Central Sectionals- D3 & D4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Listed below are some strong matchups along with key players to keep your eyes on next week! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Division 3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Grandview Heights (10) vs. Utica (16)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='809015' first='Emily' last='Ritzer']- 2027, Utica: </strong>Ritzer is such a force! Her length, knowledge of the game, and ability to play/score from anywhere is impressive! Covers so much territory! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":853948,"width":"244px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/02/Emily-Ritzer.jpg?w=683" alt="" class="wp-image-853948" style="width:244px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='640907' first='Tatum' last='Lusher']- 2026, Grandview Heights: </strong>This kid is strong, aggressive, makes great cuts to the basket. And I love how she pushes the rock, always looking to advance the ball quickly! All-around baller! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Columbus Academy (18) vs. Worthington Christian (11)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='448027' first='Jamie' last='Custer']- 2024, Worthington Christian:</strong> Smooth! When the ball is in her hands, get ready for anything! Tight cross over, knocks down shots from outside, plays under control. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":853949,"width":"343px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/02/IMG_7591.webp?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-853949" style="width:343px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Fredericktown (12) vs. Tree of Life Christian (13) </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Keyonna Walker- 2024, Tree of Life Christian</strong>: She doesn't require much space at all to get a shot off! Quick release, no problem hitting behind the arc! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='637282' first='Cally' last='Carpenter']- 2025, Fredericktown:</strong> Carpenter is TOUGH! She has no problem stepping up and making big plays. Has many moves in her pocket to choose from and connects. Strong defender! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Columbus International (14) vs. Johnstown (7) </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='280107' first='Abigail' last='Adkins']- 2024, Johnstown: </strong>Adkins is the type of player that comes prepared to play, every game. Ice in her veins, shoots from anywhere, consistent, and never seems tired! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":853950,"width":"351px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/02/IMG_1338.webp?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-853950" style="width:351px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='640511' first='Leila' last='Carter']- 2026, International: </strong>Carter is the real deal- high energy, puts up some serious numbers across the stat sheet! Look for Leila to be a major problem! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Division 4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Shekinah Christian (9) vs. Grove City Christian (10)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rylee Thompson- 2026, Grove City Christian: </strong>Thompson can hit the baseline and corner shot with her eyes shut! Quick release! And she battles for boards! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Haylee Beechy- 2026, Shekinah Christian</strong>: Beechy was recognized as one of the top 10 All-Madison County players! Solid court vision, finds her teammates, aggressive on D, and averaging just under 10 points per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Groveport Madison Christian (3) vs. Mount Gilead (6)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kiley Wray- 2024, Madison Christian:</strong> Wray offers so much to the team! Great attack mode, finds the open lanes to penetrate to the bucket, and soft touch around the rim!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='805459' first='Faith' last='White']- 2025, Mount Gilead: </strong> Faith is all over the place, all game, offensively and defensively! She competes and is driven to make plays! She's a bucket! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Fairfield Christian Academy (7) vs. Delaware Christian (11)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Addy Beard- 2025, Delaware Christian:</strong> Beard is the type of player that coaches love to have on their team! She leads by example, no fear, just works hard and competes. Addy is a walking bucket! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nakayla Cash- 2026, Fairfield Christian: </strong>I really like how alert she plays on defense- and when you combine that with speed, it equals a fast break and 2 points! Nice outside shot from 3 point land! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->