A Mid-Week Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is some mid-week news from across the state of Nebraska.This piece highlights some prospects that put on solid performances the past few days, as well as a player who has recently committed to the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Thank you for tuning in and enjoy!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["316456"],"_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-6788137a91a2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='316456' first='Keeleigh' last='Knobbe'] out of Pius X High School is one of the best prospects out of the 2025 Class, that is still open in her recruitment as it pertains to her future next season. Knobbe is a 5'11 guard, that moves really well for her height on or off of the ball. Offensively, she is skilled to score in a plethora of different ways from all around the floor. Defensively, her mixture of smarts, active feet, and quick hands makes her a tough defender to beat from a 1v1 perspective. In Knobbe's contest earlier this week, her team pulled out a W and she had a breakout performance with a game high 31 points. This is a great showing but now this team is looking to build on that from here on out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["836324"],"_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-6788137a91a91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A prospect out of the 2027 Class that has been making a consistent name for herself this season is PG - [player_tooltip player_id='836324' first='Sophia' last='Lindsey']. Lindsey has been showing all facets of her game these past few weeks and Gretna East has been reaping the benefits. When you talk about a prospect, it's important to mention their impact on winning within their program. This player impacts winning for Gretna East at a high level and I'm sure that will stay true till the end of her high school career in a couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1005070"],"_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-6788137a91ad4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Briar Cliff secured another 2025 commitment earlier this week with SG - [player_tooltip player_id='1005070' first='Jordyn' last='Ratzlaff']. The Chargers have been doing a great job at scooping up prospects from the Midwest the past couple of weeks and this is another one to add to that list. Ratzlaff is someone that shows what she can do on a nightly basis with her Howells-Dodge High School team. At the next level, I'm not sure if she will transition to bringing up the ball more but she is someone that can definitely move around from the 1 or the 2 spot, depending on who else is with her on the floor. She might be coming from a small school but I think this fit will work out well for both parties. This is someone that is very coachable with a good skill set so now we just have to see if she can take things to another level moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1091162"],"_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-6788137a91b13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gering High School fell just short earlier this week to Scottsbluff in an exciting contest. The leader for Gering, [player_tooltip player_id='1091162' first='Makenzie' last='Todd'], helped her team in this specific event with 10 points. Todd is someone that possesses that mixture of size and skill that all coaches love to see. She is 5'10, she has a guard skill set and she understands how to play the game the right way. This loss moved Gering to .500 with a 5-5 record so far. If they lock in and play some of their best ball of the season, they could easily end over .500 moving into the Post Season. They just need to make that end of the season push and Todd needs to keep doing what she has been. If that happens, who knows how they might end things this Winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["777565"],"_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-6788137a91b50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There is a lot to like about [player_tooltip player_id='777565' first='Kaylee' last='Lake'] and what she can bring to the floor. First off, she has a pass first ability once she takes her defender off the dribble and that stands out. She is always looking to help out and facilitate for the others around her. Next, she is pretty skilled across the board. Nothing too crazy but better than your average for this age level. Lastly, her mindset and positive attitude help the team she is on, win consistently. At the end of the day, this is an interesting prospect in general but one that can do some great things throughout the rest of high school and maybe even into the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->