These veterans delivered at the Southern MN Hoops Fest

By the time we reach the first week of January, most high school coaches have figured out who they can rely on. Barring injuries, the rotations have firmed up and the go-to girls have been established. Teams need their veterans to deliver and that's exactly what these prospects did on Saturday at the Southern Minnesota Hoops Fest. Hosted by Breakdown USA, the event featured 10 games played at Byron, Kasson-Mantorville, Goodhue and Rochester John Marshall. The logistics of covering four sites (each separated by 20-30 minutes of driving) with a tight game schedule are challenging, but we managed to see five complete contests. Here are the veterans we watched who delivered on the day.   [player_tooltip player_id='515689' first='Megan' last='Doughty'] – 2026 guard/forward, Woodbury   We opened our day at John Marshall High School in Rochester with a matchup between Woodbury and Rochester Century. Right from the tip, the Royals junior was on fire from beyond the arc. Megan is well known for her three-point shooting abilities and Saturday was no exception. By halftime she had hit four triples, scoring 14 of the team's 31 points. She finished the game with a season-high 19 points. Doughty showed off her defensive prowess as well, using her immense length to create havoc for Rochester Century. She forced the ball handlers into countless turnovers and tallied a few blocks as well. All in all, Megan's size, natural athleticism, shooting ability, and work ethic make her a strong prospect for the next level, hence why she is ranked among the top 50 in her class.   [player_tooltip player_id='919125' first='Breckin' last='Whynott'] – 2027 guard/forward, Woodbury   We first discovered the Woodbury sophomore last June at an AAU tournament. Since then, she has shown a remarkable level of improvement in her game that was on full display on Saturday. Pictured above, Breckin was seemingly everywhere on the floor, forcing turnovers and getting stops on the defensive end, and scoring off of quick cuts to the basket or via offensive putbacks. The 5'11 athlete showcased her relentless nature all game long, never offering less than 100% effort on any given play. Whynott is also a natural talent when it comes to rebounding the basketball. She uses her length and strength to box out opponents and establish positioning for rebounds, which she then hunts down with ease. Breckin contributed 8 points in the Royals win.   [player_tooltip player_id='667779' first='Grace' last='Prose'] – 2027 guard, Mahtomedi   Following the graduation of Ella Kletti (Florida Southern), the role of point guard for Mahtomedi has been handed to the gifted sophomore. Prose, who was a consistent rotation player for the Zephyrs last season, has taken the challenge in stride. In Saturday's game against Austin, the 5'8 guard gave a well-rounded performance on both ends of the floor, but was particularly outstanding on offense. For much of the game it seemed like Grace could not miss a shot if she tried. The pure shooter knocked down 6 three-balls, finishing the game with a team-high 20 points. On the defensive end Prose was a pest, using her quick hands and tremendous lateral movement to force turnovers on the Packers.   [player_tooltip player_id='947972' first='Quinn' last='Osgood']  – 2027 guard, Austin   Now in her third season as a varsity starter at Austin, Quinn has cemented her role as an essential piece for the Packers. On Saturday against Mahtomedi, the 5'7 guard showed off her impressive motor, quickness up and down the court, and her ball handling abilities. Quinn drained several shots from three-point range against the Zephyrs, in addition to points she earned from hustle plays and opportunistic scoring. Osgood is currently averaging 10.4 points per game. Ranked in the top 70 among Minnesota sophomores, Quinn will have every opportunity to move up as her skills evolve.   [player_tooltip player_id='595577' first='Marissa' last='Shute'] – 2025 guard, Austin   The senior guard, who has excelled as a multi-sport athlete in Austin, has been a mainstay for the Packers for a long time. Marissa delivered as expected at Kasson-Mantorville, impacting the game on both ends of the floor in many different ways. On defense, she used her quick feet and relentless motor to defend Mahtomedi's best ball handlers. Shute also demonstrated her knack for rebounding the ball, despite being a smaller guard. She averaged over 7 rebounds per game last winter. On offense, Marissa is a crafty ball handler who uses her outstanding speed, quickness and athleticism to attack the basket and score at the rim.   [player_tooltip player_id='764183' first='Berkley' last='Blaisdell'] – 2027 guard, Mahtomedi   Much like Prose, Blaisdell seems to have an increased role this season following the graduation of Kletti. Also like Prose, she's had no issue stepping up to the task. In Saturday's matchup against Austin, Blaisdell showed off her quickness and athleticism, particularly on the defensive end. The 5'7 guard is a bouncy, active defender who can be a headache for her opponents. On the other end of the floor she showed that she can score at multiple levels, finishing with 10 points. While she may not be the flashiest player or highest scorer, Blaisdell's consistency, hustle, motor, and basketball IQ make her a strong college prospect.   [player_tooltip player_id='717664' first='Izzy' last='Guetzlaff'] – 2026 forward, Red Wing   Now in her junior season, Izzy is pretty much running the show in Red Wing. The 5'11 forward has gotten bigger, stronger, and quicker. And we've seen her confidence and aggression increase. During Saturday's matchup against Kasson-Mantorville, Izzy was a nightmare on both ends of the floor. On the defensive end she was a rebounding machine, due to her strength and willingness to outwork everyone else. Averaging a team-high 15.2 points per game, Guetzlaff was a threat from the low post and the perimeter, too. Izzy's contributions, with help from senior [player_tooltip player_id='642951' first='Bryn' last='Guse'] and junior Nora Hanson, have propelled the Wingers to a 10-1 record, including a 52-50 buzzer-beating win over the Komets.   PGH scout Ally McGinnis wrote these evaluations.

By the time we reach the first week of January, most high school coaches have figured out who they can rely on. Barring injuries, the rotations have firmed up and the go-to girls have been established. Teams need their veterans to deliver and that's exactly what these prospects did on Saturday at the Southern Minnesota Hoops Fest. Hosted by Breakdown USA, the event featured 10 games played at Byron, Kasson-Mantorville, Goodhue and Rochester John Marshall. The logistics of covering four sites (each separated by 20-30 minutes of driving) with a tight game schedule are challenging, but we managed to see five complete contests. Here are the veterans we watched who delivered on the day.