Ohio Team Preview- Port Clinton

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Overview</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Port Clinton brings back some quality experience from last season with six returning letterwinners and they look to continue to grow from what they have accomplished so far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 Results<br></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last season, Port Clinton won 17 games and finished second in their conference. They also won a sectional championship, including a big win over the top-seeded Mansfield Senior team to advance to the districts. DC Lanier was their top player, breaking ten school records along the way and finishes as the all-time leading scorer in school history.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They also have several juniors from last year looking to take over the leadership role as a senior.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Players to Watch</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olivia Spencer, 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 5-10 wing can knock down the shot from behind the arc, and has the ability to get downhill and score at the rim. Has the ability to score in a variety of ways and is expected to take over the offensive leadership role this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Erieyonna Buckley, 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you need a big shot at the rim, this 6-foot post is your player to get it done. She has good strength and has matured with her moves in the paint. Also look for a solid year rebounding and she establishes herself in the paint.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olivia Emerson, 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olivia does the little things for her team to be successful and expect her to continue to help her team in a variety of ways. She can handle the ball, score from the perimeter and clean the glass. Can deal with the physicality of the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>More Names to Know</em></strong><strong><em><br></em></strong>In-depth analysis of additional players who may have an impact this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='858147' first='Christiona' last='Fenton'], 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big time pure shooter including from behind the arc. The coaching staff is looking for her add to her game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maddelyn Cornell, 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maddelyn is a wing who also can contribute from the perimeter and is also a defender who can force mistakes with her work ethic.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Player With Breakout Potential</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='974116' first='Thea' last='Wybensinger'], 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watch out for this one! I got to see her in the fall and is a player who won't waste any time making herself known to the opponents of Port Clinton. She can light you up from the three and continues to make herself a better player every day. Look for her to play the point guard duties.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Underclassmen To Keep An Eye On</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alana Zibert, 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alana has the ability to score from behind the arc, which is something she will help the PC offense with this season. Once she gets on a roll from behind the arc, she can open up a game for her team. One thing she will be working on is becoming more consistent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lillian Wagner, 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is able to play well on both ends of the floor. Not only can she handle the ball and run the point and is also a good on-ball defender.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2024 Schedule/Games to Circle</em></strong><strong><em><br></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Some games to watch for us this year is SBC opponent Margaretta as they have won several straight SBC titles and have been to the Final Four and Regional Finals over the last few years. Other notable games are Willard, Gibsonburg, and Clyde.”- coach Kevin Belden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->