Ohio Team Preview: Martins Ferry

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 Results: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martins Ferry had a record of 18-4; lost to Steubenville in Sectional quarterfinal. M.F. won the OVAC 3A title against Fort Frye. They return four starters from last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='636708' first='Lindsey' last='Best']- Sr:  </strong>Best averaged 19 pt, 8 reb, 4 ast, and 4 spg. last season. The 2-time All-Ohioan &amp; First team East District competitor is tough as nails from the line, shooting 80%. She recently verbally committed to Bethany College for basketball. Lindsey has the ability to drive to the basket, step back beyond the arc for 3, post up, and hit mid range jumpers.  She has size and quickness to defend a guard or battle against a post. <em>(Below on defense, Featured Photo)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1054455,"width":"312px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/IMG_3021.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1054455" style="width:312px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lindse Sidon- Sr.</strong> Lindse, who earned Special Mention East District as a junior, has a quick trigger and no problem shooting the rock from downtown! Does a nice job coming off the screen and taking the jumper. I like her brisk movement, particularly on the press and on-ball defense! <em>(Below on defense)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1055006,"width":"317px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/IMG_3009.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1055006" style="width:317px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='812862' first='Giana' last='Chirpas']- So.</strong> Chirpas, who earned Honorable Mention All-Ohio honors and Second Team East District last season, has finesse in how she finishes around the rim, and can shoot anywhere from outside- from mid-range to 3 point land! Runs the floor well on fast breaks, and can go beast mode with blocks in the paint! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1054457,"width":"314px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/IMG_3051.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1054457" style="width:314px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alivia Reese- So.</strong> Reese is athletic, has a strong motor, and she plays hungry in the paint for rebounds and put backs! Opponents must put a body on her because she is one who can put up points quickly, and rack up boards in no time! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1055008,"width":"315px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/IMG_2940.jpg?w=911" alt="" class="wp-image-1055008" style="width:315px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->