Prospect Spotlight: Elise Boulton (2021)
Montezuma is one of the more talented teams in Iowa, and sophomore Elise Boulton in one of many college prospects on the team. The 5-foot-5 guard is currently PGHIA’s 18th-ranked 2021, and is the highest ranked 1A player in her class.…
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Continue ReadingMontezuma is one of the more talented teams in Iowa, and sophomore Elise Boulton in one of many college prospects on the team.
The 5-foot-5 guard is currently PGHIA’s 18th-ranked 2021, and is the highest ranked 1A player in her class. She’s known for her sharpshooting, but has been working to diversify her skill-set.
“I would definitely consider my strength to be as a shooter, but I would also say that I can do other things, such as ball-handling or just provide a calming presence there on the floor,” said Boulton.
“I’m trying to work on my driving game and trying to pick up my defensive game. I would say I need to get better at putting the ball on the floor and getting to the hoop to draw some contact.”
Boulton played the point guard spot last season for a Montezuma team that went 20-4 and made the state tournament. As a sophomore this season, she’s back on the wing.
Through eight games, the Braves are 7-1, Boulton is averaging 10.5 points and 20 rebounds.
“My role is to be a shooter and to just lead and help keep everything under control,” she said.
“I just love playing with these girls, we have such a connection from last season, and we have most of our starters returning. We love going to practice everyday together, and we’re not only hanging out on the court, but we’re always off the court together too.”
An All Iowa Attack product, Boulton — who is also a cross country standout — embraces the year-round grind of basketball, and is looking to continually get better both in the winter, and the summer.
“I see myself a lot stronger a year from now, and I see myself more defensively sound. And being able to attack the hoop a little more,” said Boulton.
“I’m really excited for the next offseason. All Iowa Attack was really good to me the past two summers, and it really helped me improve mentally and physically; so I’m really excited to get back there after a good winter season.”