Ohio Team Preview: Ashland Arrows

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Overview&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 Results&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recap of last season's performance — record, highlight wins, top players </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9-14 Record&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8-6 in the OCC&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15+ point wins in the second half of the season vs Wooster, New Philadelphia, and Madison&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top players last season: [player_tooltip player_id='861144' first='Kennedy' last='Lacey'], Camryn Cox, Madison Hoffman, Cici Steury&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='861144' first='Kennedy' last='Lacey'], forward- can finish strong around the basket and high proficiency at the mid range. Will be their go to girl this year. Has a strong work ethic and we expect to see her continue to build off her impressive freshman numbers.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Camryn Cox, post- ability to finish in numerous ways around the bucket, with her strong stature allows Ashland to force teams to make a choice to double down on her to open up our shooters outside. Being a junior now, they look forward to seeing her continue her strong foundation as a vocal and lead by example leader.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Madison Hoffman, junior- will be coming off of an offseason injury. Towards the end of her sophomore year she took some of the biggest strides on the team allowing them to open up the floor and push the pace. Her decision making and toughness will guide the Arrows in making the next step as a program.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cici Steury, sophomore- strong outside shooter that has developed her game into other aspects such as driving to the hoop, pushing the pace, and becoming a well rounded point guard. With her growth in the pg position she will be the general on the floor that is needed to lead this team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More Names to Know&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lauren Green, forward- athleticism is one of a kid, strong first step, finishing with both hands around the rim, and strong defensive presence will be a key figure in our on the line up the line defense.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grace Tobias, guard- growth in her shooting, and toughness will help them not miss a beat through their lineup. Ability to hit outside 3s have opened up her game to drive and finish through contact&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player With Breakout Potential&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Josie Vantilburg, sophomore- ability to guard on ball, and make the right play will be very beneficial in their defense this year. Expected to be one of our lead guards in our defense that can set the pace.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Laney Mcnamara, senior- lead by example, knocks down outside shots, and can mesh any team together. Without her Ashland will not be able to achieve the goals they have talked about the past 3 years.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Underclassmen To Keep An Eye On&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='861144' first='Kennedy' last='Lacey']&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cici Steury&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Josie Vantilburg&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Schedule/Games to Circle&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vs West Holmes&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vs Mansfield Senior&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vs Lexington&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Notables</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"One noteworthy aspect or unique feature of the team for the 2024 season: This season will be the toughest season for our program as we have the ability to make a huge leap in what we have been working towards since I have stepped in. We have all the key pieces, it is up to us on what we can control. The girls are ready to start the 2024-25 campaign as we tackle our schedule one game at a time."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->