Ohio Final 4 Preview – Division 7

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our final look at the State Final Four this weekend will take a look at the smallest schools in Ohio,,, Division 7! Here is your look at the games this weekend!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DIVISION 7 STATE SEMIS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":896989,"width":"858px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/04/PXL_20240421_125617288.MP_-crop-3024x1986-1713813753.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-896989" style="width:858px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='636710' first='Kendall' last='Sury'], Ohio, 2025</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Mogadore vs Waterford, Friday 7pm. @ Dover HS</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mogadore will be making their first ever appearance in the state Final Four, while Waterford is usually here. This will be their eighth trip to the Final Four since their first trip in 2015. They have two state championships in school history. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Players to Watch</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mogadore</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1049962' first='Ameila' last='Morris'], 5-7 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1049966' first='Ari' last='Tompkins'], 5-5 2025. ranked on the watch list back in November 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Waterford</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='636710' first='Kendall' last='Sury'], 5-7 2025. Ranked on the watch list back in November <em>(feature photo)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='874989' first='Avery' last=''] Wagner, 6-4 2025. ranked #24 in the most recent 2025 rankings in November. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='874989' first='Avery' last=''] Smithberger, 5-10 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morris is the main go-to player for Mogadore, as she is able to score in a variety of ways plus she does a good job around the rim. Tompkins is another solid contributor from the guard spot, able to distribute and lead the offense. Their defense is stellar and look to control a solid offensive attack. Sury will definitely move up in the final 2025 rankings later this month and she is a phenomenal go-to player and leader. Excellent handles and a strong defender. Wagner can control both the inside or step out and score. Great length and can alter shots. This one will be good to watch this weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":739151,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/IMG_2356.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-739151" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Fort Loramie vs Ottoville, Friday 8:30pm, @ Elida Fieldhouse</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For Fort Loramie, they expect to be here in March and their track record proves that. This is their 13th trip to the Final Four as they have four titles. They lost their key point guard to injury but brings in a lot of talent around the rim. Ottoville makes their ninth trip to the Final Four so it is not unusual for their school either. They were here in 2017, 2018 and 2019 but not since then. They are going for their first championship. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Players to Watch</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fort Loramie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='874989' first='Avery' last=''] Brandewie, 6-0 2025. Ranked on the Watch List back in November</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='329476' first='Victoria' last='Mescher'], 6-1 2025. Ranked #66 in the last 2025 update in November. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ottoville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='368865' first='Carly' last='Thorbahn'], 5-8 2025 Ranked on the Watch List back in November.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='808276' first='Brooklyn' last='Koester'], 5-6 2027. Ranked #21 in the recent 2027 update <em>(featured photo)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Erica Thorbahn, 5-5 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Well they are back and ready for a repeat! Fort Loramie brings in the co-Player of the Year in the district with Brandewie, who Is expected to move up in the final senior rankings. She has really put together a solid senior season as has Mescher, who gives Loramie a strong one-two punch. Both can control the middle and have a good perimeter game. They are playing without their starting PG Maddie Shatto who is recovering from a knee injury. Ottoville also has a lot of firepower as [player_tooltip player_id='368865' first='Carly' last='Thorbahn'] is another player who will be moving.up the rankings ladder soon. She is not afraid to let it fly from deep, who also had excellent moves to the rim. Koester can light it up also from behind the arc. Quick catch-and-shoot player, she can come off the screen and knock it down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->