Watching Jones play her heart out in what some players would deem a meaningless AAU game helps explain how Springfield reached the 5A final last March with such a young core. Jones brings her lunch pail wherever she goes — her strength, speed and hustle translate to grabbing rebounds that others her size wouldn’t get. She is going to take on an increased playmaking load next season with Darissa Romero Ah-Sam and Kimora Wright both graduated, and Jones looks ready. She throws speedy passes at tough angles with either hand. She also has a great first step on her drive, and she was able to shake a defender with an in-and-out dribble for a wide open layup.