Summer Review: Underclassmen Honor Teams
As I was sitting around thinking about the players and games I saw throughout the grassroots season, I decided to assemble some post-summer honor teams. This is strictly for entertainment purposes, and I realize there are probably several additional girls…
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Continue ReadingAs I was sitting around thinking about the players and games I saw throughout the grassroots season, I decided to assemble some post-summer honor teams. This is strictly for entertainment purposes, and I realize there are probably several additional girls who could qualify for each of these teams, but I selected the five ladies who I thought stood out the most to me when I was able to see them play. I made sure to not include a player on more than one team, and this article only includes girls from the Classes of 2021 and 2022. Please enjoy, and again remember, I have acknowledged there are several other players who could be considered for any of these teams.
Trinity Clinton of Penn
TEAM ENERGIZER BUNNY
Those players who always bring constant energy to their teams.
This team always has as many candidates as any, but I thought these five were entertaining and a joy to watch because of the energy they bring, whether they’re in the game or on the bench.
Trinity Clinton, 2021, 5-7 F, Penn H.S.
Mackenzie Hudgen, 2021, 5-7 G, Mishawaka Marian H.S.
Maycee Lange, 2021, 6-0 F, Vincennes Lincoln H.S.
Jade Nutley, 2021, 6-0 F/C, Madison Consolidated H.S.
Mary Wilson, 2021, 5-9 F, Center Grove H.S.
Alyssa Crockett of Westfield
TEAM SWISS ARMY KNIFE
Those players who exhibited as much versatility as anyone.
There were quite a few candidates for this team as well, but these five ladies demonstrated the ability to affect a game in a variety of ways on a consistent basis.
Bridget Dunn, 2021, 6-1 F, Carmel H.S.
Meg Newman, 2021, 6-1 F, North Central H.S. (Indianapolis)
Alyssa Crockett, 2022, 6-1 F, Westfield H.S.
Ayanna Patterson, 2022, 6-3 F, Homestead H.S.
Mila Reynolds, 2022, 6-1 F, South Bend Washington H.S.
Taylor Austin of Lake Station
TEAM MICROWAVE
Those players who can get hot quick and put up points in bunches.
Everybody likes to score, and there are several underclassmen who can really score the ball. These five players stood out as the group who can score ten in a row or 30 points in a game when they get rolling.
Taylor Austin, 2021, 5-3 G, Lake Station Edison H.S.
Ally Becki, 2021, 5-7 G, Brownsburg H.S.
Katie Burton, 2021, 5-8 G, Fishers H.S.
Carley Culberson, 2021, 5-7 G, Yorktown H.S.
Zakia Rasheed, 2021, 5-8 G, Bishop Chatard H.S.
Tenleigh Phelps of Triton Central
TEAM BUILT FORD TOUGH
Those players who play with a great deal of toughness and grit.
Indiana is blessed with a lot of tough-nosed, feisty girls, who really get after it. These five, to me at least, stood out above the rest. Several of them play much bigger than they are.
Kaitlyn Costner, 2021, 5-5 G, Elkhart Central H.S.
Nakaih Hunter, 2021, 5-11 F, North Central H.S. (Indianapolis)
Bonnie Lew Ludlow, 2021, 5-6 G, Covenant Christian H.S. (Indpls.)
Tenleigh Phelps, 2021, 5-10 F, Triton Central H.S.
Jordyn Smith, 2021, 5-5 PG, Penn H.S.
Tyra Ford of Anderson
TEAM WINDEX
Those players who rebound, block shots, or both, at a high level.
Obviously, a lot of candidates for this team were interior players. These ladies stood out as the better glass cleaners (shot-blockers, rebounders, or both). They definitely pose a major presence in the paint.
Chanteese Craig, 2021, 6-0 C/F, Concordia Lutheran H.S.
Mariah Dickerson, 2021, 5-11 C, Evansville Mater Dei H.S.
Tyra Ford, 2021, 5-7 F, Anderson H.S.
Alex Richard, 2021, 6-0 F/C, Avon H.S.
Laila Rogers, 2021, 5-9 F, Hammond Bishop Noll Institute
Katey Richason of Zionsville
TEAM JOHN DEERE
Those players who help their team win any way they can.
This team is very unique, in that it’s built from reliable, hard-working, tough, versatile kids who are willing to take on whatever role is asked of them to help their teams win…a blue-collared approach.
Grace Adams, 2021, 5-11 F, Penn H.S.
Lilliann Frasure, 2021, 5-9 W, North Judson-San Pierre H.S.
Katey Richason, 2021, 6-0 F, Zionsville Community H.S.
Tally Seitz, 2021, 5-8 W, Carmel H.S.
Vanessa Shafford, 2021, 5-9 W, Linton-Stockton H.S.
Maddie Bischoff of Roncalli
TEAM ANNIE OAKLEY
Those players who tend to shoot it well every time they take the floor.
This is a group of the better underclassmen shooters in Indiana. There were a few others to choose from as well, but these five shot it consistently all summer. If you’ve never heard of Annie Oakley, look her up…she’d likely be proud of this team.
Madelyn Bischoff, 2021, 5-8 G, Roncalli H.S.
Bailey Hartsough, 2021, 5-9 G, Lakeland H.S.
Chloe McKnight, 2021, 5-8 W, Bedford North Lawrence H.S.
Jayla Smith, 2021, 5-9 G, Lawrence North H.S.
Kate Clarke, 2022, 5-11 W, Carmel H.S.
Taylor Cooney of Greensburg
TEAM FEDERAL EXPRESS
Those players who always deliver the ball to the open person.
This team incorporates the players who are always willing to make the extra pass, set teammates up on time and on target, and who are just looking to create the best scoring opportunity for the team in general.
Courtney Blakely, 2021, 5-6 PG, Hammond Bishop Noll Institute
Taylor Cooney, 2021, 5-5 PG, Greensburg H.S.
Grace Sullivan, 2021, 5-4 PG, Homestead H.S.
Ariana Wiggins, 2021, 5-8 PG, Heritage Christian School
Teresa Maggio, 2022, 5-3 PG, Lafayette Jefferson H.S.
Header photo of Vanessa Shafford of Linton-Stockton; photo courtesy of gcdailyworld.com. Photo of Trinity Clinton courtesy of penn.phmschools.org. Photo of Alyssa Crockett courtesy of her own Twitter account. Photo of Taylor Austin courtesy of nwitimes.com. Photo of Tenleigh Phelps courtesy of the Indiana Flight Twitter account. Photo of Tyra Ford courtesy of photos.heraldbulletin.com. Photo of Katey Richason courtesy of Stephanie Richason’s Twitter account. Photo of Maddie Bischoff courtesy of the Indiana Flight Twitter account. Photo of Taylor Cooney courtesy of the Indiana Flight Twitter account.