Northeast Division 5 Sectional Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's tournament time all throughout the state of Ohio for girls high school basketball! As the brackets get set, Prep Girls Hoops gear up for their coverage all tournament long! To set the stage, let's take a look at some teams and players in the Northeast Ohio sectional/district tournament set to take place over the next two weeks throughout the Buckeye State!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's start today with Division 5 in Northeast Ohio!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OPENING ROUND MATCHUPS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Region 17: @ Elyria Catholic High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>District: Northeast 4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/21 - West Salem Northwestern @ Columbia Crestview 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/21 - Ravenna Southeast @ Columbiana 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/21 - Canfield South Range @ Chagrin Falls 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/24 - West Salem Northwestern/Columbiana Crestview @ Cle. Collinwood 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>District: Northeast 3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/21 - Canton South @ LaGrange Keystone 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/21 - Orrville @ Garrettsville Garfield 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/21 - Youngstown Liberty @ Wooster Triway 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/21 - Youngstown Cardinal Mooney @ Leavittsburg LaBrae 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>District: Northeast 2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/21 - Lorain Clearview @ Creston Norwayne 12:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/21 - Sheffield Brookside @ Beachwood 1:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/21 - Warren Champion @ Girard 1:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/21 - Mentor Lake Catholic @ Fairview Park Fairview 2:30 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>District: Northeast 1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/19 - Wickliffe @ Cle. Villa Angela-St. Joseph 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/21 - Andover Pymatuning Valley @ Burton Berkshire 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/21 - Massillon Tuslaw @ Poland Seminary 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/21 - Akron Manchester @ Doylestown Chippewa 1:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>POTENTIAL 2nd ROUND MATCHUP TO WATCH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The most interesting potential 2nd round matchup to watch for is #8 Fairview Park Fairview versus #9 Girard. This could be a matchup with a lot of high drama as both programs would be evenly matched! Junior combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1669826' first='Caylee' last='Wilkes'] leads the Girard Indians at over 16 points as the favorites to win that matchup. The other interesting potential 2nd round matchup could be #10 Columbiana at #7 Chagrin Falls. Despite the potential high drama that matchup could provide, I would see [player_tooltip player_id='808954' first='Avery' last='Russell'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1219375' first='Gabrielle' last='Byrne'] getting the upper hand in that game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PLAYERS TO WATCH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["640509"],"_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-699410ffc98df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The NCAA Division 1 Fairfield commit has a complete game that his ready to shine on the brightest stage! [player_tooltip player_id='1241434' first='Addison' last=''] Rhodes can hit any shot including showing extended range hitting the three-pointer. The #3 ranked power forward in the class of 2026 in Ohio has a lot of attributes to like. From her size and length to her skillset and overall feel, Rhodes has it all! She will be looking to bring her "A Game" to the playoffs for Columbia Crestview in the hopes of a deep tournament run!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["808954"],"_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-6996a03aa89a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The fearless junior leader of Chagrin Falls looks to lead the Tigers in their postseason run! Averaging over 18 point per game, [player_tooltip player_id='808954' first='Avery' last='Russell'] is a threat all over the basketball court! Don't let her get a clean look off because she is a sniper and don't bite on her pump fake because she will take you to the hoop. With so many ways to impact the game on the offensive end, theirs no doubt this junior shooting guard has a couple big games in store for the Tigers during their playoffs run!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1206006"],"_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-699410ffc993d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The #5 forward/combo guard in the class of 2028 in Ohio plays the game at a different level than her peers! At 6'0", she can bring the ball up the floor, fire from range and also score in the low post. What can't [player_tooltip player_id='1206006' first='Lilly' last='Bushey'] do? The sophomore forward will be looking to continue her dominance at 14 points per game in the postseason for Northwestern!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1219375"],"_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-699410ffc9982"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This senior shooting guard has a big game! She shoots the ball very confidently from range and knows how to handle the ball versus pressure as well. [player_tooltip player_id='1219375' first='Gabrielle' last='Byrne'] will be looking to help lead Chagrin Falls along side [player_tooltip player_id='808954' first='Avery' last='Russell'] in the postseason for the Tigers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["874722"],"_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-699410ffc99c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The junior guard is excited and prepared for the big stage of the postseason. She is a confident shooter with an appetite for taking the big shot! The Tigers need her reliable shooting and playmaking to make a big impact during the playoffs for Chagrin Falls!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["882737"],"_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-6996a03aa8a5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There is a reason that Keystone has had such an amazing regular season and it's because of one name - [player_tooltip player_id='882737' first='Madyson' last='Sokolowski']! The junior guard is a pure bucket averaging almost 25 point per game making both inside and outside scoring look easy! She helped lead Keystone to an impressive 19-3 regular season record and is geared up and ready to make even bigger noise during the postseason run for the Wildcats!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1279069"],"_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-6996a03aa8aa4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This junior combo guard isn't afraid of anything! She is a fearless scorer at over 14 points per game and makes getting buckets look easy! [player_tooltip player_id='1279069' first='Brooklyn' last='Butzer'] is ready to show off her talents from all over the court during the postseason for Orrville Red Raiders!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["895239"],"_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-6996a03aa8ae5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's time we get to know the name [player_tooltip player_id='895239' first='Ella' last='Kuszmaul']! This senior small forward ready for the spotlight! After leading LaBrae to an astonishing 20-2 regular season record, Kuszmaul is ready to make some noise as a #3 seed in their bracket! She can score from all three levels and makes opponents work for each shot at the defensive end! With all the confidence in the world, it's time for Kuszmaul to go off for LaBrae in the postseason!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["539710"],"_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-6996a03aa8b26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The #11 ranked small forward in this senior class in Ohio brings everything you want to the table. You need size, got it! Scoring, got it! Defensive, you bet! [player_tooltip player_id='539710' first='Ava' last='Maibach'] averaged nearly 14 point per game during the regular season while also being a beast on the defensive end. She was a huge reason why the Norwayne Bobcats has had such an incredible regular season and are looking to make big noise in the postseason tournament!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["539712"],"_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-6996a03aa8b65"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This senior point guard can create her own shot at any point in the game! She is a knock down shooting from the foul line as she loves to create and draw fouls. At over 13 points per game, she is a huge reliable presence for this Bobcats team that needs her and [player_tooltip player_id='539710' first='Ava' last='Maibach'] to score big in order to win each night! They did it during the regular season, can they do it in the postseason as a #2 seed!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1257617"],"_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-6996a03aa8ba6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two words come to mind when I think of [player_tooltip player_id='1257617' first='Hannah' last='Froelich']. Defense and rebounding! This 6 foot sophomore nearly averaged a double-double throughout the regular season for the Bobcats. Averaging 11 rebounds her game and two blocks and steals per game, this sophomore continues to show up in the biggest moments! I wouldn't be surprised to see her continue to dominate the glass during the first two rounds of the postseason as I believe this squad can make it out of their division behind huge games from Froelich!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["640510"],"_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-6996a03aa8be3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This senior small forward is the real deal at 5'11" ! The #9 small forward in the class of 2026 in Ohio can light it up with the best of them. [player_tooltip player_id='640510' first='Elizabeth' last='Dunmire'] can create her own shot whenever she wants and forces defenses to foul her in the paint. Love her energy and motor! She will be looking to bring all of her firepower to the postseason for Villa Angela St. Joseph as I see them being a sleeper team in their bracket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1545522"],"_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-6996a03aa8c23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Are you telling me that a sophomore point guard averaged 20 point per game in Northeast Ohio? That's right, look no further than [player_tooltip player_id='1545522' first='Zoe' last='Walters']! Zoe single handily carried this Beachwood Bison squad in all statistical categories in the 2025-26 season as a sophomore! They get to host their first game of the postseason but will need more than Zoe to step up if they are to make some noise past the first round. I see this being a great opportunity for Zoe to get her name out there during the postseason for Beachwood!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["861152"],"_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-6996a03aa8c62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's time to get to know who is leading the #5 seed Doylestown Chippewa Chipps and it's [player_tooltip player_id='861152' first='Bree' last='Regan']! Bree is the #15 ranked small forward in the class of 2027 in Ohio who doesn't shy away from the big moment! She flat out gets it done on both ends of the floor making scoring look easy for the Chipps! The junior will look to lead Doylestown Chippewa into the state tournament as they look to make some noise in their bracket as a 5 seed!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SLEEPERS TO WATCH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1669826"],"_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-6996a03aa8ca8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The junior combo guard lead the Girard Indians averaging 15.5 points per game while also getting it done on the defensive end with an astonishing 3 steals per game! You get pure domination from [player_tooltip player_id='1669826' first='Caylee' last='Wilkes'] on both ends of the floor! I don't believe she will be a sleeper anymore after Girard's postseason run. The Indians have a winnable matchup in their first round which will be a great opportunity for Caylee to go off and get her name out there!</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":"Ella Zampedro","_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":"5'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lake Catholic","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6996a03aa8d41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This senior point guard is flat out going to find a way to score, period! She might be small but she plays bigger than her size and shows her toughness and grit of the defensive end of the floor! Love her motor and energy! Ella Zampedro and Keira Shulz could give Fairview a fight in their first round. The senior point guard is ready to go on a tournament run!</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":"Keira Shulz","_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":"5'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lake Catholic","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6996a03aa8dc9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This senior combo guard is a threat from long range! When she gets into a rhythm, she is hard to stop! Keira Shulz is looking forward to getting the upset on the road in their first round matchup and going on a bit of a run in the state tournament. We will see how far Ella Zampedro and Keira Shulz are able to take the Cougars during their final senior year playoffs!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["960552"],"_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-6996a03aa8e10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The junior small forward no longer wants to be a sleeper after this year's tournament run. [player_tooltip player_id='960552' first='Delaney' last='Marshall'] is ready to demand the defenses attention with her game! The small forward will look to use her size and length to make an impact on both ends of the floor for the Chipps during their tournament run! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SLEEPER TEAM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6th seed or below that COULD sneak out and make it to the district finals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#7 Chagrin Falls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Chagrin Falls Tigers certainly won't be coasting their way to the district finals, but I do see it being possible. If they are able to get out of their first round matchup versus Canfield South Range they will likely collide with Girard where there could be some high drama. If junior shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='808954' first='Avery' last='Russell'] can shoot the ball and get hot throughout first two games, look out because the Tigers leading scorer could be in for a big postseason run for Chagrin Falls!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MY PREDICTIONS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 Columbia Crestview and [player_tooltip player_id='1241434' first='Addison' last=''] Rhodes will coast to the district finals where they could play a confident #7 Chagrin Falls and [player_tooltip player_id='808954' first='Avery' last='Russell'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1219375' first='Gabrielle' last='Byrne'] for the district championship in the Northeast 4 bracket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3 Leavittsburg LaBrae and [player_tooltip player_id='895239' first='Ella' last='Kuszmaul'] will have little trouble getting to the district finals where they will likely face #6 LaGrange Keystone and [player_tooltip player_id='882737' first='Madyson' last='Sokolowski'] for the district championship in the Northeast 3 bracket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 Creston Norwayne lead by [player_tooltip player_id='539710' first='Ava' last='Maibach'] and [player_tooltip player_id='539712' first='Allie' last='DeMassimo'] will coast to the district finals to potentially face #9 Girard and [player_tooltip player_id='1669826' first='Caylee' last='Wilkes'] for the district championship in the Northeast 2 bracket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#4 Burton Berkshire faces either #5 Doylestown Chippewa and [player_tooltip player_id='861152' first='Bree' last='Regan'] and [player_tooltip player_id='960552' first='Delaney' last='Marshall'] or #14 Cle. Villa Angela-St. Joseph and [player_tooltip player_id='640510' first='Elizabeth' last='Dunmire'] in the district finals. That potential 2nd round matchup between #4 Doylestown Chippewa versus #14 Villa Angela-St. Joseph could very well tell who is going to be playing #4 Burton Berkshire for the district championship in the Northeast 1 bracket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There will be no shortage of big names and performances throughout these four districts in Division 5!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->