Howell Hopes New Faces Spark Tournament Success

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howell enters this season with plenty of excitement and high expectations as they integrate key transfers into their lineup. Headlined by standout Lily Williams, who has the potential to be a Miss Basketball candidate, the team looks to make a deep run in the tournament. With a mix of experienced players and dynamic newcomers, Howell is poised to compete at a high level and turn heads throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://howellhighlanders.com/main/teamschedule/id/1688805/seasonid/4922696">https://howellhighlanders.com/main/teamschedule/id/1688805/seasonid/4922696</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Name</td><td>Height</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='780107' first='Hannah' last='Ralko']&nbsp;</td><td>5'7"</td><td>2026</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1305722' first='Addison' last='Wright']</td><td>5'8"</td><td>2029</td></tr><tr><td>Macy Dias</td><td>5'7"</td><td>2028</td></tr><tr><td>Savannah Hohn</td><td>5'8"</td><td>2029</td></tr><tr><td>Audrey Weber</td><td>5'8"</td><td>2027</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='936795' first='Norah' last='Hull']</td><td>5'9"</td><td>2027</td></tr><tr><td>Gabrielle Piepho&nbsp;</td><td>5'9"</td><td>2026</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='938438' first='Lyla' last='Valentine']</td><td>5'6"</td><td>2027</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='613422' first='Lilly' last='Williams']</td><td>6'6"</td><td>2026</td></tr><tr><td>Mackenzie Duthie&nbsp;</td><td>6'0"</td><td>2026</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='927978' first='Gabrielle' last='Fischhaber']</td><td>6'1"</td><td>2027</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='860203' first='Emma' last='Kanka']</td><td>5'9"</td><td>2026</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780107"],"_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-6903a5f8c16f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"Hannah has been a key contributor and is one of the best role players in the state.  She has developed into a consistent shooter that can spread the floor. She is committed to Olivet" - Coach Piepho</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["613940"],"_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-6903a5f8c17a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"Gabby is one of the most decorated players to come through the area and has been one of the top players in the state over the past 3 years.  She is committed to Northwood" - Coach Piepho</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["635277"],"_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-6903a5f8c1832"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"Has evolved into a stretch four that can play the perimeter and go inside.  She is a good rebounder that will cause matchup problems.  She is committed to Saint Mary's" - Coach Piepho</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["860203"],"_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-6903a5f8c18b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"She is strong and athletic, with the ability to dominate the paint. We look forward to her coming back from an ACL tear for the stretch run." - Coach Piepho</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["613422"],"_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-6903a5f8c1935"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"Lilly is a dominant force with her size around the rim and her versatility makes her impossible to cover 1 on 1.  She is a favorite for Miss Basketball this year and a potential McDonald's All American. She is committed to MSU" - Coach Piepho</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["938438"],"_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-6903a5f8c19b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"A newcomer that fills a key need for us, she is a true point guard that makes everyone better and will be an immediate impact for us at both ends" - Coach Piepho</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["936795"],"_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-6903a5f8c1a3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"She is a second-year varsity player and a gritty tough player that makes hustle plays at both ends of the floor" - Coach Piepho</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["927978"],"_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-6903a5f8c1ab0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"Is our most improved player from last year.  She is a versatile back to the basket player that will give us a lot of flexibility" - Coach Piepho</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->