Sanford was able to snag many talented Western Minnesota girls for their top 17 team. Hovland is one of those Minnesota girls who brings a lot to this team. She is a defensive specialist and often guards the opposing team’s best player. Like many of the girls on this squad, Arianna can also score from all three levels. She is a great athlete with an impressive first step. This quickness allows her to get past opponents for scoring opportunities. Coach Porter is impressed with Hovland’s ability to embrace pushing the ball and stretching the floor.

Hovland consistently makes her presence felt. The athletic guard is a consistent double-digit scorer and has her share of productive games. She does a little bit of everything for the Vikings – attacks the rim, rebounds with intent, defends with energy and knocks down perimeter shots. When we watched her against Albany she buried six threes, showcasing a smooth, repeatable release. This consistent backcourt scorer gets downhill with good quickness and has shown the ability to hit big shots under pressure.