27 Join the Final 2023 Class Ranks, a Look Pt. 3

Quinter 2023 Anna Briggs shoots over a defender during a summer game with her Western Kansas Elite team. Photo by Robert Kelly.

Robert Kelly February 20, 2023 @ 02:58 PM

The final group of prospects to be shared counts eleven, not eight like the groups shared in <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/02/24-join-the-final-2023-class-ranks-a-look-pt-1/">part 1</a> and <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/02/24-join-the-final-2023-class-ranks-a-look-pt-2/">part 2</a>. While the total number of ranked players remains 220, the accurate number of new additions is 27, rather than 24. I apologize for the rudimentary mistake but I happily share with you the final group of players listed in ranked order.   [player_tooltip player_id='598834' first='Angela' last='Vergara'], 5'8", SG, Life Prep - The Howard College (TX) commit scored 15 points in a loss to Cloud County Community College. Solid transition handles, likes to get the ball down the floor. Defends on the perimeter with physicality. Active feet and hands. Hits the mid-range jumper well off the quick catch.   [player_tooltip player_id='156323' first='Anna' last='Briggs'], 6'2", PF/C, Quinter - Briggs returns to the rankings after a season away. She had moved to York (NE) for a season and had a big year for the Dukes. Briggs helped the team reach the state tournament and ended the season ranked #36 in the class, averaging 9.2 points and 6 points per game. For the 16-3 Bulldogs Briggs is having a banner senior season. Along with putting up 15.5 points and 10.4 rebounds per game she has collected nearly 4 blocked shots and 2 steals each game.   [player_tooltip player_id='598835' first='Brynn' last='O'Hara'], 5'9", SF, Salina Central - O'Hara solidly makes the interior pass. She was effective scoring off a cut or slash and catch within 8′ of the basket. O'Hara has good transition speed and quickness.   [player_tooltip player_id='597029' first='Jazmyn' last='Ford'], 5'9", SF, Topeka West - Wiry, athletic and fast with the ball in transition. Ford was one of this season's Top Sports News 20 players to watch in the Topeka area. A season ago she averaged a team high 7.9 points and 5.2 rebounds for the Chargers. Her play continues to impact the team as they have improved their record to 6-13 (4 more than 2022) with a big 1-point win over a team they had lost two twice already by double figures - Basehor-Linwood.   [player_tooltip player_id='598833' first='Wiktoria' last='Podrouzek'], 6'0", SF/PF, Life Prep - Podrouzek is a smart player who shoots well when she gets her feet set. She has good size and athleticism to play and defend the wing to the post area.   [player_tooltip player_id='597030' first='Cashlyn' last='Kvasnicka'], 5'4", PG/SG, Quinter - Kvasnicka is a real three point threat, knocking down 34 at a 37% clip while averaging 8.9 points. She is also shooting 60% from the line and has a per game average of 1.9 assists and 1.6 steals for the Bulldogs.    Erin Alright, 5'5", PG, Kingman - I had the opportunity to see compete in early December. Built a shade on the slight side Albright showed an ability to handle through traffic in transition and passes well during transition opportunities. The good chemistry with running mate [player_tooltip player_id='398383' first='Morgan' last='Freund'] was very apparent.   [player_tooltip player_id='597032' first='Ella' last='Larkin'], 6'0", PF, Nemaha Central - Along with having good size and strength, the three-year starter is a solid IQ player with the ability to jump passing lanes and turn the possession into a break. With the ability to finish with both hands, Larkin will also step out and knock down a three off the catch.   [player_tooltip player_id='597033' first='Lauren' last='Young'], 6'0", PF, Mulvane - I had the opportunity to see Young compete in late January. She competed with physicality and showed herself to be a good rebounder and effective post defender. Young transitions well, has good hands, and scores well on the fly. McPherson College has landed itself a high potential post player with diverse scoring abilities.   [player_tooltip player_id='597034' first='Addy' last='Holthaus'], 5'10", SF/PF, Nemaha Central - Holthaus has good transition speed, scoring ability, and hops to block shots and gather her share of rebounds. The Highland Community College volleyball commit earned Big 7 Conference first team and Kansas Basketball Coaches Association 3A honorable mention honors in 2022.

The final group of prospects to be shared counts eleven, not eight like the groups shared in part 1 and part 2. While the total number of ranked players remains 220, the accurate number of new additions is 27, rather than 24. I apologize for the rudimentary mistake but I happily share with you the final group of players listed in ranked order.