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Journey to the Tourney- Shining Stars

Journey to the Tourney- Shining Stars
Angie Saiter
Angie Saiter November 25, 2025 @ 11:47 AM
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Ava Alexander
Ava Alexander 5'6" | PG | 2028
OH
Hayven Carter
Hayven Carter 5'11" | SF | 2027
OH
Whitney Stafford
Whitney Stafford 5'7" | CG | 2026
OH
Sienna Allen
Sienna Allen 5'11" | CG | 2026
OH
Ariyana Cradle
Ariyana Cradle 5'7" | CG | 2026
OH
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This kid is made of steel! <em>(Below with ball )</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1444906,"width":"279px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/1868142F-5B54-4B96-8D21-787DEBCD0645_1_201_a.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1444906" style="width:279px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["520305"],"_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-6925af0f42fd0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Ohio Bobcats have a dandy coming their way! Love her court vision and crisp passes!  When Allen recognizes a defender is coming over to make her shot more challenging and sees a teammate open, it's an easy dump pass and bucket every time!  She's an efficient and reliable scoring machine! <em>(Below in blue</em> <em>uniform)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1444905,"width":"281px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/1F3EBFDD-42A2-42EF-AA1B-A61F6147BCBF_1_201_a.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1444905" style="width:281px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["537668"],"_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-6925af0f4301a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stafford, who recently signed with Kent State, has been widely known around Ohio and the mid-west for her rainbow stroke from deep, catch and shoot with precision, and aggressive defense that opponents wish would just simmer for a moment! Whitney flat out loves this game, and it shows every time she steps on the floor! <em>(Below in white uniform)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1444903,"width":"279px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/ECD84D9D-CFCF-4C53-8609-FA18854320CD_1_201_a.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1444903" style="width:279px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["897923"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1444912,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6925af0f43078"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I said it earlier this weekend- Alexander is playing ball, and she's stepping up her game in all areas! No fear driving to the rim, beating her opponents with her light feet, and my goodness coming up big with some critical outside shots when the game was on the line! And you better protect the ball- the rock always seems to gravitate toward her way!<em> (Below stealing the ball)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1444904,"width":"278px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/3398BFEE-DED4-411B-BB32-4FC4C7DC1CAE_1_201_a.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1444904" style="width:278px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["481372"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1444910,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6925af0f430cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cradle "Peanut", the four-star prospect and University of Louisville commit, has been playing like Superman with a cape on her back for as long as I can remember! She can take over a game with such ease with her defense, dribble through presses, and my oh my can she put on a show! KFC Yum! Center will be rocking next fall with Peanut! <em>(Below, with ball; Featured Photo)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1444908,"width":"280px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/8B85BAB0-18C5-4355-AEDF-4C5558379F43_1_201_a.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1444908" style="width:280px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Hayven Carter

Hayven Carter

OH
SF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Hayven
Carter SF
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Portsmouth
|
OH
Journey to the Tourney- Shining Stars
Hayven is a highlight inside the paint! You cannot give her the slightest daylight near the rim- When...
Written by Angie Saiter
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Hayven Carter

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School: Portsmouth
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Sienna Allen

Sienna Allen

OH
CG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Sienna
Allen CG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Portsmouth
|
OH
Journey to the Tourney- Shining Stars
The Ohio Bobcats have a dandy coming their way! Love her court vision and crisp passes!  When Allen...
Written by Angie Saiter
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Sienna Allen

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State: Ohio
School: Portsmouth
Club: WV Thunder GUAA
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Kent State
Whitney Stafford

Whitney Stafford

OH
CG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Whitney
Stafford CG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Olentangy
|
OH
Journey to the Tourney- Shining Stars
Stafford, who recently signed with Kent State, has been widely known around Ohio and the mid-west for her...
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Kent State
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Whitney Stafford

State: Ohio
School: Olentangy
Club: Legends U
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Ava Alexander

Ava Alexander

OH
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Ava
Alexander PG
Class
2028
Height
5'6"
HS
Olentangy
|
OH
Journey to the Tourney- Shining Stars
I said it earlier this weekend- Alexander is playing ball, and she’s stepping up her game in all...
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Ava Alexander

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State: Ohio
School: Olentangy
Club: Legends U
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Louisville
Ariyana Cradle

Ariyana Cradle

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CG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Ariyana
Cradle CG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Spire Academy
|
OH
Journey to the Tourney- Shining Stars
Cradle “Peanut”, the four-star prospect and University of Louisville commit, has been playing like Superman with a cape...
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