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Early Risers on Saturday Shining Bright – 17U Great Lakes Kickoff

Early Risers on Saturday Shining Bright – 17U Great Lakes Kickoff
Angie Saiter
Angie Saiter March 28, 2026 @ 09:16 PM
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Ziah Mcdowell
Ziah Mcdowell 5'0" | PG | 2027
IL
Mackenzie Roesner
Mackenzie Roesner 5'9" | SG | 2027
IL
Hayden Hodges
Hayden Hodges 5'6" | PG/SG | 2027
IL
Olivia Barsch
Olivia Barsch 5'10" | SF | 2027
IL
Caroline Flynn
Caroline Flynn 5'6" | PG | 2027
IL
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She doesn't force the action- plays smart basketball! Solid defender! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1816390,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/03/IMG_7487.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1816390" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1811020"],"_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-69c88b7c13e6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ziah has springs in her feet!  As soon as she rebounds, she's off on transition, ready to score! Be ready for her passes, because they're coming with some zing! Defensively, McDowell doesn't let up! She finds ways to get through traps, keeps her dribble alive! <em>(Below with ball)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1816471,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/03/IMG_7521.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1816471" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["743605"],"_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-69c88b7c13ed2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rebound 23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hayden has a solid motor, and takes the right shots within the offense- nothing rushed, strong mechanics, and looks to see what the defense is giving her. Strong baseline jumper! Active on the boards, and reliable on help side! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1816469,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/03/IMG_7553.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1816469" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Mackenzie Roesner

Mackenzie Roesner

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Mackenzie
Roesner SG
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
IL
Early Risers on Saturday Shining Bright – 17U Great Lakes Kickoff
Roesner from downtown, nothing but nylon!  She does a great job reading passes- anticipates the next play. Mackenzie’s...
Written by Angie Saiter
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Olivia Barsch

Olivia Barsch

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SF
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CLASS 2027
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Olivia
Barsch SF
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2027
Height
5'10"
IL
Early Risers on Saturday Shining Bright – 17U Great Lakes Kickoff
Olivia has a terrific shot in the paint!  Soft touch, just lays it in with a smooch off...
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Olivia Barsch

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Caroline Flynn

Caroline Flynn

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CLASS 2027
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Caroline
Flynn PG
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Height
5'6"
IL
Early Risers on Saturday Shining Bright – 17U Great Lakes Kickoff
Flynn handles the rock well- finds the open seams to the rim and takes it! She can put the...
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Caroline Flynn

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Club: EBA Ice
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Ziah Mcdowell

Ziah Mcdowell

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Ziah
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Height
5'0"
HS
Aurora East
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IL
Early Risers on Saturday Shining Bright – 17U Great Lakes Kickoff
Ziah has springs in her feet!  As soon as she rebounds, she’s off on transition, ready to score!...
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Ziah Mcdowell

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School: Aurora East
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Hayden Hodges

Hayden Hodges

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PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'6"
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CLASS 2027
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2027
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HS
Yorkville
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IL
Early Risers on Saturday Shining Bright – 17U Great Lakes Kickoff
Rebound 23 Hayden has a solid motor, and takes the right shots within the offense- nothing rushed, strong...
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