Josie moved into the top ten after a fantastic sophomore season at Heritage. She played up with Mystics 17U P24 and performed at a high level against very talented teams during the PGH MI College Tour. Josie was aggressive, an impact defender, an effective facilitator/passer, scored through contact on drives to the rim, and knocked down threes with confidence. She shuffled quickly to cut off a dribble and force a travel violation. Josie buried a straightaway three, a triple from the slot, and another in the corner. She jumped into the passing lanes to grab multiple steals, scored contested layups, and added a smooth inside-hand finish. Josie used a quick rip move to get by her girl, then pulled up in the paint to hit a jumper over a contesting defender. She has the instincts, fundamentals, and length to play high-level college basketball as a 1 or 2 guard.

Josie was a leader for Saginaw Heritage as they won the SVL North title. She averaged 10.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 2.8 steals per game, while shooting an efficient 47.8% from the floor. Her court vision as a facilitator, instincts off the ball, balance in traffic, commitment on the defensive end, and ability to score at all three levels stood out this season. Josie was the most impactful player on the court for the Hawks during their SVL Championship Game and received recognition for the second straight year as a PGH Player of the Year Finalist.

Josie plays with a high basketball IQ and cerebral style on the court. She has versatile skills, awareness, and length that will make her a highly recruited guard in this class. Josie fired a strong cross-court skip pass out of a double-team to the opposite corner, leading to two points for a teammate. She pinned her defender in front of the rim with a strong seal, caught the entry pass, powered up off two feet, and finished the and-one layup. Josie tacked on the free throw at the line. She worked hard to turn the ball and kept great positioning on defense. Josie scored a layup off a smart flex cut and buried a smooth straightaway three off the dribble. She led Heritage with 11 points in the SVL Championship Game.

Joslyn burst onto the scene last year, showing from day one that she belonged among Michigan’s top young players. As a freshman, she played with remarkable steadiness and impact, filling the stat sheet while helping lead Heritage to a 21-4 season. Her ability to score, rebound, facilitate, and disrupt defensively made her one of the most well-rounded contributors on the roster. Joslyn’s combination of length, feel for the game, and composure gave the Hawks a reliable presence in any situation. With a full year of experience now behind her, she’s poised to take another big step forward, and a standout sophomore campaign feels well within reach.

Ode is a long, athletic combo guard who used her length effectively to disrupt shots and applies good defensive pressure. She played with great tempo, pushed the ball up the floor with control and confidence, and was composed under pressure. She attacked the basket with purpose and finishes with a soft, composed touch inside. Her blend of size, athleticism, and aggressiveness makes her a dynamic two-way threat and a valuable asset on both ends of the court.

Joslyn made a major impact as a freshman, proving she could compete with the best in the state right from the start. She was a consistent force on both ends of the floor, averaging 13.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 3.9 steals per game for a 21-4 Hawks squad. Her versatility and poise beyond her years helped elevate her team to one of its best seasons in recent memory. With her blend of size, skill, and basketball IQ, Joslyn is already establishing herself as one of the top young talents in Michigan girls basketball.

A great player impacts a team’s performance in several categories and that’s exactly what Joslyn did as a freshman for Saginaw Heritage. Joslyn averaged 14.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 3.4 steals per game. She produced a total of 302 points, 151 rebounds, 104 assists, and 82 steals for the Hawks. Joslyn was assigned the task of defending the opposing team’s best scorer and she held her responsibilities under double-digits all season. She helped Heritage to a 20-3 record (10-1 SVL) with statement wins against Sanford Meridian, Freeland, Flint Powers Catholic, Midland Dow, Kingston, Grand Blanc, Mount Pleasant, and West Bloomfield. Joslyn paced the Hawks with 25 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists vs. Freeland, 19 points, six rebounds, and four steals vs. Mount Pleasant, 19 points, 11 rebounds, and four steals vs. Hemlock. She added 16 points with six rebounds and four steals vs. Mount Pleasant, and 18 points with six rebounds and four assists vs. Grand Blanc. Joslyn turned in a terrific triple-double against Garber with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 steals. Joslyn holds D2 offers from Ferris State and Saginaw Valley State.

Joslyn has had an impressive off-season leading into her first varsity high school season for Heritage. She has been an x-factor on the floor for the Hawks, slashing downhill to score off the dribble, drilling 3s from the perimeter, and playing lock-down defense. Joslyn competes with toughness, passion, and confidence beyond her years. Her explosive burst offensively and scrappy defense will make her a menace for SVL teams this winter. Joslyn has D2 offers already and it’s very reasonable to predict that she could earn an All-Conference nomination as a freshman.

Read More About Joslyn

Joslyn is an explosive guard who has proven herself by continually leading the Hawks this summer with outstanding two-way play against challenging competition. Joslyn is a scrappy defender who can score downhill off the dribble or rip the nets with her jumper. She has stood out at elite camps and while playing up two grades on the travel circuit. Joslyn will be a big-time contributor this winter.

Read More About Joslyn