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<p><strong><em>3. Central Cass Squirrels </em></strong></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Kenley is a premiere talent in the state and already an All-Region player and All-State selection. She grinds and works on her game like very few athletes do and the results speak for themselves. She is as skilled as they come and is as hungry as ever to show what she can do. I was able to watch her this summer and was really impressed with what I saw. She has very good vision with the ball and is excellent in transition. She has improved her outside shooting which should get the phone ringing next summer. Her physical strength, positive attitude, competitive nature, and skill set make her someone the region's top colleges should take a look at.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Jaci is a really talented player ready to take the next step in her development. She will likely be the number two scoring option behind Haug and will have some games where she leads the squirrels in scoring. She is a lights out shooter with a terrific shooting form. I like the lift she creates on her shot with her quick release and nice follow-through. She is a good athlete and competes night in and night out. She will have a good chance at earning herself a spot on the All-Region team this season.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Flanagan is another talented young player in the state. She worked herself into the starting lineup last season on a formidable team that competed with the best in the Region. This should set herself up nicely for her sophomore campaign. She fits in nicely with the crew the Squirrels bring back. She is quick, athletic, and hardworking. I anticipate them pressing this season and Keelyn being a key defender. She is another guard on the squad who can step out and hit the three. Central Cass will be running and gunning with Flanagan playing a critical role in 26-27.</p>
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<p><strong><em>4. </em></strong><em style="font-weight: bold">Kindred Vikings</em></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">The new 5 year eligibility rule at the collegiate level has slowed down some recruiting in the 2028 class. It certainly doesn't mean these girls can't hoop. Nipstad is a player who is going to compete and impress wherever she goes. She can do it all and do it at a high level. She was one of two players last season's opponents had to key on and performed well each contest. The key this season is how will she respond when she is the main piece and is being double-teamed and chased around all night. She is a quality passer and will need to find open teammates to knock down shots to take the pressure off herself. Nipstad is a player who will find herself once again on the All-State team in 2027.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Kindred is going to need some of their younger girls to step up and take bigger roles this season if they want to compete in a tough Region 1. Ivy is one of those players who is ready to take on the challenge. She is a terrific athlete, just like her older sister Liza (a standout player the last few years who graduated in 2026). She can utilize that athletic ability on both sides of the floor. She was primarily a defensive specialist last season but will need to bring it on the offensive side. She is a capable finisher and shooter and will have more opportunities to score. Ivy's athletic ability makes her one of the more intriguing prospects in the region.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Odegaard is another young player who played significant minutes last season in a smaller role. She, like Trenbeath, is someone Kindred is going to need to produce on the offensive end. I believe she is ready for the task. She plays very hard and could be critical at keeping possessions alive and putting in second chance points. Kate has the foundation to be an effective basketball player. She is just the type of tough player that head coach Sam Brandt loves to coach.</p>
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Kenley is a premiere talent in the state and already an All-Region player and All-State selection. She grinds and works on her game like very few athletes do and the results speak for themselves. She is as skilled as they come and is as hungry as ever to show what she can do. I was able to watch her this summer and was really impressed with what I saw. She has very good vision with the ball and is excellent in transition. She has improved her outside shooting which should get the phone ringing next summer. Her physical strength, positive attitude, competitive nature, and skill set make her someone the region's top colleges should take a look at.
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Jaci is a really talented player ready to take the next step in her development. She will likely be the number two scoring option behind Haug and will have some games where she leads the squirrels in scoring. She is a lights out shooter with a terrific shooting form. I like the lift she creates on her shot with her quick release and nice follow-through. She is a good athlete and competes night in and night out. She will have a good chance at earning herself a spot on the All-Region team this season.
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Flanagan is another talented young player in the state. She worked herself into the starting lineup last season on a formidable team that competed with the best in the Region. This should set herself up nicely for her sophomore campaign.…
The new 5 year eligibility rule at the collegiate level has slowed down some recruiting in the 2028 class. It certainly doesn't mean these girls can't hoop. Nipstad is a player who is going to compete and impress wherever she goes. She can do it all and do it at a high level. She was one of two players last season's opponents had to key on and performed well each contest. The key this season is how will she respond when she is the main piece and is being double-teamed and chased around all night. She is a quality passer and will need to find open teammates to knock down shots to take the pressure off herself. Nipstad is a player who will find herself once again on the All-State team in 2027.
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Kindred is going to need some of their younger girls to step up and take bigger roles this season if they want to compete in a tough Region 1. Ivy is one of those players who is ready to take on the challenge. She is a terrific athlete, just like her older sister Liza (a standout player the last few years who graduated in 2026). She can utilize that athletic ability on both sides of the floor. She was primarily a defensive specialist last season but will need to bring it on the offensive side. She is a capable finisher and shooter and will have more opportunities to score. Ivy's athletic ability makes her one of the more intriguing prospects in the region.
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Odegaard is another young player who played significant minutes last season in a smaller role. She, like Trenbeath, is someone Kindred is going to need to produce on the offensive end. I believe she is ready for the task. She…
