A Preview of the MWAA

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at the Metro Women's Athletic Association, which is one of the top conferences in the state. Leading the way will be perennial state powerhouse Incarnate Word Academy, who is coming off another Class 6 state championship. St. Joseph's Academy, Ursuline Academy, Cor Jesu Academy and St. Dominic are also expected to field very solid teams as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>STARTING FIVE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1039493' first='Bridget' last='Fitzgerald'] (Incarnate Word): A 6'3" 2028 forward who is one of the top prospects in the state. She is a versatile player who can excel at any position on the floor with her height and skill set. She is a three-level scorer with a feathery touch from the perimeter. She has received numerous scholarship offers from Division I Power 4 programs around the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1039489' first='Maddie' last='Perry'] (Incarnate Word): A 5'7" 2028 guard who is a very talented offensive player. She has smooth handles and she can create her own shot and score from all three levels. She was instant offense off the bench last year, but she did enjoy a big performance as a starter in the Red Knights victory over nationally ranked Long Island Lutheran at the Sophie Cunningham Classic last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='777628' first='Peyton' last='Roberts'] (St. Dominic): A 5'9" 2027 guard who has been a standout for the Crusaders since she was a young freshman. She is a good athlete who attacks the basket well on the drive, but she can also shoot it from 3-point range. She averaged a team-high 15 points a game as a junior last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1054097' first='Daylin' last='Douglas'] (Incarnate Word): A 5'10" 2029 guard who transferred over to Incarnate Word after a strong freshman season at John Burroughs. She is an excellent athlete who can slash into the lane and knock down perimeter jumpers. She recently picked up an offer from Alabama from the SEC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1117244' first='Abby' last='Walsh'] (Ursuline): A 5'8" 2027 guard who returns after enjoying a solid year last season. She has good playmaking skills and she can also shoot it from distance. As a junior, she averaged 10 points, four rebounds and three assists a game while shooting 43 percent from 3-point range on 51 made triples.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BEST OF THE REST</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='967222' first='Libby' last='O'Donnell'] (Incarnate Word)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='777604' first='Allie' last='Schlick'] (Incarnate Word)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='719421' first='Ellie' last='Tiburzi'] (Ursuline)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1242813' first='Leah' last='Rubel'] (St. Joseph's)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roz Doherty (Cor Jesu)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maggie Anstey (Cor Jesu)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elizabeth Franklin (St. Dominic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*****</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1234284' first='Bella' last='Branson'] (Incarnate Word)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1818358' first='Kennedy' last='Reiter'] (St. Joseph's)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1882558' first='Brianna' last='Cole'] (St. Dominic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stella Galeano (St. Dominic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*****</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2029</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1233488' first='Erin' last='Donald'] (Incarnate Word)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1279108' first='Ava' last='Sigurdsson'] (Incarnate Word)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1050313' first='Susan' last='Irons'] (Cor Jesu)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1877922' first='Peyton' last='Mueller'] (St. Joseph's)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elia Austin (Cor Jesu)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1314204' first='Emma' last='Salviccio'] (Ursuline)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1264095' first='Abigail' last='Tabeta'] (Ursuline)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*****</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2030</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1536234' first='Magan' last='Lynom'] (Incarnate Word)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1873689' first='Lexi' last='Travnicek'] (Incarnate Word)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->