Five Newly Ranked 2025s – Guards Edition

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["985202"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dce5645aad6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">5'8 combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='985202' first='Claire' last='Dixon'] is a new addition to the 2025 rankings. Dixon, who was honorable mention all-PIL a season ago, is an all-around threat on the court and the epitome of a combo guard with this versatility. She has a beautiful shot, excellent ball-handling skills. and is impressive athletically both when creating on the offensive end and when matching up defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["985203"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dce5645ab3d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Newberg's [player_tooltip player_id='985203' first='Aubrey' last='Case'], a second team all-Pacific conference player as a junior, is a 2025 to know heading into her senior season. Standing at 5'11, Case may not be the most physically imposing big, however, her athleticism, quickness, footwork, and skill with the ball more than make up for it as she is able to take on just about any player that tries to guard her. She is also able to stretch her game out a little bit and get to the rim from the elbow or even catching it beyond the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["985206"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dce5645ab85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nelson may be the team to beat this coming season with so much returning talent, and [player_tooltip player_id='985206' first='Sophia' last='Gradwahl'] will be one of the players to stop. Second team all-Mt. Hood Conference last season as a junior, Gradwahl is lightning quick and a nightmare defender for opposing teams to go up against. She elevates the pace of the game with her high energy and relentless motor, often pushing in transition when the ball is in her hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["985214"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dce5645abd6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='985214' first='Olivia' last='Boger'] is another new addition to the rankings to know, often playing at the 2/3 positions on the floor. Boger can shoot with range and brings tons of energy to both ends of the floor. She is also has a nose for rebounding the basketball. Boger was honorable mention all-Southwest Conference and will look to have a breakout season as a senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["985210"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66dce5645ac1a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Honorable mention all-Central Valley Conference last year, Sofia Schurr is another guard deserving of being added to her class's rankings. She is one of those guards that coaches love who has a knack for making contributions both around the perimeter and down low. In addition to her scoring production for the Celtics, she is also one of their leading rebounders and shot blockers, despite her size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->