Players To Watch For In Sunday’s Darrow vs Worcester Championship

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the championship game set tomorrow between Darrow and Worcester, now would be a good time to have a quick preview of the highly anticipated matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Worcester has battled through adversity, so they're ready for whatever. They won't need high scoring from any one individual; this could be a 2-way team attack that could showcase their true depth plus versatility. On the other side of things, Darrow has the firepower in both the front and backcourt to be overwhelming through the course of the game. It's hard to contain the combination of experience, positional presence plus hungriness all at once. This is exactly why the matchup between the two squads is going to be so interesting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goodluck to both teams going into tomorrow's matchup and may the best team come out on top. Below are 8 players to look forward to seeing in this championship game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Through Mach 9th, new users can unlock full access to all coverage, rankings and recruiting resources for FREE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["439148"],"_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-69acc1ecc7a6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='439148' first='Makena' last='Bailey'] (2026) | 6'1 SF | WA </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Worcester will be looking for the All-Star to come through with some of her fine techniques to get flowing early. Makena has an opportunity to play a factor in slowing down a talented perimeter team like Darrow with some ideal scoring measures. It's said that a scorer that has to guard another bucket-getter isn't so as effective. So, if Bailey can get it going, this may spell trouble for the opponents. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["998669"],"_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-69acc1ecc7adb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='998669' first='Jill' last='Dingler'] (2026) | CG | Darrow </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jill is going to be called upon to do what she normally does. The halfcourt sets will look to get her quality looks from her more efficient areas. Worcester needs to prepare for Jill in this one; she's one of the more dangerous playmaking threats. It's very possible Dingler can pull out some of her magic in this championship bout. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["998255"],"_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-69acc1ecc7b26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='998255' first='Ella' last='Getz'] (2026) | Forward | WA </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Getz has a ton of responsibility on her shoulders. Worcester will be looking towards her to come with her poise and stability when they're going to need it most. There's no two ways about it; Ella needs to be a main feature in this game for the squad to be at their best. If Getz is rolling tomorrow, look out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1003924"],"_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-69acc1ecc7bea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooke Lilley (2027) | CG | Darrow </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lilley's free flowing playstyle might be just the right approach if the game starts getting tight. Her smooth shot making tendencies, fast-paced abilities and fearlessness is cause for serious attention from the opponents. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["968163"],"_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-69acc1ecc7baa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='968163' first='Maddie' last='Keough'] (2027) | SG | WA </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keough will take what's available and wont force much, but that may be exactly what's needed in this game from her. Maddie understands her most effective areas and if she's connecting from range or even getting to the line, this may prove to be too much for the opposition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1048962"],"_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-69acc1ecc7c29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1048962' first='Daniella' last='Harcourt'] (2027) | C | Darrow </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harcourt has the tough task of holding Worcester's frontcourt to a minimum. She can set the tone early with paint protection and efficient shot making downlow. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["352998"],"_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-69acc1ecc7c6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='352998' first='Taelor' last='Arnold'] (2027) | PG | Darrow </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arnold's hustle and pure drive alone will make her one of the players to focus on in this game. Her fiery competitiveness will pose a serious threat despite her smaller stature. Worcester should gameplan for Taelor's timey plays on both ends of the floor, they could really be the difference in this one. </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":"Addie O'Connor","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Worcester Academy ","_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-69acd17e823dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Addie O'Conner (2027) | Forward | WA </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Conner can come in tomorrow's game and be the x-factor providing resilient rebounding, active hands defensively and the willingness to battle under the rim with physicality. Addie can finish fairly well at the basket too, so Darrow should beware. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->