2019-20 League Preview: GWOC National

After a look at the GWOC American division yesterday, today I will look at some of the players to watch and teams who will compete in the National Division. Five teams will compete for the National divisional championship this winter, with some solid players coming back. <strong>Lebanon</strong> Junior [player_tooltip player_id="91072" first="Kendall" last="Folley"] returns to lead the Warriors near the top of the division, while senior Logan Mueller returns along with sophomore Lindsey Sauerland. The Warriors won nine games last year, and they look to challenge again in the top half of the division. <strong>Miamisburg</strong> Gone is the multi-dimensional guard Alex Sperry, who is playing at the next level this season. Anna Long is a sophomore who led the team in scoring last season, and looks to increase her production. Another key sophomore this season should be Addison Frymoyer. <strong>Northmont</strong> The T-Bolts lost a pair of very talented seniors to graduation, but returns some quality talent. Seniors Camryn Nadir, Kaitlyn McCrary and Gabby Kline leads the way. <strong>Springboro</strong> Likely my favorites in the division this season, as they have a good balance of exceptional inside play and some impressive guards who will contribute this season. Seniors Jordan Crase, Olivia Majors and McKel Nation are the top three seniors on this talented team, while juniors [player_tooltip player_id="91102" first="Jordan" last="Hobbs"]<strong><span style="font-size: 10pt"> </span></strong>and Peyton Nation are both next-level kids. A pair of sophomores who I think will shine at times this season are guards Isabella Cassoni and [player_tooltip player_id="32601" first="Haley" last="Crozier"]. <strong>Trotwood Madison</strong> This will be their final season in the GWOC until they either go independent or find a new home in another league. Always an athletic talented team, the Rams return seniors Goddess McIntrye and Heaven Gooden, along with juniors [player_tooltip player_id="159035" first="Quantaijah" last="Huffman"], Amya Dixie and Sparkle Leigh. They also have a nice group of freshman who look to contribute including Jaylen Dixon and Raeven Rae Redmon. <strong>5 Players to Watch</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="91072" first="Kendall" last="Folley"]- Lebanon Anna Long- Miamisburg Kaitlyn McCrary- Northmont [player_tooltip player_id="91102" first="Jordan" last="Hobbs"]- Springboro [player_tooltip player_id="159035" first="Quantaijah" last="Huffman"]- Trotwood <strong>GWOC National Notes</strong> <ul> <li>Both Trotwood and Springboro are in their final year of the GWOC. Trotwood will become an independent starting next season, unless they land in a league. Springboro will be heading into the ECC starting next season.</li> <li>Trotwood coach Hank Benton is really excited about his freshman Raeven Rae Redmon, who is the most decorated incoming freshman during his seven-year tenure with the Rams. She already has two Division One offers before even stepping onto the floor with the Rams.</li> <li>[player_tooltip player_id="91072" first="Kendall" last="Folley"] was a key part of the UAA National Championship team that won the title in July. She joined Mickayla Perdue from Springfield and [player_tooltip player_id="91100" first="Alyssa" last="Hall"] from Wayne on the team from the GWOC.</li> </ul>