D3 Regional Semi-Finals Preview, Region 10 and 12

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Wednesday, March 1st @ 6:00pm, Columbus Africentric will play against Cincinnati Country Day, at Springfield High School. (Region 12)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">Players to watch</mark></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Africentric:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ja'Nya Bowers</strong>- Strong guard, only a freshman who just keeps getting better and better each game! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='360842' first='Natiah' last='Nelson']</strong>- Love her rebounding and how she controls the paint! (Below on defense)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":607267,"width":359,"height":235,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_7011-2-crop-4148x2724-1677623672.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-607267" width="359" height="235" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402619' first='Ariel' last='Grace']</strong>- I've been impressed with her decision making. Knows when to run and gun, and when to set up the offense. (Below with ball) **Featured Photo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":607269,"width":360,"height":235,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_7000-2-crop-4148x2724-1677623741.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-607269" width="360" height="235" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Cincinnati Country Day:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Megan Zimmerman</strong>- Knows how to score! Strong outside shot, but also deadly when taking the ball inside. (Below with ball)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":607262,"width":358,"height":234,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_7450-crop-4148x2724-1677623301.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-607262" width="358" height="234" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Elizabeth Zimmerman</strong>- Just like her sister, she too knows how to score, slice and dice, and takes care of the basketball. (Below on defense)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":607263,"width":360,"height":240,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_7559.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-607263" width="360" height="240" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Grace Barnes</strong>- She's so smooth with the ball, great reaction time, excellent court vision. I love her mid range jump shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Thursday, March 2nd, Harvest Prep will play against Castalia Margaretta @ 6:00pm, at Elida Fieldhouse. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color"><strong>Players to watch:</strong></mark></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Harvest Prep:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='481390' first='Maliyah' last='Lofton']</strong>- I love her moves to the basket, and how she creates shots not only for herself but teammates. (Below, shooting)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":603495,"width":352,"height":234,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_5689.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-603495" width="352" height="234" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carmyn Woods</strong>- Her length, great ability to jump, block shots, and take care of business in the paint is very strong! ( Below on defense)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":607271,"width":354,"height":231,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_5567-1-crop-4148x2724-1677623954.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-607271" width="354" height="231" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Christyn Anthony</strong>- Outstanding quickness, she is definitely a go-to player, strong moves to the bucket, and boy do I love her D! (Below on defense)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":607273,"width":355,"height":232,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/IMG_5131-crop-4148x2724-1677624012.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-607273" width="355" height="232" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Margaretta:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eden Palomo</strong>- Player of the year in her conference division! She can shoot the rock so well from behind the arc! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='214498' first='Jaelle' last='Keller']</strong>- Makes great decisions with the ball, finds open lanes to the basket, and nice outside shot! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lilly Edwards</strong>- I'm impressed with her defense, how she reads passes well, creating easy buckets for herself and teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='157706' first='Kylie' last='Leibacher']-</strong> Love her step back jumpers, and how she dribble penetrates to the bucket- she's difficult to stop! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->