Who are the Players to Watch in the Northeast Division 4 Bracket?

<!-- 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 next week throughout the Buckeye State!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's start today with Division 4 in Northeast Ohio!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Region 13 @ Canton Memorial Fieldhouse</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OPENING ROUND MATCHUPS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>District: Northeast 4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/19 - Coventry @ Conneaut 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/19 - Crestwood @ Edgewood 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/19 - Shaw @ Lutheran West 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/24 - Coventry/Conneaut @ Laurel 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>District: Northeast 3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/19 - Clev. Central Catholic @ Marlington 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/19 - Akron Springfield @ Elyria Catholic 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/19 - Niles McKinley @ Woodridge 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/24 - Cle. Central Catholic/Marlington @ Canal Fulton Northwest 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>District: Northeast 2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/18 - Ravenna @ Cloverleaf 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/19 - Akron East @ West Branch 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/19 - Field @ Salem 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/19 - Pepper Pike Orange @ Streetsboro 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>District: Northeast 1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/19 - Jefferson Area @ Perry 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/19 - Cle. East Tech. @ Garfield Hts. Trinity 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/19 - Cle. Bard Early College @ Gilmour Academy 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/19 - Struthers @ Norton 7:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>POTENTIAL 2nd ROUND MATCHUP TO WATCH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It would be very interesting if we saw Gilmour Academy collide with Norton in the second round as we would see some incredible matchups early in the tournament! Will a very strong Norton Panthers team have an answer for the 6'2" [player_tooltip player_id='1256666' first='Annalin' last='Sullivan']? Yes, Norton has had a great an incredible season lead by point guard [player_tooltip player_id='894657' first='Dakota' last='Graham'] and shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='819760' first='Alivia' last='Goff'], but how would they matchup against Sullivan? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gilmour Academy also has shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1497955' first='Morgan' last='Pfundstein'] who is a huge threat to go off from deep. This is the second round matchup we want and need as it's very likely both these teams with take care of business in their sectional semi-final games and collide in the huge showcase of talent early in the tournament!</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":["852934"],"_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-69924c366b3a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This is it for [player_tooltip player_id='852934' first='Tristan' last='Williams']! The future UNLV Rebel is ready to rock and roll as the #1 seed in their bracket! She is completely confident in her shot and her ability to get downhill and score with zero hesitation in both the halfcourt and transition. I'm excited to see how the star shooting guard performs when the lights are the brightest in the state tournament!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["640512"],"_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-69924c366b440"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kleve is a standout small forward with great positional size! The future Eagle is a stopper defensively and doesn't let shots go uncontested. I like her high motor and basketball IQ. When she makes up her mind to score, she quickly gets downhill and converts through contact. [player_tooltip player_id='640512' first='Lila' last='Kleve'] is looking forward to having a big tournament for the Perry Panthers!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1067166"],"_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-69924c366b4b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meyer makes so many impactful plays for the Gators each and every game! She knows how to use her size and create scoring opportunities for herself and others. The junior is look forward to stepping up this year in the post season and making big noise for Laurel School in their title run!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["329562"],"_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-69924c366b520"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schneider is a smart and crafty guard who can create for herself and others. I love her high motor and ability to take over possessions when she needs to! [player_tooltip player_id='329562' first='Olivia' last='Schneider'] is a gamer and has the confidence to back it up! She and Tristian Williams are looking for this to be the year Laurel School Gators bring home the hardware in the state tournament!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1256666"],"_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-69924c366b592"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A pure matchup nightmare! [player_tooltip player_id='1256666' first='Annalin' last='Sullivan'] is looking to using her size and multi-faceted scoring ability to leave a huge impact for the Lancers during their state tournament run. I think this post season we will start to see the next level of Sullivan's development as she only continues to dominate opponents and be a difficult matchup for Gilmour Academy!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1497955"],"_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-69924c366b602"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morgan is ready to show off her lethal three-pointer shooting range during the state tournament! This combo guard can great is so many different ways from deep and around the basket. [player_tooltip player_id='1497955' first='Morgan' last='Pfundstein'] plays so well off her teammates and has elite chemistry with [player_tooltip player_id='1256666' first='Annalin' last='Sullivan']. I have enjoyed covering them his season and hope for a big tournament run for the Lancers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974180"],"_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-69924c366b669"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cerny has elite measurements and plays with a very high basketball IQ. The leader for Elyria Catholic makes winning plays as a ball distributor getting others the ball with ease. There isn't a shot that isn't in range of [player_tooltip player_id='974180' first='Juliana' last='Cerny'] as she is a sniper from deep. The junior has an impressive form that continues to improve. She will be looking to let it fly during the post season tournament!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894657"],"_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-69924c366b6b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The senior point guard for Norton has had a stellar senior season and is looking to take that momentum into the state tournament! [player_tooltip player_id='894657' first='Dakota' last='Graham'] is a fast and explosive guard who can create her own shot as well as set up the offensive for others. As a #2 seed, a lot of eyes will be on the Panthers and Graham to run the offensive and handle heavy pressure from her opponents. I'm excited to watch her and see how she performs on the biggest stage!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["819760"],"_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-69924c366b710"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goff has had a stellar year for the Panthers as they have earned the #2 seed in their region! The true shooting guard will see a lot of double teams and pressure during the tournament due to her ability to rise and fire from anywhere. I think the junior is about to go off during the post season and help Norton have a big run this year!</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":"Evie Barth","_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":"5'8u0022","_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":"Cloverleaf","_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-69924c366b7fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The primary point guard for Cloverleaf is a great ball distributor and makes winning plays on the basketball court. Barth is a gamer who has no problem getting down hill and scoring with ease! Barth has elite chemistry with her teammates on the court as it showed during her senior year with the Colts. Let's see how the senior guard handles to the pressure of the state tournament!</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":"Kayla Shook","_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":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cloverleaf","_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-69924c366b8d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shook is a polished senior forward who can finish in the paint and around the basket at a high level! She is also showed her ability to get out and run in transition for easy baskets this season for the Colts. The senior forward is looking forward to leaving her impact all over the court during the post season for Cloverleaf.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2</strong> <strong>SLEEPERS TO WATCH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["961964"],"_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-69924c366b93e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high motor player who is hard to boxout and keep off the offensive boards! [player_tooltip player_id='961964' first='Emma' last='Woods'] plays with a different level of energy that helped contribute towards winning for the Woodridge Bulldogs! She will be looking to make a big impact during the tournament for the Bulldogs with her speed and inside scoring ability. Don't sleep on Woods because the senior can make you pay in multiple ways!</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":"Madi Hoopes","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12120","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"West Branch","_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-69924c366b9db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This young center displays a high upside on both ends of the floor! She has great chemistry with her other 6 foot teammate Tallie Muniz and consistently displays a willingness to set each other other up for scores. Hoopes is a strong defender and rebounder who is looking forward to making an impact in her first high school tournament run for the West Branch Warriors!</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>#16 Gilmour Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gilmour Academy had a gauntlet of a regular season schedule having to play some of the best regional talent and programs in Northeast Ohio! They had to play a number of difficult prep schools including Archbishop Hoban, Padua Franciscan, Magnificat, Brush, and Laurel. I believe that has extremely difficult schedule prepared them to be more battle tested than most of their other early opponents. Now, I don't know if they can get past Norton in the potential second round matchup, but if they do watch out because they could be really looking strong to make a run! The biggest X-Factor will be Ms. [player_tooltip player_id='1256666' first='Annalin' last='Sullivan']!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MY PREDICTIONS </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 Laurel School doesn't play anyone really difficult in their bracket, so they should coast to regionals behind strong performances from [player_tooltip player_id='852934' first='Tristan' last='Williams'] and [player_tooltip player_id='329562' first='Olivia' last='Schneider']!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6 Massillon Perry and #7 Garfield Heights Trinity could be a really interesting second round matchup where were we could see a late dramatic contest with a the #7 Garfield Heights Trinity Trojans getting the upper hand!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We haven't talked enough about the #3 seed Canal Fulton Northwest Indians, but I don't see them losing in their bracket. The Indians are just too strong and have dominated the regular season earning a well deserved first round buy. If everything is chalk, we could have an interesting district finals with #5 Elyria Catholic and #5 Canal Fulton Northwest. Even in this situation, I see the Northwest Indians coming out of this district. There will be no shortage of big names and performances throughout these four districts!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->