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Byron’s Upperclassmen to Watch in the Second Half of the Season

Byron’s Upperclassmen to Watch in the Second Half of the Season
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey January 5, 2025 @ 04:28 PM
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Lola Nussmeyer
Lola Nussmeyer 5'11" | PG | 2026
IL
Casey Vyverman
Casey Vyverman 5'10" | SG/PG | 2026
IL
Allison Gogola
Allison Gogola 5'10" | SG | 2026
IL
Emma O’Brien
Emma O’Brien 6'0" | SF | 2026
IL
Shea Carver
Shea Carver 5'7" | CG | 2025
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the second half of the season kicking off this past weekend with the famed <em>Grow The Game</em> tournament, there's a couple players that I believe should be on the watch for coaches. These are athletes who have started to separate themselves and are showing why they deserve to be noticed as the season continues.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514945"],"_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-677ae8b31efa0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When you think of this LT squad, it's hard to not give Emma the flowers that she deserves. She can absolutely light up a box score and her length allows her to be a problem on the boards and the defensive side as well. Off the ball is where she shines, catch and shoot, or a catch and rip is usually how she gets her buckets. The potential is there.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["515496"],"_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-677b07aa197ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lake Park is one of the more competitive teams in the DuKane Conference, and Gogola is key to that. On the offensive side of the ball, she can get it going from all three levels, but her defensive abilities are what set her apart. She's athletic, she's aggressive, and she has no fear when it comes to contact.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["598540"],"_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-677b07aa19884"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vyverman has a quiet confidence about her, but the kid simply gets the job done. She's one of those prospects that could honestly get better once she's in a college program. With and without the ball, she can impact a game. Tremendous upside.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["866702"],"_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-677b07aa19800"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With the length that Lola has, defense has been her calling card in my opinion. She's a paint blanket and can cover the perimeter if need be. Offensively, she shines too. She has had multiple 20+ point games over the first half, and a ton of those buckets are from multiple spots and angles. The potential is there.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["352152"],"_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-677b07aa19844"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Still one of the purest shooters in this class, Shea has been shining in a more dominant role since arriving at WWS. Multiple high-point games, but the defense is what St. Francis might be most excited about when she lands on campus.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With the second half of the season kicking off this past weekend with the famed Grow The Game tournament, there's a couple players that I believe should be on the watch for coaches. These are athletes who have started to separate themselves and are showing why they deserve to be noticed as the season continues.

Emma O’Brien

Emma O’Brien

IL
SF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Emma
O’Brien SF
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Lyons Township
|
IL
Byron’s Upperclassmen to Watch in the Second Half of the Season
When you think of this LT squad, it’s hard to not give Emma the flowers that she deserves....
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Emma O’Brien

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School: Lyons Township
Club: IL Lady Lightning
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Allison Gogola

Allison Gogola

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Allison
Gogola SG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Lake Park
|
IL
Byron’s Upperclassmen to Watch in the Second Half of the Season
Lake Park is one of the more competitive teams in the DuKane Conference, and Gogola is key to...
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Allison Gogola

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State: Illinois
School: Lake Park
Club: Illinois Rockets
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Casey Vyverman

Casey Vyverman

IL
SG/PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2026
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Casey
Vyverman SG/PG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Mundelein
|
IL
Byron’s Upperclassmen to Watch in the Second Half of the Season
Vyverman has a quiet confidence about her, but the kid simply gets the job done. She’s one of...
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Western Michigan
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Casey Vyverman

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School: Mundelein
Club: Midwest Elite EYBL
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Lola Nussmeyer

Lola Nussmeyer

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Lola
Nussmeyer PG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Edwards County
|
IL
Byron’s Upperclassmen to Watch in the Second Half of the Season
With the length that Lola has, defense has been her calling card in my opinion. She’s a paint...
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Lola Nussmeyer

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State: Illinois
School: Edwards County
Club: Indiana Elite Havoc
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Shea Carver

Shea Carver

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CG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Shea
Carver CG
Class
2025
Height
5'7"
HS
Wheaton Warrenville South
|
IL
Byron’s Upperclassmen to Watch in the Second Half of the Season
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Shea Carver

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