The surprise of the Big Eight this season has been Noelle Rauwolf Noelle Rauwolf 5'6" | PG/CG Verona | 2027 WI . She’s earned the lion’s share of ball-handling duties and has attacked teams that press head-on. Against Vel Phillips Memorial, Rauwolf’s ability to attack off the dribble, cut through a full-court press on her own, and her willingness to get to the rim was why the Wildcats won that game. She hadn’t played much, if at all, before this season, but she’s been outstanding.

The Wildcats’ answer to their ball-handling questions last night was sophomore Noelle Rauwolf Noelle Rauwolf 5'6" | PG/CG Verona | 2027 WI . The 5’6 Wildcat pushed the ball up the floor off inbounds passes to nullify the full-court press that the opposing had on the Wildcats all night, and Rauwolf routinely turned that pressure into shots at the rim. The sophomore led the game in scoring last night due to her finishing at the rim and ability to knock down free throws all night. Rauwolf may not be a box-office name statewide, but she’ll keep winning Verona games.