2024-25 SEASON PREVIEW: MAC-WHITE

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High school tryouts are quickly approaching. Growing up, I remember the excitement of reading preview magazines for my favorite sports teams and learning about key players before the season started. The enthusiasm and excitement I have for the Michigan Varsity Girls Basketball season has been building since the end of AAU, which leads to my endeavor to write these conference preview articles. Every coach and team in the state has the desire to perform better than they did the previous season in their conference and in the playoffs. Each year there are coaching changes, graduations, transfers, and varsity additions that shift the dynamics of teams in the conference.&nbsp;The Macomb Area Conference consists of a whopping 36 teams divided into six divisions with six teams per division. The Red Division includes Macomb Dakota, Eisenhower, Utica Ford II, Grosse Pointe South, Grosse Pointe North, and Port Huron. The White Division includes Anchor Bay, Cousino, Lakeview, Lanse Creuse North, Romeo, and Utica. The Blue Division includes Chippewa Valley, Fraser, Marysville, Port Huron Northern, South Lake, and Sterling Heights Stevenson. The Gold Division includes Warren Fitzgerald, St. Clair Shores Lake Shore, Lanse Creuse, Marine City, Roseville, and St. Clair. The Silver Division includes Center Line, Clawson, Lamphere, Sterling Heights, Warren Mott, and Warren Woods Tower. The Bronze Division includes Clintondale, Eastpointe, Hazel Park, Lincoln, Madison, and New Haven. Each Division selects a total of ten All-Conference players and a conference MVP.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continue reading to learn more about the MAC White Division 2023-24 season results and impact players heading into the 2024 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023-24 Season Results</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MAC White Champion: Utica Ford (9-1), Runner-up: Romeo (8-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024-25 PRE-SEASON POWER RANKING</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. New Baltimore Anchor Bay</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. Warren Cousino</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. Romeo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. St. Clair Shores Lakeview</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. Utica</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. L'Anse Creuse North</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Baltimore Anchor Bay</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023-24 Overall Record: 13-8, Conference: 6-4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MAC WHITE ALL-CONFERENCE: [player_tooltip player_id='616577' first='Gabby' last='Thiede'] (2026), [player_tooltip player_id='616578' first='Julia' last='Tkaczyk'] (2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["616578"],"_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-6734ac2814d49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Julia had an outstanding sophomore season for Anchor Bay and appears ready for an even better junior year. She has explosive offensive abilities, and a nose for the ball. Julia uses quick change-of-direction dribble moves to blow by defenders and has excellent touch around the basket. She shoots with balance off the bounce and is a continuous three-level scoring threat. Julia anticipates passes on defense to create turnovers and pushes the ball ahead to score in transition. Julia will be an All-Conference caliber prospect again and a major reason why the Tars compete for a division title in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/10/the-compound-fall-league-week-five-playoffs/">Read More About Julia</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Warren Cousino</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023-24 Overall Record: 17-7, Conference: 7-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MAC BLUE ALL-CONFERENCE: [player_tooltip player_id='502300' first='DeMaya' last='Asberry'] (2025), Chloe Sakalas (2024), Kasi Pearson (2024, Wayne CC)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["502300"],"_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-6734ac2814da9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Patriots graduated two of three All-Conference selections from last season, but point guard [player_tooltip player_id='502300' first='DeMaya' last='Asberry'] looks ready to lead the charge in 2024. She scans the floor to find open teammates, creates separation with shifty crossovers, and works hard defensively. DeMaya drives hard downhill to score layups and knocks down perimeter jumpers. DeMaya will be an All-Conference prospect who helps Cousino contend for the White title this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/05/practice-edition-always-100-michigan-anarchy/">Read More About DeMaya</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Romeo</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023-24 Overall Record: 16-7, Conference: 8-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MAC WHITE ALL-CONFERENCE: Jacqui Lablanc (2024, Lawrence Tech Softball), [player_tooltip player_id='892256' first='Aya' last='Mosley'] (2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["892256"],"_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-6734dfc5ebad3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aya earned All-Conference honors as a junior and will look to add an exclamation point to her career as a senior. Aya uses her length to block shots, deflect passes, and generate steals on defense. She pushes the ball coast to coast for transition layups and spots up to bury 3s on the perimeter. Aya is a wing prospect to see for a contending Bulldogs team in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17107668/659d1256bed6e70434186169' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6734dfc5ebc53"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">St. Clair Shores Lakeview</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023-24 Overall Record: 10-14, Conference: 2-8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MAC WHITE ALL-CONFERENCE: Zion Harris (2024, Macomb CC)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057281"],"_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-6734dfc5ebca0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madison earned All-Conference Honorable Mention last season and will be an important leader for Lakeview in 2024. As a junior, she finished second on the team in points (10 ppg), first in rebounds (113), and second in blocks (24). Madison is praised by her head coach as a leader on and off the court. She will have an excellent opportunity to lead the Huskies this winter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">L'Anse Creuse North</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023-24 Overall Record: 3-20, Conference: 0-10 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["615943"],"_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-6734dfc5ebce7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sophia is an energetic guard who sparks the team on both sides of the ball. She keeps her hands active to block shots, deflect passes, and generate steals. Sophia accelerates past defenders to score fast break layups and extends her shooting range beyond the arc. Sophia is a Crusader for college coaches to take a look at in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18900796/65e79cd65cb42f0ae4ff4934' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6734dfc5ebd0b"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Utica</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023-24 Overall Record: 7-18, Conference: 4-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MAC WHITE ALL-CONFERENCE: Vanessa Galovich (2024, Macomb CC)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["420488"],"_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-6734dfc5ebd4f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Katelyn has endured a couple of challenging ACL injuries that have altered her high school and travel seasons. Her determination to persevere through adversity and maintain her passion for basketball has been inspiring to follow. When healthy, Katelyn is a scrappy defender, poised ball-handler, effective passer, and multi-level scorer. Katelyn is a point guard I am excited to see on the court again for Utica. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/08/michigan-high-school-girls-basketball-showcase/">Read More About Katelyn</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">At the Buzzer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evan Bell</strong>&nbsp;is currently a scout for Prep Girls Hoops and Director of&nbsp;<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/prepare-2-win-basketball/"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></a><strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/prepare-2-win-basketball/"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[program_tooltip program_id='923712' first='Prepare' last='2 Win Basketball']</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;. Our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prepnetwork.com/frequently-asked-questions/">mission</a>&nbsp;at PGH is to cover as many athletes with D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO potential in the state as possible. If you know a prospect off our radar, please DM Evan through Twitter @CoachEvanBell or email him at coachevanbell@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->