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Juniors That Are Making A Comeback

Juniors That Are Making A Comeback
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey January 27, 2025 @ 05:59 PM
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Gabrielle Hinton
Gabrielle Hinton 5'9" | PG | 2026
IL
Amillya Henigan
Amillya Henigan 5'6" | CG | 2026
IL
Macy Groharing
Macy Groharing 5'9" | PG | 2026
IL
Layne Nordstrom
Layne Nordstrom 5'6" | PG | 2026
IL
Reese Crosby
Reese Crosby 5'11" | SF | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Injuries are a part of the game, no matter the sport. The real challenge lies in the recovery process and how it impacts your confidence. Below are a few players who have returned from major or minor injuries over the past year or two, that are playing like they never missed a step.<br></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514037"],"_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-67981ddeca9c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Back in late 2023 Macy went through a major injury, a type that most dont bounce back from. However, Macy seems as if she hasnt lost a step. She had a strong ending to her sophomore season, and followed it up with a strong AAu season as well. This year, shes back to looking like one of the top juniors in the state. Coaches should be tied in when AAU season kicks off.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["840879"],"_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-67981ddecaa2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ignatius started the first half of the season as one of the best teams in the state, even with one of their promising guards out. Now shes back, and what she brings to this team could truly push them over the top as a legitimate state title contender. Shes a problem on both ends of the floor and is nowhere near her peak as a basketball player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["410438"],"_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-67981ddecaa79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When you suffer a lower body injury, the first thing people question is will you lose your athleticism. When you have Reeses ability to stretch the floor at a high level, sometimes the athleticism does not need to be 100% back to where it was. Looking forward to seeing her back on the AAU circuit this spring and summer.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["486548"],"_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-67981ddecaac4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Being a key guard for a possible state tournament team is no joke, and even though Nordstrom has had a couple hiccups when it comes to staying healthy, she has been nothing but an impact player for this Zurich program. She is a true point guard who knows how to be dominant and play a role.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514884"],"_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-67981ddecab0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Henigan is part of Kenwoods future in staying a competitive team. This year, the team is loaded with a ton of seniors, so the minutes have been spared for everyone, and even though she is coming off a major injury, that aggressive nature seems to run in the Henigan blood. A big summer is ahead for Amillya.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Injuries are a part of the game, no matter the sport. The real challenge lies in the recovery process and how it impacts your confidence. Below are a few players who have returned from major or minor injuries over the past year or two, that are playing like they never missed a step.

Macy Groharing

Macy Groharing

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Macy
Groharing PG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Byron
|
IL
Juniors That Are Making A Comeback
Back in late 2023 Macy went through a major injury, a type that most dont bounce back from....
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Macy Groharing

State: Illinois
School: Byron
Club: Midwest Wildcats
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Rochester (NY)
Gabrielle Hinton

Gabrielle Hinton

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Gabrielle
Hinton PG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
St Ignatius
|
IL
Juniors That Are Making A Comeback
Ignatius started the first half of the season as one of the best teams in the state, even...
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Rochester (NY)
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Gabrielle Hinton

State: Illinois
School: St Ignatius
Club: Chicago Hoops Express
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Reese Crosby

Reese Crosby

IL
SF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Reese
Crosby SF
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Highland Park
|
IL
Juniors That Are Making A Comeback
When you suffer a lower body injury, the first thing people question is will you lose your athleticism....
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Reese Crosby

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State: Illinois
School: Highland Park
Club: Full Package
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Layne Nordstrom

Layne Nordstrom

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Layne
Nordstrom PG
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
Lake Zurich
|
IL
Juniors That Are Making A Comeback
Being a key guard for a possible state tournament team is no joke, and even though Nordstrom has...
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Layne Nordstrom

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State: Illinois
School: Lake Zurich
Club: Full Package
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Amillya Henigan

Amillya Henigan

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Amillya
Henigan CG
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
Kenwood
|
IL
Juniors That Are Making A Comeback
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Amillya Henigan

State: Illinois
School: Kenwood
Club: Illinois Legends
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