After injuries over the summer changed where Elkhorn could go this season, Schultz has stepped up significantly for the Elks. The junior has been the primary ball handler and had to be the focal point of what they do offensively, and she’s as well as anyone could’ve hoped. I’ve been impressed by what she’s been able to do with the amount of pressure and responsibility on her shoulders.

In her time at Elkhorn, Schultz hasn’t had to be the main attention grabber for opposing defenses, but due to injuries, that’s the role Schultz has this season. The Elk has done well in it thus far. There have been aspects she’s had to get used to, like defenses planning what they do around her, but Schultz has made up for any mistakes. She’s gotten to the line regularly, paid off those opportunities, and continued to be a guard who gets her teammates involved. The junior will likely be the Southern Lakes Conference assists leaders at the end of the season.

A name that will make me look silly in a few months is this Elkhorn guard. The 5’6 Elk has an excellent floater game and does her best work around the basket. Schultz can handle the ball at a high level and has the creativity to get her reverse finishes around the rim. There’s a world where the reigning Southern Lakes Conference first-teamer leaps with injuries around the program, elevating her responsibility even more.