Ohio Team Preview- Anthony Wayne Generals

Team Overview   Anthony Wayne returns a roster full of veteran players with 2 four year starters in Brooke and [player_tooltip player_id='319654' first='Elise' last='Bender']. Their point guard [player_tooltip player_id='748903' first='Sophie' last='Smith'] is a three year starter as well as two year starter [player_tooltip player_id='538056' first='Leah' last='Pike']. They also have juniors [player_tooltip player_id='1279788' first='Addison' last='Hill'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1279783' first='Kennedie' last='Hill'] who saw significant playing time last year. Incoming sophomores Lauren and [player_tooltip player_id='898417' first='Laila' last='Brenneman'] and Corrin Voltz will look to contribute this year as well.    2023 Results Record  23-3   Highlight Wins   Shaker Heights Laurel and Magnificat at Classic in the Country   West Bloomfield Michigan who went on to the Division 1 Michigan State Championship. The loss was the only loss of their season.    Top Players   [player_tooltip player_id='319654' first='Elise' last='Bender']   Villanova Commit   OHIO MS. BASKETBALL NOMINEE   1ST TEAM ALL-OHIO (OPSWA)   1ST TEAM ALL-OHIO PREP GIRLS HOOPS     PLAYER OF YEAR & 1ST TEAM N.W. OH DISTRICT (OPSWA)   PLAYER OF YEAR  & 1ST TEAM ALL TOLEDO BLADE     PLAYER OF THE YEAR & 1ST TEAM ALL-NORTHERN LAKES LEAGUE   PLAYER OF THE YEAR  & 1ST TEAM ALL-DISTRICT 7 (COACHES)   1ST TEAM ALL-BCSN    [player_tooltip player_id='319655' first='Brooke' last='Bender']   Villanova Commit   SPECIAL MENTION ALL-STATE (OPSWA)       1ST TEAM N.W. OHIO ALL-DISTRICT (OPSWA)   1ST TEAM ALL-N.L.L    1ST TEAM ALL-DISTRICT 7 (COACHES)   TOP 10 BCSN   TOLEDO BLADE TOP 25   [player_tooltip player_id='538056' first='Leah' last='Pike']        HONORABLE MENTION ALL-STATE (OPSWA)   OPSWA N.W. OHIO DISTRICT 2nd TEAM    1ST TEAM ALL-N.L.L    1ST TEAM ALL-DISTRICT 7 (COACHES)   TOLEDO BLADE TOP 25   BCSN TOP 30   Players to Watch   [player_tooltip player_id='319654' first='Elise' last='Bender'], 2025   Elisa is a Versatile scorer from any place on the floor and has a lot of strength around the rim Elise is their go-to player who can always be counted on to put the ball in the basket when needed. She is a four year starter who has put in a ton of work to get to where she is today.    [player_tooltip player_id='319655' first='Brooke' last='Bender'], 2025   Brooke is an amazing outside shooter and does a great job getting teammates involved in the offense. She also has a very good basketball IQ. Brooke is their floor leader with a deadly 3 point shot. She has increased her ability to create a score off the dribble and move.    [player_tooltip player_id='538056' first='Leah' last='Pike'], 2025   Leah possesses amazing athleticism with the ability to get out in transition. Also a very productive 3 point shooter. She is a high percentage outside shooter, Can comfortably post and score with her back to the basket   [player_tooltip player_id='748903' first='Sophie' last='Smith'], 2025   Sophie does a very good job creating shots for her teammates through her superb passing ability, and is a lock down defender. She is an excellent offensive floor leader.   More Names to Know   [player_tooltip player_id='1279783' first='Kennedie' last='Hill'], 2026   Athletic guard who possesses quick defensive reactions, will attack passing lanes defensively. Creates offensive opportunities with her speed and athleticism, can make 3's when left unguarded.   [player_tooltip player_id='1279788' first='Addison' last='Hill'], 2026   Long and athletic, aggressive defensively with a knack for reading the offense and reacting to create steals. Good finisher in transition.   Player With Breakout Potential   Any of their 2027s, [player_tooltip player_id='898423' first='Lauren' last='Brenneman'],  [player_tooltip player_id='898417' first='Laila' last='Brenneman'] and Corrin Voltz, have the skill, ability and potential to be contributors   Underclassmen To Keep An Eye On   [player_tooltip player_id='898417' first='Laila' last='Brenneman']: Guard/Forward   Physical, footwork around the basket   [player_tooltip player_id='898423' first='Lauren' last='Brenneman']: Guard/Forward   Strong presence in the paint   Corrin Volts: Guard   Rebounding, running the floor in transition, on ball defense   Notable   This year's team obviously is very experienced and has had some success in past seasons; however, what seems to be most unique is their hunger and drive for more.  They are anxious to continue to grow and push themselves to improve.

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