Northeast Division II’s Predictions, Players to Watch + Sleepers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week kicks off the start of the Division II and Division I Sectional/District tournament games in girls high school basketball all across the Buckeye State! Prep Girls Hoops is here to provide all the previews and postgame standouts from these Northeast Ohio matchups!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's start today with Division II in Northeast Ohio!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OPENING ROUND MATCHUPS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Region 6: Medina High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>District: Northeast </strong>8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/24 - Solon @ North Ridgeville 6:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/25 - Cleveland Heights @ North Canton Hoover 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/25 - Parma Hts. Valley Forge @ Olmsted Falls 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/25 - Cleveland John Marshall @ Garfield Heights 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>District: Northeast 6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/25 - Cuyahoga Falls @ Hudson 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/25 - Shaker Hts. @ Rocky River Magnificat 6:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>District: Northeast 5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/25 - Amherst Steele @ Brecksville-Broadview Hts. 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/25 - Eastlake North @ Cle. St. Joseph Acad. 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Region 5: @ Wadsworth High School</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>District: Northeast 4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/25 - Avon @ Lakewood 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/25 - Akron Firestone @ Massillon Washington 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>District: Northeast 3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/25 - Akron Garfield @ Akron Archbishop Hoban 6:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/25 - North Royalton @ Austintown-Fitch 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>District: Northeast 2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/25 - Green @ Twinsburg 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/25 - Wooster @ Mayfield 6:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>District: Northeast 1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/25 - Painesville Riverside @ Macedonia Nordonia 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/25 - Massillon Perry @ Warren G. Harding 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>POTENTIAL 2nd ROUND MATCHUP TO WATCH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An interesting potential District Semi-Finals matchup that I would like to see is #11 Lakewood collide with #8 Massillon Washington. There would be great matchups and players in this game. [player_tooltip player_id='1202179' first='Delaney' last='Pierce'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1235783' first='Mia' last='Page'] for #8 Massillon Washington would be interesting to watch play against a very strong Lakewood team lead by young sophomore standout center [player_tooltip player_id='975873' first='Ariana' last='Hueter'] and her point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1452487' first='Charleigh' last='Doxley'] would make for much watch hoops in the District Semi-Finals!</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":["1058390"],"_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-699ecd6ff3cd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Largent can impact the game in so many ways! She is a knock down threat from deep and can mix it up in the paint, getting herself to the free throw line. I feel this junior Bulldogs is ready to go off with [player_tooltip player_id='812228' first='Emma' last='Schaefer'] by her side and have a huge post season run! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["812228"],"_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-699ecd6ff3db4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schaefer can do it all on the basketball court! This top ranked combo guard can bring the ball up as well as relocate offensively for her jumper off the ball. She is a dynamic scorer from both inside and outside the arc! Love the competitive nature [player_tooltip player_id='812228' first='Emma' last='Schaefer'] brings to the game. I have no doubt this junior is about to have a huge post season run for the Bulldogs! These two juniors are locked and loaded ready!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["905839"],"_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-699ecd6ff3e67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nothing can stop this combo guard on the basketball court! [player_tooltip player_id='905839' first='Zoe' last='McCort'] leaves it all out on the court each night for the Vikings! She is a floor general who talks and is extremely aggressive offensively with the ball in her hands. Always looking to take and make the big shot, McCort has all the confidence in the world with her game! I'm excited to see how she performs overall during her final post season run for the Vikings!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["619439"],"_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-699babf2b426d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The engine that drives the Blue Streaks! [player_tooltip player_id='619439' first='Gemma' last='Wichmann'] is a weapon from every spot on the floor! She uses her strong ballhandling to bring the ball up and attack the defense finishing in the paint with strength. Wichmann is the reason Magnificat has had such a successful season so far. Wichmann is gearing up for a long and impactful final postseason run for the Blue Streaks!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1243131"],"_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-699babf2b435c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rounding and shooting, that's what you get with [player_tooltip player_id='1243131' first='Lizzie' last='Godlewski']! She impacts the game in many ways for the Blue Streaks. Godlewski isn't afraid of having to score in the low post or stepping out and hitting the long range shot. The sophomore is looking to help the Blue Streaks on their post season run!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["748819"],"_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-699babf2b43f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The #17 ranked power forward in 2026 in Ohio is a flat out gamechanger! [player_tooltip player_id='748819' first='Kaitlin' last='Dobida'] is a physical force to score down low in the paint. She can also handle the ball and create her own shot. Dobida is looking forward to leading the Rangers on a first round upset on the road against St. Joseph Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["537955"],"_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-699babf2b4435"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Owens is the steady senior shooting guard for the Eagles offensively. Having averaged just over 10 points per game in the regular season, she is a threat to hit big shots! [player_tooltip player_id='537955' first='Abby' last='Owens'] is ready to lead her team and impress evaluators during her final post season run. Avon has to face a tough Lakewood Rangers team on the road in their opening matchup. She is looking to make a strong impact on this game and on a tournament run!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["956262"],"_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-699babf2b4477"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This ranked combo guard is ready to make noise this post season for the Eagles. [player_tooltip player_id='956262' first='Sophie' last='Sharp'] and [player_tooltip player_id='537955' first='Abby' last='Owens'] have a tough opening round matchup with Lakewood on the road, but are looking to make this game interesting! Sharp is looking forward to hitting big shots down the stretch of this contest as the Eagles look to pull the upset off on the road!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["975873"],"_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-699babf2b44ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The top ranked center in her class of 2028 isn't afraid of the big moment. She is looking forward to making a significant impact on the floor for the Rangers in their opening round matchup against Avon. This game should be very dramatic and intense, just the stage [player_tooltip player_id='975873' first='Ariana' last='Hueter'] looks to shine on! I wouldn't be surprised if she went for a big game here early on in the post season for the Rangers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1452487"],"_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-699babf2b44fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Don't let Doxley's size foul you! She is a fighter and a grinder on the offensive end! I like her next level speed and ability to get to the basket whenever she wants. [player_tooltip player_id='1452487' first='Charleigh' last='Doxley'] is exceptional at finding her teammate [player_tooltip player_id='975873' first='Ariana' last='Hueter'] in the post and on pick and rolls. She sees the game at an elite level! I'm excited to see how she performs this post season for Lakewood in their opening round matchup with Avon and beyond!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1202179"],"_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-699babf2b4582"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you are looking for a sophomore with a complete offensive package already, look no farther than [player_tooltip player_id='1202179' first='Delaney' last='Pierce']! She can create off the dribble and knock down shots with regularity. She is completely capable of leading the Massillon Tigers offensively averaging over 26 points per game in the regular season. She shoots a great percentage from the field as well, taking high IQ and makeable shots! I'm excited to see how far Pierce can take this Tigers team on this year's post season run!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["912641"],"_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-699babf2b45c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The leader for Archbishop Hoban is locked in and ready to have a big post season run for the Knights! She is dynamic with the ball in her hands and makes others better as a facilitator. [player_tooltip player_id='912641' first='Niera' last='Stevens'] isn't afraid of taking and making the big shot for her team. She thrives under pressure and handles the ball well when facing pressure from the defense. Stevens is looking to have a huge impact of her Hoban Knights during the state tournament!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["640904"],"_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-699babf2b4606"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grant knows her game and is elite at it! She locks down the paint defensively while also looking to rebound and score when she gets opportunities. The ranked senior is starting to draw the interest and get offers from colleges and having a big post season performance for the Knights is exactly what [player_tooltip player_id='640904' first='Makenzie' last='Grant'] is looking to do! Defensive versatility and inside scoring is the recipe that Grant uses to be successful for Akron Hoban!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1131519"],"_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-699babf2b4649"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kraus is a force on both ends of the basketball court! She can score from anywhere and use her height and size to be an interior presence for her team. She uses her large frame and size to draw fouls and get to the free throw line. I'm looking forward to seeing the impact that [player_tooltip player_id='1131519' first='Sophia' last='Kraus'] can have during her final post season run for the North Royalton Bears this year!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319378"],"_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-699babf2b468c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Lake Erie Storm commit is looking to giving everyone a preview of what she is going to bring to the college game during this post season run for the Bulldogs! There isn't a shot the [player_tooltip player_id='319378' first='Sydney' last='Shocklee'] can't make and she doesn't back down when the opportunity comes to take them! This senior combo guard is ready to shine in her final tournament run for the Bulldogs!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1162241"],"_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-699babf2b46d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This ranked point guard is another guard ready to take huge strides and make big noise during this post season! Matt Hayslip is a phenomenal at distributing the basketball and creating open looks for herself. I wouldn't be shocked if their was a game during this post season where she exploded and went off for big numbers. She is more than capable! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["640902"],"_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-699babf2b4712"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This ranked combo guard gives you her heart on the basketball court. [player_tooltip player_id='640902' first='Brooke' last='Shocklee'] plays with an energy and skillset that is difficult to match on the court. She plays great along side her sister [player_tooltip player_id='319378' first='Sydney' last='Shocklee'] as they make for a dynamic senior backcourt. These two seniors have the chemistry and dynamic game to put together a big playoff run!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["640901"],"_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-699babf2b479c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There can't be enough said about this small forwards game! She can give you a variety of different things on the basketball court! [player_tooltip player_id='640901' first='Kayla' last='Cellura'] is also super competitive and doesn't back down from a challenge. She embraces the big moments and wants the ball in her hands when the game is on the line. Motor and toughness is off the charts! Cellura is looking forward to having a huge post season run for the Twinsburg Tigers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["539727"],"_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-699babf2b4822"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A senior combo guard is the leader for the Wooster Generals. She is a electric at creating her own shot as well as getting others involved. [player_tooltip player_id='539727' first='Brooke' last='Ritchie'] seeks out contact when going to the basket and wants to hit the big shots! I'm impressed with her motor and energy on both ends of the floor. Nothing can stop her when she makes up her mind to score. Ritchie is looking to make a significant impact for the Generals during their state tournament run!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["961959"],"_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-699babf2b4867"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The senior leader for this Nordonia Knights team needs all the her leadership and offensive that she can provide during this there tournament run. [player_tooltip player_id='961959' first='Haydn' last='Paul'] is a ranked combo guard who makes smart and high IQ plays on the basketball court. She hands the pressure of taking big shots for her team and doesn't back down from a challenge. She is looking to provide the Knights a lift on the road during their first round matchup against a tough Painesville Riverside!</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":["481364"],"_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-699dd6fe3682c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I love the energy and fight that [player_tooltip player_id='481364' first='Taylor' last='Dye'] brings to this tough Twinsburg team! She is a huge reason they have had such a great year and are favorites to get out of their district. The small guard has a big game that she is getting ready to put on display during the post season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1246093"],"_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-699dd6fe36891"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wagler can score in the low post and rebound with the best of them! [player_tooltip player_id='1246093' first='Armahni' last='Wagler'] isn't afraid of contact and loves to get to the free throw line. This senior's game continues to improve as she looks to turn more heads for the Green Bulldogs during their playoff run!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1247775"],"_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-699dd6fe368de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miller is an exciting young guard who is looking to help lead the Red Raiders during this year's playoff run! She is capable of weaving her way threw the defensive with her size and making opponents have to foul due to her quickness. Speed and flair is what this young guard brings to the game as she looks to put it all together for a state tournament run for Shaker Heights this year!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["960547"],"_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-699dd6fe36928"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This wing has an explosive offensive game that can't go ignored! [player_tooltip player_id='960547' first='Ashley' last='Perdion'] is a beast taking the ball to the hole and knocking down open jumpshots! They have an early playoff match up on the road versus a much lower team that they should beat. I see Perdion having a big first game and using that momentum throughout the rest of their district bracket. Looking forward to seeing how far she can take the Bees this year!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["539724"],"_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-699babf2b48b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This point guard is looking to turn more heads during her final run in the playoffs. She is a wizard with the ball getting it to open teammates and knocking down open shots. I love her attitude towards the game and the way she is able to feed and set up her younger teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1235783"],"_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-699babf2b4959"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing along side [player_tooltip player_id='1202179' first='Delaney' last='Pierce'] allows for [player_tooltip player_id='1235783' first='Mia' last='Page'] to relocate and get open offensively for her shot. She is a young guard who shows a lot of potential that is already starting to shine! Page is looking forward to having an impact in the Tigers playoff 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 Rocky River Magnificat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rocky River Magnificat had a gauntlet of a regular season schedule and still finished 14-8! They chose to play top ranked opponents across multiple divisions in the state of Ohio because they believe they are strong enough to be tested and many times they prevailed! The Blue Streaks are lead by their senior point forward Gemma Wichman who is committed to Loyola Chicago and supporting cast of [player_tooltip player_id='852933' first='Lily' last='Kuhlman'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1305538' first='Isabella' last='Wilson']. I see them coasting by #30 Shaker Heights and being in a true battle with #5 Hudson on the road. I pick #7 Rocky River Magnificat to beat #5 Hudson and get out of the Northeast 6 district.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MY PREDICTIONS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#7 Rocky River Magnificat will win their first game and find a way to get a strong road win at #5 Hudson to win the Northeast 6 district. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I don't believe that #7 Brecksville-Broadview Height play anyone tough even in their district bracket to knock them off early. I see them coasting to the district championship in the Northeast 5 bracket behind big performances from [player_tooltip player_id='960547' first='Ashley' last='Perdion']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now the Northeast 4 district bracket is tough to predict because there are two solid programs that will likely collide in the district finals. I see the #11 Lakewood playing #8 Massillon Washington in the district finals and see [player_tooltip player_id='1202179' first='Delaney' last='Pierce'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1235783' first='Mia' last='Page'] both having two great games to clinch the Northeast 4 district. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the Northeast 3, I see the #1 Akron Archbishop Hoban Knights coasting to win their district without any issues. I believe the Knights have their eyes set on going much farther in their quest for a state title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the Northeast 2, I see the #3 Twinsburg and [player_tooltip player_id='640901' first='Kayla' last='Cellura'], [player_tooltip player_id='481364' first='Taylor' last='Dye'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1246107' first='Jaci' last='Hutton'] each having two big games in this district. #3 Twinsburg will collide with either #21 Wooster or #18 Mayfield and despite who it is they play, I see the higher see #3 Twinsburg winning the Northeast 2 district.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the Northeast 1 bracket, it is once again hard to make a prediction as I could see an upset in the district finals. My prediction is that #14 Massillon Perry will upset #12 Warren G. Harding and play #6 Painesville Riverside in the district finals. Being the higher seed and more fire power offensively, I see #6 Painesville Riverside gaining the upper hand and winning the Northeast 1 district.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There will be no shortage of big names and performances throughout these four districts in Division II!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->