Team Preview: Eudora Lady Cardinals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025–26 basketball season in the state of Kansas is quickly approaching, and here at PGH we're excited to preview the teams that make up each conference. These articles will spotlight key returners, impact newcomers, and the coaches leading each program. In this edition, we take a closer look at the <strong>Eudora Lady Cardinals</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The <strong>Eudora Lady Cardinals</strong> compete in the Frontier Conference, which is made up of schools from the northeast region of Kansas. Eudora is led by former 4A Kansas Coach of the Year <strong>Brandon Walker</strong>, now in his sixth season at the helm. Walker guided his team to a perfect <strong>13–0 conference record</strong> last year and a <strong>19–3 overall finish</strong>. The Lady Cardinals put together an impressive 2024–25 campaign before coming up short at state. This season, they look to return to the state tournament with hopes of making another deep, memorable run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='794164' first='<strong>Brynn</strong>' last='<strong>Deterding</strong>'] - <strong>Junior combo guard and one of the key leaders of this group.</strong> Brynn excels both as a facilitator and as a creator for herself. She finishes well around the basket with either hand and shows excellent touch on her floaters. She has solid range on her jumper, both from three and in the mid-range. Defensively, she brings strong instincts and awareness, providing reliable help on and off the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Izzy Brunkow</strong> - <strong>Senior guard who brings toughness and a hard-nosed defensive presence.</strong> Izzy does a great job of being disruptive both on and off the ball, using her energy and instincts to create problems for opposing guards. Offensively, she can knock down the three, has a solid handle, and can get downhill to finish effectively around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Avery Warren</strong> - <strong>Senior guard who provides instant energy and intensity for the team.</strong> Warren is a feisty defender who consistently gives maximum effort on every play. She hustles around the court, always around the ball, making an impact with steals, rebounds, and winning 50/50 balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1320900' first='<strong>Avah</strong>' last='<strong>Dye</strong>'] - <strong>Sophomore wing with the versatility to play anywhere from 1–4 if needed.</strong> Dye brings athleticism, strength, and a physical edge to the court. Last year, she contributed in every aspect for the Cardinals—scoring, rebounding, setting up teammates for easy baskets, and blocking shots. Expect her to continue that all-around impact at an even higher level this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lori Brooks</strong> - <strong>Junior post player who will provide a strong presence down low.</strong> Brooks saw limited minutes last season but is expected to take on an expanded role this year, helping the team improve rebounding and overall defensive performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='848758' first='Karley' last='Owens'] - <strong>Sophomore guard who saw significant minutes as a freshman.</strong> Owens adds depth to the backcourt and excels at attacking the rim and finishing strong. On defense, she is active both on the ball and in the passing lanes, using her hands to create steals and deflections.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Newcomer: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1313890' first='Payton' last='Lewis'] - <strong>Freshman guard and a player to watch here at Prep Girls Hoops.</strong> Lewis is expected to play significant minutes in an already strong backcourt for the Cardinals. She brings high basketball IQ, skill, and impressive athleticism. Lewis is a knockdown shooter from both long range and mid-range, and she's crafty with the ball, able to attack the rim and finish effectively with either hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1315503' first='Jayla' last='Colter'] - <strong>Sophomore point guard and transfer from Lawrence High.</strong> Colter adds depth and experience to the Eudora backcourt. She has strong court awareness and defensive instincts, and she ran the offense effectively last year, doing a bit of everything. Colter is a skilled playmaker who can score from the perimeter, attack off the dribble, and finish through contact at the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Next Game: Dec 11th vs Atchison High </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->