The “Lady Panthers” Are Packed with Prospects in 24-25 Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>" It's going to be a fun year!" quoted superstar <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='593252' first='Jacey' last='Halitzka'] </strong>after Bergman Lady Panthers defeated Jasper 58-50 on Oct. 29th. Now at 2-1 to start the season, here's a closer look at their prospects who will play a huge role Bergman's success and that have yet to be noticed in Arkansas Girls Basketball. Coached by David Eichler, the "Lady Panthers are set to defend their 3A Arkansas State Championship Title. These prospects have grit and toughness and will play key roles in the coach's plan. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='593775' first='Brinley' last='Collins']</strong> has started the season off to a great start while senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='433863' first='Kiersten' last='Lowry']</strong> is looking to finish her high school career on a strong note. Other notable players on this team include the talented <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1196075' first='Taryn' last='Holt']</strong>, who should be on your watchlist, <strong>Alivia Norris</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1196073' first='Makyna' last='See']</strong>, and sister<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1196071' first='Kinsley' last='See']</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kinsely See","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bergman","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672adbad20142"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">See will provide size and strength for Coach Eichler. Along with other players with height, Bergmans Lady Panthers will increase their rebounds and blocks per game. A developmental player with time to grow in her position, Kinsely should see some significant playing time. Her 5'9 frame adds depth on the blocks and it should be fun to watch her develop in 24-25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1196073' first='Makyna' last='See']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bergman","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672adbad201d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The frosh is stepping in, out of nowhere, and already is starting to make a name for herself. The younger See sister scored 7pts and 5pts respectively in 2 Varsity games this season. That means Bergmans's bench is deep and can keep up the pace just like the starters. Growing in her role and watching the other great players on her team will create confidence and progress. You heard it here 1st, this one is one to watch for in 24-25. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Alivia Norris","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12120","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bergman","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672adbad20249"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This 5'11 senior for the Lady Panthers runs the floor very well and gives trouble to offenses trying to penetrate the paint. Footwork and keeping an eye for the ball will eventually blossom. Norris has strength that will compliment Bergman and give them a solid rebounding presence. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1196075' first='Taryn' last='Holt']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bergman","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672adbad202ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This junior guard is tough and brings the grit to this team. Taryn impressed me with her passing abilities and then I saw she could score. Holt led Bregman in scoring in their 3A state championship win versus Salem last year with 15pts and also had 4 assists. She's on the right team to continue to learn basketball and have sisters Morgan and Maddie who played for Bergman, as mentors as well. Letting the game come to her and don't force things will be experienced by the young guard who looks to stamp her name in Arkansas girls' basketball! I see huge things for this one! Her turn is coming!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["433863"],"_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-672adbad202ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I love tough scrappy guards and Kiersten is no exception. A quick 1st step and solid ball handling allows the shifty guard to probe the paint. She dropped 21pts and 2 dimes in the Lady Panthers only loss thus far in the season. A streaky scorer who needs consistency and her confidence will skyrocket. I expect big things from Lowry who was a huge part of Bergman's championship success in 23-24, has her focus on a repeat. A member of Ten10 look for her to move up in the rankings this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["593775"],"_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-672adbad2033b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">" Brinley is killing it!" exclaims fellow star <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='593252' first='Jacey' last='Halitzka']</strong> after an exceptional performance from Collins. Iron sharpens iron and she really works hard on her game compared to Jacey. A gym rat herself, I find posts of her workouts and game footage. This 5'7 guard can put the ball on the floor and create for herself or teammates with ease. A vocal leader who fits like a glove in Coach Eichler's game plan Brinley got off to an excellent start to the season. She stuffed the stat sheet with 23pts, 9rebs, 7assts, 6stls, and 3 deflections in the 1st game of the season. Followed that game up with a 15pt, 4reb, and 2asst outing in their 2nd match and most recently put up 21 pts (8/13) 9rebs, and 4asst in a 58-50 victory over Jasper on Oct. 29th. 24-25 will be huge for this sophomore and her skills won't go unrecognized. Be on the lookout for this one!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's a lot of talent in the Arkansas region that haven't been noticed and there's a real need for exposure in this area. I'm humbled and honored to be able to write about great programs like Bergman and give a voice to the prospects that represent their families, schools and communities in the state of Arkansas. Thanks to all the coaches club and school and the whole Arkansas sports community for your ongoing support!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->