Names to Know Before the Scholastic Live Period

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Scholastic live period is tipping off in about an hour, and again, we have more teams than 2025 participating in the event, which is excellent. We will have teams from all over the state competing in Appleton in front of college coaches. We also get a small taste of what the 2026/27 season could look like, even in June. Let's look at a few players to watch over the next few days if you'll be at the Community First Champion Center.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225521"],"_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-6a341d6c7b648"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Wisconsin Rapids native has made a name for herself this grassroots season and is coming off a solid first season of high school basketball. Konkol is a player who is comfortable handling the ball under pressure and being the focal point of her team's offense. She is a player capable of having a breakout season this winter and has the skill to excel as she matures in the Wisconsin Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["992492"],"_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-6a341d6c7b6a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pudelko has excelled in a winning environment at the high school level and made winning plays for a winning program. She has shown a willingness to do the little things that win games, and doesn't need to be a 20-point scorer to do it. She has the versatility to play on the wing or in the frontcourt and thrive within either role, and should be a player who continues to elevate her game over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["751284"],"_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-6a341d6c7b6e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Arrowhead guard was an integral figure in their last two trips to the state tournament, and a player who helped them hoist the program's second gold ball in her time at the high school level. She's a talented creator who can score one-on-one and create space in a phone booth. However, I have also appreciated her tenacity on the defensive end of the floor anytime I've ever seen her play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["992484"],"_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-6a341d6c7b718"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Appleton East guard is among the most talented defensive guards in Wisconsin and played a key role in the Patriots' continued excellence after the 2025 class graduated. She sets the defensive tone and takes pride in limiting opposing guards. Fischer is athletic enough to use her defensive pressure to turn defense into offense and thrive in transition. However, most of the offense she's involved in is as a passer, mainly when she gets downhill and draws extra defenders to keep her from getting to the basket. She was one of my favorite players to watch this past winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->