PGH Circuit: Who else made an impact in Appleton?

There are so many different ways to impact a basketball game. Some players do it with their defensive tools. Others have the ability to put the ball in the basket in a big way. There are elite facilitators and gritty glue kids and those with God-given athletic ability who make it look easy to us mere mortals. We saw it all in Appleton, Wisconsin over the weekend as the PGH Circuit Legacy Region Finals delivered plenty of high-quality hoops at the Champions Center. We've covered forwards and point guards and other standouts over the past couple of days. Here are a few more impact players from Appleton.    She may not get the headlines, but no one impacts the game more for the Freeze than Krause. A high-energy guard with length and grit, Kendall sets the tone with relentless defense and all-out effort. Coach Nate Lindholm calls her “an absolute bulldog” and it shows – she anticipates, reacts, and makes winning plays possession after possession. Krause is fast in the open floor, can finish in traffic, and has a soft outside touch. She's productive, poised, and essential – a true glue player who elevates everyone around her.     Quietly effective and consistently tough, Taylor brings speed, skill, and balance to the backcourt. At 5'6, she's quick off the dribble, defends with passion, and has a smooth, shifty style that allows her to get downhill and finish. Taylor is light on her feet, strong in her lower body, and calm under pressure – rarely rattled and always focused. Her steady presence and business-like demeanor make her a reliable guard who never seems to fatigue. Taylor is ready for a breakthrough season this coming winter.     Roberson is a strong, vocal guard with a scorer's mindset and a competitive edge. Listed at 5'8, she plays with physicality and energy and demonstrates ample leadership ability, as well. Whether it's defending with intensity or stepping up when the game is on the line, Roberson delivered when we watched on Saturday. Due to family circumstances, Shay plays her high school ball in Arizona and AAU in Wisconsin. She's looking for college opportunities in the Midwest. This is a compelling two-way prospect with the tools to succeed at the next level.     The 6-footer is blessed with tons of length and the kind of natural athleticism you don't see every day. Lana looks every bit the part of a future Division I wing. Ranked No. 3 in Wisconsin's 2028 class, she holds D1 offers and it's easy to see why. Mannetter has elite measurables, a polished skill set, and a silky shooting stroke from deep. She runs the floor gracefully, uses her wingspan as a defensive weapon, and attacks size mismatches with zest. Lana plays with maturity, confidence, and versatility – a high-ceiling athlete who makes it all look natural.     Dynamic and fearless, Toussaint plays with intensity, flair, and a whole lot of swagger. The 5'10 combo guard from Illinois is ranked No. 13 in the state and brings a swashbuckling style to the floor – never passess, always attacking with the skill to make it all work. She's a creative ball handler who thrives one-on-one and stretches the floor with can bury it from deep-three and in the mid-range. Summer plays fast, defends hard, and never backs down, playing with top-tier insticts and a non-stop motor. She's very different from her sister Skye Toussaint, who we profiled on Saturday, but just as special.

There are so many different ways to impact a basketball game. Some players do it with their defensive tools. Others have the ability to put the ball in the basket in a big way. There are elite facilitators and gritty glue kids and those with God-given athletic ability who make it look easy to us mere mortals. We saw it all in Appleton, Wisconsin over the weekend as the PGH Circuit Legacy Region Finals delivered plenty of high-quality hoops at the Champions Center. We've covered forwards and point guards and other standouts over the past couple of days. Here are a few more impact players from Appleton.