Saying goodbye to the Class of 2025- The Top 10

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What an amazing class of basketball talent that has completed their high school careers last weekend, as the 2024-25 season is in the books. Every year, Ohio loses tremendous seniors who left their mark on the history of girls basketball around the Buckeye state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we close another chapter in Ohio girls basketball history, I will take a look at the final Top 10 in our final update of the 2025 class for Prep Girls Hoops Ohio!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["360697"],"_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-67e011c5108c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>FINAL RANKING #1-</strong> Dee has dazzled the girls basketball fans around Ohio for the last four years which included four state championships for Purcell Marian. She saves her best game for the biggest stage, and this year, she nearly had a triple-double in the state championship game. She is such a strong force around the rim, added in with a perimeter game and great defensive effort. She will be headed to the University of Cincinnati.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319321"],"_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-67e011c510958"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>FINAL RANKING #2-</strong> I have called her the modern day Katie Smith, with a frame that can handle the inside at the rim, but a lot of her damage will be done outside of the arc with a steady three-point shot. Automatic from the free throw line. She. has excellent moves with the ability to finish at the rim. Lengthy and able to utilize that in the passing lanes. Headed to Washington. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319654"],"_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-67e013670bfcd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>FINAL RANKING #3-</strong> As Elise finished her career as the state runner-up in Ohio in Division 2, she also leaves a legacy that will be difficult to top in Northwest Ohio. She is a bigtime scorer with great range and she gets her shot off so quick. Natural born leader and with her size, she is a mismatch problem for defenses. Going to miss her overall floor game. Headed to Villanova. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319294"],"_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-67e014c19f72f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>FINAL RANKING #4- </strong>What a career for the Florida State recruit, leading her team to the state championship game. Mari has so much electricity when she is on the floor, she is a difficult player to defend. Slashes to the rim and can finish through traffic, not bothered by the physical play. <em>(Feature photo above)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319293"],"_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-67e01776ba0df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>FINAL RANKING #5-</strong> I got to see her play her final high school game in a regional loss to Springboro, and her career was phenomenal. Great leader and one of those players who can take over a game at any time. Love her perimeter game, and she can explode to the rim and finish the play. In the open court, Madison is a dangerous weapon. Headed to West Virginia. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319291"],"_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-67e01b38049cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>FINAL RANKING #6-</strong> What a force for Streetsboro as Naomi closes out her career with another outstanding season. Strong physical player who can dominate the paint, protects the ball well and has good footwork at the rim. Strong post defender. Can seals, catch and score anywhere around the rim, also has a nice tough out to midrange. Headed to the Big Ten as she is going to Illinois. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319298"],"_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-67e01ccf356a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>FINAL RANKING #7- </strong>These next two athletes know what it means to take a young team onto their shoulders on a deep tournament run. Maddie had a lot of youth in the lineup with her and took the Knights to the state championship game. She has such a good tough player around the paint, smooth shooter out behind the arc and runs the floor well. Ready to see her game blossom even more at Northern Kentucky. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319068"],"_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-67e01ccf35701"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>FINAL RANKING #8-</strong> She moves up inside the top ten after an incredible season that saw her second in Ohio scoring close to 27 per game with 11 boards. She became a member of the 2,000 point/1,000 rebound club. Can score at all three levels, good three-point range, slithers in the paint and elevates to score. Excellent shot blocker and great basketball IQ. Turned down several D1 offers to play at Cumberlands, which fit her personal needs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319295"],"_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-67e01f688f447"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>FINAL RANKING #9-</strong> Aniya averaged just shy of 10 points and 9 rebounds per game this season and was key in the success for Springboro the last couple of years. Strong physical presence in the paint, solid on the boards and can battle with the physicality of the game. Aniya is headed to Virginia Tech. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319301"],"_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-67e01f688f4a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>FINAL RANKING #10-</strong> She was part of a very successful and unbeaten team in Ohio the year, the only unbeaten girls team in the Buckeye state. Finishes well from either side, good footwork and is a strong force. Can play through contact. Daniah is headed to Buffalo in the fall to continue her playing career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->