DII-AA Middle Region Basketball: A Competitive Outlook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE "tinnon30" FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The DII-AA Middle Region outlook is definitely a mystery. For starters, this is one of the toughest leagues around. With so many schools in close proximity, it feels like a rivalry in every matchup. The leagues possess many young ladies who sharpen their skills year round. With a lot of talent in the league, any given night can go either way. Health will be a major factor in winning the district as this league can be very physical.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to winning the district, who truly knows who will be the overall winner. Last season it was a toss up and it could be the same way this season as well. Being able to value each possession and being efficient when it comes to scoring opportunities, definitely is key when it comes to having favorable outcomes in this league.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This district boasts some solid kids who are impactful difference makers. Mind you, many of them will be playing at the next level in the future, however, hooping on the TSSAA platform is where they are now. Out of this district, there could potentially be two clubs represented in the state. Once again, execution, health, and luck will play a major part in the outcome.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the season approaches and girls are making their last minute fine tuning adjustments, look for Middle Region to hit the ground running. Teams have some early favorable matchups that should bode well for their confidence once region play hits. It will be an interesting time in Middle Tennessee. Look for each contest to be an all out war as teams try to one up each other.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Projected District Finish</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>CPA</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Father Ryan</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Ensworth</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lipscomb Academy</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Harpeth Hall</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pope Prep</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Brentwood Academy</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>St.Cecilia Academy</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Project All District Teams</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>First Team</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='514119' first='Merli' last='Routh'] (Jr./G/ CPA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513243' first='Bella' last='Shepherd'] (Jr./G/ Lipscomb Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513275' first='Lily' last='Morrow'] (Jr./G/ CPA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='409015' first='Ava' last='Krumwiede'] (Sr./F/ Harpeth Hall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lucy Haywood (Jr./C/ CPA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2nd Team</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='514123' first='Nori' last='Jamison'] (Jr./G/ Ensworth)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='409106' first='Abby' last='Larkin'] (Sr./G/ Father Ryan)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='636532' first='Kate' last='Fielding'] (Jr./G/ Father Ryan)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1039132' first='Alana' last='Wells'] (Jr./F/ Ensworth)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='821728' first='Alayna' last='Duhart']&nbsp; (So./C/ Brentwood Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>3rd Team</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513237' first='Ava' last='Jarrett'] (Jr./G/ Lipscomb Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brooke Dyer (Jr./G/ Pope Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='514127' first='Kim' last='Cooper'] (Jr./F/ Ensworth)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='810517' first='Maddyn' last='Merritt'] (Sr./F/ Lipscomb Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jada Robinson (So./F/ CPA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Honorable Mention</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='821870' first='Blake' last='Maple'] (So./G/ Lipscomb Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Makenzi Haile (Jr./G/ Ensworth)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='899856' first='Maddie' last='Graham'] (Jr./G/ Father Ryan)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='636402' first='Caroline' last='Kieffaber'] (Jr./C/ Father Ryan)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513231' first='Anna' last='Williams'] (Jr./C/ Lipscomb Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->