Freshman Spotlight- Playoff Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Khloe Stewart, Forest Park, 2028, Power Forward </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Khloe has been a double-double machine for the Foresters in her first season. She made an immediate impact in the fall and carried that momentum into the regular season. She is relentless rebounder with legit size at 6'0". She's physical and put up a stat line of 10.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 assist per game. Look for her to continue to set the tone for Forest Park as they make another 1A run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Qaidence David, Pikesville, 2028, Forward </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Qaidence turned in an excellent freshman season with 12 points a game, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks. She has a good touch around the basket and good size and length. She improved steadily as the season went on and put up a 20-point, 6 rebound and 5 block game in the Baltimore County championship. If Pikesville wants to add another state championship to their collection, this young six-footer will have to keep playing at a high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maggie Shidle, Wilde Lake, 2028. Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1207107,"width":"181px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/02/20250210_190639-rotated.jpg?w=461" alt="" class="wp-image-1207107" style="width:181px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maggie is one of the young guards in Howard County that has people taking a good look at the class of 2028. She's strong and athletic with a quick first step and has put up solid numbers for Wilde Lake this season. She's very competitive and will give her team a chance to win their first-round playoff matchup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tristan Dantzler, Rosedale Christian, 2028, Point Guard</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tristan is a high IQ point guard that has shown the ability to run the team and facilitate when she's on the floor. She has a pass first approach to the game but is a capable scorer when necessary. She's a solid ball handler and a good shooter. Rosedale has two more post season tournaments, and she is likely to get quality minutes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='946993' first='Jameirah' last='Thompson'], Frederick, 2028. Combo Guard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jameirah has been a tremendous boost to the Cadets this season. She has a clutch gene and is not afraid to take shots in big moments. The 5'5" combo guard has range on her shot but is particularly impressive getting to the basket. She scored 14 points per game and showed off her playmaking ability by dishing out 4 assists per game. Don't be surprised if she continues her stellar play in the playoffs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->