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Protecting The Paint With Purpose

Protecting The Paint With Purpose
Jeremy Brooks
Jeremy Brooks January 21, 2025 @ 01:00 PM
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Jayde Kreifels
Jayde Kreifels 2028
NE
Sophia Schulze
Sophia Schulze 5'10" | PF | 2026
NE
Stevie Harley
Stevie Harley 5'11" | SF | 2028
NE
Gretchen Seagren
Gretchen Seagren 6'0" | SF/CG | 2025
NE
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this piece we speak about some prospects that understand what it means to Protect The Paint. These individuals are all leaders in Blocks Per Game so far this season from a state-wide perspective and that ability has helped their perspective team's whenever they compete. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1116159"],"_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-678e8f80855bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I am not sure what has gotten into [player_tooltip player_id='1116159' first='Sophia' last='Schulze'] of Hampton High School this season but she is currently leading the state in Blocks Per Game at 4.8. This number is staggering not only because of how impressive it is by itself but if you look at Schulze BPG numbers the last two seasons, they were 1 BPG as a freshman and 1.8 BPG as a sophomore. Now it's sitting at 2.5x that. These numbers speak to Schulze, her motor, and her understanding of situations. She knows when to go for a block compared to sitting back and defending, which ultimately becomes really important in clutch moments of a ball game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1153934"],"_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-678e8f8085626"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1153934' first='Jayde' last='Kreifels'] of Logan View/Scribner-Snyder High School is a new name to our system but one that you might want to get familiar with. Kreifels is her LV team's force in the middle of the lane. She is currently averaging just over 3 BPG, while also chipping in, in the departments of rebounding, scoring, and assisting each evening. Over-time this is someone that the state of Nebraska will get to know more and more but as for now, she is just worried about making a positive impact at the Varsity level for her squad. As long as she stays locked in mentally, I'm sure these numbers will continue into Kreifels' future on the hardwood. She is off to a promising start, so it's only up from here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["884638"],"_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-678e8f808566d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Someone that is going to be in the conversation for Freshman Of The Year in Nebraska is [player_tooltip player_id='884638' first='Stevie' last='Harley'] of Bellevue West High School. Harley may only be a freshman but her impact at the varsity level has been noteworthy to say the least. Not to mention, she comes in at #10 currently in BPG throughout the entire state of Nebraska, no matter age level or Class. The four main intangibles that Harley brings to the table is better than average size, athletic ability, a high motor, and adaptability. She can do a lot near or far from the hoop as it pertains to the skill-side of things and her natural size helps her use that to her full advantage. If Harley progresses to her full capabilities over the next three years, the sky is the limit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["374574"],"_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-678e8f80856ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='374574' first='Gretchen' last='Seagren'] maybe a SMSU Volleyball commit but she is still holding her own as a senior in the paint and that's something that you love to see. Any player that is D1 committed in another sport, doesn't HAVE to play other sports their senior season but Seagren wanted to. This shows her heart, dedication, and loyalty to her team. All in all, she puts up great numbers with her size inside the lane so that's important when looking at Wahoo's position and where they might end up for the Playoffs. At 6'0, others have to worry about Seagren in the lane once they beat their original defender. This Winter alone she is averaging 2.9 BPG, leading her team and coming in as one of the highest BPG leaders throughout the state. Her future might be Volleyball but trust me, Seagren is locked in and that could take them a long way in the grand scheme of things.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

In this piece we speak about some prospects that understand what it means to Protect The Paint. These individuals are all leaders in Blocks Per Game so far this season from a state-wide perspective and that ability has helped their perspective team's whenever they compete.

Sophia Schulze

Sophia Schulze

NE
PF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Sophia
Schulze PF
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Hampton
|
NE
Protecting The Paint With Purpose
I am not sure what has gotten into Sophia Schulze of Hampton High School this season but she...
Written by Jeremy Brooks
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Sophia Schulze

State: Nebraska
School: Hampton
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Jayde Kreifels

Jayde Kreifels

NE
POS N/A
CLASS 2028
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Jayde
Kreifels
Class
2028
HS
Logan View/Scribner-Snyder
|
NE
Protecting The Paint With Purpose
Jayde Kreifels of Logan View/Scribner-Snyder High School is a new name to our system but one that you...
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State: Nebraska
School: Logan View/Scribner-Snyder
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Stevie Harley

Stevie Harley

NE
SF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Stevie
Harley SF
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Bellevue West
|
NE
Protecting The Paint With Purpose
Someone that is going to be in the conversation for Freshman Of The Year in Nebraska is Stevie...
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Stevie Harley

State: Nebraska
School: Bellevue West
Club: Team Durant
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Southwest Minnesota State
Volleyball
Gretchen Seagren

Gretchen Seagren

NE
SF/CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF/CG
CLASS 2025
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Gretchen
Seagren SF/CG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Wahoo
|
NE
Protecting The Paint With Purpose
Gretchen Seagren maybe a SMSU Volleyball commit but she is still holding her own as a senior in...
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Southwest Minnesota State
Volleyball
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State: Nebraska
School: Wahoo
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