3A Post-Season Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Only 2 teams remain out of the 16-team qualifiers for the Class 3A State Title. The Lamar Lady Warriors and the Salem Lady Greyhounds will battle it out for the crown on Saturday, March 11th. Below is a list of top performers that did not make the championship game. These student-athletes played a vital role in their school's qualification for a state tournament appearance;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bergman H.S.-</strong>Led by senior swing guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='306111' first='Maddi' last='Holt']</strong> and post <strong>Madeline Moon</strong>, this duo won't repeat as state champs this year, but with the play of sophomore shooter<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='433863' first='Kiersten' last='Lowry']</strong> and guard play of junior <strong>Ruby Trammell</strong>, pictured above, look for the Lady Panthers to make another bid next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Glen Rose H.S.-</strong>The Lady Beavers qualified for state tournament play with a swarming defense led by seniors <strong>Ashlee Stafford</strong> and <strong>Sydney Riggan</strong>. Glen Rose H.S. could make another bid next season with the leadership of talented sophomores 5'4" <strong>Zavery</strong> <strong>May</strong> and 5'6" <strong>Kaitlyn Stevens.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Episcopal Collegiate H.S.-</strong>Senior swing guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='304742' first='Ashauni' last='Corley']</strong> and 5'11' post <strong>Riley</strong> <strong>Brady</strong> carried the Lady Wildcats to consecutive state tournament bids. This streak will not end soon with the addition of freshmen <strong>Laney Marsh, [player_tooltip player_id='465929' first='Cydney' last='Sanders'], Bijou</strong> <strong>Porchay,</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1060808' first='Elois' last='Moore'].</strong> Watch out for this group to make some noise!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fouke H.S.-</strong>The Lady Panthers are known to play a ton of people. This is a very balanced team led by seniors <strong>Savannah and Logan Smith</strong>. But the future will ride on 5'7" sophomore swing guard<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='875510' first='Kendall' last='Haworth']</strong> and 5'10" post <strong>Nailah Zetrenne.</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>McGehee H.S.-</strong>The first-time appearance for the Lady Owls was led by senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='392460' first='Saniya' last='Easter'].</strong> Returning for a possible second appearance in 2024 is a very strong 5'9" junior forward <strong>Cynara Robinson</strong> and a very quick 5'8" junior swing guard <strong>Amiah Esaw.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Helena Central H.S.-</strong>This young squad will definitely make multiple appearances in post-season play. Led by a very athletic 5'8" sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='465514' first='Jakyra' last='Jackson']</strong>. She can score from anywhere on the floor. Add junior 5'10" post <strong>Kassidy Truitt</strong> and freshman guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1060812' first='Jordyn' last='Gamble']</strong>, the future is bright for the Lady Cougars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jessieville H.S-</strong>This is another very young and talented team. Point guard and leading scorer freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='876275' first='Payton' last='Futch']</strong> can also score from anywhere. Couple that with swing guard sisters <strong>Kennedi and [player_tooltip player_id='1060836' first='Karstyn' last='Scrivner']</strong>, sophomore and freshman respectively, and the Lady Lions will be a favorite to win a state title for the next few years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cossatot River H.S.-</strong> The Lady Eagles are led by senior <strong>Hannah McLain</strong>, a 5'10" forward. Carrying on the tradition will be 5'11" junior post <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='870527' first='Landrey' last='Richardson']</strong> and 5'4" junior swing guard <strong>Lyniya Treadway.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Flippin H.S.-</strong>Seniors <strong>Samantha Greenhaw</strong>, a 5'11" post, and <strong>Jayden Spoon</strong>, a 5'4" point guard carried the senior-dominated Lady Bobcats to a state tournament bid. <strong>Ally Hodges</strong>, a 5'10" rebounding machine will be the only returning starter for the 2024 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Valley Springs H.S.-</strong>Two underclassmen dominated the court for the Lady Tigers. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='435887' first='Macy' last='Willis']</strong>, a sophomore swing guard led the team in scoring. <strong>Savannah Ketchum</strong>, a 5'10" post led the team in rebounding. With any help, this duo will make a return visit next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Most of these student-athletes are underclassmen which indicates this 3A Classification will have an excellent representation of the top-rated players in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bobby Brown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->