Ohio Team Preview: Brecksville Broadview Heights

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Overview:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brecksville Broadview Heights Girls Basketball Head Coach Joe Zenir returns six starters, all five from last year's squad, and Bridget Barber, who was unavailable last year but started every game as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 Results:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Went 17-7, and lost in OT to Wadsworth in the District Semi-Finals. Tied for 3rd place in a very good Suburban League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='894210' first='Jessie' last='Zenir']:</strong> Sr- 1st Team All-League, 3rd Team All-District, HM All Ohio as junior, who leads by example in how hard she plays. We had zero bad practices last year, because she plays so hard every day and others follow her lead. Plays bigger than she is, averaged 10 rebounds last year. Slasher type player who had a great off season, improving her jump shot. Scores at all three levels. <em>(Below with ball, Featured Photo)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1043987,"width":"342px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/10/8E4BEC7F-E36C-4A1E-9203-6CD87CA9B8AC_1_105_c_449d04.webp?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1043987" style="width:342px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bridget Barber:</strong> Sr- 1st Team All-League as sophomore, complete player, makes others better, was receiving D1 interest prior to last year, has to be one of the best unsigned players in the state when healthy. Can score at all three levels. Our best pure shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='960547' first='[player_tooltip player_id='874993' first='Ashley' last='']' last='Perdion']: </strong>Soph- 2nd Team All-League, HM All-District as a freshman. One of the best athletes in the area. Has worked hard to add to her game, particularly from the perimeter and is ready to take the next step in developing her game. Has attracted D1 interest this off season. <em>(Below on defense)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1043989,"width":"339px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/10/9BC8A4A8-2C50-4594-8D28-7A5B0E28182F_1_105_c.webp?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1043989" style="width:339px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Adelyn Rahe:</strong> Soph- HM All-League, HM All-District as a freshman. She's a leader. Can do a little bit of everything on the floor, great size for a point guard, and allows us to use her in a variety of ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='812532' first='Josalyn' last='Hackney']: </strong>Soph- started every game as a freshman. True post player who also has ability to knock down jump shots. Did a lot of the dirty work last year, and will continue to do that. Has worked really hard and is going to have a big season offensively. True inside presence that balances us as a team. <em>(Below, #25)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1043988,"width":"336px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/10/7C1CE2E4-47F8-402A-A7C4-BFD26136ED41_1_105_c.webp?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1043988" style="width:336px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Emily Melcher:</strong> Sr- Started every game last season. Shooter and steady floor leader. Has several D2 and D3 offers to play at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More Names to Know:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maya Woods:</strong> Jr- Energizer bunny type of player. Missed the first 7 games last year due to an injury and then really established herself in the second half. Difference maker when healthy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lexi Ganley: </strong>Jr- Played a variety of roles for us, frequently on the floor at the end of close games. Solid in all areas and a great teammate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ella Beach:</strong> Sr- Probably the best defender we have, Beach is a glue kid who can knock down open shots. Solid athlete who plays three sports. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jadyn Brooks: </strong>Jr- Offensive spark plug off the bench, strong kid who attacks the basket really well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Schedule/Games to Circle:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Suburban league is a great league. All games vs Stow, Wadsworth and Solon are games to watch. They are the league favorites until someone beats them. Twinsburg returns a lot. Hudson and Nordonia are also very good. Royalton is getting better and is a huge rivalry game. Our league is really good. We think we can be ok, and have upgraded the non conference accordingly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We play at McKinley and at Laurel Academy. Neutral site game to open the season vs Waynedale.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Suburban League crossover games at the end of season will match teams in corresponding places in each division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We also have three games in Florida over break. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall, the team will be defined by how willing we embrace: WE BEFORE ME concept. We are in a pretty unique situation to return six starters. We have really good team size with 5 players who are 5'9 or taller. Very excited for the year! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->