Post players we’re tracking this season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to controlling the paint, these post players are the anchors of their teams: bringing size, strength, and skill that can change the game. From rim protectors to double-double machines, here are five front court standouts ready to dominate this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["736963"],"_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-691756e6ce756"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Though still recovering from an ACL injury, [player_tooltip player_id='736963' first='Jozie' last='Allen'] remains one of the most versatile forwards in the 4th Region. Before her injury, she averaged 14.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, piling up double-doubles and leading Metcalfe County to a 16th District championship. Once she's back at full strength, expect Allen's leadership, energy, and all-around skill to help the Lady Hornets push for a 4th Region crown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376797"],"_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-691759acdbc6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='376797' first='Megan' last='Simpson'] combines an old-school post game with a modern skill set. She averaged 12 points and 8.7 rebounds per game as a junior and has the ability to score with her back to the basket or step out and knock down shots from mid-range. Her chemistry with senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='376796' first='Nora' last='Kate Simpson'] makes Nelson County a dangerous inside-out threat and a serious contender in the 19th District and 5th Region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["879212"],"_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-6917541202cee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dominant. That's the only way to describe [player_tooltip player_id='879212' first='Cariann' last='Williams']. Her elite size and soft touch make her nearly unstoppable in the post. Williams averaged an impressive 18 points, 13.5 rebounds, and nearly 6 blocks per game, powering Edmonson County to another 12th District title. Already committed to Campbellsville University, Cariann enters her senior year as one of the state's premier post players and a nightmare matchup for anyone in the 3rd Region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["897365"],"_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-6917541202d87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='897365' first='Reagan' last='Hill'] is a major reason McCracken County is favored to claim an 11th straight Second District title. Last season, she averaged 7.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, and those numbers are poised to rise as she steps into an even bigger role. Hill controls the paint on both ends — scoring efficiently around the rim and protecting it with toughness and timing. Paired with standout guard [player_tooltip player_id='978239' first='Ava' last='Hughes'], the two form one of the most dynamic inside-out duos in the First Region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1003236"],"_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-6917541202e0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Few players embody consistency and power like [player_tooltip player_id='1003236' first='Tyah' last='White'], a 1,000-point scorer who helped lead the Lady Storm to an undefeated district season. White averaged 12.8 points and 7.5 rebounds last year and is a threat to post a double-double every night. She thrives through contact, battles for second chances, and lives at the free-throw line. With her leadership and presence inside, Hopkins Central is not only the favorite in the 7th District — they're eyeing a Second Region championship run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->