Transfer Portal Moves Making Noise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Transfer Portal always brings some interesting situations at the high school level no matter the sport or situation. It's becoming more and more common for student athletes to transfer to different high school programs in hopes of competing for a State Title right away or in hopes of competing with just a more competitive team in general right away. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article we discuss a handful of players that will have a new surrounding this upcoming season for one reason or another.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["759113"],"_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-68a21239ebc90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='759113' first='Justine' last='Tcheuhchoua'] is in the conversation for being the biggest stock-riser this Spring/Summer AAU season as she brought in multiple offers from the D1 level and interest from many others. Following this campaign, Tcheuhchoua told PGH that she will be transferring to compete at Omaha North for her last season for high school ball this Winter. This move is impactful for a number of reasons but mostly because of who else is going to be transferring with her. To my understanding, there are 3-4 dominant varsity hoopers that will be making the switch to Omaha North for the foreseeable future. This change is impactful at the State level. If these pieces can be used in the correct ways and the parents let the coaches do their jobs properly, this is group we should hear about a lot moving in the season but we will see.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1305404"],"_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-68a21239ebcf4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There will be a few teams this Winter that will have a chance to compete for the 4A State Title but I think the group that is most prepared to bring home the hardware is Bishop Heelan out of Sioux City. BH will bring back their impressive guard play from year's past, while saying hello to 2028 transfer - Ellie Otten out of South Dakota. Otten is already a two year varsity starter, putting up impressive numbers not only as a freshman but as an 8th grader as well at Dakota Valley High School. During these two years of action, Otten averaged 16 PPG, 3 RPG, 3 APG, and 2.5 SPG. all while shooting at over 40% from the field. This transfer route from SD to Iowa is becoming more and more popular. We saw [player_tooltip player_id='777232' first='Melina' last='Snoozy'] do it a few years back and now this with another talented player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["882865"],"_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-68a21239ebd40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another big name that is making the jump to Omaha North this Winter is [player_tooltip player_id='882865' first='Jo' last='Metoyer'] of Westside High School. Metoyer made a statement last Winter when she took the varsity floor. She stated that she was one of the hardest players to contain off the bounce throughout the State, that she is one go the most skilled players in the state in general with the ball in her possession, and that she can Will a team to success if need be like all the greats. If this transfer is locked in, approved, and good to go, it'll be fun to see the dynamic set in place in Omaha these next twelve months. It will all come out to balance but if that is handled correctly, who knows what could happen. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1305403"],"_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-68a21239ebd84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hinton High School is coming off of a 2A State Title run and they are going to return their main producers, while inviting in a few new others that will be able to help the cause. Someone out of their younger Class coming over and into the system is [player_tooltip player_id='1305403' first='Ellie' last='Friessen']. Friessen is a star Volleyball player with athletic ability and a lot of promise at 6'0. From my understanding, Volleyball may be Friessen's best sport at this time but Basketball isn't far behind. I expect Friessen to make a name for herself this Winter as the program tries to go back-to-back. A goal that is extremely challenging but it won't be impossible for this group if they play their cards right. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->