Fall League RECAP @ The Pentagon
Want to hoop? Need to hoop? Where to hoop? Once the AAU season ends most high school seasons don’t start until Thanksgiving break. That is way too long for the real gym rats of the world. So, what do they…
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Once the AAU season ends most high school seasons don’t start until Thanksgiving break. That is way too long for the real gym rats of the world. So, what do they do? Fall Leagues may be the answer. The annual Fall League at the Sanford Pentagon is a nice tune up before the season. In years past, the event would host some the best talent in the area. Girls from across the state would lace them up every Sunday afternoon to compete, compete and compete! This year’s field is not as loaded as years before, because some players are in multiple sports. However, you still get to see some household names and new gems on the court.
Harrisburg Tigers are looking pretty good. The leaders of the team are Jeniah Ugofsy and Aby Phipps. Both will help some of the inexperienced players adjust to the faster pace of varsity play. The Tigers will have Brecli Honner and Carolyn Harr to lean on for help. Both will make up for the injuries to Sydney Altenburg and Sadie Roth. So far, the new look Tigers are gelling.
The Pats of Lincoln has a few new faces. Some who were role players in the past, but now will be called upon to step up. Brooke Brown missed the entire 2017-2018 basketball year with a knee injury. She is back to her old quick crossover step-back self. Sydnaya Dunn is not participating because of volleyball but the 6’1 center will be key to the Patriots success. The future Coyote Morgan Hansen is looking pretty good this fall. She Is starting to use her length as an advantage. Others of note: Mya Wilson, a starter from last year, is the defensive anchor. Lexi Hochstein will add another shooter to the mix and Val Higgins is a transfer from the Twin-Cities with good size on the wing.
Roosevelt in Sioux Falls has two teams in the league. They have some of the best young talent in the state. Although most of the returning veterans have yet to play, because of other fall sports, the future looks bright for the Rough Riders. Seniors Tariah Ambrose and Brook Almendinger are seasoned vets making a great impression on the younger Riders. Macey Nelson brings her toughness to the team. Freshmen Kaela Martinez is a special one! She is a fierce competitor who goes at anyone at any time. She and fellow freshmen Kaleigh Schmidt are on opposite teams for the league. They both are stepping up their leadership qualities.
Brandon Valley Lynx has their squad in the league. The team is filled with seniors and when I say filled I mean they have 9 seniors on the squad. We all know Trinity Law and Danica Kocer but names like Mara Schaap, Ashley & Lauren Wells, Jazmyn Larson, Lexi Ellingson and Hannah Behrens are all getting up and down the court. They’re already full court pressing teams. Looks like they will be ready when the season officially begins.
Irene-Wakonda FOREVER!! Well sort of. The only player who is actually from Irene is Shannon Sokolowski. So, she grabbed friends Lexi Unruh (Sioux Falls Christian), Bailey Conrad (Tea Area) and a few others to ball on Sunday afternoons. So far, they have looked impressive with a league leading record. All of this with only 6 players