16U Buckeye Breakdown – Bright Highlight Players- Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 Elizabeth Alyn Grimes, 2026, Kentuckiana Hoops 2026- Ewing: </strong> Nice job attacking baseline, squaring up and knocking down freethrows. Moves very well without the ball- and can make a living from the line!<em> (Below on defense)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":903880,"width":"294px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/B725718F-05CC-4477-BAA9-2BE5C30E403C_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-903880" style="width:294px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#4 Meadow Ahijevych, 2026, [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] PHX Jones 2026:</strong> Her defense, awareness of where the ball is at all times, is so valuable!  Meadow's feet barely touch the ground while on D because she is that active! Excellent with anticipating passes! <em>(Below waiting for pass)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":903879,"width":"294px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/DCF1547F-707B-42BB-91C8-84F092AB1564_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-903879" style="width:294px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#30 [player_tooltip player_id='539724' first='Jaylie' last='Maas'], [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] PHX Jones 2026: </strong>Really love how Maas speeds the game up with prompt passes down the court- it results in easy buckets.  Athletic, swift feet, and consistent from outside! <em>(Below with ball)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":903878,"width":"298px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/42BE0A84-1C42-4DED-B7D7-DC25FF5C2294_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-903878" style="width:298px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#10 [player_tooltip player_id='858139' first='Kenadie' last='Saylor'], [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] NL Kuns 2026: </strong> Keeps the ball low- great first step that allows her space between herself and defender. She creates great looks for herself by dribble penetrating.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":903883,"width":"299px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/52F5916B-AE69-4653-BFEA-8AEA7DCB7B8D_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-903883" style="width:299px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#14 [player_tooltip player_id='877131' first='Aubrey' last='Hall'], 2027, [program_tooltip program_id='712480' first='Dayton' last='Metro'] 2026 Fields: </strong> Keep your eyes on this one!  She is more than comfortable playing against upperclassmen, gets to the line, moves the ball well, and she defends very well! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":903881,"width":"295px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/10301DB0-7876-4A92-8E23-3D8FF3D6032D_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-903881" style="width:295px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#11 [player_tooltip player_id='640502' first='Blossom' last='Wallace'], [program_tooltip program_id='713922' first='United' last='Family 3SSB'] 2026: </strong>I'm beginning to run out of adjectives to describe her game! She can play anywhere, with equal intensity and production. And when she starts to smile on the court- give her the ball and let Wallace show some magic! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":903887,"width":"299px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/CDAD9EE7-E7E9-494D-8BA7-C0796004270A_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-903887" style="width:299px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#12 [player_tooltip player_id='640896' first='McKenzie' last='Jones'], [program_tooltip program_id='713922' first='United' last='Family 3SSB'] 2026:</strong> Fierce competitor! Her finger role / shooting touch- picture perfect! I'd put this baller on my team any day! Makes the offense click in how she runs the floor and attacks the rim! Love her enthusiasm! <em>(Featured Photo)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":903885,"width":"304px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/E3A9ABE8-48E8-4F3E-ABF5-1C30042258EE_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-903885" style="width:304px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#22 Celestine Borchers, [program_tooltip program_id='714862' first='Team' last='Ohio'] 2026: </strong>Nice moves going baseline!  Communicates well- gets teammates attention, calls for the ball, and takes care of business! Attacks the basket! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":903888,"width":"305px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/2754D96C-29B4-4912-BF91-15190CFA77EC_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-903888" style="width:305px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#11 Avelina Wagner, [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] PHX Evans 2026:</strong> She has jets on her feet! Her passes- you better be ready to catch them, otherwise your head is gonna get knocked off! Once she begins driving to the basket, she's not going to be stopped!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":903889,"width":"302px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/2F1889B0-3C20-4727-BDE8-0F2752902ED2_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-903889" style="width:302px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->