Ament'] (Crocker): A 5'8 2027 guard who is a gifted offensive player. She has shooting range from well beyond the 3-point line. She also scores well on the drive to compliment her perimeter shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":670196,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/Brielle-Mays.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-670196" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='803073' first='Brielle' last='Mays'] (Staley): A 5'10 combo guard who was a freshman starter on the Falcons Class 6 state quarterfinal team. She's a talented slasher and shooter who played on MoKan Elite's 15U team during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":903863,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2013.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-903863" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='849004' first='Jayce' last='Green'] (University City): A 5'10 2027 who excels as a ball handler/facilitator with excellent slashing ability. She helped the Lions to a 20-win season last year. She played with [program_tooltip program_id='713121' first='Lady' last='Brad Beal Elite'] 15U during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->