Class of 2025: Byron’s Player’s to Watch!

<h6 style="text-align: center;">The 2025 Watch List has been updated! The first year of high school ball for these girls and we cant wait to see the start of their progression and development.</h6> <h6 style="text-align: center;">Below are some names to keep an eye on and an ear open!</h6> &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="335714" first="Ellie" last="Thompson"] | 5’7 Combo Guard | Fremd</strong> A talented point guard who wants to do it all. She can facilitate, score and handle with the best of them. High IQ and lots of patience when the ball is in her hands. Offensively, Ellie is at her best when she’s around and behind the arc... but has no problem breaking down the D and finishing in the paint. Looking forward to seeing her grow over her high school career. Thompson’s potential is HIGH. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="352151" first="Arianna" last="Naples"] | 5’5 Combo Guard | Montini</strong> Naples is joining a young Montini team that will need her contribution at all levels. Offensively, she’s very talented. Handles, fearless in the paint and quick off her first step. She can score at all 3 levels, but the range on her 3 point shot is where the heat really comes from. At 5’5 Arianna plays just as loud and tough as someone a foot taller and 15 pounds bigger. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="352114" first="Aubrey" last="Galvan"] | 5’7 Combo Guard | Deerfield<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong> A highlight reel waiting to happen. When the ball is in Aubrey’s hand... don’t blink. She’s bound to do something that’ll leave you wide-eyed. She’s a flashy playmaking guard that can average double-digit assists with ease. Her ball-handling and scoring ability are on the same level. She plays the game to have fun and with a smile. A tremendous and special all-around talent, the young guard is BOX OFFICE. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="352154" first="Lily" last="Spanos"] | 5’5 Two Guard |<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Montini</strong> No memory for Lily when she’s on the court. Aggressive on offense, and active on defense. She can knock down the long ball (open or covered), and take you off the drive with a couple of moves and finish at the rim. She’s not bothered by traffic or contact when in the paint. Defensively, she uses her strength to stay in front of whoever she’s guarding. A poised player with an abundance of confidence. High upside. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="335809" first="Amaya" last="Henderson"] | 6’1 Post | OPRF</strong> A lanky post, that can protect the paint. Her length and mobility in that area is a breather for any defender who gets beat off the dribble. If she can’t block it, she will alter it. Her length allows her to get down the court in a couple of steps. She can grab the rebound and take off. Around and under the rim... are easy buckets for her. A quick turn around and the ball is in the basket. When the footwork &amp; midrange become comfortable and she begins to stretch the floor... OPRF will have a building block. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="335789" first="Anna" last="Campanelli"] | 5’9 Combo Guard | Huntley</strong> Smooth with the handles and a threat from the arc. Campanelli is not one to be left open. She looks to create but can score at any moment. Whether it’s in the paint or extended to the three... Anna is liable to get hot. At 5’9 for a freshman, she’s most likely not done growing. Her talents matched with her length will continue to be a problem for opposing teams. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="335792" first="Aria" last="Mazza"] | 5’5 Point Guard | Conant</strong> Shifty, fiesty, and locked in on every single possession. Aria has tons of athleticism, creativity, and focus that fits hand in glove with her talent. From paint to arc... she’s an issue. Her IQ and natural feel for the game comes with ease. Head on a swivel and eyes are always up. The freshman guard will do nothing but get better by each game. Conant is in great hands. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="335807" first="Kaitlyn" last="Sedillo"] | 5’5 Point Guard | Plainfield North</strong> Sedillo’s vision and feel for the court is beyond her years. She doesn’t just feed her team... she leads her team. Whether it’s facilitating on the go or making pinpoint passes for easy buckets... she gets her girls in the perfect position. She has tons of moves in her dribbling package, and they’re on full show when she gets her shot up. Kaitlyn can take you off the dribble or just spot up and knock it down. Sedillo will be a name to remember. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="352152" first="Shea" last="Carver"] | 5’5 Combo Guard | Montini</strong> Tough in the paint, sneaky on the boards, and a form that’s perfection from start to finish. A young guard who has the potential to be the most efficient shooter in this entire class. The release is never forced and never alters. She drives the ball hard and knows her position when she gets in the paint. Carver crashes the boards with the same energy on both sides of the ball. A solid all-around player with a high upside. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="352120" first="Georgi" last="Kirtley"] | 5’10 Combo Guard | Dunlap </strong> Youth has no impact on her skillset. Her game is just as smooth as an upperclassman’s. Kirtley’s ability to get to her spots however she wants... whenever she wants, is stunning to watch.  Scoring the ball comes natural for Georgi and it shows on her possessions. She’s athletic, long, and has confidence with every shot she takes. A special type of talent. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="335780" first="Malaysia" last="Jones-Collier"] | 5’4 Point Guard | Moline</strong> A strong frame that’s built to shoot all day. From the mid to the arc, she has a jumper that gets hot quickly. Trusted with the ball and to operate the point, Jones-Collier barely makes mistakes. Defensively, she can LOCKDOWN 1-3 with no problem. A solid rebounder for her size as well. She can grab the board and take off in one motion, with also being able to finish through crowds.