Ohio Conference Preview- Miami Valley League

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The MVL looks to be competitive again this year as they gear up for another season. Butler and Sidney are the defending champions, but there are teams looking to dethrone the champions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5 PLAYERS TO WATCH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["966461"],"_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-68fe2d35e6bba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Abbi is the best player in the conference, and has pilled up several D1 offers already. The sophomore is a complete threat from the inside and outside, able to drop the long range three, or finish at the rim. Currently ranked #6 in Ohio in her 2028 class, Mader can take over a game at any time. Her volleyball team is in the regionals so she may get a little late start this year, but she is a special one! <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":["538121"],"_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-68fe315612d67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Right behind Mader as the second-best player in the MVL is the top point guard who has seen her game skyrocket since her freshman year. Fritz can take control of the game and push tempo. Her style of play is elite, great handles and if you leave her open, she will score on you in a variety of ways. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["808887"],"_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-68fe315612e23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dillan is a great leader and heading into her junior season at Butler, she looks to help the Aviators maintain their spot at the top of the conference. Her leadership is strong with a great demeanor and court awareness. High basketball IQ and her perimeter game is very effective. Good on-ball defender, can force mistakes and capitalize. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1247590"],"_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-68fe315612ebf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joining Bardonaro as the leader for Butler will be Emma, and is a solid player around the paint. She has good footwork and hands at the rim, can score and protect the paint. Her game has improved also, she had a good summer and looks to continue to improve her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Cydney Grigsby","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"West Carrollton","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68fe315613000"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cydney has great length and a frame that allows her to be effective on the boards. Very good rebounder, can push the tempo and has good court vision. Strong and physical, she can take the hits and score. Already her her college lines up, she will be playing on scholarship at Edison State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ON THE MEND</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1128068"],"_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-68fe349a1114f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One player expected to make a return from injury to a player who was starting to turn heads last season. Reese missed most of the year with an ACL, and could be a major factor for Tippecanoe if she is healed. Great length, long frame and has range. Great rebounder and will contribute on the offensive end. Can also block and alter shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SLEEPERS TO WATCH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nora Stammen, 5-7 2027, Butler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooklynn Kimball, 5-6 2027, Fairborn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jayda Lyons, 5-6 2026, Greenville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kenzie Roche, 5-7 2026, Stebbins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Persephone Williamson, 5-8 2028, Troy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BOLD PREDICTIONS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Miami Division</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1t. Butler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1t. Tippecanoe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3 Piqua</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Valley Division</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1 Stebbins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2 Fairborn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3 Sidney</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->