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The high school season is here in the state of Illinois! With that, we look at one of the top conferences in the state and a couple of its prospects! Preseason Player of the Year Nominations: Rashamani Webb (Normal West)…
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Continue ReadingThe high school season is here in the state of Illinois! With that, we look at one of the top conferences in the state and a couple of its prospects!
Preseason Player of the Year Nominations:
Rashamani Webb (Normal West) – Webb blew up this summer and with the energy and effort she plays with, she will be a focal point this year on a loaded Normal West team that will look to make a deep postseason run. She will be a fun watch and put up some massive numbers in every stat category this year.
Jaida McCloud (Richwoods) – Richwoods should be favorite to win the conference again and McCloud will be the best player on that team. She had a stellar run this summer and committed to UIC. She’s a super versatile player with an incredibly long wingspan. She combines an ability to finish around the rim and has developed a consistent shot from the outside. Also is a plus driver from the perimeter.
Kylee Schneringer (Normal Community) – Schneringer has a diverse skillset and with Maya Wong’s early graduation, Schneringer will be counted on to do even more and lead the Lady Irons. Kylee can do everything offensively: she can play in the post and on the perimeter. She has a smooth game with a fluid jump shot and tight handle.
Chanice Willis (Champaign Central) – There’s a lot of buzz about Champaign Central. They play a loaded schedule and are looking to finally make the leap to state. Willis will be a key contributor for this to happen, Willis is looking to add to her stellar career at Champaign Central and win them a Regional Championship.
Erin Houpt (Danville) – Houpt is the only junior on this list and she will make a strong case to win it this year. Last year, as a sophmore, she was special and she will need to be special again this year for Danville to contend. She, like the rest of the players on this list, will be a box office must-see. Offensively, she is extremely skilled and can score in bunches.
Preseason Conference Favorite:
This should be a very entertaining conference this year. Richwoods isn’t as talented as they’ve been in recent years, but there’s still a ton of talent there and they have a culture that expects success. Normal West will compete with their depth, between Olivia Demosthenes and the Webb sisters. Champaign Central should make a push for the conference crown, returning all 5 starters from last year’s team. Ultimately, McCloud and Nia Williams should be enough for Richwoods to win the conference.
Ranked Prospects to Watch:
- Jaida McCloud (Richwoods)
- Chanice Willis (Champaign Central)
- Olivia Demosthenes (Normal West)
- Chian Scott (Urbana)
- Derria Edwards (Peoria)
- Erin Houpt (Danville)
- Aija Gwin (Champaign Central)
- Jayden Wilson (Champaign Central)
- Nia Williams (Richwoods)
Top Contenders
- Richwoods
- Normal West
- Champaign Central
- Normal Community
- Peoria High
- Danville